Victoria Martinez Valdivia
May 30, 2011
A viewing will begin 1pm Sunday June 5th followed by a Vigil Service at 5pm, both at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be said 10am Monday June 6th at St. Mary Catholic Church, burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Don Murawski
May 28, 2011
Don Murawski passed away suddenly in his home in Gilroy, CA on May 28, 2011 at the age of 69. He was born on November 29, 1941 in Cleveland, OH. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in Euclid OH, he enlisted in the Armed Services, where he was a helicopter crew chief H-21 for 3 years. Following his honorable...
Linda Isabel House
May 24, 2011
Graveside Services Friday, June 24, 2011 - 11:00 AM at Mission City Memorial Park, 420 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050,
James Gumagay Bucol
May 24, 2011
Funeral Services Friday, June 3, 2011- 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Herminia Maquinalez
May 23, 2011
Herminia Maquinalez passed away May 23, 2011 at her home in Gilroy. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel G. Maquinalez; she is survived by her children Daniel Maquinalez, Jr. and Lena, Yolanda and Ignacio Garcia, Antonio and Patricia Olivia Maquinalez, William and Irma Maquinalez, and Henry and Brenda Maquinalez all of Gilroy; grandchildren Lena Maquinalez Bedolla, Daniel...
Fumi Inada
May 21, 2011
Fumi A. Inada was born in Hanford, CA and passed away suddenly at her home in Gilroy, CA on May 21, 2011 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Inada. Beloved mother of Frances (Scott) Nishihara. Loving grandmother of Denis Nishihara and Melysa (Chris) Boqua. Dearest great-grandmother of Alexis Nishihara. Dear sister of Goro (Nobi)...
Betty Jean Johnston
May 21, 2011
Betty Jean Johnston of Gilroy passed away May 21, 2011. Beloved and cherished wife of John Earl Johnston of Gilroy. Only daughter of Hazel Duncan of Washington. Blessed mother of Paula Jean Barker (John) of Idaho, Teri Sue Johnston of Gilroy and Lisa Kay Johnston of Missouri. Dear loving grandmother of James and Jacob Redwine, Lacy Panossian, John Earl Sumner...
Sue M. Serafin
May 18, 2011
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Sue Merenda Serafin who passed away at St. Louise Hospital on May 18, 2011. Born in Arma, Kansas to Frank and Mary Merenda, she was 89 years old. Sue came with her family to Gilroy in 1937. She graduated from Gilroy High School and Hartnell College. Sue married Louis Serafin in...
Gordon T. Castro
May 13, 2011
Gordon Castro passed away peacefully on May 13, 2011 in San Jose with his wife and kids by his side. He is survived by his wife Cindy; his children Cora Bell (Ricky) from Georgia, Krista Hanson (Jeff) of Hollister, Kevin Castro (Stephanie) of Hollister, and stepson Will Howsmon of Gilroy; mother Loa Castro; grandchildren Brittany Hanes (Adam), Rick and Haley...
Gilbert (Coyote) Rodriguez
May 10, 2011
Gilbert (Coyote) Rodriguez passed away May 10, 2011 in Salinas. He is survived by his wife Veronica; children Gilbert (Michelle), and Chardonnay: mother Esther Rodriguez; grandfather of Jordan and Summer; brother of Jim, John, Charlie, Fred, Lupe, Connie, and Jose. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Isidro Rodriguez; Coyote was very giving to...
Angela Garcia
May 10, 2011
Angela passed away at Village Green Memory Care in Gilroy, CA. She was born in San Jose, CA to Anthony and Edna Greco. She attended Campbell Schools. She is survived by her husband Peter Garcia of Gilroy and her children John and Teddie Gasper of Riverbank, CA, Geri and Doug Bennett of Bakersfield, CA and Gail and Joe Fuller of...
Karen Patricia Ash
May 9, 2011
KAREN ASH passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at Kaiser Santa Teresa Hospital. Wife of Juan Alvarado of San Martin. Daughter of Wilma Ash of San Martin and the late Jack L. Ash. Sister of Ken Ash and Kathy Bradish both of San Martin; Krisann Villarruel (Salvador) of Gilroy. Aunt of Eddie Bradish(Nicole), Michelle Wilson(Thomas), Melissa Guevara(Nicholas), Alicia Villarruel, Rebeccah...
Michael S. Oliver
May 9, 2011
Mike joined his wife (Nancy Oliver) in heaven on May 9, 2011 after a peaceful passing with his only child, Melissa Howard, by his side. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; Morgan and Cole Howard who will miss their Papa more than words can say; Steve Howard, who will cherish all their camping trips filled with so much...
Martha Corral
May 8, 2011
Vigil Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 5:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Monday, May 16, 2011 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Germana Bettencourt Cabral
May 8, 2011
Germana Bettencourt Afonso Cabral entered this life on May 31, 1929 and took her-walk with Jesus on May 8, 2011 at St. Louise Regional Hospital with her nephew and two great-nieces by her side, after a brief illness. She was the eighth child of ten born to Manuel Inacio Afonso and Teresa Bettencourt Amarante in the town of Beira, Sao...
Mary Elizabeth Gianni
May 7, 2011
Entered into rest May 7, 2011. Wife of the late Louis J. Gianni. Mother of Barbara Cerquettini of S. San Francisco and Carol Lundquist of Elk Grove. Grandmother of 7 and also a Great-Grandmother. A native of Colma, aged 96 years. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1133...
Ramiro G. Cavazos "Joe"
May 3, 2011
Born in Texas, raised in Lemoore, and settled in Gilroy. Joe worked in car sales and real estate in our community. He loved working with people and helping those in need. He was a brave fighter throughout his illness and God heard his cries, blessing him and his family. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Geronima...
Mario Valdez
Apr 30, 2011
MARIO VALDEZ was born and raised in Gilroy. Mario passed away at Valley Medical Center in San Jose surrounded by his family. Mario worked for the Social Security Office in Salinas. Son of Maria G. Valdez of Gilroy and the late Carlos Valdez. Brother of Alice Alfaro (Roger), Margaret Padron (Larry), Elvia Silva, Lolly Diaz (Ruby), Linda Martinez (Raul) Mariano...