Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Larry Gallego

Larry Gallego

Jan 19, 2011

Larry, a resident of San Martin, was born in White Plains, New York to Jose and Guadalupe Gallego. The family migrated to Sunnyvale in April 1940 where Larry graduated from Fremont High School in 1949. Following high school, Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War. He is survived by Giulia, his loving and...

Eva Brandt

Eva Brandt

Jan 18, 2011

Eva Brandt passed away at home in Morgan Hill on January 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Chief Master Sergeant Edward M. Brandt for 55 years. Eva is also survived by four children and their spouses; Leroy & Ernestine Brandt of Dallas, TX, Nadine & Wayne Shrewsbury of Morgan Hill, CA, VadaRea Safranic...

Frances M. Cefalu

Frances M. Cefalu

Jan 17, 2011

FRANCES M. CEFALU, 94 of Morgan Hill passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. Wife of the late Peter Cefalu Jr. (1980). Mother of Francine A. Ragona(Bob) of Coarsegold, CA, Pete Cefalu III (Marie) of Hollister, CA. Grandmother of Denise Lange(Bill), Debbie Petty(Lynne), Peter Cefalu IV, Katherine Cefalu, Stephanie Cefalu, Robin Ragona and Bob Ragona all of Hollister. Great-grandmother of Travis...

Ray Hernandez

Ray Hernandez

Jan 16, 2011

Passed away in Gilroy, California after a chronic illness. Ray is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Hernandez of Gilroy; younger siblings, Jeannie Castillo of Gilroy; David Prieto of San Diego; and Rose Cabrera of Gilroy. He was the beloved uncle of Samuel A. Centeno, Jr. of Gilroy and great-uncle of Samuel Ray Centeno III of Gilroy. His many aunts,...

Manuel Guillermo Esparza

Manuel Guillermo Esparza

Jan 11, 2011

Private Services held.

Isabel J. Trelut

Isabel J. Trelut

Jan 8, 2011

Native San Franciscan Isabel J. Trelut passed away in her adopted city of Gilroy January 8, 2011. Husband George and son Jim preceded her in death. She leaves son George (Carol), daughter-in-law Lynda, niece Pat Hegerhorst (Carl), grandchildren Alex, Carrie, George and Amy and great-grands Alexa and Dominic. Isabel's 97 years on earth began on Capp Street in San Francisco...

Luis N. Gonzalez

Luis N. Gonzalez

Jan 8, 2011

LUIS N. GONZALEZ, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at his home in Gilroy. Husband of Patty Pena of Gilroy. Father of Jacqueline, Luis & Armando Gonzalez all of Gilroy. Son of Rosaura Castaneda. Also survived by brothers and sisters. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 13, 2011 – 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.

Socorro Angulo Moraga

Socorro Angulo Moraga

Jan 8, 2011

Socorro Angulo Moraga was born on April 9, 1940 in Durango Mexico. Lived in Los Mochis Sinaloa where she married Joseph Charles Moraga and had her eight children. The family moved to Gilroy California in 1980. She passed away peacefully after a short, courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 in Gilroy. A Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother...

Marguerite Frances Gomes

Marguerite Frances Gomes

Jan 4, 2011

Marguerite Frances Gomes passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy, California. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Marguerite Gomes was born on March 31, 1922 in Gilroy, California. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Joseph F. Gomes and her daughter, Linda G. Watts. She is survived by her son, Robert F....

Keith R. Highton

Keith R. Highton

Jan 4, 2011

Keith R. Highton born 1/17/32 Shaw, Manchester, England, died 1/4/11 Morgan Hill, CA. Husband of of the late Eileen Highton. Survived by children: Lyndsey Highton Sorrentino of Campbell, CA, David Highton of Alamo, CA, and Elaine Highton of Calabasas, CA. Brother of Merryck Highton, Shaw, Manchester, England and the late Joe Highton of Shaw, Manchester, England. Grandfather to Sarah Sorrentino...

Jose Felix Moreno Tristan

Jose Felix Moreno Tristan

Jan 3, 2011

Services are pending.

Derren Del Mather

Derren Del Mather

Jan 3, 2011

Passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2011. He was 45 years old. He was born in Redding Ca. to Bonnie L Schwegerl & Donald J Mather. He is survived by his wife Norma Del Real His step-son Eduardo Jaime. His parents Bonnie Schwegerl, Donald Mather step-mother Sherry Mather. His brother Douglas Mather sister-in-law Anamaria Mather and his nephew Kyle J...

Mahin Badiyan

Mahin Badiyan

Dec 31, 2010

Chapel Service Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 9:30 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

Eugene John Bozzo

Eugene John Bozzo

Dec 29, 2010

Eugene John Bozzo passed away at home surrounded by caregivers and family members. Eugene was born in Gilroy and was cared for by devoted parents Eugene A. and Eda (Brondello) Bozzo. Eugene was born into a large Italian family. During his adult years, Eugene was cared for by loyal caregivers, Julia Gonzales and Esperanza Plaza. San Andreas Regional Center and...

Beverly Ann Hultsman

Beverly Ann Hultsman

Dec 28, 2010

Beverly Ann Hultsman, devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and sister ascended into the house of our Lord on Tuesday evening, December 28, 210, at the age of 70. Bev is preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Jess Miller, her husband Robert Hultsman, sons Robert, Joseph, Jeffrey and Todd, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and her sister...

Catherine (Kay) L. Ferrer Sanfilippo

Catherine (Kay) L. Ferrer Sanfilippo

Dec 25, 2010

Catherine (Kay) L. Ferrer Sanfilippo An inspiration to all--Catherine (Kay) left this earth on Christmas Day to reunite with her late husband Sal, daughter Louann and son Clark ("Skip"). Her life is remembered and celebrated by her daughter Robin (Butch) Romano, sister Rose Bastian, nephew Bernard Bastian (Margaret), Granddaughter, Sheri Nichols (Rex), Grandson, Gary Farris, great-Grandson, Tommy Harber, as well...

Kenneth L. Larson

Kenneth L. Larson

Dec 24, 2010

Private Family Services have been held.

Luz M. Monje

Luz M. Monje

Dec 22, 2010

LUZ M. MONJE, 69, passed away in Los Gatos on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Victor M. Monje. Loving mother of Angelica and Ralph Molano of Gilroy, Elizabeth and Robert Bagarino of San Jose, Maggie Allen of Stockton and Joe Abrego of El Paso, TX. Dearest grandmother of Miguel, Victor, Ysabella and Miya Molano all of...

Madeline Petrenos

Madeline Petrenos

Dec 14, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 17, 2010, at St. Martin of Tours, 200 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA at 10:00 AM. followed by entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Luis R. Lafuente

Luis R. Lafuente

Dec 12, 2010

Luis R. Lafuente, 64 entered into eternal life Sunday, December 12, 2010. He is the son of Luis Lafuente Sr. & late Argentina Lafuente, brother of Gonzalo "Chalo" (Mary) Lafuente, father of Laura (Hector) DeLeon & Luis R. (Christina) Lafuente III, Grandfather of Christopher & Valerie Barrientos, Dezarie, Emillie & Hector III "Bam-Bam" DeLeon, Misty, Noel, Nicolas & Mario Lafuente....

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