Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jennie Angulo

Jennie Angulo

Feb 1, 2011

Jennie Angulo was called home Feb. 1st, 2011 at the age of 81. She was the first born daughter into a family of 18 children. She lived a long yet at times a hard life, yet her love for her family was unconditional. She was born in Texas on May 6th, 1929. She had 8 children, sons, Elesar, Jr., Benny...

Antonio Rodriguez, Jr.

Antonio Rodriguez, Jr.

Jan 31, 2011

Viewing beginning 1:00pm Thursday, February 10 with an evening service following at 7:00pm. Funeral service 10:00am Friday, February 11, all at Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Eva Montiel

Eva Montiel

Jan 30, 2011

Visitation Wednesday. February 2, 2011 8:30 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Then to St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Lynn Esposito Kovach

Lynn Esposito Kovach

Jan 28, 2011

Lynn Esposito Kovach of Gilroy, passed away on Friday, January 28,2011. She was born in Paterson, N.J. to Edward and Margaret Esposito on Sept. 17, 1956. She graduated from Troy High School in Fullerton, CA and also received a bachelors degree from the University of Phoenix. She moved to Gilroy in 1979. Lynn married her husband Peter Kovach in April...

Gelasio Javier Avendano Chavez

Gelasio Javier Avendano Chavez

Jan 27, 2011

Vigil Sunday, January 30, 2011- 5:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Monday, January 31, 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, CA.

Robert Dominguez Aviles

Robert Dominguez Aviles

Jan 26, 2011

Visitation Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Then to St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will be in Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

Judy Marez

Judy Marez

Jan 23, 2011

Our dear Judy passed away January 23, 2011,after a short battle with liver cancer. Judy was born on February 16, 1932, in Pixley, CA, to Mary and Manuel Marez. She moved to Gilroy as a young girl. Gilroy was her favorite place,she loved Gilroy and the people who lived there. Judy's first job was with Western Union, delivering messages on...

Tammie Jean Ritter

Tammie Jean Ritter

Jan 23, 2011

Tammie J. Ritter, age 43, a resident of Aromas, CA passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 23, 2011. She leaves her husband, Michael Ritter and daughters, Tiffany, age 20 and Allison, age 14. Cremation has been held. Memorial service will be at Aromas Bible Church, 263 Carpenteria Road, Aromas on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

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...

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