Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Joyce Beth Patereau
Mar 16, 2011
JOYCE BETH PATEREAU, 62 passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in San Francisco after a short illness. Daughter of Eleanor Frusetta of Gilroy. Devoted mother of Dawn Patereau-Martinez (John) of Gilroy. Dear grandmother of Evan and Jackson Rodriguez and Aria Patereau Martinez all of Gilroy. Loving sister of Judy Podgorny (Victor) of San Rafael, CA. Niece of Albert and Betty...
Dorothy Rita Sturla
Mar 15, 2011
Gilroy native Dorothy Sturla died on March 15, 2011, at 88 years of age. Born in 1922 to Michael and Caroline Nagle, Dorothy and her eight siblings learned hard work early in life, picking prunes on the family farm on Church Avenue. Dorothy attended local schools, including St. Mary's, Gilroy High School, and Hartnell College in Salinas. During World War...
Marion June Fellows
Mar 14, 2011
Marion June Fellows passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2011 with family at her side. Born in San Jose California on December 29, 1926 to Marvel L. and Fred F. Quickert. The family settled in Morgan Hill where Marion attended local schools graduating from Live Oak High School class of 1944. She attended Heald Business School and shortly after...
David Vogel
Mar 14, 2011
David Vogel passed away March 14, 2011 in Gilroy, California and is survived by his beloved daughter Samantha Vogel, fiancé Juanita Diaz, parents Rosemarie and Albert Vogel, sister Kathy Rogers and her husband Bryan, and his three nieces Randi, Morgan, Cameron Rogers. He is also survived by Monique Torres, Jazmine DeLeon and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family would...
Louis Bela Eros
Mar 10, 2011
Louis B. Eros passed away March 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife Mitsuyo Eros of Gilroy; his children Tamara of Little Rock, AR, Jared of Marina Del Rey, Louis Jr. of Gilroy and Ricky Brooks also of Gilroy; and brother of Heide, Margaret, Elizabeth, Michael and Kathleen all of New Jersey. Louis spent 26 years in the Air...
Kermit Daniel Delaurant
Mar 9, 2011
Resident of Gilroy, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Gilroy, CA. He will be dearly missed. He was born in Chicago to Laurice and Agnes DeLaurant, but lived his first four years with his grandparents in Nebraska while his mother battled tuberculosis. The reunited family moved to Fresno, CA, in 1947, where Kermit was Luther League...
Clifford A. Post
Mar 9, 2011
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served in the Navy during WWII. Had a successful tool design company, many tools still being used today. He was called by the Lord for ministry when he was 38 years and served the Presbyterian church,most of his ministry in fund raising throughout the United States. He moved to Pahrump, Nevada in February of...
John E. Prince
Mar 7, 2011
John E. Prince passed away March 7, 2011. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 11, 2011 at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.
Connie Miranda Vaca
Mar 5, 2011
Graveside Services Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Manuel E. Garcia
Mar 2, 2011
Manuel E. Garcia passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Merced, CA. Son of Natalia Garcia. Brother of Sandra Perez (Gelacio), Gloria Rosales, Delia Silva (Alfred), Daniel Garcia and Jose Rosales. Also survived by 3 girls and 2 boys. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Funeral Services at 2:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral...
David Perry
Mar 2, 2011
David is survived by his wife Maxine; children Cindy, David, Timothy, and Michael; grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 5; preceded in death by son Ricky. Graveside services 11am Tuesday March 8 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.
Opal M. Imprescia
Mar 2, 2011
Vigil Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, March 11, 2011 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.
Clark A. Dotson
Mar 1, 2011
CLARK A. DOTSON 71, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Tuesday, March 1,2011 after a 6 month illness. Loving husband of Carol Dotson of Gilroy. Dear father of Anita Wilson (Charles Trembley) of Hollister. Son in law of Alma Leonard of Gilroy. Grandfather of James Francisco Wilson of Hollister. He was the son of the late Gertie Dotson...
Catalina Menchaca
Feb 28, 2011
Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 10:00 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Ernest Steven Filice
Feb 28, 2011
ERNEST S. FILICE 86, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Monday, February 28, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Loving husband of Ann Filice of Gilroy. Dear father of Toni Filice (Dennis Daley) of San Jose, Renee Filice (Ron Erskine) of Morgan Hill and the late Gary Filice (1998). Grandfather of Kevin and Brian Filice, Drew and Vanessa Erskine....
Anna B. Hayes
Feb 24, 2011
Funeral Services Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 1100 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.
Margarita Ibarra
Feb 24, 2011
MARGARITA IBARRA, 68 passed away at her home in Mt. View Thursday, February 24, 2011. Daughter of the late John and Jessie Ibarra. Sister of Moses Ibarra (Nancy) of Reedley, CA, John B. Ibarra of Sacramento, CA and Rachel Perez ( Dr. John Perez) of Gilroy, CA. Aunt of Almendra, John and Ursula Perez, Manuel, Carlos and Sharon Ibarra. Great-Aunt...
Luther C. Martinez
Feb 23, 2011
Luther C. Martinez passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 23, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice Martinez. Survived by their children Christina & Louie Garcia, Jr. & Liz Martinez, Nancy & Pete Santana, Geno Martinez, Tom & Karen Martinez, and Art & Toni Martinez. Grandfather of 14. Great-Grandfather of 9....
Mary Elizabeth Silva
Feb 21, 2011
On Monday, February 21, 2011, our beloved Mary Elizabeth left us all too soon to join the angels in Heaven; she left this world peacefully and surrounded by her cherished family. Mary was born on July 10, 1931 in Oklahoma to George and Lillian McClain and was one of nine daughters. She moved to San Jose, California, where she met...
John T. Hart Jr.
Feb 19, 2011
JOHN T. HART Jr. 88, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Husband of Shirley J. Hart of Gilroy. Preceded in death by his first wife Marie Hart (1996). Father of Jennifer Swanson (Dick) of Modesto, CA, Alice Vaughan (Don) of Greer, SC, Caroll Burts (Ken) of Modesto, CA, Ellen Williams (Doug) of Cupertino, CA...
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