Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Helen Ann Moser

Helen Ann Moser

Oct 1, 2010

Memorial Services Monday, October 18, 2010 - 11:00 AM at the Gilroy United Methodist Church, 7600 Church Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

John Ronald Coleman

John Ronald Coleman

Oct 1, 2010

Memorial Service Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Dolores "Lola" M. Hernandez

Dolores "Lola" M. Hernandez

Sep 30, 2010

Dolores "Lola" Hernandez, 88, of Gilroy, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 30,2010, in Carlsbad, NM. Born on May 18,1922, in Ft. Davis, TX, to Miguel and Maria Martinez. She married Emique S. Hernandez in 1939 and relocated to Carlsbad, NM, until 1957 when the family moved to Gilroy, CA. She was a homemaker who loved to sew, crochet,...

David Murray Kopels

David Murray Kopels

Sep 29, 2010

After graduating Cupertino High School he attended college in Colorado. Dave excelled in individual competitive sports; earning a green belt in Judo, winning County & State Wrestling Championships, and Professional Motocross races. He was a licensed plumber and ran his own company. Davy loved animals his entire life. He is survived by his parents, Barbara and David Kopels, his brother,...

Daniel Lee Pedersen

Daniel Lee Pedersen

Sep 29, 2010

Daniel L. Pedersen born February 5, 1949 to Daniel and Viola Pedersen. He graduated from Gilroy High School, where he obtained the State Farmer Degree from the Future Farmers of America. He earned his BA in Agriculture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He moved to Tulare California in 1977 to farm Sunsweet Prunes, Sunmaid Raisins and Del Monte Peaches...

Miguel Diaz

Miguel Diaz

Sep 27, 2010

Vigil Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 6:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, October 1, 2010 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy. Visitation will begin on Thursday at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Vera E. Hunter

Vera E. Hunter

Sep 25, 2010

Private Cremation Services.

Noelia Quezada-Lara

Noelia Quezada-Lara

Sep 23, 2010

Noelia Quezada-Lara, 46, of Gilroy passed away from Cancer on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Mother of Priscilla, Hector, Sergio, Luis and Noely. Daughter of Valentin & Rita Quezada of Gilroy. Sister of Gloria, Rosario, Teodora, Estelia, Catalina, Elida and Evaristo and the late Clemencia & Luis. Vigil Sunday, September 26, 2010 – 7:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral...

Lucas S. Aragon

Lucas S. Aragon

Sep 23, 2010

Vigil Friday, September 24, 2010 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 8:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy, CA.

Norberto Mendoza

Norberto Mendoza

Sep 22, 2010

Norberto Mendoza, 58, passed away September 22, 2010 at his home in Gilroy, CA surrounded by his family. He courageously fought a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Pedernales, Chihuahua, Mexico, he was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Go Raiders! A visitation will begin 1pm Mon. followed by a Vigil service at 7pm...

Emily Vierra Bettencourt

Emily Vierra Bettencourt

Sep 18, 2010

Santa Clara county resident, Emily Bettencourt passed away on September 18, 2010 from a brief battle with leukemia surrounded by her family and friend. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Gilroy and I.F.D.E.S. Hall of Gilroy. She loved playing games with her grandchildren and was loved by all. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Carmen Lupercio

Carmen Lupercio

Sep 16, 2010

Funeral Services Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 5:00 PM.

Herman L. Robeson

Herman L. Robeson

Sep 14, 2010

Passed away quietly in the presence of his family on the evening of September 14th, 2010 at St. Louise Hospital from complications related to lung failure, and eventual heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the Love of his Life…Sue, son's Tony and Steve, and daughter Cindee … his three grandchildren, Jeff, Allison, Jessica, and sister...

Nellie Torres Lopez

Nellie Torres Lopez

Sep 6, 2010

Funeral Mass Friday, September 10, 2010 - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Church in Our Lady's Chapel.

Victor M. Monje

Victor M. Monje

Sep 4, 2010

VICTOR M. MONJE, 64, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Survived by his wife Luz Monje of Gilroy; children Angelica and Ralph Molano of Gilroy, Elizabeth and Robert Bagarino of San Jose, Maggie Allen of Stockton and Joe Abrego of El Paso, TX. Grandfather of Miguel, Victor, Ysabella and Miya Molano all of Gilroy,...

Shirley Mae Silva

Shirley Mae Silva

Sep 1, 2010

Beloved daughter of Mary Silva and the late Louis P. Silva, sister of William L. Silva and Aunt of Lindsey M. Silva. A native of San Jose. She resided in San martin for 60 years. She also leaves her aunts & uncles, Lorraine (John) Figueira, Anthony (Dorothy) Souza all of Santa Clara, Isabel Silva of Gilroy and Bernadette Silva of...

Jack Silos Armendariz

Jack Silos Armendariz

Aug 29, 2010

Memorial Mass Friday, September 3, 2010 - 1:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

Carmen Sanchez

Carmen Sanchez

Aug 28, 2010

On August 28, 2010 our beloved Mother Carmen Lucy (Loera) Sanchez passed from this life and into the Arms of the Lord at the young age of 88. She is survived by her 6 children Robert T. Sanchez, Dennis A. Sanchez, Marshall J. Sanchez, Siria (Sid) M. Sanchez (Pappani), Nancy A. Sanchez-Clark, and Nicholas R. Sanchez. Carmen also leaves her...

Frank Joseph Caliri

Frank Joseph Caliri

Aug 27, 2010

Frank J. Caliri, 80, passed suddenly on Friday, August 27, 2010 at his home in Gilroy. A native of Gilroy and Husband of Gloria Locarnini Caliri for 56 years. Father of Susan Caliri (Terry) of Oakland, Ca and Donald Caliri of Gilroy. Grandfather of Krystal Romero (Brian) of Gilroy, Tony Caliri of Gilroy and Isabella Caliri of Oakland. Brother of...

Thomas Henry Furtado

Thomas Henry Furtado

Aug 21, 2010

Thomas Furtado, 59, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Kaiser Hospital on August 21, 2010. Thomas was born on May 27, 1951 to Anthony and Norma Furtado. He lived on the family ranch in Gilroy. Thomas had one brother, Richard (Carol). Thomas had one nephew, Richard Furtado and one niece, Amber Furtado. Both Norma (February 13,...

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