Manuel J. Rodriguez
Aug 19, 2010
Manuel J. Rodriguez, 64, of Gilroy, a retired Meat Cutter and serviceman at Baxter's Tires, passed away at his home on Thursday August 19,2010. Mr. Rodriguez was born Dec. 2, 1945, in Crystal City, TX. A 50 year resident of Gilroy, he retired in 2008. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam. Manuel is survived by his father, Dave...
Rosalie Ann Roy
Aug 17, 2010
"Lee" as she was known to her friends, passed away unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Hospital, in San Jose, on Tuesday, August 17th 2010 from complications arising due to her fight with Cancer. After moving to Gilroy in 1976, she taught at various schools within the Gilroy Unified school district but always stated that her tenure at the San Ysidro Elementary...
Hilda Louise Casey Lynch
Aug 13, 2010
Age 98, born in Indiana, lived in Los Angeles and Gilroy, she passed away of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by husband William Ervin Lynch, and daughter Nancy Jane Sanderson, she is survived by sons Robert and Thomas Lynch, and daughters Susan Kruse and Judith Lamare, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She will also be missed by...
Wineberto V. Vasquez
Aug 9, 2010
Memorial Service Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 7:00 PM at the Gilroy Kingdom Hall. Graveside Service Friday, August 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM at Alta Cemetery, Dinuba, CA.
Felipe Rodriguez Duenas Jr.
Aug 8, 2010
Funeral Services Friday, August 13, 2010 - 9:00 AM at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Bettie J. Pedersen
Aug 5, 2010
Bettie J. Pedersen entered into rest on August 5, 2010 at the age of 87. She was the loving mother of James (Christine) Stapleton, Sr. and Emmett Stapleton, Jr.; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; dearest sister of Shirley Rowe and Bonnie McFadden. At her request there will be no services held.
Sean Philip Blaettler
Aug 4, 2010
Sean was born in Gilroy, California and grew up on the family farm on Day Road. He attended local schools, graduating from Gilroy High in 2001. He attended Gavilan College, San Francisco State and San Jose State. Sean had a passion for music, reading, philosophy and film. He loved the family cats, Chance and Eddie. Sean is survived by father...
Carlos San Miguel
Aug 2, 2010
CARLOS SAN MIGUEL, 69, passed on Monday August 2, 2010. Husband of Yolanda San Miguel of Gilroy. Preceded in death by his son, Michaelangelo San Miguel 1st. Survived by his son Michaelangelo San Miguel 2nd (Aurora) of Bakersfield, CA, Desiree Enciso (Melecio), Yolanda San Miguel (Vidal), C. Ramon San Miguel all of Gilroy; Grandfather of 22. Great-grandfather of 1. Brother...
Lucky Roger Mchenry
Aug 1, 2010
Lucky Roger McHenry passed away at his home in Redding, CA with his wife Juanita (Milla) McHenry of 34 years by his side Sunday, Aug. 1st, 2010, of a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 8, 1945, to Charles and Ethel Lavada in Sacramento, CA where he grew up and attended schools until the 11th grade; then joined the Navy...
Dolores Maria Calderon
Aug 1, 2010
Mother of Maria, Guadalupe, Teresa and Carlos. Vigil Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.
Gladys Keller
Jul 29, 2010
Gladys Keller, 92, of Gilroy passed away peacefully on the evening of July 29th. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence, her son, Larry and sister Marion. Gladys was born in Gilroy to Alex & Anna Sturla. She was the second generation of her family born in Gilroy. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Fortino, her daughter-in-law,...
Allen B. Wisotsky
Jul 23, 2010
Allen was born April 25, 1940 and passed away July 23, 2010. He is a Beloved husband to Lindy, "Pop" to Rachel, Joe, Zev, Sarah, and Jacob. He is a brother to Betty Bloom and Mayer "Sonny" Wisotsky as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Allen chose to be a teacher and worked in Los Angeles and Gilroy for...
Olga Zaldivar Birchmier
Jul 19, 2010
Olga Zaldivar, loving mother of Tara, Amanda, and Robert, and wonderful and loving grandmother of Ethan, Isaiah, Isabelle, Sofia and Justin, walked with the angels into our Heavenly Father's arms on July 19, 2010, after her long battle with systemic lupus. Olga passed away surrounded by her family, including her parents, her many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends, who...
Takashi Jio
Jul 18, 2010
Age 66, born in Heart Mountain, Wyoming, passed away peacefully July 18th. Survived by his loving wife Carol of 41 years, daughter Elizabeth, son Christopher, son-in-law Chris, grandsons Nathaniel and Ryan, mother-in-law Beatrice, sister Ats, brothers Rich, Ken and Mori, sister-in-laws Louise, Donna and Carole, brother-in-laws George, James and Ken and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased...
Sam Satoru Tsujimoto
Jul 17, 2010
Sam Satoru Tsujimoto entered into rest peacefully on July 17, 2010 in Palo Alto, California, after a sudden illness. Born in Rumsey, California on February 27, 1925, Sam was one of five children born to Fugisanojyo and Shinobu Tsujimoto. Sam was married to the love of his life Louise for 59 years, before her death in 2005. They met in...
Jose Enrique Cortez Diaz
Jul 11, 2010
Vigil 6:00 pm Friday, July 16, 2010 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 12:00 Noon at Sacred Heart Church, 680 College St., Hollister, CA 95023. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First St., Gilroy.
Audley "Bud" Hawkins
Jul 11, 2010
Bud passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Jessie Hawkins for 37 years. Loving father of Sharon Rabe, Kevin Metz and Greg Lisle. Dearest grandfather of Danielle, Leigh Ann, Shanti, Ryder, Alicia, Michael and Jessica and great grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Janet Farahm and the late Lorraine Senaga and uncle of...
Michael Louis Franceschi
Jul 10, 2010
Mike passed away on July 4th, 2010 at his home in Gilroy, CA after a courageous battle against cancer with his family by his side. Mike was born in San Francisco, CA on May 8, 1943 to Louis and Amalia Franceschi of Rocklin, who survive him. He also leaves his brother and best friend, Robert Franceschi of Rocklin. Mike was...
Nonie Angulo
Jul 9, 2010
Nonie Angulo entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2010. Nonie was raised in Watsonville, CA and resided in Gilroy, CA. She is survived by her mother, Jenny Angulo, son, Albert Torres, Jr.; brothers, Junior, David, and Benny; sisters, Susie, Rosemary, Gloria Angulo and Barbara Aguirre; Godson, Anthony Knight; Granddaughters, Anastacia, Isabella and Nina Torres; along with numerous nieces and...
Maria Brasil Bettencourt
Jul 8, 2010
Maria passed away peacefully at home at the age of 95. She was born in Sao Jorge, Azores Islands, Portugal. She was the wife of the late Joao Bettencourt; beloved mother of Albert (Maria) Bettencourt and loving grandmother of Jacinta Bettencourt all of Gilroy, CA; dear sister of Brites Silveira of Soa Jorge, Azores Islands, Portugal. She was a member...