Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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,...

Manuel J. Rodriguez

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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