Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Amparo Acosta

Amparo Acosta

Jul 7, 2010

Vigil Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Robert Cable Wagner

Robert Cable Wagner

Jul 5, 2010

Private Services.

Esther Bertha Keeney

Esther Bertha Keeney

Jul 5, 2010

Private Services.

Sandra June Jay

Sandra June Jay

Jun 28, 2010

Private Services.

Anthony (Tony) Furtado

Anthony (Tony) Furtado

Jun 28, 2010

Anthony (Tony) Furtado, 91, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Village Green on June 28, 2010. Anthony was born on April 11, 1919 to Antone and Marie Furtado. He lived on the Ausaymus Ranch and on Lovers Lane. In 1932 he and his family moved to the ranch on Roop Road in Gilroy. He...

Anna Maria Valdez

Anna Maria Valdez

Jun 27, 2010

ANNA MARIA VALDEZ, 81, of Gilroy. Passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 after lengthy illness. Wife of Victor Valdez Sr. of Gilroy. Mother of Victor Valdez Jr. (JoAnn) of Fremont, CA, Joyce Ybarra (Raymond) of Morgan Hill, Eugene Valdez (Lisa) of Pleasanton, CA, Anthony Valdez (Gayle) of Gilroy and the late Daniel Valdez. Grandmother of Jeanine Vanek-Valdez, Jesse, Eli and...

Karen Jean (Hull) Snyder

Karen Jean (Hull) Snyder

Jun 23, 2010

Passed away at home in Gilroy, CA with her family at her side. Karen grew up in Goodland, Kansas graduated from Goodland High School before moving to San Jose, CA. John and Karen were married on October 5, 1974 and moved to Gilroy to start their family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Floyd and Ruby...

Ofelia Lespron Esquivel

Ofelia Lespron Esquivel

Jun 22, 2010

Ofelia Lespron Esquivel January 20, 1923 - June 22, 2010 Ofelia Lespron Esquivel born January 20, 1923, joined our Heavenly Father on June 22, 2010. Gilroy resident since 1964, she was a homemaker, hospital worker and restaurant owner throughout her life. She was the loving daughter of the late Luz Torres, her doting Pa Pedro, and Ma Lola Lespron. She...

Marcia Teresa Brozene

Marcia Teresa Brozene

Jun 20, 2010

Marcia T. Brozene, 58, passed away in Santa Cruz, CA, on June 20, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Tom Brozene, of nearly 27 years, their two sons, Tommy and Jimmy; adored brothers Robert Duncan of New Jersey, and Bill (and Camille) Duncan of Georgia; as well as cherished Aunt Helen Zarsky, cousins Mary, Chris, Michelle, John, and Dee...

Angelo James Bertero

Angelo James Bertero

Jun 13, 2010

Angelo James Bertero, 75, a Gilroy Native passed away on June 13th, 2010 in San Jose, California. Angelo was born September 25th, 1934. Angelo was a very loving person. He enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. He enjoyed running the family winery, Bertero Winery until it was sold in 1983. He then changed careers and opened a distributorship called Buena Vista...

Frank M. Sendejas

Frank M. Sendejas

Jun 12, 2010

Frank Sendejas long term resident and community member of the city of Gilroy died in Elk Grove, CA at the age of 88 years old. Beloved husband to Juanita "Jennie" Lerma for 65 years and father to 4 sons and one daughter Frank Jr. (deceased), Edward (deceased), Juanita Sendejas Lopez of Elk Grove, Aurelio Sendejas of Morgan Hill and John...

Thomas John Cimino

Thomas John Cimino

Jun 9, 2010

Born in Gilroy, CA to parents John and Marion Cimino. Preceded in death by his wife Clara (Filice) Cimino. Survived by his children: John T. (Yvonne) Cimino. Barbara Cimino and Chris (Lisa) Cimino. His Grandchildren: Stacy (Joe) Craw, Emily Ivy, Francesca (Justin) Davis, Thomas Cimino, Anthony Cimino, Angela Cimino, Paul Cimino, and step grandchildren: J.L. Mangono & Alise Mangono. Great...

Jacqueline Barnes Jackson

Jacqueline Barnes Jackson

Jun 9, 2010

Jacki Jackson on June 9, 2010 in San Jose. Born August 20, 1946 in San Francisco to Emanuel and Thelma Degenhardt. She is survived by husband Doyle Jackson; sons Don Barnes of Gilroy, Tim Jackson and wife Dee of Naples, FL; daughter Heather Jackson of Mtn. View; loving granddaughters Maddie, Makenzie, and Mandi Barnes; sister Joyce Allen and husband John;...

Andrew Munro, Jr.

Andrew Munro, Jr.

Jun 8, 2010

Andrew Munro, Jr. of Morgan Hill, CA (Formerly of Valley Stream, NY) passed away suddenly on 6/8/10 at the age of 62. Andy was the beloved son of Margaret and the late Andrew Munro, Sr. and the loving brother of Lynne Munro. Andy graduated from Hofstra University and Texas A & M and spent many years in the computer industry...

Marion Thomas Gwinn

Marion Thomas Gwinn

Jun 8, 2010

Marion Thomas Gwinn, 87, of King Hill, Idaho, was welcomed to his heavenly home on June 8, 2010. He passed away peacefully at the Helping Hands Nursing Home in Gooding, Idaho. Marion was born on August 4, 1922, in Gilroy, CA, to Wilbur and Amy Gwinn. He grew up on the family ranch that was ran by his father and...

Glenn C. Defebaugh

Glenn C. Defebaugh

Jun 7, 2010

GLENN C. DEFEBAUGH, 90 passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 after a short illness. Husband of Marie G. Defebaugh of Gilroy. Father of Barbara Chaffee(Ron) of Gilroy, Glenn C. Defebaugh Jr.(Lynette) of Virginia City, NV. Preceeded in death by his first wife, Joann and his son, Michael. Step-father of Dennis Spence(Kathleen) of Washington. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3...

Trinidad Seifert

Trinidad Seifert

Jun 7, 2010

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Born in Texas and later moved to Montana where she met her husband Alex Seifert. She made her final move in 1947 to Gilroy, Ca. She was a remarkable woman. Survived by her adult children Magdalena, Alex Jr., Max, Lydia, Triny, Rose, Mary, Laurie, Teresa, Valentine, and many many grandchildren, great grandchildren, neices, nephews,...

Mary De La Paz Guajardo

Mary De La Paz Guajardo

Jun 5, 2010

Surrounded by family, Mary passed away peacefully last Saturday afternoon at the age of 81. She lived in Gilroy most of her life. She is survived by her daughter Martha and her son Basil. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Evening Service Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM. Funeral Service Friday, June 11, 2010 -...

Livio (Lee) Liberatore

Livio (Lee) Liberatore

Jun 3, 2010

Livio (Lee) Liberatore Resident of Gilroy Our beloved Lee was born on August 13 1967 in Canada, and sadly passed away on June 3, 2010 at his home in Gilroy, California where he had resided for 13 years. Lee was the most wonderful and loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife...

Joel Zabala Jr.

Joel Zabala Jr.

May 27, 2010

Joel Zabala, Jr. survived by his loving parents, Amelia Nunez Valdez and Joel Zabala, Sr. He is survived by five sisters, four brothers and 5 Children. Rosary service at Habing Family Funeral Home - Thursday, June 3, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 1:00 P.M. followed by burial...

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