Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

David M. Yanez

David M. Yanez

Apr 22, 2024

David Yanez, a San Jose native, passed away peacefully at home on Monday April 22, 2024, at the age of 68 with his daughter by his side. He is survived by his son David (Monica), daughter Alexandra (Erik) Reynolds, sisters Marie Alvarado, Rose Bell & Irene Castro and brothers Robert & Jesse. David was a cherished and beloved grandfather...

Maria Cisneros

Maria Cisneros

Apr 21, 2024

Our dear mother Maria Gonzales Cisneros sadly passed away on April 21, 2024 at the age of 87. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. A friend to many. She was always there when you needed her.

Maria was born in La Paloma, Texas on July 27, 1936 and...

Donald Eugene Thompson

Donald Eugene Thompson

Apr 20, 2024

Donald (Don) Eugene Thompson was born in Brandt, South Dakota on June 19th, 1927. The fourth child of seven, he grew up with three brothers and three sisters on the family farm, where he learned the meaning of hard work from an early age.

In 1945, Don enlisted in the United States Navy. He began working with...

Philip R. Ladd

Philip R. Ladd

Apr 20, 2024

A life well lived.  Phil was an architect, skier, backpacker, and a lover of music, good wine and food.

His family was paramount in his life – a loving husband to Shirley, a caring father to Lisa, Bart and Michele and an inspirational grandfather to Nolan, Brigitte, Carla and Pixie.  He was a treasured friend who embraced...

Daniel Ordaz

Daniel Ordaz

Apr 18, 2024

Daniel Ordaz of Gilroy passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 18, 2024.

Daniel was a loving and devoted husband to his late wife, Kayneta Ordaz of Gilroy, Father of Lisa Velasco and her husband, Jimmie, Dana Fachin and her husband, Gene, Christopher Ordaz and Mark Ordaz.

He was a loving grandfather...

Elaine Frances Jelsema

Elaine Frances Jelsema

Apr 9, 2024

Celebration of Life gathering on May 11th, 2024 @ 1:00PM.

Location:

1045 Malo Court

Gilroy, CA 95020

Umberto Pat Deleon

Umberto Pat Deleon

Apr 9, 2024

Pat DeLeon, a Gilroy native, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Pat took great pride serving his community as a police officer in his youth after graduation from Gavilan College for the City of Gilroy and Town of Los Gatos.  He later opened "All Aboard Junction" a place for patrons...

Roberto Carlos Verduzco

Roberto Carlos Verduzco

Apr 7, 2024

Robert, passed away peacefully at home April 7th, 2024 surrounded by family. Robert, was a positive and happy guy, he loved God, his family, & the San Jose sharks.

He lived life to the best of his capabilities despite his medical conditions, he was always positive, & touching the hearts of the people he'd meet. He leaves...

Inez Mabel Martin

Inez Mabel Martin

Apr 6, 2024

Inez Mabel Cooper Martin was born November 2, 1933 in Brownsville, Texas to parents Enos Ray and Mabel Cooper.

She passed from this life on April 6th, 2024, in the home she built with her husband, Lloyd Martin. She was 90 years old.

Inez and Lloyd were married March 5, 1950. They had four children,...

Jason Damian Redd

Jason Damian Redd

Mar 30, 2024

Jason Damian Redd, a Gilroy native, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born in San Francisco, California on September 4th, 1972, and is survived by his mother Corinne, his wife Jennell, his daughter Asia, and siblings Jessica, Josh, Jacob, and Jaimi, and nieces and nephews Zachary, Monique, Kayla, Jason, Rico,...

Carmen Narvaez

Carmen Narvaez

Mar 28, 2024

Carmen Narvaez, resident of Fremont CA, passed away peacefully at the age of 75. Our beloved one was received at Heaven Gates with open arms. She was a hardworking, loving, caring, loyal, honorable wife, mom and grandma. She will be missed dearly forever. She is survived by husband Uvaldo Lira and son Gilberto Esparza Jr. and six siblings, six...

Kevin - Kostielney

Kevin - Kostielney

Mar 28, 2024

Kevin Kostielney, born July 7, 1950, entered heaven Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family at the age of 73. Kevin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Becky, and his sons Brian and Danny. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Al, and brothers Brian and Mark. He leaves behind his brothers...

Robert "Bob" Fellom

Robert "Bob" Fellom

Mar 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" Fellom of Gilroy passed away March 27, 2024, at 81 years old.

Bob served in the Air Force and while serving he received awards for designing safety equipment for transporting liquid oxygen, which the designs were patented. He then became a plumbing contractor, which he proudly did for 55 years.

He leaves behind...

Francisco Gonzales

Francisco Gonzales

Mar 27, 2024

Francisco Gonzales was born on December 12, 1936 in Donato Guerra, Durango. He was born to Francisco Gonzales and Agustina Velasquez. Francisco lost his battle to lung cancer and gained his angel wings on March 27, 2024.

Francisco was a migrant worker, who traveled from Mexico to the United States through the Bracero Program. He lived and...

William F. Schell

William F. Schell

Mar 23, 2024

William "Bill" Schell passed away peacefully on Saturday March 23, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Bill Schell was born on August 9th, 1945 in San Jose CA. Bill lived most of his life in Gilroy, but moved to Salinas with his wife for 20 years, and recently moved back to his childhood home....

Roberta Howson Hughan

Roberta Howson Hughan

Mar 23, 2024

We announce with great sadness the death of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Roberta Howson Hughan.

Roberta was a trailblazer, starting with being one of the first women to graduate from the UC Berkeley School of Architecture.  In 1977 she was the first woman elected to the Gilroy City Council, on which she served two terms.  ...

George Edward Hubbard, Jr.

George Edward Hubbard, Jr.

Mar 20, 2024

George passed away March 20, 2024 in Gilroy, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents George, Sr. and Antonia Hubbard and sister Anna Hubbard. He is survived by his sister Toni (Bob) Bozzo and well as several nieces and nephews.

Per George's request, no services will be held.

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