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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...