Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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.

Audley "Bud" Hawkins

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

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

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

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

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...

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