Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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...

Robert B. Aguirre Jr.

Robert B. Aguirre Jr.

May 27, 2010

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and best friend Robert B. Aguirre, Jr. "you can't keep a good man down", went to his final resting place with The Lord on May 27, 2010. Taken from us too soon, he will always be remembered by his big smile. He enjoyed sports every and all, was a Pop Warner football player,...

Irene Macsuga

Irene Macsuga

May 25, 2010

Private cremation services have been held.

Margie C. Albaugh

Margie C. Albaugh

May 18, 2010

Margie C. Albaugh passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband, John. They would have been married in June for 62 years. She is the loving mother of J. Chris (Larry) Mickartz, Bunny Albaugh, Bonny Cochran, Pamela (John) McCarthy, Roy Albaugh and the late John Albaugh; Grandmother of 20 including local grandchildren...

Maria Isabel Mendez

Maria Isabel Mendez

May 14, 2010

MARIA I. MENDEZ, 53, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 at Valley Medical Center, San Jose from cancer. Wife of Juan Mendez of Gilroy. Mother of Carlos, Alicia, Monica, Laura and Alex. Grandmother of Alicia, Isaiah, Demitrius, Marina and Jahziel. Also survived by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. A native of San Benito, Texas. Visitation Wednesday, May 19, 2010 beginning...

Jesse A. Velasquez

Jesse A. Velasquez

May 14, 2010

Jesse Velasquez, 89 a long time resident of Monterey, Ca. peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Bend, Or. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ida Velasquez; 10 of their 11 sons; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Pablo. Jesse is known for his...

Diana Margaret Macsuga

Diana Margaret Macsuga

May 13, 2010

Diana Margaret Macsuga, passed away at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Diana is survived by her husband, daughter, and grandchildren. Born in Washington, D.C., Diana and her husband moved to Northern California in 1973. She has four siblings, nephews and nieces back east as well as Northern California. Diana was a Registered Nurse that started out at the...

Evelyn R. Della-Santa

Evelyn R. Della-Santa

May 12, 2010

Mrs. Della-Santa passed away in Gilroy Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Wife of the late Angelo Della-Santa (1981). Aunt of Ron Cotta of LaGrange, CA, Emily Berkart of Gilroy, Betty Minche of Escalon, CA, Barbara Stephens of Merced, CA and Joe Rocha of Oakdale, CA. Preceded in death by her brothers Joe Cotta Jr., Frank Cotta and her sister Emma Rocha....

Primitivo Guerra

Primitivo Guerra

May 10, 2010

Visitation Thursday May 13, 2010 beginning at 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM with Vigil at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services Friday,May 14, 2010 - 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First St., Gilroy.

Ron Alderman

Ron Alderman

May 4, 2010

Ron Alderman passed away on May 4, 2010 at the young age of 57. Ron was a precision grinder/machinist for over 35 years. His greatest passions in life were his family and friends, camping, the 49ers, Giants, Sharks and recently golf. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Pat, son Patrick, daughter Kelly and 2 brothers. A celebration...

Carmen E. Sanchez

Carmen E. Sanchez

May 3, 2010

Carmen E. Sanchez passed from this earth on Monday, May 3, 2010 in the serenity of her home. Carmen, born in Riverside, CA is survived by her sister, Lupe Sanchez and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Siria Sanchez, sister Mary (Angelino) and brothers Jesus, Luis and Vincent. The Sanchez family established...

Rita Hardin Williams

Rita Hardin Williams

Apr 29, 2010

Rita died suddenly in her Gilroy home at the age of 70. An Oklahoma native, Rita had lived in the Gilroy area since the early 1950's. She worked as a beautician in Gilroy and Morgan Hill and was the Attendance Secretary at Gilroy High School for 30 years. She is survived by Fletcher Williams her loving husband of 45 years,...

Robert (Crow) Reyes Eredia

Robert (Crow) Reyes Eredia

Apr 26, 2010

ROBERT R. EREDIA (Crow) 59, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at his home in Gilroy. Father of Gloria, Robert Jr., Robert III, Sally & Agrapina Grandfather of 10. Brother of Peter, Alfonso, Gilbert, Mary & Manuel. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Resident of Gilroy all of his life. Memorial Mass will be held 2pm Friday, May...

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