Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Ramona Lopez

Ramona Lopez

Apr 24, 2010

Resident of Gilroy, respected Elder of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. A California Indian, Ramona descends from the Chumash, Yokuts, and Amah Mutsun Tribes. Ramona has ancestorial ties to missions Santa Barbara, San Antonio, Carmel, Santa Cruz, San Juan Bautista, and Santa Clara. Ramona was born in Madera. California on October 16, 1928. She married Valentin Lopez of Gilroy in...

Joseph Vasquez Arias

Joseph Vasquez Arias

Apr 23, 2010

Mr. Arias passed away in Rodeo, CA. He is survived by his wife Barbara M. Arias of Rodeo, children Joseph L. Arias of Gilroy, Jeanette M. Arias and Charles Arias both of Rodeo, grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 12. Also survived by his sister Dorothy Arias of Gilroy and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Robin Lynn Ritchey

Robin Lynn Ritchey

Apr 23, 2010

Passed away in Avery, California. Daughter of Don & Jennie Brashers of Morgan Hill. Mother of Bonnie Kelly of San Jose. Grandmother of John Kelly and Mikayla Kelly both of San Jose. Visitation will be Thursday, April 29, 2010, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be Friday, April 30, 2010 11:00 A.M. at Mount...

Maria Diva Costa

Maria Diva Costa

Apr 23, 2010

Maria Diva Costa, a long time resident of Gilroy, met eternal rest surround by her beloved children Margarida & Paul at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose on April 23, 2010, after a sudden illness. Diva was born June 18, 1932 in a small village in Terceira, Acores off the cost of Portugal. Diva married Jorge Rosa & came to...

Louise Pritchett

Louise Pritchett

Apr 22, 2010

Louise I. Pritchett 82 of Gilroy passed away April 22nd, 2010, after a long illness; preceded by her husband Cliff, sons George, Robert and JoJo. Survived by daughters Mary Bell, Lorriane Travis, Pauline Perez, and son James Pritchett. Louise also has 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 4:00 - 7:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral...

Warren S. Barham

Warren S. Barham

Apr 16, 2010

Warren S. Barham, PhD, passed away on April 16. He was born Feb. 15, 1919, in Prescott, Arkansas. He married Margaret Alice Kyle (deceased 1997) in 1940. Warren and Margaret had 4 children (Barbara Mes, Juanita Contin, Margaret Ann Barham, and Robert Barham; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren). Warren married Evelyn Csongradi in 1998, they were married until her death...

Joseph M. Machado

Joseph M. Machado

Apr 12, 2010

Joseph Manuel Machado, 62, a native of Faial, Azore Islands, Portugal, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on April 12, 2010 in Gilroy, CA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Gisela, of 37 years; loving children, Susana Machado and her companion Carlos Cruz, Bruno Machado and his wife Joelle and Marco Machado; cherished grandchildren,...

Judith Ann Pelache

Judith Ann Pelache

Apr 12, 2010

Judith Ann Pelache of San Jose passed away April 12, 2010. A memorial service will be held 3pm Sunday May 2nd at 1015 Glenridge Dr., San Jose.

Maria L. Herrera

Maria L. Herrera

Apr 12, 2010

Graveside services Friday, Aptil 16, 2010 - 3:00 PM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First St., Gilroy.

Mercedes Palacios

Mercedes Palacios

Apr 10, 2010

Mercedes Palacios was born on April 15, 1924, 1924 in El Paso, TX. She passed away on April 10, 2010 in Riverbank, CA where she had lived for the last 5 years with her daughter and family. Mercedes was married to Robert Palacios in December of 1949. Their life together started out in El Paso, TX, eventually moving to Chino,...

Pastor Esther Ortiz Villanueva

Pastor Esther Ortiz Villanueva

Apr 9, 2010

Pastor Esther Ortiz Villanueva of Full Gospel Prayer Tabernacle Church passed away unexpectedly on April 9th 2010. A Gilroy native born June 17th 1950 who proudly followed her fathers footsteps in the ministry. Following high school she attended Miracle Valley College in Arizona, where after one year she was sent to Nicaragua for missionary work with the Cobb family. Upon...

Thomas Alan Angell

Thomas Alan Angell

Apr 5, 2010

Thomas Alan Angell passed away peacefully on April 5, 2010 surrounded by his family at the age of 5. He was the beloved son of Andrew and Heather Angell; loving twin brother of Marcus Angell; cherished grandson of Bonnie & Fred Angell and Frank & Noemi Hinchberger. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Camille Wanda Van Horn

Camille Wanda Van Horn

Apr 4, 2010

Funeral Services Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 10:00 AM at the Gilroy First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Marisol Juliana Fontes

Marisol Juliana Fontes

Apr 3, 2010

Funeral Services Friday, April 9, 2010 - 1:00 PM at the Lirio del Valle Church, 160 5th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Ida E. Camino

Ida E. Camino

Mar 30, 2010

Ida E. Camino was born September 8, 1916 in Davenport, CA to Giovani Chiri and Caterina Beltrando Chiri. She passed away on March 30, 2010 in Morgan Hill surrounded by her family. She was raised in San Martin, CA. In 1935 she married Ernest J. Camino and raised their family in Gilroy, CA. Ida is survived by her children, Raymond...

Raymond William Furner

Raymond William Furner

Mar 30, 2010

Memorial Services Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Margie Joyce Watkins

Margie Joyce Watkins

Mar 29, 2010

Funeral Services Monday, April 5, 2010 - 12:00 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First St., Gilroy.

Helen Rose Bonino

Helen Rose Bonino

Mar 29, 2010

Helen Rose Sgheiza Bonino, born September 3, 1909, in Salinas, California. She moved to Gilroy in 1917. Helen married Tony Bonino on august 6, 1936 and moved to San Martin at that time. She was the mother of 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Helen passed peacefully on March 29, 2010, surrounded by her family in Gilroy. She was...

Becky Kaiser

Becky Kaiser

Mar 24, 2010

Rebecca Ann Kaiser ended her six-year battle against cancer and now resides with the Lord. She defied all odds in her silent battle against cancer. She fought the good fight and never gave up. She loved her friends and family with all her heart, and in return she was deeply loved. She is survived by her husband, Richard, her children,...

Elizabeth Ann Russell

Elizabeth Ann Russell

Mar 23, 2010

Visitation will begin Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Habing Family Funeral Home with the Funeral Services to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will Follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First St., Gilroy.

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