Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Leola Jean Burns
Jan 10, 2010
Leola Jean Paganucci Burns passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at the young age of 66. Hearts are breaking near and far at the sudden loss of this wonderful woman. A Gilroy native, Leola was born on August 24, 1943 to Leo and Evelyn Paganucci. She attended S10 Mary School and was a graduate of the Gilroy High...
Maria Apolonia "Paula" Alonzo Mirelez
Jan 8, 2010
Maria Apolonia "Paula" Alonzo Mirelez Passed away on Friday, January 7, 2010 at age 88. Maria Apolonia was known to most as Paula. She was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas on October 22, 1921. Paula leaves behind sons: David, Ruben and Ray; daughter-in-laws Sherry and Cathy; grandchildren: Sara, Nathaniel, Jacob, Joshua and Christopher, great-grand children: Wesley and Daniel, and many...
Harry Mendoza
Jan 5, 2010
Harry Mendoza passed away January 5, 2010, with his family by his side. Harry was born October 25, 1934. Beloved husband of Barbara Mendoza for 42 years. Loving father of Lawrence (Lynette) Altamirano, Sam "Suitcase" (Irma) Altamirano, Lucretia (Mike) Santana and Karen (Tom) Martinez. Devoted grandfather of Christopher, Larissa, Anthony, Marcus, Cherise, Stefani, Matthew, Michael, Jelissa, Kayla and great-grandfather of...
Daniel Mejia-Reyes
Jan 1, 2010
Vigil Monday, January 4, 2010 - 7 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.
Manuel (Manny) Silva Aguilera
Dec 31, 2009
Manuel (Manny) S. Aguilera rode his Harley into heaven on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2009, in San Jose, CA. Born on August 25, 1948, in Fresno, CA, Manny was the loving husband of Sandra Aguilera. He is survived by his mother, two daughters, one sister, three brothers, nine grandchildren, and a handful of nieces and nephews. His first marriage...
Edward (Eddy) Rodrigues
Dec 31, 2009
Edward (Eddy) Rodrigues passed away on Dec. 31st in his home. He is survived by his sister Santina (Tina) Baffa, brothers Lewis (Louie) Rodericks, Michael DiCiano, Robert DiCiano, many nephews and nieces and his Godson Edward Brian DiCiano. Eddy was born to John and Adeline Rodrigues in Oakland, CA. Adeline divorced and was later married to Emilio DiCiano. Eddy did...
Judith (Judy) Kathleen Glovin Rusciano
Dec 30, 2009
Was born into a loving home on Brace Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ to Anton Glovin and Gladys Mortenson Glovin on July 28, 1933. Having just celebrated Christmas surrounded by her loving family, she passed into eternal life on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Most beloved wife and enduring companion to her husband, Charlie, of 53 years who predeceased her on September...
Jacqueline Jean Randall
Dec 30, 2009
Jacqueline Jean Randall passed away Dec. 30, 2009. She is survived by her husband Craig Randall; children Michael Ferro and Amy Inniss; grandchildren Daijah, Dezaivyon, D'Vontai, and Merry, as well as other family and friends. Burial services will be held 10 am Friday, Jan. 8 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Staff Sgt. David H. Gutierrez
Dec 25, 2009
Vigil Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow. Visitation at Habing Family Funeral Home on Wednesday 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
Teresa Reis Barros
Dec 22, 2009
Teresa Reis Barros, a hard-working woman of faith and family, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at 7:10 PM on December 21, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Francisco (Frank) Machado Barros, daughters and sons-in-law Carmen and Roger Silva of Gilroy and Mary and Robert Barros-Bailey of Hidden Springs, Idaho, and grandchildren António and Manuel...
Vincent F. Penello
Dec 22, 2009
Vincent F. Penello passed away December 22, 2009 in Covington, WA. He was born May 24, 1919 in Merced, Ca. were he lived during his youth. He moved to the San Francisco area where he was married to his wife of 66 years, Marie Rocchetta, who passed before him in October of 2007. They settled in Redwood City, were they...
John Jose Suarez
Dec 21, 2009
John Jose Suarez passed away December 21, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Michelle Suarez and Shane Suarez both of Gilroy; brother of Guillermo, Connie, Raul (Carol), Rudy, Tencia (Tony), Jesse (Gloria) and Robert (Adela) Suarez. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents...
Brandi Michele Guerra
Dec 16, 2009
With her loving family by her side, Brandi Guerra passed away peacefully at the age of 43 in San Jose CA. Born in Santa Clara and raised in San Jose, Brandi attended elementary schools in San Jose, attending Presentation High School and graduating from Leigh High School. Brandi had been a resident of Gilroy for the past 16 years. Brandi...
Rudolfo M. Sermeno
Dec 15, 2009
Rudy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87. He was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona to the parents of Bonifacio and Rafaela Sermeno. He then moved to California where he met and married the love of this life, the late, Dolores Landin. Together they raised a family of five in Gilroy....
Joanne Barry Huff
Dec 15, 2009
Joanne Barry Huff was affectionately known as Joby, Mom, Nana, Little Sis, Mrs. H, "Tuff Huff" and friend was born September 25, 1936, and passed away on December 15, 2009, at the young age of 73. Joby was preceded in death by the love of her life James "Jim" Huff on May 14, 2006, and is survived by her daughter...
Virginia B. Furtado
Dec 13, 2009
Virginia B. Furtado passed away peacefully at her Gilroy home on December 13, 2009. She was surrounded by her family as she lost her battle to Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Francis "Louie" Furtado. Virginia moved to Gilroy in 1955 where she raised her 3 children and started their family business, The Furtado...
Margaret Julia Radtke
Dec 9, 2009
Margaret Julia Radtke, 87 of Arroyo Grande, formerly of Gilroy passed away peacefully Dec. 9, 2009 with family by her side. Margaret was born in Crockett, CA. on August 21, 1922, to Ralph and Dometilla Pedrotti. She attended John Sweat High School in Crockett and was accepted to University of California Berkeley. Margaret pursued a degree in nursing and graduated...
Mary Eleanor Campanella
Dec 9, 2009
Passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in Gilroy. Wife of the late Charles "Campy" Campanella (1997). Mother of Trish Patereau and her late husband, Rene; Frank Campanella (Vicki) and Ginny Slattery (John) all of Gilroy. Grandmother of Frank Jr., Jon, Jeran, Kelly, Jeff, Tammy, Erin, Taylor and Alexi. Great-grandmother of 11. Great-great grandmother of one. Preceded in death by her...
Albert Thomas Mosso
Dec 9, 2009
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 9, 2009 in Gilroy. Beloved husband of the late Norma Lenore Mosso. Loving father of Vernon (Linda) Mosso, Janis (and the late Ronald) McAfee, Larry (Therese) Mosso and Ellen Clark. Devoted grandfather of Clinton Mosso, Sarah Mosso, Paul Mosso, Ronald McAfee III, Connor Clark and Tara Clark. Dearest brother...
Ramon Gonzalez
Dec 8, 2009
Vigil Monday, December 14, 2009 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:00 AM at St Mary's Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.
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