Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Mario Vincent Bolino

Mario Vincent Bolino

Dec 2, 2009

MARIO V. BOLINO, 95, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at St. Louise Hospital, Gilroy. Husband of the late Anna M. Bolino (1999). Father of Armand Bolino (Hazel) of San Jose and Peter Bolino (Fabiola) of Morgan Hill. Grandfather of Armand Jr., Anna and Alexandra Bolino all of San Jose; Brandon and Matthew Bolino of Morgan Hill. Great-grandfather of Alec...

Opal Minnetta Painter

Opal Minnetta Painter

Nov 30, 2009

Opal Minnetta Painter, 99, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 30, 2009 in Los Banos, CA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles E. Painter in 1977. She was also predeceased by all her siblings. She is survived by her son, Terry (Stuardt) Clarke of San Pablo, CA., granddaughter, Tami Welker of Los Banos,...

Ralph W.W. Davis

Ralph W.W. Davis

Nov 27, 2009

RALPH W.W. DAVIS, 70, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009 at his home. Son of Wilhelmine Davis of Gilroy. Husband of Fatemeh S. Davis of Gilroy. Father of Beau Davis of Salinas, CA, Cynthia Van Looy of Santa Monica, CA and Michelle Davis of Larkspur, CA, Grandfather of Raquelle Van Looy. Also survived by numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and...

Manuel P. Villalobos

Manuel P. Villalobos

Nov 27, 2009

Manuel P. Villalobos, 84, passed away at his home in Gilroy, Friday, November 27, 2009. Husband of 46 years to Trinidad Villalobos of Gilroy. Father of Daniel Villalobos (Rosa) of Gilroy, Silvia Brookens (Todd) of Brentwood, CA and Manuel Archibeque of Newman, CA. Grandfather of Christian, Christopher & Ethan Villalobos of Gilroy, Tyler & Madison Brookens of Brentwood, Jacqueline &...

Emilia Medrano

Emilia Medrano

Nov 26, 2009

Emilia Medrano passed away at the age of 88 in San Leandro, Ca. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Medrano. Loving mother of Oscar Medrano, Nellie Arzola and Carmen Medrano. Dear mother-in-law of Alfredo Arzola and Irene Medrano. Devoted grandmother of Oscar Medrano, Jr., Tommy Medrano, Maria Toscano, Alfredo Arzola, Jr., Erica Delgado, Melissa Cookson, Michael Horta...

Juan M. Molina, Sr.

Juan M. Molina, Sr.

Nov 24, 2009

John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on November 24, 2009. John was born in Texas on December 12, 1949 to George & Julie Molina. John will be forever remembered by his devoted brothers Steve (Dori), Jesse (Ramona) and loving sisters Vicki Pacheco & Glenda Carrillo. He is preceded in death by his father George and his brother...

Frank Cardenas Sr.

Frank Cardenas Sr.

Nov 23, 2009

Vigil Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Mass Friday, December 4, 2009 - 11:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Donald Lee O'Dell

Donald Lee O'Dell

Nov 22, 2009

Passed away into the loving arms of God peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Nov. 22, 2009. He put up a strong courageous battle with lymphoma. Don was the beloved husband of Vera Arlene, who was the love of his life. Beloved father of Michael (Lori) O'Dell and Laurie (Ben) Frechette. Loving Papa Don of...

Elizabeth Anne Driedger

Elizabeth Anne Driedger

Nov 20, 2009

Elizabeth Anne Driedger, born in Santa Clara, May 1, 1971, passed away, November 20, 2009. Beloved friend and partner of Daniel Fitzpatrick. Beloved sister of David Driedger, (Eduviges), Aunt to Gabriel. She will be missed by her family of many cousins and friends. Elizabeth graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz, with a BA in Biological Sciences. Always curious and...

Akira Endo

Akira Endo

Nov 19, 2009

Mr. Endo was born on Sept. 27, 1919 in Japan and passed away on Nov. 19, 2009 at the age of 90, in San Jose, CA. He was the beloved husband of Meiko Endo for 62 years. Loving father of Michi Shimizu, Alice Schwartz and the late Sachiko Spohn and father-in-law of Gordon Shimizu, Dave Schwartz and Cliff Spohn. He...

Elizabeth Sydney Pearson

Elizabeth Sydney Pearson

Nov 15, 2009

Born in New Rochelle, NY to Keith and Betty Phillips (Irvine), and raised in Newport News, VA where her family knew her as Betsy, she attended Hampton Roads Academy and McCook College. Like many young people in the 60's, she rebelled against the previous generation and took pleasure in exploring all that was new and unknown. She was a free-spirited,...

Barbara Lee Griffin

Barbara Lee Griffin

Nov 8, 2009

Barbara Lee Hoagland Griffin, 76, of Gilroy CA, went to heaven on 11/08/09. She was born in Bakersfield California to John Hoagland and Louise Chauron. She was survived by her daughters Ronda Mar and Carrie Portillo. She also is survived by three grandchildren. Graveside Services Friday, November 13, 2009 - 10:30 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Shien-Ing Lin

Shien-Ing Lin

Nov 7, 2009

Graveside Services Wednesay, November 11, 2009 - 3:00 PM at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, California.

Richard Charles Porcella

Richard Charles Porcella

Nov 6, 2009

Gilroy native Richard Charles Porcella passed November 4, 2009 at his home in Los Banos, Ca. He is lovingly survived by his two children Esther Ann Porcella, Rick A. Porcella, best friend and mother of his children Wanda Porcella, granddaughter Giulia Campos and son–in-law Michael Campos. Also surviving him are his four siblings Carol Porcella, Bob Porcella, David Porcella and...

Jovita M. Amado

Jovita M. Amado

Nov 6, 2009

Jovita Marie Amado passed away November 6, 2009. She is survived by her husband Alejandro Amado; children Teresa (Eldridge) Culpepper, James (Janet) Amaral, Richard Domain, Marilyn (James) Branham, and Humberto (Graciela) Amado; grandmother of Gladys, Johanna and Krystal Amado, Rosemarie Martinez, Lori and Daniel Anaya, James and Matthew Amaral, and Nicole Culpepper; as well as six great grandchildren. Jovita was...

Russell Albert Rossi

Russell Albert Rossi

Nov 6, 2009

Russell Rossi passed away November 6, 2009 in Fresno at the age of 63. He attended St. Mary School and graduated from Gilroy High in 1964. He attended Hartnell College and graduated from San Jose City College in 1971 as a journeyman machinist. He worked for Teledyne for 13 years, Syngenta for 17 years and the City of Fresno for...

Nancy (Besson) Oliver

Nancy (Besson) Oliver

Nov 5, 2009

Nancy passed on at her home in Gilroy, CA on November 5, 2009. Her husband of 42 years, Mike Oliver and her only child, Melissa Howard were very blessed to be with her in her beautiful final moment. She is also survived by her two beloved grandchildren; Morgan and Cole who affectionately called her Hammy: her son in law Steven...

Sadiee D. Frassetti

Sadiee D. Frassetti

Nov 2, 2009

Sadiee Frassetti, a long time resident of Gilroy and native to Santa Clara valley, passed away at the age of 90 on November 2nd. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Frassetti Sr. and is survived by her son William Frassetti Jr. of San Jose, granddaughter Kimberly Frassetti of San Jose, daughter Mary Jo Cheyrias of Sonora,...

Ellen R. Grundy

Ellen R. Grundy

Oct 31, 2009

Ellen ended her long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer on October 31, 2009, surrounded by her family. Her warmth, care for others and love of life touched all who had the honor of knowing her. She was the loving matriarch of an extended family including her loving husband Mick Grundy, Daughters Stephanie Cowan, Rebecca Garcia, Amanda Jacobsen. Eden Leatherman and...

Dorothy J. Torre

Dorothy J. Torre

Oct 30, 2009

Dorothy Torre (nee Filice) Born July 14, 1921 in Gilroy; joined Carmelo, her beloved husband, in heaven on October 30, 2009. Like Carmelo just two weeks earlier, Dorothy died from complications caused by a broken hip, as well as heart failure. The look of peace and happiness on her face at the end should be of great comfort to all...

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