Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Arthur Garcia Sr.

Arthur Garcia Sr.

Jan 14, 2010

Arthur Garcia Sr. "Monster" passed away on Thursday, Januaary 14, 2010. Viewing Monday, January 25, 2010 beginning at 5:00 PM with Funeral Service at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy

Louis A. Leon

Louis A. Leon

Jan 11, 2010

Louis was born in San Francisco on December 31, 1919. He passed away January 11, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances (Celedon) Leon. He is survived by his children, Cynthia Muscio (late Vernon) of Hollister; Ron Leon (Barbara) of Brisbane; and Diane Schneider (Hermann) of Ceres. Louis has 9...

Virginia L. Souza

Virginia L. Souza

Jan 11, 2010

Private Cremation Services held.

Lydia Jean Cadei

Lydia Jean Cadei

Jan 10, 2010

Lydia Jean Cadei went home to heaven Sunday, January 10, 2010, at the age of 55. She was born into the loving family of Ray and Isabel Cadei on March 12, 1954. Lydia lived a full life teaching us all to love unconditionally. Her mission in life was to see to it that no one had a bad day. Her...

Leola Jean Burns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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