Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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
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
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
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...
Julian Macias
Oct 30, 2009
Julian Macias, of Gilroy, California passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2009, surrounded by his family. Mr. Macias is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elvira Macias, sons Benito (Paula Alejo) Macias, Manuel (Ilana) Macias, Belem (Eduardo) Rodriquez, Reyna Pichardo, Beatriz and Petra Macias, 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Julian Macias first arrived in Morgan Hill...
Manuel C. Lopez
Oct 27, 2009
Vigil Monday, November 9, 2009 - 6:30 PM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 11:30 AM at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.
Jack B. Kazanjian
Oct 23, 2009
Jack B. Kazanjian, 86, went to be with the Lord October 23,2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary, of 60 years, his daughter Eileen and husband Robert Douglas of Corvallis, OR, grandson Ryan and wife Rebecca Douglas of Corvallis, granddaughter Madeline and husband Andrew Martin of Gilroy, CA, and great-grandchildren Michael, Cody, and Kayla Martin. He is also...
Charles Arthur Mulch
Oct 23, 2009
Charles A. Mulch, of Gilroy, died at home on October 23, 2009 of natural causes. Charlie was born in Gilroy on November 9, 1926, the son of Charles W. and Margaret Mulch, also of Gilroy. Charlie's father instilled in him a love for fishing that lasted his lifetime. As a boy, when not in school or working in the prune...
Kimberly Perry
Oct 23, 2009
Memorial Services Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the Foothills Foursquare Church, Gilroy, CA.
Steven James Gemperle
Oct 21, 2009
GEMPERLE, Steven James, age 40. Steve passed away in San Jose, CA on October 21, 2009 in the presence of his family. He is survived by Sandra Bearden, Paul Gemperle, Dominic Gemperle, Donna Gemperle and the late James Gemperle and Rob Gemperle. Steven graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School and attended San Jose City College. Memorial Services Sunday, November 22,...
Theresa Josefina Hernandez
Oct 18, 2009
Hernandez, Theresa J. 67, passed away Oct. 18, 2009. Beloved wife of Alex Hernandez for 49 years. Loving mother of Alex (Margie) Hernandez, Jacob (Debbie) Hernandez, Ronnie (Karen) Hernandez and Jennifer Ramanathan. Grandmother of Alexander James, Greg, Adriene, Michael, Jarrod, Mariah, Alejandra, Fernanda, Andres, Elena, Steven, Christian, Jeremey, Nicole, Patrick, Brandon and Thomas. Great-grandfather of Alex, Anthony, Alyis, Alijah, Samantha...
Tina Marie Betancourt
Oct 13, 2009
Tina Marie Betancourt, 47, passed away October 13, 2009 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her long time companion Pablo Chaperon; children Anthony (Jeannette) Gonzalez, Beatrice Castro (Joel), Bianca Dominguez, and Mario Chaperon; grandson Joel Banuelos; parents Ramon and Yolanda Betancourt; grandmother Maria Betancourt; sister of Gabriela (Paul) Betancourt, Guy (Olga) Betancourt, and Kino (Griselda)...
Ricky Perry
Oct 13, 2009
Ricky Perry passed away Oct. 14, 2009 in Gilroy. Son of David and Maxine Perry, father of Kali Sue, brother of Cindy, David Russell, Timothy, and Michael. Graveside services Tue. 10 am at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.
David Ortiz
Oct 12, 2009
Vigil Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 4:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Monday, October 19, 2009 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Martin Corona
Oct 10, 2009
Vigil Thursday - October 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Friday - October 16, 2009 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial Monday, October 19, 2009 - 3:00 PM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Dale M. Jones
Oct 9, 2009
Dale M. Jones passed away October 9, 2009 in Merced at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Los Banos, father of Bob Jones, Kathy Pritchett, Linda Estep and Jeff Harris also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Charlotte Hicks. Mr. Jones was a Gilroy resident for...
Carmelo Torre
Oct 8, 2009
Carmelo Torre Born March 3, 1920 in Sicily; died peacefully in Salinas, with family at his side, on October 8, 2009 because of complications from a broken hip. After serving in the Italian military in WWII, Carmelo completed his doctorate degree in agronomy from the University of Palermo and worked for a time as a professor and an employee of...
Laura Ann Antuna
Oct 8, 2009
Graveside Services Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 11:00 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
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