Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Armendariz passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18th, 2024, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and son.

Bobby served in the Army between 1971-1973 and carried on his passion for service as Commander of VFW Post 6309, American Legion Post 217 and was a member of the Honor Guard. Bobby's love for service and giving back...

Mar 17, 2024

Helen Mae Serpa, aged 91, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2024, in Gilroy, California. Born on October 11, 1932, to Thomas and Virginia Silva of Hollister, Helen lived a vibrant life filled with love and laughter. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Serpa, and together they moved to San Jose in 1950, building a life filled with...

Mar 16, 2024

Al Gagliardi was a fixture of Gilroy and South County. He was a World War II Veteran, Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff, Volunteer Fireman, Member of St Stephen's Church and supported many service groups.

He entered "The Heavenly Kingdom" as he called it, on March 16, 2024.

To honor Al, please donate to St Stephen's...

Mar 15, 2024

Rich was born in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Margie Ross. His dad owned a printing business and his mom was a homemaker. He had two older brothers Byron and Steve, and a few years after his birth a final sibling Melinda was added to the family.

The family moved to San Jose, California when Rich...

Mar 14, 2024

Guadalupe "Lupe" Castaneda of Gilroy passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2024 in Stockton, California. She was 88 years old.

Lupe is the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons Frank Castaneda Jr. (Esther), Sam Castaneda, Eddie Castaneda, and daughter Esther Castaneda. She had 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren....

Mar 12, 2024

Jerrold Robert Hillesheim Birth - Saint James, Minnesota -April 17, 1925. Death - Gilroy CA - March 12, 2024. Father-Arnold John, Mother- Kathleen Miriam Morgan.

Jerry moved from Minnesota in the early 1940s with his family to San Francisco. They were seeking someplace cooler in the summertime-his brother John Thomas (deceased) and two sisters; Joann (deceased) and...

Mar 11, 2024

Vella Faustene Rowland Maddix (90) passed away March 11, 2024. Vella was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma on August 4, 1933.  She was the second child born to Perry Thomas Rowland and Velma Lea Price Rowland.

Vella loved her family and friends and spending time with them. She loved cultural events, birthday parties, plays, attending grand and great...

Mar 11, 2024

Anthony Urias Gonzales passed away in the early morning of Monday March 11, 2024 at Valley House Rehabilitation Center at the age of 89 years old.

Anthony was born on December 10,1934 to the late Reyes and Hermina Gonzales in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was 1 of 7 children. Manuel, Elizabeth and Mary are proceeded in Death...

Mar 10, 2024

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Mar 9, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Raina Victoria Quaid. She entered heaven in the early morning on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Raina leaves behind her two children Michael Job Camarena, Jessica Rai Romero, her mother Leticia Camarena, father Job Camarena, sister Melissa Ybarra, brother in law David Ybarra, nieces Julia...

Mar 8, 2024

Ruby McMurray passed away peacefully in her sleep when the clock struck midnight at the age of 92 at Pacific Hills Manor in Morgan Hill, California.

She was born on November 20, 1931, in Santa Cruz, California to Chester Wofford and Lily Chandler. In 1934, her only sibling, a brother Mel joined the family. A few years...

Mar 7, 2024

Conchita G. Solomon, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully in her home, with her children by her side, which she always wished for.

Her parents had nine children, seven girls and two boys, of which she was the third oldest.  She was born in Gardena, CA to her parents Fulgencio Garcia and Francisco Tostado in 1932.  From...

Mar 2, 2024

Earl Haynes , born August 18, 1934, left us on March 2, 2024 at age 89. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vivien (Rickards) Haynes, and his son, Dan Haynes of Lodi. His parents were Roy and Iva Haynes of Gilroy, California where he grew up and attended school. In 1951 Earl enlisted in the USS...

Feb 28, 2024

On February 28, 2024 Daniel Nieblas passed at him home surrounded by his loved ones. Daniel was born in San Jose Ca. and grew up in Gilroy and Morgan Hill Ca. He was a proud veteran.

Daniel was survived by his children Danny Jr, Tomy, Francine and Javena. As well as daughter in law Erica and grand...

Feb 27, 2024

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Feb 24, 2024

Jim Scarper passed away on February 24, 2024. The Gilroy native was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Bette Scarper. He is survived by his sister Nancy and brother Steve. He is also survived by his aunt Deloris Blake and several cousins. There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

Feb 22, 2024

Mariano S. Fe de Leon Jr, a beloved man of unwavering goodness, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on December 25, 1938, in Silay on the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines to Mariano Sr. and Leticia Sobrano, "Nonoy" was raised alongside his older sister, Marlette and younger brothers Ernani, Joel, Roy, and...

Feb 18, 2024

Sharon Elizabeth Erdkamp Ahmad, a loving mother and a longtime member of the US Foreign Service, died at age 90 on February 18th, in Carlsbad, Calif.

Sharon was born on December 20, 1933 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha, Neb., daughter of Walter E. Erdkamp and Lasca G. Arthur, and the youngest of two children. She excelled...

Feb 15, 2024

Manuel Muro, aged 100, of Gilroy, CA, passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family.  Born on September 6, 1923, in Kansas City, Kansas, Manuel was the youngest child of Juan Muro and Fransisca del Rio.

In 1943, Manuel married the love of his life, Rosa Torres Vargas, in Tepetongo, Zacatecas, Mexico.  Together, they...

Feb 15, 2024

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