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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 7, 2009
Graveside Services Wednesay, November 11, 2009 - 3:00 PM at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, California.
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
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
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
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...