Gary Batchelder
Mar 17, 2026
Gary Batchelder, of Gilroy, CA., passed away peacefully in his home on March 17, 2026. He was 86 years old.
He was best known for his fierce love of his family. He was a loving and devoted father, protective brother, dedicated uncle, and loyal friend. His love was deep and unconditional.
Gary was a Navy Veteran and served 3 years on the...
Sylvia Ann Cornaggia
Mar 16, 2026
Sylvia Cornaggia passed away suddenly on March 16, 2026. She was born in Gilroy to Silvio and Mamie Cornaggia on August 11, 1937.
She is survived by her sister Katherine (John) and Allan (Margaret) as well as nieces Karen, Julie, Shari and nephews John and Keith. She leaves behind great nieces Rachel, Jenna, Amelia, Alexis and great nephew Ryan. She attended...
Suzanne Barrett
Mar 15, 2026
It is with great sadness, our beloved mother, Suzanne Barrett, 89.5 years, of San Martin, CA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 15, 2026. Suzanne was born on September 21,1936 to Alton and Catherine Van Gemert in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After graduating from Mount Mary University, Suzanne while on a visit in Long Beach, CA met and soon...
Elizeida Perez De Sandoval
Mar 8, 2026
Surrounded by love and in the peace of the Lord, Elizeida Perez De Sandoval peacefully entered eternal rest on March 8, 2026, at the age of 75, in her home in Gilroy, California, with her daughter by her side. Shortly after receiving a priest’s blessing and the holy oils, she passed peacefully. Her daughter, Maria, and son-in-law, Fernando Castaneda, were...
Robert Henry Kuntz
Mar 5, 2026
Robert Henry Kuntz, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, teacher, friend, and long-time resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, in Merced, California. He was born in 1935 in Apache, Oklahoma, to Henry John and Lula Mason Kuntz.
Robert grew up on a farm between Cyril and Apache. He graduated from Cyril High School in 1952 and...
Kazuko "Peggy" Sakamoto
Mar 3, 2026
Kazuko “Peggy” Sakamoto, born on November 12, 1935 in Compton, CA, passed away on March 3, 2026 in Gilroy, CA at the age of 90. She was employed at both Magnex and Garlic Technology. After retiring, Peggy spent time reading paperback novels, doing crossword puzzles, and crocheting. She also volunteered many enjoyable hours helping kindergarten students in the classroom at...
Maria Guadalupe Melgoza Gil
Feb 27, 2026
Maria Guadalupe Melgoza Gil was born in Aguililla, Michoacán to Ramon Melgoza and Sabina Melgoza Bonilla on June 22, 1935. Maria Guadalupe was known to everyone as Lupe. She grew up in a small family and married at a young age to Francisco Gil.
Lupe immigrated to the United States on April 1, 1963 with her husband and seven children. They...
Jaevan Tiernan Orion King
Feb 26, 2026
Jaevan Tiernan Orion King born May 12, 2002 passed away peacefully in his mothers arms on February 27, 2026 at the age of 24. Jaevan was a testament of courage and resilience having overcome innumerable obstacles throughout his life. Jaevan is survived by his parents Kimberly Cordia, and Yusuf King and his three brothers Tristain, Aidan, and Eirnan. He is...
Terri Lynn Jorstad
Feb 25, 2026
Terri Lynn Jorstad passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 74. The daughter of Richard and Silva Strasser, she was born May 30, 1951, in Glenoma, WA. She grew up in Cinebar, WA with her sister Sherry. She loved her parents and sister Sherry and other siblings with all her heart. Later in life she would talk...
Lillian Sylvia Sanchez-Parker
Feb 24, 2026
With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my cherished momma Lillian "Sylvia" Sanchez-Parker at home in Morgan Hill, California, after a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer and with her only son and caregiver, Eddie, by her side every step of the way until the very end.
Sylvia was born in Denver, Colorado on March 18, 1939. She lived in...
David W. Lynn Chantler
Feb 19, 2026
David Chantler, born and raised in Gilroy, California, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2026, at the age of 71. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Growing up in Gilroy, David made friendships in kindergarten that lasted his entire life. He stayed close to the friends he grew up with, sharing...
Aldo Moretti
Feb 17, 2026
March 6, 1944 – February 17, 2026 Born and raised in Gilroy CA 81 years old. Aldo passed peacefully with his family around him. He is now reunited with his wife Elizabeth. Aldo was a man who loved to spend time with his family, enjoyed playing cards, gambling in Las Vegas, a good glass of Cognac and his favorite cigar.
He...
Jesus Ramirez
Feb 14, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Jesús Socorro Ramírez Ramírez announces his peaceful passing at the age of 93, surrounded by those who loved him. Those who knew him remember his cheerful, good‑humored presence, his steadfast faith, and his generous heart. A man of deep Catholic faith, Jesús lived with humility, devotion, and...
Leslie Griffis
Feb 14, 2026
Leslie Gail Griffis (Prewitt), passed away on February 14th in Gilroy California where she had lived since 1978.
Leslie was born on September 12, 1951, in Portola California to Mary Louise (Jovich) and Lewis Leroy Prewitt II. She was the eldest of three children. Leslie spent her early years in Oroville, California, before moving to Auburn, California at the age of...
Paula Delgado Matuk
Feb 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Paula Delgado Matuk on February 12, 2026, at the age of 98, just weeks before her 99th birthday.
Paula was born on March 11, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri. She spent much of her early life in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico, where she was raised and later met Antonio...
