Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Anita, age 84, passed away on November 13, 2023 in Fresno, CA. She was born in Texas on September 19, 1939. She was the beloved wife of Heriberto F. Cervantes for 51 years. Loving mother of Norma (Michael) Costa of Coarsegold, CA, Eddie (Susan) Cervantes, Jr of San Jose, CA, Priscilla Cervantes of Houston, TX and the late Mario...

Nov 8, 2023

Joyce B. Hall of Gilroy passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2023, at the age of 92. Born in 1931 in Vancouver, Washington, Joy was the only child of Ross and Tressa Trieman and was raised in the Vancouver/Camas area of Washington. She attended Camas High School and was a member of the school marching band, playing the clarinet,...

Nov 5, 2023

John Ernest Heinrichs was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who loved nothing more than family get togethers, country music karaoke, playing golf or fixing something. Born on a farm in Enid, Oklahoma, one of eleven children, at age 15 he moved to San Jose with his family.  In 1944, at age 17, he joined the Navy...

Oct 30, 2023

Susan Teresa Poli passed away the night of Oct. 30, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Susan was born in Hollister, California, to Frank and Juana Mendez. She left a profound impact on those whose lives she touched as a fearless daughter, loving wife, strong mother, and caring grandmother.

When she was young, her father was...

Oct 25, 2023

Michelle Y. Montez passed away on Thursday October 25, at the age of 62.

Born in San Rafel, Michelle grew up in San Francisco and then moved to Gilroy in 1990, becoming a successful and respected Real Estate agent for 20 years.

A lover of country music, Michelle treasured spending time with family and had...

Oct 23, 2023

John M. Martensen, of Gilroy, California, lost his battle with Alzheimer's and passed away on October 23, 2023.

John, fondly known as Marty, was born to Joseph and Josephine Martensen on July 11, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. He enjoyed spending his free time with family and friends. Everyone who knew Marty knew he also enjoyed the outdoors,...

Oct 23, 2023

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Oct 20, 2023

James (Jim) John Kropff, 85, of Gilroy, CA, passed away on October 20, 2023 surrounded by love with his immediate family.  Jim was born in Hereford, TX, on February 25, 1938.  Jim grew up in Hereford until 1942 when his family moved to Gardena, CA.  He graduated from Gardena High School in 1956.  He then attended Long Beach State...

Oct 18, 2023

Hildegard Maria Kramer, beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023, at 87 years old, after a very full life. Hilda was deeply passionate about her calling as registered nurse. She began her career as a midwife in Germany, moving on to labor and delivery, and finally, surgical nurse before retiring. Hilda immigrated to the...

Oct 17, 2023

George (GB) Smith passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023 at the age of 88.  He was a proud Air Force Veteran and a retired truck driver. He loved all things cars, cats, planes, trains and old western movies. George found much joy as a beloved docent at Gilroy Gardens for the past 20 years where he used his...

Oct 15, 2023

Lois Corinne Cerruti passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at age 96. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on March 12, 1927 to Italian-born father James August Constanti and "Finn-Swede" American Esther Matilda Ingeborg Johnson, Lois spent idyllic childhood winters building snowmen and igloos and ice skating to school and on Lake Michigan. In her early...

Oct 12, 2023

Jovita Caspary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on the morning of October 12th. She lived a short life that will forever be cherished by her friends and family. The lord took our beloved angel at the age of 43.

Jovita was born on January 2nd,1980 in East side San Jose. She was the...

Oct 12, 2023

Estella was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma July 20, 1926. She passed away in Gilroy on October 12, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Hoey 1917-1999, her daughter, Marjorie Siverson 1950-2022, and her brothers Johnie, Calvin, and Lora. She is survived by her daughter Barbara (Richard Armenta) and son James Hoey (Debbie), grandchildren, John, Thomas,...

Oct 9, 2023

Nancy Ruth Scarcella was born September 4, 1938 in Houston Texas and passed October 9, 2023.

Nancy grew up in Texas with her sisters Holly and Francis, and worked for the city of Beaumont. This is where she learned many of the qualities and values we all admired her for. She moved to California in 1961, where...

Oct 9, 2023

Henrique Garcia Rosa, known to his loved ones as "Henry," passed away on October 9, 2023, in San Francisco, California, at the age of 73. He was born on February 25, 1950, in Cedros, Faial, Azores, Portugal. Henry was a devoted husband, father, avo, and brother.

Henry is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Rosa, his son...

Oct 9, 2023

Robert (Bob) Foster passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9th in Modesto, CA with family by his side. Up until the fall that broke his hip in July, Bob was still living independently at 89 years old. He never fully recovered from the hip surgery and turned 90 while in the hospital.

Bob was born in Nebraska...

Oct 6, 2023

Albert, affectionately known as "Big Al,"  passed away suddenly on October 6, 2023, at the age of 85.  He is survived by his wife Rosemarie Vogel, daughter Kathy Rogers (Bryan) and his grandchildren, Randi, Morgan & Cameron Rogers and Samantha Vogel. He is also survived by four of his eight siblings, Edward Vogel, Julia Gimenez, Ida Knowles and Elizabeth...

Oct 4, 2023

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Sep 30, 2023

Elanore "Christine" Garcia (Serrano) passed away peacefully from this life into Glory on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Christine was born on January 24, 1944 in Gilroy, CA and grew up in San Juan Bautista. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Norman J. Garcia, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Renee (Kirby), Sherry (Dave), sons Norman...

Sep 24, 2023

Felix Lopez Jr, sadly passed away on September

24th 2023, in Modesto Ca. Felix was 55 years old. Born and raised in Gilroy Later in life he moved to Atwater, he spent his last two years  of life helping care for his dad.

Felix loved playing his guitar, when ever he could he would go...