Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

Lorraine was born in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1935. She married Thomas E Beckley Sr on November 20, 1955.  They moved to Gilroy in February 1979.  Lorraine is survived by her children Timothy Beckley (Cathy Granata) and Kimberly Beckley, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband Thomas E Beckley Sr, son Thomas E...

Dec 28, 2023

We sadly announce with heavy hearts the passing of our son Israel Lance Cadile, lovingly known as Izzy. He passed in the evening of December 28, 2023 at the age of 26.

Israel was passionate about writing music, singing, dancing, drawing and he loved his family along with his 2 dogs Spot and Dot.

Israel...

Dec 27, 2023

Maria Cristina Lopez Almaraz peacefully passed on December 27th, 2023, in Gilroy, California. She is survived by her two siblings, three daughters, two sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Maria Cristina graced us with her presence for 96 joy-filled years.

Affectionately known as Kitty, Maria Cristina was born on December 15th, 1927, in El Venado, Nayarit, Mexico....

Dec 25, 2023

Gary Harold Steinmetz was born on September 30, 1939 to Lucille and Harold Steinmetz of Gilroy CA. He was the grandson of Joseph P. Steinmetz, the founder of J.P. Steinmetz Cigar Store and Pool Hall, which was the meeting place for men and boys of Gilroy for nearly half a century.

Like his grandfather, Gary owned many...

Dec 18, 2023

Bonnie Jean Baldwin - November 8, 1933 - December 18, 2023 Bonnie was born to Marion and Morrison Chalmers in Bellflower, CA in 1933. As an only child to two beach-lovers, Bonnie spent warm summers in Southern California on the sand and in the waves; her early love for the ocean would stay with her the rest of her...

Dec 17, 2023

In the evening of December 17, 2023 Gloria Esther Avila passed away at the age of 71. Gloria is survived by her loving and devoted husband Raul Avila, as well as their 4 children Jasmin, Raul jr, Omar, Stefan and her granddaughter Analey. Gloria was born in Mexicali, Mexico on October 2nd 1952 she is the 4th of 9...

Dec 11, 2023

Norma Jean Caron was born on October 14, 1946, in Biddeford Maine.  She passed peacefully on 12/11/2023. She was the youngest of 2 children.  She met her Husband Henry Caron at the Inn Crowd in Ogunquit, Maine.  They were married September 4, 1971.  They enjoyed dancing and going to Booth Bay Harbor and Bar Harbor.  They loved going to...

Dec 11, 2023

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Dec 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Ignacio Salgado Jr., lovingly known as Big Ed. Edward departed from this earthly realm on December 7, 2023, in the city of Fremont, California. Born on April 28, 1976, in Gilroy, California, Edward's presence graced our lives for a span of 47 years.

Edward possessed...

Dec 5, 2023

Jesse John Ruiz, age 70, passed away on December 5, 2023. Jesse was born on August 11, 1953, at the old Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy, CA.

Jesse lived the majority of his life in Gilroy and always considered it home. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1971. He worked as...

Dec 3, 2023

Lionel G. Howe was born February 14, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 3, 2023.  He was the youngest of 6 children to the late Lawrence Paul Howe and late Agnes Monroe Lawson. He moved out to California when he was 13 years old and attended various schools in the...

Dec 1, 2023

Bertha A. Valdez was born October 1st 1953 and was a native of Gilroy, Ca. She was the fifth child of twelve children. She was the daughter of the late Trinidad and Teresa Valdez, and her siblings Socorro Alfaro, Trinidad Valdez Jr., and Gabriel Valdez. She leaves behind her siblings Rosie Valdez L, Tina Valdez, Mary Valdez, Vincent Valdez,...

Dec 1, 2023

Harold Robert Van Winkle pased away peacefully in his sleep. He had just turned 98 years old in November.

He was the youngest of six children. He was a truck driver for many years working long distance and them settling into local gigs. He worked hard and was a private person with only a few close friends....

Nov 26, 2023

Edmund "Ed" Boni was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He passed away on November 26, 2023 at the age of 93 in Morgan Hill, the town he loved and had lived in for 77 years. Ed was born in Plains, Pennsylvania on October 30, 1930 to Joseph and Leona Boni. His father had immigrated to America...

Nov 26, 2023

Juanita Nilmeyer born September 5, 1942, passed away in her home surrounded by family in San Martin, California on November 26, 2023, at the Age of 81.

Juanita grew up in Sunnyvale, California. She always told wonderful stories of her childhood with brother Richard and lots of family. At her father's apricot ranch Juanita was 13 years...

Nov 24, 2023

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Nov 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Gary Allen Velasco

Gary Allen Velasco, born on December 3, 1944, in Gilroy, California, peacefully departed this world on November 23, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Columbia, Tennessee.

Gary, a proud patriot, served his country with honor in the United States Navy. He had...

Nov 20, 2023

Loretta was born in Tontitown, Arkansas to Frank and Clara Pianalto. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Gilroy Ca. She didn't know it then but met her beloved husband, then neighbor Ben Pappani at 7 years old.  Loretta attended Gilroy High School and enjoyed math, accounting and cheerleading. She graduated in 1953. Soon after graduation she started...

Nov 20, 2023

The family of Josephine Corella of Gilroy is saddened to announce her passing on Monday, November 20th at the age of 88 years.

Josie or Fina, as she was affectionately called , was born June 11, 1935 in Nogales, Mexico. She moved to Gilroy, CA as a young child. In 1953 Josie married Armando Corella, and together...

Nov 19, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Hooks passed on 11/19/23 at 92 years old. He is survived by 5 children and 10 grandchildren. He was a San Jose firefighter for over 30 years and retired as a San Jose Fire Captain. He was also a decorated Korean Veteran. He loved his family and was always there whenever any one needed help. He was...