Obituaries

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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Feb 8, 2024

Our beloved mother, Barbara Arlene Drewitz passed away peacefully in her longtime home, with her loving family by her side, as was always her wish.

Her parents, Mary and Peter Rizzi had nine children, of which she was the youngest and only surviving family member. She was born in the home of a local maternity...

Feb 7, 2024

Our beloved Andie passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Andie is survived by her husband Rudy Perales Sr, her children and their spouses Rudy Jr (Son) & Janie Perales, Ada & Dave Silva along with her grandchildren Sydney & Ricky Chavarria, Adrian Narvaez & Alex Roman, Lisa Perales and Emily Louise...

Feb 7, 2024

Our loving mother and nana, Luz M. Diaz past away on February 07, 2024 peacefully in her home.

She was the strongest woman we ever knew. She was the rock that cared for us and kept the family together.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred W. Diaz, her son Fred Diaz Jr....

Feb 7, 2024

Frank Fortino was kind, gentle, wise and dapper man with a sparkle in his eyes and a quiet charm that turned heads. He lived a full, happy and active life. Dad was still exercising and doing planks at 91. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. The world is not the same without him.

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Feb 7, 2024

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Feb 5, 2024

Our beloved, Mary Zamaripa, passed away peacefully at her home in Gilroy on February 5th , 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on Feb 2nd, 1934 in Raymondville, Texas to Bonifacio and Sinforosa Salinas. She was 1 of 12 siblings (10 sisters and 2 brothers).

The Matriarch of the Zamaripa family is...

Feb 4, 2024

Jeanette Frances Grigsby of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 85.

She was born to Joe and Freda Gonzales on February 17, 1938.  Jeanette was raised in Gilroy and later met and fell in love with Robert "Bob" Grigsby.  They enjoyed living many years...

Feb 2, 2024

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Feb 1, 2024

Susan Dodd, 74 of Gilroy, CA passed peacefully on February 1, 2024. Susan was born to Grace and Lloyd Dodd and grew up in Ripon, CA. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education from Chico State, CA in 1971 and her Master of Science Degree from the University of Bridgeport, CT in 1975. Susan was an...

Jan 28, 2024

Patrick (Pat) Palacios was born in Los Cerillos, New Mexico.  His parents were Lorenzo and Lucia Palacios.  He had seven sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife Ruth, son Patrick Kevin, daughter-in-law Leticia, and grandchildren Kane, Katya, Patrick II, Ryanne, and Adela. He was immensely loved and respected by all.  He will be greatly missed. May...

Jan 28, 2024

Greg Farotte, 66 of Gilroy, CA, passed away on January 28, 2024. He was predeceased by parents Gordon and Maybelle Farotte, and he left behind his wife Susan and sons Jacob (Janelle), Connor (Francesca), and Cole and grandchildren Charlotte, Stetson, and Lyla.

Greg was born and raised in Gilroy, CA and had three siblings, Gordon, Gary, and...

Jan 27, 2024

Thomas Lujan, Sr., age 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2024 in Gilroy, CA.

A WWII veteran , he married the love of his life, Arlene and together raised eleven children, Alfred, Bob, Gloria, Andrea, Thomas Jr., Linda, Danny, David, Debbie, Annette and Vivian and were married for over 75 years.

Thomas...

Jan 23, 2024

Maxine Martin was born July 18th, 1944 in Mexico Missouri and departed this life on January 23rd, 2024. Maxine was the daughter of Mary Davenport and James E Crews who preceded her in death. Maxine moved her family with her late husband Israel Martin to San Jose, California from Des Moines, Iowa in 1980. She followed in her mother's...

Jan 22, 2024

Agustin Vega passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 72 in Gilroy, CA surrounded by his loving family. Agustin, the youngest of 10, was born on August 26, 1951, to Jesus Vega & Cipriana Maldonado in Acambaro, Guanajuato, where he later married his wife of 50 years, Raquel Perez.

Agustin lived in Gilroy for...

Jan 9, 2024

Margie P Garcia, beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2024 in Los Banos CA. Born January 4, 1953 in Tiffin, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro P and Delfina Garcia, and her brother Mike Garcia(Luzann). Margie is survived by siblings Elsa Pipes(Darren), Gina Lujan(Jimmie), Lonnie Handel(Steve), Pete Garcia(Jeanne), Maria Luisa...

Jan 9, 2024

Scott lived his entire life in Gilroy.  He attended local schools.  He was into body building as a young adult and was student of the month in Mr. Simonini's Taekwondo class.

Scott faced many challenges in his adult life, but always showed compassion for those in need.  He would literally" give the shirt off his back".