Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Rafael Herrera passed away peacefully on the morning of September 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 44 years old.

Rafael grew up in Gilroy, raised by loving parents, along with his sister, and remained there to raise his own family after he married Jenny Herrera. Growing up alongside several cousins, he stayed close with many...

Sep 14, 2023

Anne (Anna) Wilson passed peacefully September 14, 2023.  She was 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bob (Robert) Wilson.

Anne is survived by her daughters, Carol & son-in-law Ken Link and Barbara Nelson, grandchildren Ken Link Jr. and wife Kirstin, Danny Link and wife Sheena, David Nelson and wife...

Sep 9, 2023

Born January 24, 1931, Mary Ola Nichols in Elk City, Oklahoma. Her parents were Thomas Edward Nichols and Anna Belle Messer. She had an older brother Donald Nichols and a younger brother Doyle (Toby) Nichols. She married Harlan Willard Garretson November 4, 1951 in Seward, Alaska. They had four children, Dana Marie Garretson of Pocatello, Idaho, James Harlan Garretson,...

Sep 9, 2023

Gerald "Jake" DeHaeseleer, 93, of Morgan Hill, CA, peacefully passed away on September 9, 2023.  Born and raised in Illinois, after graduating college, Jake served in the US Navy for 3 years during the Korean War.  He took great pride in his military associations.

Jake had a successful 37-year career at General Electric.  It was with General...

Sep 6, 2023

Edward Marini passed away September 6, 2023 due to several strokes, at the age of 73.

Ed is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy (Maggi), son Michael (Michele) Marini and daughter Terri Marini; 4 precious grandchildren, Giavanna, Cheyenne, Dominic and Rocco Marini as well as Ed's siblings Dan Marini, Larry, Steven and Ronnie Martines and...

Sep 6, 2023

Gregory Marc Guerin passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was

best known for his gentle spirit, hearty laugh, and being a man of few words. He had a deep passion for

golf, photography, theatre, English literature, and WWII.

In recent years, Greg could be spotted at the...

Sep 5, 2023

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Sep 5, 2023

Robert "Rusty" Russell Esparza of Gilroy, Ca passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, surrounded by those he loved the most.

Robert was born on March 9 1959, in San Jose, Ca to Robert and Eva Esparza. Robert is the third child of five children and the eldest son.

Robert was an incredible man who...

Sep 4, 2023

William Dudley Nicholson, born February 15, 1934 in Culpepper, VA. to Edward and Nellie Nicholson, passed away on September 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Oleda Nicholson, daughter Rendi Miller (Greg), sons Josh Nicholson (Jennifer) and Adam Gonzaga (Heidi). He is also survived by...

Sep 3, 2023

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Sep 3, 2023

Daniel was born on January 1, 1966, in Oakland, California, and married his wife Erika Ruiz in 2004. He will be remembered for his generous heart, love for the Lord, and his big smile.

He is survived by his lovely wife, Erika, his beautiful children, Lorena Breecker, Eden Danielle Gutierrez, his 2 precious grandchildren Jude and Hunter...

Aug 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Brion announce his passing on Thursday, August 31 at the age of 64. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

Jun as his loved ones called him, came to the US in 1989 when he was 30 years old from...

Aug 30, 2023

FRANCES M. CAVANAUGH left this life after a short illness, on August 30, 2023, just days before her 94th birthday. She was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Jacob Krummel and Mary Montalbano, and she was the first of their seven children. Before she was 10, Frances and her siblings were sent to separate facilities as 'half-orphans', a situation...

Aug 28, 2023

Peter F. Sanchez Jr. was born on December 31st, 1965, in Hollister, Ca. He passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28th at the young age of 57.

He is survived by his long time significant other Maria Sanchez and her daughter Melissa. He also leaves behind a son, Peter Michael Sanchez and two precious grandsons Marcus and...

Aug 27, 2023

Richard Henry Scattini passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, at the age of 83. Richie was born number seven of nine children in San Jose, California on April 5, 1940, to Maude and Alfredo Scattini. He attended elementary schools in Castroville and San Juan Bautista. After graduating from San Benito Joint Union High School in 1959, he attended...

Aug 21, 2023

Genevieve Carlon passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023 after a short illness. She was 88. Genevieve was born on April 10, 1935 in Hollister, California to Benjamin & Rose Tapia.

Genevieve's early years were spent in Hollister with her beloved grandmother, the late Anita Gomes. She moved to Gilroy where she attended Gilroy schools. She...

Aug 19, 2023

Eleazar Rodriguez Jr. (AKA, Boy and Eli) was born in San Jose, CA on November 25th 1970. He passed on Aug 19, 2023 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

He was 52 years old and proud of being a lifelong Gilroyan.

Eli had a HUGE heart of gold and so much love for his family and...

Aug 18, 2023

Merita was survived by her children, Elizabeth, Maria, Marissa, and Peter Martinez including 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 2 Great, great grandchildren.

Aug 16, 2023

Jose Ramiro Hernandez was born on May 26th, 1950 and lived 73 eventful and wonderful years before going to be with the Lord on August 16th, 2023.

He was born in the state of North Dakota before making his way with his family to the one and only Gilroy, California in 1959. Jose was a loving son...

Aug 12, 2023

Richard "Rich" Wade, (86) of Gilroy, California passed away August 12, 2023. He lived in Morgan Hill from 1976 – 1999. Richard was an only child, born to Katherine Wise, on April 7, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. For his first six years, while his mother served as a nurse in the United States Navy, he moved from house to...