Obituaries

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...

Aug 12, 2023

Donations can be made to St. John the Divine Church in Morgan Hill or www.thewishbonefoundation.com

Aug 11, 2023

Helen Louene Abruzzini passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023 after a long and fulfilling life.

She was born to Dee and Dorothy Stiltz on December 11, 1932. Her beloved husband Leonard Abruzzini preceded her in death. She is survived by her three sons: Norman (Vicki), Paul (Susan) and David (Yvette) as well as four grandchildren: Daniel...

Aug 10, 2023

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Aug 8, 2023

Maria De Los Angeles was born November 1st, 1929 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico and passed away peacefully at home on August 8th 2023.

Maria was a self-made woman. Setting out with a friend from Santa Barbara, at the age of 14, to find work in Juarez Mexico then later into El Paso Texas to work as...

Aug 5, 2023

Carmen Olivares, who loved to be called "Mama" by her loved ones, departed her loving family and friends on August 5th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep to join her parents and her sisters in heaven.

Carmen is survived by her beloved husband, Argelio Olivares of 60 years, her children Maria (Mario Cantu), Adrianna (Tom Dean), Argelio (Kelli...

Aug 2, 2023

Maria Luisa Narvaez, age 83 of Elk Grove, CA, passed away on August 2, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Maria Luisa was born on November 15, 1939 in Piedras Negras, Mexico. Maria Luisa immigrated with her family from Mexico and came to Gilroy, CA from Eagle Pass TX in 1955. In 1959 Maria Luisa...

Aug 2, 2023

Janice Eilleen Grover, age 92, passed away on August 2, 2023. Janice was born on May 4, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana. The family moved to California where she finished school and married Donald Grover in 1949. They were married for 48 years until her husband passed away in 1998. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and...

Jul 31, 2023

Gone too soon, but forever our angel and in our hearts, is Gary Michael Swenson, who passed away on July 31st, 2023 after a bravely fought battle after receiving a heart and kidney transplant. He was born on November 10th, 1971 in San Jose, CA to Gary and Laura Swenson, and provided countless moments of laughter, levity, and love...

Jul 31, 2023

Dionisia Natividad passed peacefully July 31, 2023.

Jul 31, 2023

Jose Rodolfo Muñoz, 81, of Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, peacefully ascended to eternal rest on July 31, 2023, in the embrace of San Jose, CA. A humble and grateful soul, Jose radiated love and devotion to his cherished family. He found solace and joy in the bonds he nurtured with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Guided by a...

Jul 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts & deep sorrow, that we acknowledge that, Randy passed away , at the age of 61, from  a heart attack. We are devistated & shocked by what has happened.

Randy was born and raised in Gilroy, California. He moved to the bay area at the age of 19 to persue his dreams...

Jul 25, 2023

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Jul 24, 2023

Irma Mendoza, who loved to be called "Mom" by her boys, departed her loving family and friends on July 24th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep to join her son, Robert Sanchez, her parents, brothers and sisters in heaven.

Irma Mendoza was known to many as La TexMex, she was born in Edinburg, Texas, on October 22, 1950...

Jul 23, 2023

Gone to soon, Deanna passed away peacefully  surrounded by her loved ones on July 23, 2023. She had been working as a Behavioral Health Coordinator at Gardner Health Services. Deanna worked very hard to get her Bachelor's Degree in Adult Development, Bachelor's Degree in Applied Behavior and Masters in Criminal Justice. Her family and friends enjoyed gathering at her...

Jul 21, 2023

Ugochukwu Ikelike Obiajulu Rupert Egbuonye, 76 years old, of Obinagu village, Ire, Obosi, Nigeria, passed away July 21st, 2023, from complications of pneumonia and leukemia. He has been fighting leukemia for over 10 years.

Ikelike was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, on August 30th, 1946, the third of seven children born to Ogbueshi Victor Chukwuemeka Maduegbunam and Mrs....

Jul 21, 2023

J.R. as we lovingly called him was born and raised in Gilroy, CA.  He passed at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.  He graduated from Gilroy High School where he excelled in football and wrestling, He also loved bowling, playing the drums, listening to music and sitting on the porch talking and reminiscing with friends and family.