Obituaries

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...

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...