Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Taki Anagnoston
Jun 1, 2023
Doctor Taki Anagnoston's love of life didn't end with his death. He passed away on June 1st, 2023, at 91, while holding hands with his dear wife, Kathleen Anagnoston, at his Gilroy home. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Dr. Taki Anagnoston was...
Enrique T. Ruiz
May 29, 2023
Enrique (Henry) T. Ruiz passed peacefully at his home in Gilroy CA on May 29th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marzella M. Ruiz. He is survived by his children, Bea Gorena (Joe), Hank Ruiz, and Gloria Ramirez (Vinnie); grandchildren John Gorena (Carol), Jacquelyn Gorena, and Jacob Gorena; great-granddaughter Jade Gorena; sister Irma Batrez...
Barry Murphy
May 25, 2023
Barry Murphy, 53, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2023 at his home in Rio Vista, CA. Â He was born on 02/19/1970, in Gilroy, CA, the son of Gerald Edward Murphy and Naomi Steinmetz and grew up on the family's ranch in Hollister, CA.
Barry attended Pacheco and Spring Grove elementary schools in Hollister and then attended...
Frederick Rosse Hemeon
May 17, 2023
In his early years (1930 - 1963) he lived on the east coast. He resided in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Massachusetts. He was raised in Trenton, New Jersey and graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1948. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He received his...
Jose Quintanar Iii
May 12, 2023
On Friday May 12, 2023 at 10:30 pm, Jose Quintanar III feel asleep in death at the age of 49 years at Saint Louise Regional Hospital. Beloved son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather. AKA Joser, YoYo was the sole reason for laughter in his family. His relentless spirit never allowed him to accept any defeat in life, rather...
Josephine G. Sanchez
May 10, 2023
After 94 years of a life well lived, Josephine Gonzalez Sanchez entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 10, 2023. She was surrounded by those she loved and cherished the most, her family.
Josephine was born in Santa Paula, CA in 1929 to Jose-Carmen and Maria Gonzalez; and soon thereafter relocated to Gilroy, CA. The...
Michael Armenta
May 9, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Armenta, born on March 24, 1966, in Gilroy, CA. He passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on May 9, 2023, in Los Gatos, CA. Â Michael was a beloved son, brother, partner, and friend. He was loved by all who knew him, and he will be dearly...
Frank Aurelio Gonzales
May 7, 2023
Frank Aurelio Gonzales, (64) of South Dos Palos, California passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 7th, 2023, reuniting with his late wife, Margie Arias Gonzales. Known lovingly to relatives as "Frankie" and "Papa" to his granddaughters. He was born on August 19th, 1958 in Gilroy. It was a running joke that his birthday was also on...
Rita Sotelo Gonzales
May 5, 2023
Born June 16, 1925 in Marinette, Arizona to Rumaldo and Rita Sotelo. She was the youngest of ten siblings. She went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was employed by Gilroy Canning Warehouse where she met Ralph P. Gonzales Jr. who became her husband on December...
Jesus Marquez
May 5, 2023
On May 5, 2023, Jesus Marquez left this earthly existence to be with the Lord and his loved ones who waited to greet him at the gates of heaven, with open arms. Jesse's last days were not as hard as the days in his life had already been. He was born on Nov3, 1940 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Â Jesse did...
Dolores Vicente Portello
May 2, 2023
Born 5/4/1936 in Phoenix Arizona to Luisa M. Portello and Toribio Vicente Portello. She was raised by her grandmother Francisca Duran. Dolores passed away peacefully at home on 5/2/2023 in Gilroy, California. She was 87 years old.
Dolores lived in Arizona until the...
Emiko Rose Kishimura
Apr 30, 2023
Emiko Rose Kishimura passed away on April 30, 2023 at the age of 92. She is survived by her brother Robert (Faye) Kishimura, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born and raised in Gilroy and lived much of her adult life in San Francisco before spending her retirement years in Nevada. She passed peacefully...
Mario Charlie Fiorio
Apr 29, 2023
Mario Charlie Fiorio Born: November 28, 1929, Died: April 29, 2023
Mario was called to his eternal home on April 29, 2023 joining his wife, Ines, of 63 years who preceded him on May 23,...
Donald Earl Mcmurray
Apr 29, 2023
"I want to go home." On April 29, 2023, at 2:15 am Rev. Donald Earl McMurray arrived at his Heavenly Home. We are glad he is now rejoicing with Jesus. He fought a long and faithful fight, always trusting in God's Word for direction.
Donald was born...
Judy A. Latham
Apr 28, 2023
Judy Ann Latham was born in Santa Cruz, CA on February 28,1952. Judy married her husband Ron Latham in 1975 and moved from Santa Cruz for a short stay in Downey, CA and San Jose, CA. She and her family moved to Gilroy in November of 1981.
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