Obituaries

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...

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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