Obituaries

Mar 14, 2023

Born in San Jose, CA. He graduated from Salinas High School and joined the Army in 1969. Served two tour's in Vietnam. After returning, he made Gilroy his home. Where he raised his family. He enjoyed the outdoors camping, fishing or a backroads car ride with his family. He was proud to have served his country. Survived by his...

Mar 14, 2023

Caroline "Carrie" Escalante Mireles passed away in Santa Cruz, CA. on March 14, 2023 at the age of 84. She was born in Pacoima, CA on September 25, 1938 to Julian Garcia Escalante and Leanor Esquivel Escalante. She grew up in Watsonville, CA and was a graduate of Watsonville High School, class of 1955.

Carrie was a...

Mar 13, 2023

On March 13, 2023, at the age of 85 years old, our beloved dad passed away unexpectedly.

He was born in Mexico and migrated to the United States in 1969 where he worked on dairy farm, construction and as a field worker.

He retired as a Supervisor in December 1999 after 29 years of service...

Mar 12, 2023

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Mar 10, 2023

After a long illness, Mary Joan Blaettler surrendered to eternal life on Friday, March 10. She was 69 years old. Sweet Mary grew up on a 110-acre farm northwest of Gilroy with her parents, Genevieve and Peter Blaettler, and six siblings -- Dan, Jim, Bonnie, John, Diane, and Peter.  In the mid 1970's Mary relocated to Santa Cruz.  She...

Mar 10, 2023

Charles William Quade, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 10th in Gilroy, CA. He was born in Lapeer, Michigan to parents Ernest and Dora, where he came from humble beginnings as the eldest of three siblings (Velda, Junior, Darrell "Jack"). While he worked hard to make a better life for his family, he never stopped being a...

Mar 9, 2023

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Uncle

FRANK ROMO, SR.

Frank was born on August 11, 1960, in Los Angeles, California to Joe M. Romo, Sr. and Margie (Perez) Romo. Frank passed unexpectedly on March 9, 2023, at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael, California,...

Mar 7, 2023

Kevin Leonard Blount was born on August 27, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the second son of Walker C. Blount Sr and Lyniece Cobb Blount and younger brother to Walker C. Blount Jr. The family lived in Birmingham Alabama until 1959, Kevin's first four years, until the family decided to move West to...

Mar 7, 2023

Ira B. Marshall was born in Miami, Florida on November 10, 1947. At age 14 he reached the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of the Order of the Arrow.  He was a varsity football player for University High School in Los Angeles and won the HS battle of the bands.   Ira graduated with honors from Northwestern...

Mar 5, 2023

Terri Louise Aulman, 76, of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully on Sunday March 5, 2023 at her daughter's home.

She was born on September 7, 1946, in Exeter, CA and moved to San Jose in her teens, where she graduated from Camden High School. She worked in Management for IBM for 30 years and retired in 2003....

Mar 2, 2023

Dr. Robert Warren Barham, 69, passed away on March 2, 2023. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, leaving behind extraordinary achievements and fond memories. Robert is survived by his children Andy, Laura, Kelly, Emily, and 7 grandchildren, as well as his sisters, Barbara and Juanita.

Robert was a second-generation plant breeder who made a...

Feb 28, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Santos Bañuelos Ramirez. He passed away at the age of 59 with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 28 th after 2 months of battling his sickness.

Santos was born on April 12 th , 1963 in Zacatecas Mexico.  His family moved to California when he was...

Feb 28, 2023

Vincent John Jimenez passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday February 28th, 2023.

Vince was born November 3rd, 1942 in Del Rio Texas.  His family moved to San Jose California when he was 6 months old.  He graduated from James Lick high school where he met his high school sweetheart Maida.  They married...

Feb 27, 2023

This February 27 th , Sheila Nolan Riewerts passed away peacefully in her home with her husband, Broder (Bud) Riewerts, by her side.

On May 22, 1937 Sheila was born in San Bernardino, CA to Frances and William Nolan.  She was their first child and was followed by brothers Tim, Pat, and Greg, and sister Nancy.  On...

Feb 26, 2023

Maxine Siderits peacefully passed away on Sunday February 26, 2023, she was 87 years old.

She was proceeding in death by her husband, Rudy Siderits and survived by her beloved son Mark Siderits (Jody); her beloved daughter Marlo Cappeto (Chris); Grandchildren: Mandy Ryan (Patrick); Michelle Decker (Darrol), Nicole Forrest (Shaun) & Anthony Cappeto. Great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Kassie, Molly...

Feb 25, 2023

Lito, Mr. Personality, known for is fashion statements and his cute little yellow Mini Cooper, passed away after many years of fighting health issues.

Born in the Philippines, growing up in Stockton, he lettered in track, tennis and swimming and made a name for himself in speech tournaments, bringing home many trophies.  At UCLA he graduated with...

Feb 22, 2023

Daniel Perez Velasco aka Danny Boy,  Born January 24, 1968 Gilroy Ca. Passed away February 22, 2023 at 55 years young Phoenix. Az.

He left behind a son Richard,  brothers Gus, Paul and sisters Sally and Rose Marie. Nieces, Nephews,  Aunts, cousins and his second family of lifetime friends

The love of his life was...

Feb 21, 2023

Gerda Schimscheimer, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023, in Anchorage, Alaska.  She lived 88 wonderful years.

Gerda Sirach was born in the small town of Nieuwendam outside of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 2, 1934, to Gerrit Antoon Sirach and Hendrica Francisca Landsheer Sirach. Her early life was idyllic. She told...

Feb 20, 2023

Sadly, Jay Sturla unexpectedly passed away Monday morning at St. Louise ER after being rushed there by paramedics, suffering from hemorrhaging of a main blood vessel near his lungs and heart.

Jay will be greatly missed by many people.  Rarely would he go to town without having multiple friends and acquaintances stopping with him to say hi...

Feb 17, 2023

Our Dear Mother Gloria Moreno Espinosa- Martinez She left this world suddenly on February 17th 2023 at the age of 55. She was the heart and soul of our family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was survived by both parents Aurelia & Leonardo Moreno, brothers Juan &...