Obituaries

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...

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...

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.  Jesse did...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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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Apr 27, 2023

Teri Lou Freedman entered her eternal rest on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Santa Clara California.  She was born September 10, 1947 in Port Hueneme Ca to Commander Albert Howden and the former Evelyn Sams.  Upon receiving her teaching credential as well as B.A. in English Literature from UC Riverside, she began her three-decade long career as a...

Apr 26, 2023

Alfred Joseph Vega ,better known by all as Al, lost his 17 year courageous battle with Lymphoma cancer April 26th.th at home in Palm Coast,Florida.  Born and raised in Gilroy, he was a 1972 graduate of Gilroy High School.   Al was known for his athletic abiility being selected for the GHS tennis team all four years and his many...

Apr 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jonathan Paul Vickroy, who passed away on April 25, 2023, at th e age of 66.

Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Betty Vickroy, his brother, Michael Vickroy, and his sister, Kathy Vickroy. He is survived by brothers Patrick ...

Apr 20, 2023

Richard Churchill Bender of Gilroy, CA passed away on April 20, 2023. He was born in Anniston, Alabama January 27, 1934 to Brigadier Gen Arthur Hodgkins Bender and Jane Bonnycastle Bender. He grew up as an "Army brat" living all over the world and the United States. He graduated from University of Texas at El...

Apr 17, 2023

Sandra was born on September 29, 1966, in Gilroy, California to Jack Armendariz and Delfina Martinez. Sandra passed unexpectedly on April 17, 2023, at St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy, California, she was 56.

Sandra was a lifelong resident of...

Apr 15, 2023

Mario J. Moretti passed away of a brief illness on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 80. Mario was born and raised in Gilroy, where he lived his entire life. Mario was a graphic artist most of his life. He enjoyed all types of motor sports and going on long drives. He never needed Google Maps-they needed...

Apr 14, 2023

Gus passed away at his home with his family on Friday April 14, 2023

Augustine (Gus) age 86 years survived by his wife of 59 years Josephine (Avina)Rios; his daughters Kathleen & Christine Rios, son Stephen Rios (Joni) and granddaughter Reanna Rios..

Step children Ruben & Wendy Bautista, Rick & Ruby Lorono and daughter Reyna...

Apr 8, 2023

Raul Joseph Delgado, passed away peacefully in Hollister, California, surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 1968 in Ventura, California and grew up in San Jose, California. In 1983 he met Connie Martinez and in 1989 they married. Together they raised 3 children: Rachelle (Izack), Raul...

Apr 7, 2023

Margaret Emily Brubaker passed away on April 7, 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 86 years old. The daughter of Lester Brubaker and Grace Hardy Brubaker, Maggie was born in San Jose, California, on November 29, 1936. She grew up in and around the orchards of San Jose.

Maggie spent her entire...

Apr 6, 2023

The services will take place Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Habing Family Funeral Home

10:00AM Blessings and Ceremony 11:00AM Viewing 1:00PM Memorial 1:30PM Recessional 2:00PM Cremation

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Apr 3, 2023

Norma Jean (Nordstrom) Wiedeman passed on Monday April 3rd 2023 at 1:09AM at Sunny View Skilled Nursing facility in Cupertino, CA.

Norma was born on February 7th, 1935 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Alvin Bernard and Esther Tobina (Wiltfang) Nordstrom.  She was the eldest of two children.  Norma grew up in Wyoming...