David Dale Mingus
Jan 20, 2023
Our beloved Dad aka "Papa Dave", David Dale Mingus, was called home on January 20th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. "May there be comfort in knowing someone special will never be forgotten"-Julie Hebert
Dave was born in Charleston, Illinois on December 20th, 1956, to Ron and Janet Mingus. In 1962, the family decided to...
Anthony Mitchell Nieblas
Jan 17, 2023
Anthony Mitchell Nieblas was born on March 3rd, 1952, in San Jose, Ca. He passed away Tuesday January 17 th at the age of 70.
Anthony is survived by his former wife Margaret, their daughter Stephanie, son-n law Casey and granddaughter Avery, his step-children Peter, Sabrina and Theresa. Anthony is also survived by his siblings, Gloria, Yolanda,...
Robert E. Valverde Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
Robert E. Valverde Jr. Passed away suddenly on January 12, 2023 in Gilroy, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Charlotte Valverde and is survived by his sisters Leticia Valverde, Lisa Valverde, Carla Valverde, Victoria Valverde, and niece and nephews.
Robert worked for Social Services as an advocate in Gilroy for...
Teresa Castaneda
Jan 12, 2023
Teresa was surrounded in her last moments with love, comfort, and care from her children and her loving family.
After the unexpected loss of her husband Jimmy and her brave battle of cancer she fought these last 2 years. She now rejoins with her loved ones, her parents Margarito and Olga Campos, her brother Johnny Campos, and...
Frances - Charters
Jan 9, 2023
Frances Charters passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023. Frances was a gift to this planet. Her love of family, Faith, flowers, nature, gardening, music, cooking, ocean-life, and animals will live on, as she planted great roots leaving us with many gifts. Just pass by anything Frances touched and you will feel the warmth of sunshine, see the brightest...
Kevin Jackson
Jan 7, 2023
Kevin Jackson was born on February 4,1954 in Los Angeles CA to Leon Jackson and Geneva Evans. He was the 5th out of 7 children born. Having 4 Sisters and 2 Brothers. Kevin was raised in Compton CA until he later moved to the Bay Area residing in San Jose CA. While attending Andrew Hill High School, Kevin decided...
Bill Kofnovec
Jan 5, 2023
Bill Kofnovec of Gilroy passed away on January 5, 2023, surrounded by his five children. Bill was 91 years old. Father of Bill Kofnovec of Fresno, CA, Kathy Corzine of Folsom, CA, Mike Kofnovec (Susan) of Nampa, ID, Bob Kofnovec (Jennifer) of Mather, CA, and Kelly Coelho (Pete) of Marina, CA. Grandfather of Bret Corzine, Kelly (Joe) Cardoza, Mike...
Agripina Villarreal
Jan 5, 2023
After over a 20 year long battle with breast and bone cancer, Pina's journey came to an end on January 5, 2023, she was surrounded by her loved ones and went in peace.
Pina was born on February 17, 1949 to Andres and Julia Gonzalez in Galveston, TX. During her childhood she moved to San Francisco, CA...
Michael Timothy Sheedy
Jan 5, 2023
Lifelong Gilroy resident Michael Sheedy passed away in his home on January 5, 2023, after years of living with Diabetes and battling Cancer.
Michael was born on August 16, 1964, at Wheeler Hospital. He was the youngest and eighth child of Matt and Dolores Sheedy. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Dolores Sheedy,...
Jerry Ordiniza
Jan 4, 2023
On Wednesday January 4 th 2023, Jerry, affectionately known as Gordo, passed away at the age of 59. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, and uncle.
He was the eldest son of Delores and Jerry. He is survived by his wife Felecia, his daughter Kendall, his sister Annie & brother-in-law Frank, his brother Michael, his...
Elmina "Mina" Jo Ward
Dec 31, 2022
Elmina "Mina" Jo Ward passed away on, Saturday December 31, 2022, from cancer at 61 years of age. Mina was loved by many and will be forever missed. Although her life on earth may have come to an early end, her beautiful spirit will live on through her family & friends.
A Gilroy native, Mina was born...
Donald - Havens
Dec 30, 2022
Don Havens passed away at his Gilroy home on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born in Olympia, Washington, the third child of George Smith Havens and Lucia Jones Havens. Raised and educated in Gilroy, he graduated from Gilroy High School in 1951 where he was a forward on the GHS championship basketball team. ...
Arnulfo Martinez
Dec 30, 2022
Arnulfo Martinez, 90 years old of Gilroy, California entered heaven on December 30, 2022.
Long time Gilroy resident of sixty-six (66) years and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his beloved Estela V. Martinez and daughter Cecilia Martinez.
He is survived by his children, Robert (Judy) Martinez;...
Ida Elizabeth Ferro
Dec 26, 2022
Ida Elizabeth (Johnson) Ferro = Our Hero
After a 3 year long battle with stage 4 brain and lung cancer, our mother's journey came to an end on December 26, 2022 @2:35pm, she was surrounded by her loved ones and went in peace.
Ida was the mother of 3 beautiful daughters', her greatest accomplishments, she...
Annemarie Bertha Tognola
Dec 25, 2022
Annemarie Bertha Lochner Tognola, 91, of Gilroy, passed away on December 25, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Roy Tognola.
Annemarie was born in Santa Cruz on September 25, 1931, to Fred and Annemarie Lochner, and moved to Gilroy at the age of 2. ...
Avis W. Kelley
Dec 21, 2022
Long time Gilroy High School Coach Avis W. Kelley moved up to the major league team of our savior Jesus Christ on December 21 st . He left surrounded by his team; son Kalvin, daughters Michon and Namra, and son-in-law, Ken.
Avis was born January 12 th , 1934 into a farming family in Bethel, New Mexico,...