Joaquin Puente
Feb 7, 2026
Joaquin Puente of Gilroy, California peacefully went home to the Lord on February 7, 2026. He was 76 years old.
Joaquin was born in San Jose, California and lived all his life in Gilroy. He worked at Gilroy Foods for 30 years and went on to spend his retirement surrounded by the people he loved.
He was a fun-loving, adventurous soul who...
Diana Nunez
Feb 6, 2026
The night of February 6th, 2026 our beloved Diana Nunez was welcomed home by our Lord, encircled by family. She was the eldest of 11 children born on June 9th, 1959 in Lubbock, Texas to Tomas Lopez Nunez and Maria Isabel Romero.
Diana was an extremely beautiful woman inside and out. She was a devoted woman of God that cared deeply...
Lenore Hailstone
Feb 2, 2026
Lenore Evelyn (White) Hailstone, formerly of Hollister, passed away in the early hours of February 2nd in Chico California where she had lived since 2021.
Lenore was born February 24th, 1935 in Gilroy California to Ida Evelyn and George Willson White. She was the eldest of four daughters. After graduation from Gilroy High School, Lenore attended Stephens College in Missouri and...
Leola Irene Painter
Feb 2, 2026
Graveside services will be held 2:00pm, Friday, February 6, 2026 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Casual attire welcomed.
Jay Edward Johnson
Jan 30, 2026
Jay Edward Johnson, 68, of Gilroy, California, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.
Jay was born in East Orange, New Jersey, to Dwayne and Shirley Johnson. His family later relocated to Sacramento, California, and a few years afterward settled in Los Gatos, where Jay grew up and made many cherished memories with friends.
Jay’s career journey began in audio-visual work and...
Ramon M. Perales
Jan 29, 2026
Ramon Macias Perales, age 90, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his children, John Perales Sr. (Leighan) and Hermila Perales; his grandchildren, John Perales Jr., Ashleigh Perales, and Lauren Perales; and his siblings, Sara Perales, Evelia Flores, Cristobal Perales, Daniel Perales, Jesus Manuel Perales and Samuel Perales. He was preceded...
Thomas Rios, III
Jan 25, 2026
Thomas Rios, 66, of Gilroy, California, passed away from natural causes.
Born in Oakland, California, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Thomas was the son of Thomas V. Rios III and Alicia Rios, and the brother of James Rios.
Thomas lived a simple and private life, finding meaning in the everyday moments and the relationships he held close.
A public service will be held on...
Roslyn Rawlins
Jan 20, 2026
Roslyn Verona Rawlins, a devoted woman of God and a pillar of her community, passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Born on February 16, 1948, in Paget, Bermuda, she was the daughter of the late Hubert “Sparky” Lightbourne, a celebrated Bermuda bus driver for whom the Paget terminal is named, and Betty Elissa Lightborne, a florist at Damco.
Roslyn’s...
Jose Ascension Martinez, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Jose Ascension Martinez Jr., 73, of Gilroy, California, went home to be with the Lord, entering into glory on January 20, 2026. He will be remembered as a faithful man of God, with a true servant’s heart, who lived by the words of Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”Joe found his greatest purpose in...
Joel M. Ailes
Jan 20, 2026
Joel M. Ailes, age 64, who grew up in Alliance, Ohio, passed away at his home in Gilroy, California, on January 19, 2026, surrounded by family, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
He was a graduate of Alliance High School, and he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation Logistics, from The Ohio State University Business School.
Joel eventually made...
Julieta Belo
Jan 18, 2026
Dr. Julieta Ovejera Belo, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in San Jose, California, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on May 3, 1937, in Barangay Canlubang, Calamba City, Province of Laguna in the Philippines, Julieta pursued a lifelong passion for education and learning. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos....
Laudelinda (Lena) Silva Alves
Jan 15, 2026
Laudelinda passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. She was born in Sao Jorge, Azores to Jose Julio and Maria Silva. In 1957, Laudelinda fulfilled her dream of moving with her husband and daughter to the United States, her father’s birth country. She was proud to be an American and of her Azorean heritage.
Laudelinda was a meticulous housekeeper. She was...
Daniel Victor Hager
Jan 12, 2026
Dan Hager of Gilroy passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026 at age 83.
Dan had a tender heart, an exceptional work ethic, a great sense of humor, and a love of building things. He loved his family and animals more than anything. He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1960 and had a long career as a Purchasing...
George A. Wolfe
Jan 11, 2026
George Anthony Wolfe was born in Martinez, California to Hazel Catherin Garcia on January 6, 1932 at 9:00 pm.
George had 3 siblings, Lola Ann, Frances Jean and John.
He graduated from Sherwood High School in Sherwood, Oregon after 4 years, 1946-1950. He played on the football team all 4 years.
George received a football scholarship to attend Oregon Institute of Technology in...