Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Gloria Eve Garcia

Gloria Eve Garcia

Sep 14, 2022

Our beloved Gloria Eve Garcia moved on to be with her heavenly Father on September 14, 2022 in Gilroy, Ca. She was born in East Los Angeles on April 24, 1958 to parents Genevieve Padilla and Manual Gastellu, but grew up in Oxnard, Ca.

Gloria was married to husband Michael Garcia, who precedes her in passing. The...

William "Doug" Douglas Simmons

William "Doug" Douglas Simmons

Sep 13, 2022

William Douglas "Doug" Simmons, passed away unexpectedly, on September 13, 2022, at the age of 65.  Doug was born to William Lawrence and Connie Simmons at Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy, California on January 18, 1957.  He was the eldest of three siblings.  He graduated from Gilroy High School, where he was the Senior Class President and also a star...

Francisca Gonzalez

Francisca Gonzalez

Sep 11, 2022

Visitation will be Thursday, September 22/2022 beginning at 4:00 pm until 9:00 PM with Vigil at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass Friday, September 23, 2022 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.

Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Louise Weske

Louise Weske

Sep 10, 2022

Louise Weske passed away Sept. 10,2022 at the age of 95.  She was born Nov.21,1926 to MarieTherese and Justin Lacaze in Gilroy. Louise and her husband Bob owned Bob's Hardware in downtown Gilroy for many years.  Louise and her friend Alice Sousa started The Lord's Table which provided dinner three nights a week for anyone who needed it. Louise...

Marie T. Lujan

Marie T. Lujan

Sep 10, 2022

On September 10, 2022, surrounded by family, Jesus took our loving mother by the hands to her peaceful resting place. She now has no more pain or suffering.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Angie Trujillo, the love of her life  Richard Lujan Sr., our brothers Ralph L. Lujan and Baby Rudy. Also...

Marian L. Souza

Marian L. Souza

Sep 9, 2022

Marian L. Souza passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022, at the age of 92.

Marian was born on July 11, 1930 to Esther Poli and Charles Garcia.

Marian is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Larry Souza, and her second daughter Joanne Souza, her sister Rose Marie Hogue, and her mother...

Anthony J. Fumagalli

Anthony J. Fumagalli

Sep 9, 2022

On September 9, 2022, Jesus took him by the hands that lead him to his peaceful resting place with no more pain or suffering. Anthony was preceded in death by his loving wife and friend of 56 years of marriage, Lavina Fumagalli; he is survived by his daughter Pam (Tony) Ivelich , his granddaughter Jacklyn Cordero and his sister...

Andrew "Andy" John Viale

Andrew "Andy" John Viale

Sep 5, 2022

The world was made a better place when Andrew John Viale was born June 23, 1944.  In his 78 years, he has brought joy, light, inspiration and kindness to all those he has come in contact with.  Andy was born in San Francisco to Eleanor and Bartholomew (Batto) Viale.  He is predeceased by his parents and his brother Phil...

Yuanyun Zhang

Yuanyun Zhang

Sep 5, 2022

张元筠女士于2022年9月5日凌晨在Gilroy 圣路易斯医院不幸去世。张元筠女士临终时亲属环绕,宁静安详。张元筠女士与疾病抗争近一年,还在6月份快乐地度过她89岁生日。

张元筠女士出生于中国上海,于1953年和张俊寰先生成婚,并育有一子一女。张元筠女士之前一直在中国上海工作和生活,直到十余年前迁移到美国,并且在女儿家相邻的年长者中心居住生活。

张元筠女士不仅拥有幸福美满的家庭,也有和谐的兄弟姐妹大家族,敬重和热爱她的孙辈,还有众多的朋友,邻居,更有一直惦记她的海内外众多学生。

张元筠女士在和谐美好的家庭氛围中成长,接受了良好的文化和音乐教育,终身从事音乐教育普及工作,熟谙中外音乐,擅长钢琴弹奏和演出。张云筠女士的学生桃李天下。

张元筠女士孝顺父母,关爱子女,待人善良友好,做人努力乐观,一生充满快乐幸福。

张云筠女士的伴侣已于数年前去世,张元筠女士现留有子张信,女Jenny.

邀请亲属和朋友参加张元筠女士的追思会,张元筠女士的追思会告别仪式于2022年9月14日下午1点30分在Gilroy  哈滨殡仪馆举行。具体地址是: Habing Family Funeral Home, 129  Fourth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.

殡仪馆联系电话: (408)847-4040

亲属联系电话:   (408)427-2221 Jenny

Irene Medeiros Mello

Irene Medeiros Mello

Aug 30, 2022

GILROY, California - Irene (Medeiros) Mello, 87, of Gilroy passed away peacefully on the morning of August 30, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.

Born in Fall River, MA, she was last of the 13 children born to the late Manuel and Jorgina (Luiz) Medeiros Grota. She was married for 63 years...

John "Jack" Wallace Jeske

John "Jack" Wallace Jeske

Aug 30, 2022

John "Jack" Wallace Jeske was born April 22, 1933 in Port Huron, Michigan and peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on August 30, 2022at his home in Merced, CA surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born to Ernest and Mereda Jeske and was the seventh out of thirteen siblings.

Jack joined the...

Irene Pena

Irene Pena

Aug 29, 2022

Irene Pena (nee Sotelo), passed away in Hollister, Ca., after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side.

Irene was born at home and raised on a farm in Gilroy. She was the daughter to the late Juan F. and Gavina Sotelo and was the 10th child of 13 children.

She attended Elliot and...

Jesus G. Niño

Jesus G. Niño

Aug 29, 2022

Jesus Nino passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 29, at the age of 90. Jesus was born in Crystal City, Texas to Jose and Leonor Nino on March 20, 1932. Jesus later relocated to Gilroy, California where he met his wife, Ramona.

Jesus is survived by his beautiful wife of 68 years, Ramona. They...

Julia F. Rios

Julia F. Rios

Aug 28, 2022

Julia Rios passed away on August 28, 2022 at the age of 95, surrounded by loved ones. Julia was born on April 29, 1927 in La Habra CA. to Feliciano and Margarita Fregoso. Julia was preceded in death by her late husband Jesus Rios and Siblings Eleanor Galaviz, Helen Falcon,

Amador Fregoso, Angie Gomez and Olivia Fregoso.  ...

Robert Allen Glover

Robert Allen Glover

Aug 26, 2022

Robert Allen Glover passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022.  He was 86 years old. A special thank you to the people at Nan's TLC Home in Fresno for their loving care and support during his final months.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, and generous spirit.

Robert (Bob)  was born December...

Larry Lynn Lotten

Larry Lynn Lotten

Aug 21, 2022

Larry was born in Carmel, CA to Arthur and Alta Lotten.  Larry graduated from Junipero Memorial High School in Monterey in 1958.  He also proudly served in the US Army where he achieved the rank of Officer prior to his Honorable Discharge in 1966.  Larry continued on to college at Cal Poly where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in...

Steven John Bozzo

Steven John Bozzo

Aug 17, 2022

Steven John Bozzo passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2022 at the age of 57.   He was born in Gilroy to Richard(Dick) and Ellen Bozzo.  He attended St Mary Catholic School and graduated from Gilroy High School.  He then went on to graduate from San Jose State University.

Steve is survived by his father Richard (Dick), sister...

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