Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

John Paul "My Panda" Vasquez

John Paul "My Panda" Vasquez

Oct 29, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my beloved son, John Paul Vasquez on October 29, 2022. He had just celebrated his 35th birthday. John Paul, also known as "My Panda," was born in Salinas, California on October 8, 1987. I, Lizabeth (Lisa) Vasquez-Ruiz, raised him in our hometown of Gilroy, California. John Paul was my...

Arthur "Artie" Marquez

Arthur "Artie" Marquez

Oct 25, 2022

Arthur (Artie) Marquez was born in Hollister, CA on September 2, 1957. He is proceeded in death by his parents Arnold and Mary Marquez, brothers Arnold Jr (Butch), Steve, and Randy Marquez, nephew Donald Prieto and grandson Fernando Sanchez. Artie is survived by his daughter's Lisa and Angelina Marquez, Adriana (Frank) Salmeron, Amy (Gabriel) Hernandez, and Jessica (Juan)...

Betty Joyce Vickroy

Betty Joyce Vickroy

Oct 24, 2022

Betty Joyce Vickroy, born July 20, 1931, to Thomas Dollahon and Clara Dollahon, passed away in Gilroy at age 91 on October 24, 2022.

In addition to raising six children, she worked for over 30 years for Gilroy Foods as a Quality Control Technician and Secretary. Shortly after retiring, she began working part-time for Santa Clara County...

Meghan Kendal Noyes

Meghan Kendal Noyes

Oct 23, 2022

On the afternoon of October 23, 2022, Meghan Noyes of Morgan Hill passed away at the age of 26.

Meghan was born to Sharon and Joe Noyes in 1996, and attended the Evergreen Elementary School District in San Jose.

She graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School in 2014 with academic and athletic honors. She was...

Lazara M. Quintana

Lazara M. Quintana

Oct 22, 2022

Our beautiful Mother Lazara Muniz de Quintana rose to heaven on October 22nd, 2022, in the presence of her loving family at home in Gilroy California, after three years with cancer, at the age of 78.

She was born on March 10th, 1944 in San Pedro, Chihuahua, Mexico to Pedro Muniz and Romana Gomez.

She...

Ricky Lee Corbin

Ricky Lee Corbin

Oct 20, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing of my husband Ricky Corbin at 7:30 pm on Oct. 20, 2022 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. He will always be remembered by his family and friends as an avid fisherman, great storyteller and peace maker. He was a good man that loved his...

Abigail "Honey" Reyes Lujan

Abigail "Honey" Reyes Lujan

Oct 18, 2022

Abigail Lujan was born in San Jose, Ca on May 18, 1953. Abby is proceeded in death by her son David Damacio Lujan Jr, her parents Manuel Corona & Margarita Reyes Polanco, her siblings Manuel, David & Gabriel Corona & sister Jenny Cavazos. Abby is survived by her loving husband David Damacio Lujan Sr, her 2 daughters, Laura Lujan...

Evelyn De La Cruz

Evelyn De La Cruz

Oct 16, 2022

Evelyn De La Cruz of Gilroy, Ca passed away Sunday October 16, 2022 at the age of 36.

Evelyn was born to Elena and Zacarias De La Cruz on July 20, 1986 and was the youngest of three. Evelyn attended Gilroy High School and attended Culinary school in San Francisco after graduation. Evelyn lived her life to...

Harry Angelo Giretti, Jr.

Harry Angelo Giretti, Jr.

Oct 14, 2022

Harry Angelo Giretti Jr., born July 22, 1936 to Harry Giretti Sr. and Linda Ciabattari Giretti passed away in Gilroy at age 86 on October 14, 2022. He spent his youth in the vineyards and prune orchards on Burchell Road, Monterey Road, and Mesa Road with his grandfathers Americo Ciabattari, Serafino Giretti, and father Harry Sr. His love and...

Dr. Thomas "Tom" Karis

Dr. Thomas "Tom" Karis

Oct 10, 2022

Tom was born in Schenectady, New York on August 10, 1954 and passed away at home surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle with cancer on October 10, 2022.

Tom is survived by his mother Adrienne Karis of Scotia, New York, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth "Sam" Karis of Aromas, CA, sons Dylan Wilson (Tiffany)...

Ray "Louie" Delgado

Ray "Louie" Delgado

Oct 9, 2022

We are saddened to announce the loss of Ray "Louie" Delgado, he was taken from us at the age of 42. Ray was well known for his infectious genuine smile, extreme wit, and for being a charismatic and funny socialite. He will be forever missed by his loving Grandmother, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. He will forever remain in...

Jacklyn Rachelle Limones

Jacklyn Rachelle Limones

Oct 7, 2022

Jackie was born and raised in Gilroy, CA . She was very creative and loved doing make up, hair, and listening to music. She was very witty and kind.

Jackie will be loved and missed by her family and all that knew her.

Jackie is survived by her five children; Josiah, Richard, Frankie, Sienna and...

Vicki Anne Smith

Vicki Anne Smith

Sep 28, 2022

Vicki, the youngest of five, was born on March 23, 1955, in Santa Ana, CA At the age of five years, her family moved to a country home in the Danish community of Solvang, California. She attended Solvang Elementary School and Santa Ynez Valley High School. Vicki tickled the hearts of her older sister and brothers with her love...

Socorro Lopez Garza

Socorro Lopez Garza

Sep 27, 2022

Socorro Lopez Garza entered the kingdom of heaven at the age of 84 on 9-27-22. Socorro was born in Mission, Texas and is survived by her husband Jose Garza, children Evangelina (Luis) Hurtado, Mary Gonzalez, Estela (David) Ortega, Rudy (Debbie) Garza, Ofelia (Jaoquin) Garcia, Isabel Garza, Anna Garza and Josefina (Richard) Martinez. Socorro was blessed with 26 grandchildren, 39...

Ralph Manuel Santos, Jr.

Ralph Manuel Santos, Jr.

Sep 26, 2022

It is with deep sorrow to announce the unexpected passing of Ralph Manuel Santos Jr. on September 26, 2022 at the age of 71. He leaves behind an incredible amount of family and friends who loved him fiercely.

He was born on September 25, 1951 in Gilroy, Ca. to Ralph and Annabelle Santos. He is survived by...

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