Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Andrew Keith Plaza

Andrew Keith Plaza

Aug 15, 2022

Baby Andrew Keith Plaza was born May 10th 2022. He gained his Angel wings on August 15th 2022. He is the 5th precious baby of Aundrey and Valerie Plaza.  He is survived by his big sisters Aundrea, Audrina, Autumn and big brother Aundrey. His great-grandparents Doris Madrid (Albert), and Ruben and Gracia Plaza. His maternal grandparents Keith Chavez and...

Darren Andrew Markus

Darren Andrew Markus

Aug 13, 2022

Darren Markus passed away at home on August 13, 2022 after a brief, but valiant, battle against a very aggressive form of cancer.  Darren accepted his impending death with courage and dignity.  Darren's wife of 29 years Melissa Durkin, and friend and Euchre partner Karen Nolan, were at his side when he passed.

Darren was born in...

David Reyes Corona

David Reyes Corona

Aug 13, 2022

The services for David Corona will take place on August 26, 2022 at Habing Family Funeral Home. The visitation will be from 10-2PM, with a funeral service at 2PM. The burial will be at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park following the funeral service.

Elinor May Stott

Elinor May Stott

Aug 13, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Elinor May Stott, age 93.  She passed peacefully at Kaiser Hospital with her daughter, Susan Kendall by her side on August 13, 2022.

Elinor was survived by her children Susan, Nancy, Robert, Rebecca and Barbara, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Unbeknownst to Elinor she...

Robert Romero Valverde

Robert Romero Valverde

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Romero Valverde passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 13th, 2022 in Gilroy, California at the age of 87. Robert was born on November 5th, 1934 to the late Raul and Ramona Valverde. He was immersed into the Catholic Community that would be his lifelong support at an early age. He immigrated from Sinaloa, Mexico to Yuma, Arizona...

John "Johnny" Camarillo

John "Johnny" Camarillo

Aug 9, 2022

Johnny is survived by his wife, Mary Camarillo, son John Camarillo, Grandson Ethan Camarillo, his sister Mary Ellen (Aunt Nena) Aguilera and his brother Bobby Camarillo, along with 19 nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by his sisters Lupe Escajeda, Delphina Kilcoyne and his brothers Socorro Avila and Frank Camarillo;

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Daniel Alvarado Peña

Daniel Alvarado Peña

Aug 9, 2022

Daniel A Peña lost his battle with cancer at the age of 68.  He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 9, 2022.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Esther Pena, his daughter Monica Pena and significant other Jesse Lara of Los Banos, sons Daniel Jr. with husband Brian Gasper...

Dennis Gallo

Dennis Gallo

Aug 8, 2022

Dennis Charles Gallo passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022 at the age of 80. Dennis was born on July 3, 1942 in Gilroy California to Charles and Ida Gallo. Dennis has one sister Judy Schmidt. Dennis attended St. Mary's Catholic School for 8 years before attending Gilroy High School. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his children...

Shane Thomas Holeman

Shane Thomas Holeman

Aug 4, 2022

On August 4, 2022, Shane Thomas Holeman wheelied through the gates of heaven following a tragic accident on the lake. Since the day he was born on April 17, 2009 in Mountain View, California, Shane spent 13 years chasing adrenaline and pushing the limits racing motorcycles, duck hunting, enjoying music, and above all else, spending time with family and...

Ellen Bozzo

Ellen Bozzo

Jul 30, 2022

Ellen Bozzo passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022 at the age of 83 surrounded by loved ones. Ellen was born on March 4, 1939 in Watsonville California to John Hughes Kennedy and Anna Elizabeth Kennedy.  Ellen attended St. Mary's Catholic School for 8 years before attending Notre Dame High School in Watsonville. Ellen is survived by her husband,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Roberta Hilleary Marshall Ekberg

Jacqueline "Jackie" Roberta Hilleary Marshall Ekberg

Jul 30, 2022

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, after battling many health issues, Jackie passed away surrounded by family and friends.  She is survived by her daughter Hilleary A. Ekberg, son Michael D. Marshal, her stepdaughter Georgianna "Gigi" L. Ekberg Bluhm, her siblings Teresa A. Hilleary Garcia, John D. Hilleary, Kimela Hilleary, Charles Hilleary, Krista Hilleary-Bowers, Keleen Hilleary, her grandchildren Amanda Bluhm...

Geanette Diaz

Geanette Diaz

Jul 27, 2022

Geanette Diaz, 47, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 27, 2022 after a tough battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving daughter Samantha Tripp (Korey), grandson Luka Lemos, mother Eva Trenberth (Kevin), father Ted Diaz (Linda), brother Teddy Diaz (Genia), stepbrother Bryan Trenberth, grandfather Henry Diaz Sr. and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Margaret M. Campos

Margaret M. Campos

Jul 26, 2022

Margaret M. Campos passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022 in Sunnyvale, CA.

Margaret was born February 23, 1947 to Ricarda and Filiemino Campos.

Margaret had 4 sisters, Anita Saddoris, Romie Alba, Stella Campos and Ernadine Campos.  4 brothers, Roy Campos, Uvaldo Campos, Frank Campos, Robert "Bobby" Campos.

Margaret attended Gilroy High School...

Carmen Lopez

Carmen Lopez

Jul 23, 2022

Carmen Lopez was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.  She passed peacefully surrounded by her family on July 23, 2022, at the age of 90.

Carmen was born on February 3, 1932, to Ramon and Jovita Castro, in Brawley, California.  From a young age, she worked in the agriculture and cared for her younger...

Sarah Benson

Sarah Benson

Jul 22, 2022

Sheri/Sarah Benson, a resident of Morgan Hill for 48 years, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 22. She was the wife of Cal Benson and loving mother of Kathryn (Kayla) and David Benson, a beloved friend to many, a community leader in Morgan Hill, and "Papa Sheri" to Amy, Zach, Jake, Luke, Willow, and Mia. During...

Oralia Garza Lopez

Oralia Garza Lopez

Jul 22, 2022

Oralia Lopez, 77, passed away on July 22, 2022, after a brief bout with cancer.  She was born September 26, 1944, to Casimiro & Gregoria Garza, in Laredo, TX.

It is in Laredo that she met her husband Dagoberto Lopez, who was the grandson of her neighbor. They married in 1964 and made Gilroy their permanent and...

Petra - Gutierrez

Petra - Gutierrez

Jul 21, 2022

Our precious mother Petra Gutierrez, born Rodriguez, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by a few of her daughters, grand-daughters and daughter in-laws. Petra was born in Pharr, Tx on 4/29/1927 and passed away in Gilroy, Ca on 7/21/2022. Petra was 95 years old.

Petra was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Petra's...

Jose Angel Ramirez

Jose Angel Ramirez

Jul 20, 2022

Funeral Mass Tuesday July 26, 2022 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.   Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Florencio Narezo Martinez

Florencio Narezo Martinez

Jul 18, 2022

Florencio Narezo Martinez was 65 when he unexpectedly passed away July 18, 2022. Martinez was referred to as Pinky, his passing has affected his family and friends along with everyone who knew and loved him. If you were among his presence, he would share stories and crack jokes. Martinez also worked among his brothers and father in there family...

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