Guadalupe "Lupe" Gutierrez
Mar 5, 2022
In the early morning of March 5 th 2022 beloved son of Margarita Gutierrez and the late Thomas Sr. was called home to meet our Heavenly Father. He is survived by his beloved daughter Stephanie (Christopher), granddaughters Juliana and Olivia, brother Gabriel (Margie), sisters Leandra (Paul), Lidia (Jerry), Lucy (Wayne), Letty (Job), sister in law Chavela, as well as...
Dennis Michael Hagins
Mar 1, 2022
Dennis Michael Hagins left us peacefully March 1, 2022. He was born on April 30, 1947 in San Jose, California.
Because of his love of baseball and football, he was the linebacker football coach at Brigham Young University where he also received his master's degree in physical education.
Dennis continued coaching and teaching at Gilroy...
J. Allen Hayes
Feb 28, 2022
J. Allen Hayes died unexpectedly on Monday, February 28, 2022 in the arms of his loving wife Kathleen (Kathy) Triplett Hayes to whom he'd been married for 56 years. He was born on August 13, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Gladys Allen Hayes and James Franklin Hayes.
Allen attended St Mary's School in Gilroy, Palma High...
Mary H. Medina
Feb 27, 2022
Mary H. Medina AKA "Kiningani" was born and raised in Gilroy, CA.
She married Ruben Medina on January 13,1969 the first time on a cold as hell and snowing Monday. They renewed their vows in the early 80's at the San Juan Bautista Mission. She is now resting peacefully with her loving parents Moises & Elena, baby...
Luther (Luke) R. Marden
Feb 26, 2022
On February 26, 2022 L. R. (Luke) Marden passed away at the age of 99 years in Morgan Hill, CA. A devoted husband and father of three, grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 4. An unassuming man of deep faith and solid convictions.
Luke was the third of five children (one surviving brother, Richard) born to Bert...
Rosanne "Rosie" Richardson
Feb 24, 2022
Rosanne, known to many as Rosie, passed away peacefully on February 24 th , 2022, after a sudden illness.
Rosie was born in Oakland on December 18, 1935, to Henry and Hazel Shy. Rosie was one of three children who were raised in Gilroy. John and Rosie married in 1969 and enjoyed many years together. She is...
Irene Rosalba Mantegari
Feb 23, 2022
Irene Rosalba Mantegari passed away at her home on February 23, with her family by her side.
Rose was born February 23 rd , 1930, to Leo J. Garbini and Gemma Matteucci Garbini of Gilroy. Her father was a pioneer flier and mechanical genius who owned and operated Leo's Garage in San Martin for over 30 years....
Lupe Martinez
Feb 22, 2022
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of my beautiful and brave Mom, Lupe Martinez. She was born on March 12, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Martin and Amelia Quintana. She passed away on 02/22/22 surrounded by her loving family at home, after a lengthy and valiant battle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's....
Josefina “Chipis” Valdivia Sanchez
Feb 21, 2022
Josefina "Chipis" Valdivia Sanchez was welcomed into Heaven by our Lord, our Father, on 02/21/2022, with her daughters and granddaughters by her side. In the days before her passing, she was surrounded by her family exhibiting the same strength, fervent faith in the Lord, and love and care for her loved ones as ever before. She was preceded in...
David Torres Narvaez
Feb 18, 2022
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy
Pedro C. Plaza
Feb 16, 2022
Pedro Carranza Plaza, 81, passed on February 16, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky, surrounded by his loved ones.
Pedro Carranza Plaza was born to Jesus Plaza Perez and Macaria Carranza Ortega on June 29, 1941 in Via Jimenez, Michoacán, Mexico. Most of his childhood and youth was spent in Sinaloa, Mexico, where he learned the art of making...
Ramon Jorge Aguirre Godinez
Feb 16, 2022
On September 2, 1946, Ramon Jorge Aguirre Godinez was born in the city of Ocotlan in Jalisco, Mexico. He was the first son of Pedro Aguirre and Virginia Godinez. Ramon had two brothers and two sisters: Maria, Javier, Pedro, and Rosa.
In 1980, Ramon immigrates to the United States and came to Gilroy, CA, where he met...
Chelsea Taylor Codiga (Denby)
Feb 15, 2022
Chelsea Taylor Codiga (Denby) departed for Heaven on Tuesday, February 15, with her mom and sissy by her side. She courageously fought a year-long battle with Lupus, which eventually took her from us.
Chelsea was born at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose, California and grew...
Hope Sanchez
Feb 12, 2022
Esperanza " Hope " Sanchez was welcomed into heaven by her daughter Cecilia on 02-12-22. Hope was a small woman with a giant heart and an immense amount of strength. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was the voice of reason and the Matriarch of her family. Her laughter and smile were contagious and...
James Hibbert Oates
Feb 11, 2022
James Hibbert Oates, Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, in Gilroy, California. He was 85 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor.
Jim was born in Sacramento on March 18, 1936, to parents Cecil E. and Helen H. Oates. He graduated from Grant Union High School in...
Cecelia M. Perez
Feb 9, 2022
Cecelia (CeCe) Marie Perez was born on August 22, 1965, in Gilroy, CA to Lewis and Rose Perez. CeCe passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022. She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and a dear friend.
CeCe was born and raised in Gilroy, CA. The eldest of two children. She was a caring and gentle soul...
Constance Salazar
Feb 7, 2022
Constance "Connie" Hope Salazar, (age 70), went to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2022, with her daughter and husband by her side and surrounded in the days before by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Guerrero Sr., and brother, Jeffery Guerrero. She bravely battled cancer for nine years exhibiting immense strength, faith...
Jack Michael Borquez
Feb 5, 2022
Our beloved Jack Michael was brought home to Heaven on February 5, 2022. Jack Michael was born to Vincent Borquez and Krista Cantu on November 16, 2021 in San Jose, Ca. Gilroy was his hometown. Jack Michael lived a beautifully short life, and filled his family with joy, happiness and meaning. Our Jackie will be greatly missed especially by...
Virginia "Vicki" Caballero
Feb 4, 2022
Survived by her mother Maria Angela Caballero who was the Sophia to her Dorothy. Her sisters Sylvia Mendoza, Rosalinda Mellor, and brother Raul Caballero. Her nieces Amorette Mendoza, Priscilla Deleon, Angelic Barrera, Amanda Mendoza, and nephews Moises Caballero and Eric Mendoza. Followed by many grandnieces and nephews and one great grandniece. Preceded in death by her father Roman Caballero,...