Obituaries

Mar 15, 2022

Rose Marie Evans was born in Santa Clara Ca on September 25, 1947, to Anthony and Marie Dias. Rose Marie passed away in her home on March 15th, 2022, at 11am at the age of 84 years old with her family by her side. She will forever be remembered as an exuberant and lively lady who always wore a...

Mar 15, 2022

Marlene Hughes, 78, of Gilroy, California passed away peacefully at home after a nine year battle with Alzheimer's.

Marlene worked for the Gilroy Unified School District for 34 years progressing in her employment to the very important position of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, which she held for 15 years before retiring.

Mar 13, 2022

Estela Moreno of Gilroy, passed away in San Jose, California. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. Estela and Marcelino Moreno Sr. were married for 46 years. She was blessed over the years with three sons, Isaias, Marcelino, and Alejandro and her greatest joy, her grandson, Ivan. As a longtime employee of Gilroy Foods, she made many friends and...

Mar 9, 2022

Alejandra E. Rodriguez passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 16, 2022  - 4:00 pm with Vigil at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.    Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

Feb 18, 2022

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022  11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...