Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Hector Joe Granados

Hector Joe Granados

Jul 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Hector "Tito" Granados announce his sudden passing on Friday July 15 th 2022

Hector will be lovingly remembered by his family and children, Anthony Paul Granados, Theresa "Tita" Granados, and Tito Granados, his grandchildren "PJ" and Sebastian and his numerous siblings family members and friends.

Hector...

Daniel Ruiz Garcia

Daniel Ruiz Garcia

Jul 10, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Garcia, 66, passed away, suddenly on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

It is with very heavy hearts that we will no longer get to see that bright and shining smile of the best husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, Nino, friend, and neighbor. Daniel Ruiz Garcia "AKA" Danny, Papa Danny, Danny G., Danny Boy, Dan the Man...

Ernest Fortino

Ernest Fortino

Jul 9, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the passing of Ernest Fortino. He was born in the Calabria region of Italy in 1936. At the age of 86, Ernest passed away in the early morning on July 9th, 2022, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Ernest Fortino was born...

Albert Vincent Morales

Albert Vincent Morales

Jul 8, 2022

Sergeant Albert Vincent Morales, 63, passed away on July 8, 2022. He is survived by his son, Jesus Angel Morales and granddaughter Nevaeh Blue Morales of Gilroy; Parents Jesus and Estela (deceased) Morales of Albuquerque, NM; Siblings; Mary Roberts, (Don) of Albuquerque, NM, Caroline Morales (George) of Gilroy, CA, Laura Morales of Gilroy, CA, Liza Morales (Mike) of Gilroy,...

Marion Casey Logemann

Marion Casey Logemann

Jul 7, 2022

Marion Casey Logemann was born on June 10, 1932 in San Francisco CA, to her parents Elizabeth F. Casey and Robert J. Logemann. Marion had 3 sisters (Audrey, Barbara and Catherine) and 2 brothers (William and Robert) Marion passed away peacefully in her room at Pacific Hill Manor from Covid on July 7, 2022. Marion was a beautiful human...

Javier Castaneda

Javier Castaneda

Jul 5, 2022

Javier was born 12/1/65 at Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy California to Frank and Lupe Castaneda. His sudden and unexpected death on 7/5/22 has affected so many that new and love him and will forever leave a void that can't be filled. He was a genuine man and God doesn't make men like him anymore. He had a beautiful smile,...

Carol June Mekata

Carol June Mekata

Jul 4, 2022

Carol June Harmon Mekata, 81, of Chowchilla, CA, unexpectedly passed away on July 4, 2022.  Carol was born in Litchfield, IL on June 26, 1941.  She moved to Gardena, CA in 1942 where she attended school and then moved to Chino just before her senior year of high school graduating from Chino High School in 1959.

She...

Karin Lynda Shook

Karin Lynda Shook

Jul 2, 2022

Karin (Kari) Shook passed away at the age of 49 at her home in Gilroy, CA. She was surrounded by her family. Kari had struggled with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for many years and had survived breast cancer in 2020. This time, the cancer was just too much for her. Kari is no longer in pain and received her last...

Joseph A. Vogel

Joseph A. Vogel

Jun 27, 2022

Our father Joseph A. Vogel, joined our late mother Mona in Heaven on the early morning hours of June 27th, 2022. He is survived by his 4 children; Michael Vogel & girlfriend Linn, Leana Vogel-Long & spouse Don, Randell Vogel & fiance' ltsuki, and Lori Vogel-Pendleton & spouse Johnny. His 4 grandchildren; Donnie Long & spouse Chantel, Amanda Long,...

Reenel T. Simoni Moretti

Reenel T. Simoni Moretti

Jun 27, 2022

Reenel T. Simoni Moretti passed to Heaven on June 27, 2022. Reenel attended Notre Dame High School in San Jose and the University of Santa Clara where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Teaching Credential. Raised on a ranch she learned to work tirelessly. If help was needed, she worked with the men. She married Albino...

Xochitl Calderon

Xochitl Calderon

Jun 26, 2022

Xochitl passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Pasquale Greco

Pasquale Greco

Jun 24, 2022

Pasquale "Pat" Greco

The son of Mary and Joseph Greco, Pat grew up in Gilroy where he enjoyed participating in football, baseball, and track.  As he got older, his interests grew to include planes, trains, and automobiles, and he began racing corvettes.

He worked for the City of Santa Clara Electric Department for 38 years,...

Julio Ceasar Nunez Cruz

Julio Ceasar Nunez Cruz

Jun 22, 2022

Julio Cruz was born on May 3, 1979 in Calexico Ca. He moved to Gilroy and lived there for some years. He met Dina Lujan and the moment he laid eyes on her he couldn't help but to fall in love with her smile and her personality. Julio was preceded in death by his Father and his Mother, Manuel...

Lolita Gaspar Torres

Lolita Gaspar Torres

Jun 19, 2022

Lolita Gaspar Torres, 81, of Irvine, California, passed away on June 19, 2022. She received her teaching certificate in Manila, Philippines and taught at Herrera Elementary School until the family emigrated to the United States. Her first child, Jovani, was born in 1964, followed by a daughter, May, in 1967. Lolita balanced work while raising her children. After the...

Christine Ellen Mcginty Garcia

Christine Ellen Mcginty Garcia

Jun 16, 2022

Christine passed into eternal life on June 16 in Las Vegas, NV following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband Jadrien Garcia, devoted children Leilani Regal, Maya Regal and Evan Garcia, loving parents Kevin and Diane McGinty, caring siblings Daniel (Mary Ellen) McGinty, Colin (Robbie) McGinty, Thomas (Lisa) McGinty, Maureen (Trevor) Caldwell, 12 nieces and nephews,...

Juanita Lerma Sendejas

Juanita Lerma Sendejas

Jun 13, 2022

Juanita Lerma Sendejas, 94, was a  beloved wife, dedicated mother, a loving sister and an endearing friend in her community of Gilroy. At her side for most of her life, Frank Sendejas (deceased) was her life partner for 65 years.  Together, they built their home and  family, 4 sons and one daughter. Eldest son Frank Jr. (deceased), Edward (deceased),...

Guadalupe Lupita Saenz

Guadalupe Lupita Saenz

Jun 12, 2022

Guadalupe Lupita Saenz passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at her home in Gilroy. She was born on September 17th, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Lupita was preceded into Heaven by her parents, Luis Leal and Irene Medina, her husband, Guadalupe Saenz, and sons, Ernesto, and Benito Garcia and her brother Edward...

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