Obituaries

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...

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...

Feb 6, 2022

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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...

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,...

Feb 4, 2022

Leroy Allen Towne, age 90 from Morgan Hill, CA passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born in Oakland CA on October 20, 1931 and spent the first 10 years of his life in Falls City Nebraska. His family moved to Salinas in 1942, and his high school years were spent in Scotia CA. After his time in...

Feb 2, 2022

LaMoine Devon Anhder died at home in North Ogden at 91 years of age on February 2, 2022.

LaMoine was born August 1, 1930, the youngest of four sons, to C. Earl and Kate Miller Anhder in their home in Blacksmith Fork Canyon, UT. He grew up in Hyrum, Utah, graduated from South Cache High School, and...

Feb 1, 2022

Hello family and friends,

It is with great sorrow that Robert G. Chaigres has moved on to the next phase of his journey. He was born in Norwood, Texas on June 6, 1924 and lived on Canada Road in Gilroy for over 68 years he and his wife Hortencia Chaigres. Robert was still telling jokes and laughing...

Jan 30, 2022

Dale was the third child born to Jacob and Nettie (Zacharias) Boomgaarden on 4 April 1942 in Walla Walla Washington. He followed older brother Dan and sister Annamarie (both deceased) into their family. He passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at St. Louise Hospital from pneumonia.  He married the love of his life, Cheryl Witt, on 13 Jan...

Jan 29, 2022

Our beloved Gloria entered the Gates of Heaven peacefully on 01/29/2022.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and crossed her path.  A woman of Great Faith, she prayed for everyone.  Gloria was a Barber by trait and really enjoyed serving the Gilroy Community for 30 years.  Gloria was the Rock and Matriarch of our family. ...

Jan 29, 2022

Todd James Walker, 60, of Gilroy, California passed away suddenly on January 29, 2022.  He was born February 11, 1961 in Van Nuys California to the late Howard and Susan (nee Duncan) Walker.

Todd grew up in Newbury Park, California and moved to Gilroy with his family in 1977.  Todd worked at the Morgan Hill School District...

Jan 26, 2022

Richard Joe Medellin, 69, of Gilroy, passed away January, 2022 at his home. He will be greatly missed and forever cherished by those that love him most.

He was born to parents Antonio Jr. and Elena (Garcia) Medellin on April 7,1952, in Dos Palos, California. to Antonio Jr and Elena (Garcia) Medellin.

To know Richard...

Jan 24, 2022

Rose Lee Tom, a long-time resident of Moraga, California, died Monday, January 24, 2022 in Gilroy, California from problems due to heart and kidney failure. She was 94 years old.

Rose was born in Oakland, California on March 11, 1927, the youngest of four children and the only one of the family to be born in the...

Jan 23, 2022

Ronald John Leonti passed away at DOCTORS Medical Center in Modesto, California. Ron, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Corona, California to Ralph Rodriguez and Rose Leonti. As a child he later moved with his mother and his sister Pauline to Morgan Hill, and finally settled in Gilroy where he was also raised by...

Jan 23, 2022

Robert E Kraus, of Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully on January 23 rd , 2022 at the age of 97 years. He is survived by son, Paul Kraus and daughters, Susan Costa and Judith Brown; sister, Ellen Hemmerich; grandchildren Laura Kraus, Stefan Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Andrew Costa, Emily Costa, and Anna Costa; and great-grandchildren Elijah Murillo, Sari Urban and...

Jan 21, 2022

Jerry L. Leonard passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022, while at home surrounded by family. The oldest child of Vernon and Gladys Leonard, Jerry was born on July 1, 1943 in Bristow OK, and then moved to Gilroy, CA at 9 months old.  He remained in Gilroy for the next 78 years. He attended Rucker School and Gilroy...

Jan 17, 2022

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