Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Laraine Reiko Noto

Laraine Reiko Noto

Jan 7, 2026

Surrounded by loved ones, Laraine Reiko Noto passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 93.

Laraine was born on February 23, 1932 in San Martin and lived in Gilroy her whole life. She was married to Ben T Noto until his untimely death in 1986 and they had two sons, Benji and Franklin.

Laraine was one of 10 siblings....

Brian Matthew Puente

Brian Matthew Puente

Jan 2, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, Brian Matthew Puente. Brian peacefully passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the age of 49 surrounded by family.

Brian was born on May 12, 1976 in San Jose California and lived most of his life in Gilroy California. He married Flor Hernandez and together they had two children,...

Saul "Lule" Garcia Fernandez

Saul "Lule" Garcia Fernandez

Jan 2, 2026

Saul “Lule” Garcia Fernandez, querido padre, hijo, abuelo, hermano, y amigo, falleció el 02 de enero a la edad de 62.

Nació el 04 de julio de 1963 en Patzimaro, Michoacan, Mexico. A lo largo de su vida, se distinguió por ser una persona trabajadora, fuerte, chistoso, y sobre todo un increíble padre. El dejo una huella profunda en todos sus...

Judith Kay Scagliotti

Judith Kay Scagliotti

Jan 1, 2026

Judith Kay Scagliotti (née Judith Kay Pierce) born December 12, 1935, of Gilroy, California, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, to Cleo Silvers and Floyd Everett Pierce, she was an eleventh generation Mayflower descendent and a descendent of the pioneering Silvers and Crosby families of Iowa. Judith moved with...

Patrick "Pat" Nicholas Magill

Patrick "Pat" Nicholas Magill

Dec 30, 2025

Born in Terre Haute, Indiana on Christmas Eve, Pat was the second of Vergil and Mary Jean Magill’s six children. As was typical in those times, Pat and his older brother worked alongside their dad on the family’s farm south of Marshall, Illinois. With that responsibility also came the freedom to roam the woods along the Wabash River. Pat’s love...

Linda L. Vargas

Linda L. Vargas

Dec 26, 2025

Linda L. Vargas, age 65, of Gilroy, California, passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025, surrounded by the family she so fiercely loved. Born on November 5th,1960, in San Diego, California, Linda spent her life devoted to those she cherished most—her husband Jess, and their three sons Chrisopher (Liz), Nicholas (Erica), and Jonathan (Julieann). Loving Grandmother to Johnny Jess, Shailene,...

Regina Read

Regina Read

Dec 23, 2025

Regina Read passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1947, Regina entered the world with a spirit that reflected the warmth and love of the day she was born. She was the first of two children born to Joseph and Elisa Martinez, who preceded her in death.

Regina’s life was...

Robert (Bob) H. Scholtens

Robert (Bob) H. Scholtens

2025

Robert (Bob) H. Scholtens, who often referred to himself as ‘Just Bob’, passed quietly on December 23, 2025.

Born in Chicago, IL in 1942 to Richard and Sylvia Scholtens, Bob was the seventh of twelve children where he did his best to try and not draw attention to himself. Bob joined the US Marines at the age of 18. While in...

Samuel Brizuela

Samuel Brizuela

Dec 21, 2025

In loving memory of our dad, Samuel Brizuela.

He was our father, our friend, our brother, and the shoulder we could always lean on. He was a charismatic man who loved the company of people. He could always be found having conversations with family, friends, and even strangers. He loved to communicate with others and never shied away from speaking his...

Juanita "Jennie" Baltazar

Juanita "Jennie" Baltazar

Dec 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jennie Baltazar. Jennie peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 24, 1945, in Brawley, CA, to Delfina Martinez.

Jennie dedicated over 30 years of her life to the Gilroy Unified...

Javier Guardado

Javier Guardado

Dec 18, 2025

Javier Guardado was born in Jalisco, Mexico. He spent most of life in Hollister, California, and his final years in Gilroy, California.

Javier was the third of four children born to Rafael and Victoria (Lupe) Guardado, who preceded him in death. He was a loving and proud father to his three children, Adrian, Luis, and Angel, and shared an important part...

Diane McGovern

Diane McGovern

Dec 17, 2025

Diane passed away on December 17, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love, humor, and incredible strength.

A woman with a huge heart, she was the beloved anchor of her family. She lived life to the fullest, never allowing adversity to slow her down or dampen her spirit. Her ability to face challenges with grace and...

Beatriz P. Sandoval

Beatriz P. Sandoval

Dec 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Beatriz P. Sandoval. Beatriz peacefully passed away on Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 82.

Beatriz was born on August 28, 1943, in Yzote, La Yesca, Nayarit, to Guadalupe Perez and Maria G. Diaz. Beatriz is survived by her husband, Hermenegildo...

Ruby Vaca

Ruby Vaca

Dec 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we remember and honor a loving, strong, and compassionate woman whose life touched all who knew her. Ruby Vaca, 51, was born and raised in Gilroy CA. She bravely battled cancer with unwavering courage, grace and dignity. Never allowing her illness to define the depth of her spirit or her strength.

She is survived by her five children—...

Maria Elena Figueroa

Maria Elena Figueroa

Dec 2, 2025

Maria Elena Figueroa, age 89, a symbol of strength and unwavering resolve, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by family she built and protected. Born on July 5, 1936, in a small town in Durango Mexico, Maria's life was a testament of her perseverance against all odds.

From a young age, Maria faced challenges and...

Felicitas Santillan Hernandez

Felicitas Santillan Hernandez

Dec 1, 2025

Felicitas Santillan nacio el 29 de Septiembre 1959 en Mezquitic de Carmona, San Luis Potosi. Fallecio el 1ro de Diciembre 2025. Quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla recordaran siempre su gran corazon y dedicacion a su familia.

Le sobrevive su hijo Aaron Santillan, nuera Janet Santillan y nietos Sophia ·�· , Emila, Milah, Olivia y Matias Santillan....

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