Luz (Lucy) Castelo Solorzano
Oct 3, 2021
Lucy passed away peacefully in her home just ten days short of her 105th birthday. She was born in El Paso, Texas, to Melesio Castelo and Rosario Olivas. After a few early years in Chihuahua, Mexico, the family moved to Southern California, living in the Los Angeles area, the San Diego area, and the Coachella Valley. Her first marriage...
Fidel Fabian Santiago
Oct 2, 2021
Fidel Fabian Santiago, a ranch foreman and lifelong resident of Gilroy passed away peacefully at his residence on Oct 2 nd , 2021 surrounded by family at the admirable age of 101.
He was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and came to the United Sates at the young age of 24. He worked for 67 years with Glen...
Vernon - Epperly
Oct 1, 2021
Vernon a resident of Hollister, CA passed away on October 1, 2021, at his home. To honor his memory, a viewing will be held 10/16/21 from 4-6pm at Habing Family Funeral Home, located at 129 Fourth St., Gilroy. Vernon will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery located at North HWY 54, Weatherford, OK on 10/23/21 at 10:00am. He is survived...
Irma Villegas Trujillo
Sep 30, 2021
Irma, 81, passed away on September 30, 2021, with her loving family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rudy Trujillo. She is survived by her five children, Debbie Trujillo Dalcin, Rudy (Heidi) Trujillo, Valerie Trujillo Clevenger, Guy Trujillo and Michael (Lisa) Trujillo. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren...
Belen "Billie" Hernandez
Sep 30, 2021
Belen "Billie" Hernandez, age 86, passed away on September 30th, 2021. She was born on May 15th 1935, in Artesia New Mexico to Pedro and Maria Yrigollen. She's the baby of 11 siblings, with 7 brothers and 3 sisters.
She lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico before moving to Gilroy, CA in 1957 with her family. In 1991,...
George Matthew Basil Gardener
Sep 26, 2021
George was born at his parents home in the river city of Whanganui New Zealand in March 1919 during the Spanish Flu pandemic. His birth was hugely celebrated as his father was 60 and had had an adopted daughter from a previous marriage who had died. George's mother was only 27 when they married and he was their first...
Rudolph "Rudy" Gonzalez
Sep 25, 2021
Gonzalez, Rudolph "Rudy" age 60 of Gilroy, passed away Saturday September 25, 2021. A beloved father, son, brother, brother in law, cousin and friend. Preceeded in death by his parents Francisco and Margarita Gonzalez. Brothers, Raymond and Tommy; sisters, Carolina Cabrera, Janie Barreras, and Margie Gonzalez . Rudy is survived by his son Rudy Jr. Gonzalez. His brother Frank...
Nicholas Joseph Bell
Sep 24, 2021
Nicholas Joseph Bell, 30, of Irvine California, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1990 in Santa Clara, California. In his youth, he loved playing Pop Warner football for the Morgan Hill Raiders. Nick attended Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill where as a freshman he earned a Varsity Letter in Badminton. ...
Frank G. Arredondo
Sep 23, 2021
It is with deep sadness, the Arredondo family announces the passing of Frank G. Arredondo at the age of 100. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great Great-Grandfather.
Frank was born and raised in Brawley, California where he met Priscilla (Pat) Tapia who later became his wife of 64 years. Frank was drafted in 1942...
Benjamin Morton Sr.
Sep 17, 2021
Benjamin Morton Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Yuba City on September 17, 2021 with his companion Liz Nelson at his side.
Ben was a general contractor and was involved in many projects in Gilroy and the Central Coast from the 1960s through the 1990s. He built many custom homes and apartment buildings in the...
Alfred Richard Angelino
Sep 17, 2021
ALFRED R. ANGELINO
1917--2021
Per Fred's instructions, he was interred at a private family service at the San Joaquin Valley
National Cemetery on October 6, 2021.
His friends and loved ones are invited to a Celebration of Life Luncheon at the Gilroy City Hall
Restaurant on Saturday, October 30,...
Ruby B. Walker
Sep 15, 2021
Ruby B. Walker was a long time Gilroy resident, she passed away on September 15, 2021. She was born in Bowbells, North Dakota on February 27, 1926.
She moved out west to be with her sisters and settled in California. She lived a long and happy 95 years.
She was preceded in...
Robert Andrew Martinez
Sep 14, 2021
Gilroy Native Robert Martinez passed away in his home in Milpitas, Ca. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Angelica Martinez, sister Mary M. Castaneda, and brother Richard Martinez. He attended Eliot elementary, Brownell Middle School, and graduated from Gilroy High School class of 1960. In March of 1964 he was drafted and served 2 years...
Mary Veronica Laranjo
Sep 12, 2021
Mary Louise Veronica Laranjo joined our Heavenly Father the day after her 94th birthday! She was preceded in death by her parents Serafin and Adeline Laranjo, her siblings Anne and Joe Fialho, Adeline Joan Laranjo, Calvin A. Stafford Jr, Joanne and Henry Fialho, John Laranjo, her niece Loretta Springer, and her nephew Joseph Fialho. She is survived by Irene...
Peter Orosco, Sr.
Sep 12, 2021
Peter Orosco Sr. was born on May 2, 1956 in Gilroy, Calif.
Peter who entered eternal life on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in San Jose, Ca.
His spirit is carried on by his 3 sons, Peter Jr. of Gilroy. David of Gilroy,
Raymond of Gilroy. Proud Grandfather of 5 Grandchildren,
10...
William James Hopf, Jr.
Sep 9, 2021
William James Hopf, Jr. ( Bill) was born March 24, 1946 in Salinas California, he entered eternal life on Thursday September 09, 2021.
William was preceded in death by his parents William J. Hopf Sr. and Eleanor Hopf, Wife Mary Ann Hopf, and Granddaughter Courtney Quintana.
Long time Gilroy resident, William attended many local schools...
Cayetano "Aggie" Aguilera
Sep 9, 2021
Cayetano "Aggie" Aguilera, 84, peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Gilroy, CA on September 9, 2021. His battle with Alzheimer's dementia in recent years showed his courage for facing life with a smile. Despite the memory loss and loss of physical mobility, his love for his family and laughter remained intact.
He was...
Gloria Platt
Sep 8, 2021
Gloria Platt, loving wife and mother, and delight to extended family and close friends, passed away in the early morning of September 8, 2021, at the age of 87. Genuine warmth and generosity of spirit are qualities that have never more contributed to the beauty of an individual. To say that she will be missed is a tremendous understatement....
Milford West
Sep 7, 2021
Milford West, Age 73, passed away from cancer on September 7, 2021 at his home in Gilroy, CA. Preceded in death by his parents Carsey and Louise West, brothers Jim McClelland and Howard Oldham. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 52 years, and their children Stacy Pratico, Douglas West , and Aaron West. He had three grandchildren,...