Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Linda Lou (Fiori) Wood

Linda Lou (Fiori) Wood

Nov 3, 2021

Linda Lou (Fiori) Wood passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Wednesday morning, November 3, 2021, from complications relating to Lewy Bodies Dementia.

Linda was born in Gilroy, California on February 9, 1945 to a wonderfully large Italian family. The home was always full of relatives, friends, and so much joy and laughter. She was a devoted...

Michael "Mike" Anthony Granata

Michael "Mike" Anthony Granata

Nov 1, 2021

Michael "Mike" Anthony Granata February 21, 1965 – November 1, 2021

Michael, a longtime resident of Gilroy, passed away on November 1, 2021.  Never a kinder more gentle man did I know than my husband, Michael.

For those who knew Mike, you know that he was a good and honest man.  He was kind, considerate,...

Leonard Shigeru Tanaka

Leonard Shigeru Tanaka

Oct 30, 2021

Leonard Shigeru Tanaka, 88, died at his home on October 30, 2021. He was born December 8, 1932, in Monterey California, the son of Ryuzo and Yoneko Tanaka. During World War II, the Tanaka family was interned at the Amache Relocation Camp in Colorado. At the conclusion of the war, they returned to Monterey and moved to Gilroy a...

Josefina Gonzales

Josefina Gonzales

Oct 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and cherished friend Josefina (Fina) Silva Gonzales.

Josefina was a selfless loving and caring wife and mother. She loves to cook, sew, and make blankets for her loved ones. Her families happiness was her number one priority. She dedicated...

Paul Gerald Filice

Paul Gerald Filice

Oct 28, 2021

Paul had the gift of walking into a room full of strangers and walk out with a new friend or two. If you put him in a room by himself, he would have a party. He had a big personality accompanied by a bigger smile. His loves:  49ers, pasta, wine, skiing, fishing and most importantly, family.

With angels aplenty waiting for...

Shawn Michelle Weymouth

Shawn Michelle Weymouth

Oct 28, 2021

Shawn M. Weymouth, 2.9.1957-10.28.2021, will be remembered as a bigger than life energy. Shawn always fought for what was right, advocated for marginalized communities and often told you the hard truth. Shawn challenged you to be better and do better. She is mourned by her family, Jade Weymouth (her daughter), Cecilia E. Weymouth (her granddaughter), Patrick, Tom and Anthony...

Angel "Angelo" Martinez Sendejas

Angel "Angelo" Martinez Sendejas

Oct 28, 2021

Angel  "Angelo" Sendejas, passed away after a lengthy illness  on October 28, 2021 in San Francisco.

Brother-in-law of John DeVivo of San Jose,  Linda Sendejas and Jennie Sendejas  of Gilroy.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents, Francisco & Frances Sendejas and his siblings – Frank, Albert, Raymond, Nato, Juan, Guadalupe,...

Mary Herrera (Moralez)

Mary Herrera (Moralez)

Oct 27, 2021

Mary Herrera (Moralez), cherished mother and grandmother,  passed away on October 27 th at her home in Gilroy, California.

Mary was born on March 14, 1930 in Fallbrook, California.

Mary lived the majority of her adult life in Gilroy, raising her five children  Jess (Shirley),  Anna, Christopher (Cindy),  Peggy (Richard)...

Bill W. Scott

Bill W. Scott

Oct 27, 2021

Bill Wayne Scott was born and raised in Pollok, Texas by Van Buren and Audrey Lee Scott. He married his wife Ruth in 1979; they lived in Texas from 1979 to 2005. In 2005 the family moved to San Jose, California. In 2009 they moved and settled in Morgan Hill, CA. Bill passed away Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at his...

Angelica Covarrubias

Angelica Covarrubias

Oct 25, 2021

Angelica Covarrubias passed on Monday, October 25 th 2021 at the age 54. She is survived by her two children, eight siblings, countless nieces and nephews and immeasurable friends and community. In passing, she joins her father Joaquin Covarrubias and brother-in-law Eleazer Sandoval.

Born in Los Asmoles, Mexico, Angelica's family migrated to the United States when she...

Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Rodriguez

Oct 24, 2021

Eduardo "Lalo", 71, of Gilroy, passed away on October 24, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Our beloved brother Lalo Rodriguez earned his wings on October 24 th at 9:16 pm.  He is now reunited with our parents, Tomas and Camila Rodriguez, our beloved sister, Lupe Rodriguez and his aunt, Amelia Valadez, whom he loved...

Charlie Gonzales

Charlie Gonzales

Oct 23, 2021

Charlie "Chap" Gonzales, loving son, brother, father, uncle and great friend to many, passed unexpectedly on October 23 rd , 2021.

Charlie was born on August 7 th , 1967, at Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy CA, to his parents Joe and Mary Gonzales....

Rodney Madison Duncan

Rodney Madison Duncan

Oct 22, 2021

Rodney Duncan, an honorable Veteran passed away on October 22, 2021 at St. Louise Hospital with his wife Mary by his side.

He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Rodney is survived by his wife Mary, his three stepchildren Randy and wife Kelly, Rachelle, Russell and wife Star, four Grandchildren...

William "Bill" Carl Hart

William "Bill" Carl Hart

Oct 22, 2021

William "Bill" Carl Hart died early Friday morning, October 22, 2021, at his home in Gilroy, California. He was born on September 14, 1924, in Wilsey, Kansas to Kirk Hart and Grace (Yost) Hart and was an only child. In 1930, the family moved from town where his father ran the Wilsey Lumber Company to a farm not far...

Cheryln Claudette Gardner

Cheryln Claudette Gardner

Oct 21, 2021

Cheryln Gardner, beloved wife and mother, passed away at her home on October 21st at the age of 77, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her devoted husband and caregiver, Fred, was with her until the end.

Cheryln Claudette Tipton was born in Salinas on October 19, 1944 to loving parents, Dorothy and H.B. Tipton. She...

Skaidrite Rieksts

Skaidrite Rieksts

Oct 21, 2021

LIFE

Born February 15, 1926 in Bauska, Latvia.  Daughter of Karlis and Katrina Silins.  She was the sole survivor of her family of two sisters Austra and Velta and brother Valdis.  In 1945 during WWII, Skaidrite and her family fled Latvia during the threat of the Soviet and German occupation and invasion. They lived in displaced persons...

Angela I. Estrela

Angela I. Estrela

Oct 19, 2021

Angela I. Estrela, 84-year-old died Tuesday, October 19, in Morgan Hill.  She was born on October 2, 1937 in Gilroy, California to Tony and Josephine Coletto.

Preceded in death by her husband, Anthony K. Estrela, father and mother Tony and Josephine Coletto, and her brother Anthony "Sonny" Coletto.

She is survived by her son, Christopher...

Robin - Hammelev

Robin - Hammelev

Oct 18, 2021

Robin Hammelev was born December 19, 1954 and passed away at his home, October 18, 2021, at the age of 66.

Robin was born in San Jose, CA, to Harry and Soledad (Sally) Hammelev.  His father was a Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff.  The family moved to Morgan Hill, then Gilroy as the family continued to grow...

Lovina Armijo-Nunez

Lovina Armijo-Nunez

Oct 14, 2021

Lovina, born on August 3, 1985, was taken from our lives October 14, 2021. Lovina was taken from us too soon as she always had big plans. Lovina was a loving wife and mother. She was a fun loving independent free spirit kind of woman. Lovina had many family and friends who loved and adored her, she touched many lives...

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