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Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Jeanine Yvonne Cook

Jeanine Yvonne Cook

Sep 3, 2021

Jeanine Yvonne Cook, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3rd in Antioch, CA. She was baptized a Catholic as Marie Jeanine Germaine Yvonne Deslandes. Jeanine was born November 5, 1941 in Jay, Vermont, on the Canadian border, to two French Canadian immigrants from Quebec, Lucien Ovide Deslandes and Laurianne Marie Meunier Deslandes. Her native tongue...

Roy Matthew Holt

Roy Matthew Holt

Aug 31, 2021

Roy Matthew Holt, 61, passed away on August 31, 2021at his home in Gilroy, CA. He was diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma in May 2021, and passed away due to complications from his short battle with brain cancer. Roy was born, raised, and lived in Gilroy his entire life. He is survived by his wife of 31 years (Sue),...

Kenneth Richard Hayton

Kenneth Richard Hayton

Aug 30, 2021

On Monday August 30, 2021 Kenneth Richard Hayton (Ken) 81 of Garland, Texas went to be with our Lord. He was a special man who was kind and loving to all.

Ken was born March 3, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Stella Hayton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Rose Corona Campos

Rose Corona Campos

Aug 28, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Rose passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 28th, 2021.

If Rose were writing this she would be thanking each and every person who added something to her life, and not thinking of what...

Rejino Gonzales Castaneda

Rejino Gonzales Castaneda

Aug 26, 2021

Rejino Gonzales Castaneda, age 81, fell asleep peacefully at his home in Yuma, Arizona and arose to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 26th. He was greeted by his Lord Jesus Christ, his devoted wife Mary Martinez Castaneda, his son, Rejino Martinez Castaneda, and all of his beloved departed family. He is survived by his adoring daughters, Mary Madeline Castaneda,...

Salvatore Mario Oliveri

Salvatore Mario Oliveri

Aug 25, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Nonno and Great Nonno, Salvatore Mario Oliveri. Salvatore passed away at his home on Wednesday August 25, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 91.

Salvatore Mario Oliveri was born March 1, 1930 in Carini, Italy to Maria Nania...

Ermelinda "Linda" Arvizu

Ermelinda "Linda" Arvizu

Aug 25, 2021

Ermelinda Arvizu, 69, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2021, at her home in Gilroy, CA. She was born on September 14, 1951 in Weslaco, TX to Carlota and Hilario Jimenez. Throughout her life she resided in Delano, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and Gilroy, CA. Linda wore many hats during her life, some of the most significant being her...

Ben Vega

Ben Vega

Aug 24, 2021

Gilroy native Ben Vega passed away from complications of Renal Failure. Ben is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Gloria Vega, his in-laws Charles and Glenda Adams, brother- in-law Paul Kloecker and sister-in-law Lynn Vega.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years Tina (Adams) Vega, his two sons Benjamin (fiance Megan) Alexander (fiance...

Betty Ruth Halstead Newnan

Betty Ruth Halstead Newnan

Aug 21, 2021

Died peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, at home on August 21, 2021 from brain cancer.

Born Feb 16, 1949 – Betty Ruth Halstead, Visalia, CA to Timothy H. Halstead, and Mary R. Vetter Halstead.  Baptized in 1949 and confirmed in 1962 – St. Mary's Church, Visalia.  Graduated from George McCann Memorial Elementary School, Mt. Whitney H.S...

John Christopher Ceballos

John Christopher Ceballos

Aug 10, 2021

John Christopher Ceballos was taken from us unexpectedly on August 10,2021 at the age of 52. Even though he was taken away from this world far too soon, his loving heart left a beacon of light for his family and community. Baseball and his family were his world, and he absolutely adored his kids.

JC is survived...

Glenita Marie Gordon

Glenita Marie Gordon

Aug 9, 2021

On August 9, 2021, we said goodbye to our lovely spirited Glenita, affectionately known to many as Woody.

If she were writing this, she would be thanking each and every person who added something to her life, not thinking about what she brought to theirs.

Her experience managing the Capitola Mall led to her opening...

Dennis Christopher Mccarry

Dennis Christopher Mccarry

Aug 8, 2021

Dennis Christopher McCarry passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was met by his wife (Ellen), Sons (Hugh, Joseph, and Brian), Parents, Brothers (Owen, Tim, and Peter), and Sisters (Mary and Susan).

Dennis was born to Hugh and Mary McCarry in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, Ireland. He was the youngest of...

Javier Martinez

Javier Martinez

Aug 8, 2021

Funeral Services will be Friday, August 13, 2021  6:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Burial will be Tuesday, August 17, 2021  1:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.

Anna Friebel

Anna Friebel

Aug 7, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mom and nana, Anna V Friebel.  Mom passed away peacefully, in her home, on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Anna Maria Vernetti Friebel was born in 1930 to Lidia and Giacomo (Jim) Vernetti who had immigrated to the United States, from Northern Italy, in 1921. They...

Barbara Jean Pacheco

Barbara Jean Pacheco

Aug 6, 2021

Barbara Jean Pacheco (Our Teeny) passed away unexpectedly on the 6 th of August 2021 at the age of 65. Teeny was born in Gilroy, California September 9 th , 1955, to her parents Richard and Gloria Thrasher. She was the baby in the family with two older siblings, Marilyn, and Fred. She was given her nickname "Teeny" from...

John J. Mills

John J. Mills

Aug 6, 2021

John J. Mills born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on May 24, 1917 and died on August 6, 2021 in Gilroy California at 104 years old. John joined the Army and served in WWll and Korea.

John married Helen I. Hanson on June 18, 1941 in Montpelier, North Dakota.

After his retirement from the Army John worked...

Javier Ponce Hurtado

Javier Ponce Hurtado

Aug 3, 2021

Javier Ponce Hurtado, age 73 of Gilroy, California was called home to the arms of God on August 3, 2021, where his grandfather, Epitacio Ponce Ornelas, grandmother, Dominga Ramirez, father, Servando Hurtado Garcia, mother, Lorenza Ponce Ramirez, brothers Sergio and Gustavo, his sister Maria Teresa Hurtado Ponce, and his daughter, Angelita Hurtado await him. Mr Hurtado is survived by...

Vid R. Bhakar

Vid R. Bhakar

Jul 30, 2021

In loving Memory of Vid --

Vid Bhakar, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, son-in-law and cousin, passed away from a stroke on July 30, 2021 at the age of 52. Vid was born on September 15th, 1968 in Brighton, Sussex, England to Carole and Balram Bhakar.

Vid was a patent attorney and partner at...

Jeffrey Harrison Ange

Jeffrey Harrison Ange

Jul 30, 2021

Jeff Ange died unexpectedly on July 30, 2021 at his home in San Martin, California at the age of 55.

Jeff is survived by his son Cade, his former spouse Shelby Oliver Ange, his mother Beverly Ange, brother Greg Ange, sister Julie Carreiro,  aunt Lynn Ann Peck ( Virgil Peck ),  uncle Steve Pellett ( Cindy Pellett),...

Paul Bruce Wells

Paul Bruce Wells

Jul 29, 2021

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 17th at St. Mary Church. Burial will follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.

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