Obituaries

Oct 13, 2021

Lorenz D. Haselhofer was born on September 2, 1935, and passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 86.  He was born and raised in Watsonville, California and grew up working with his brother and three sisters at the family's apple ranch.

In 1955, he joined the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S....

Oct 12, 2021

Antonia Carpio age 95 of Gilroy, passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  She was born in Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippine Islands and moved to the United States in 1951.  Antonia worked at Wheeler Hospital for 21 years where she retired.

Preceded in death by her husband John R....

Oct 12, 2021

It is with deep sadness that Patricia has passed away.  She was an avid gardener, collector of eclectic art, loved her family, pets and wildlife, camping and fishing with her husband and cooking holiday dinners for her extended family.  She was kind, loving, had a witty sense of humor and was positive about everything.  Wife of Dennis (Pinky) Tognietti...

Oct 10, 2021

Rosemarie "Dixie" Cecilia Herren, beloved Wife and Mother, died peacefully at her home on October 10th 2021 at the age of 79.  A funeral service is scheduled for 10 am on Oct 29, 2021 at the St Mary Catholic Church In Gilroy. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research on her...

Oct 10, 2021

Jorge, 94, of Gilroy, passed away on October 10, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Maria Montano, his sons and daughters-in-law; Wilfredo and Gabriela, Jorge Jr. and Teresa, Oscar Armando and Milagro Montano.  He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Born in El Salvador, Jorge migrated to San Francisco, in 1961, where...

Oct 6, 2021

My pops peacefully passed away on October 6 th with his wife at his bedside. He was born in Chicanya, Chihuahua, Mexico to mother Urbana Garcia and father Adolfo Corral. He came to the US in his late 20's where he resided in Los Angeles until he permanently resided in Gilroy.

While Lito worked at Monterey Mushrooms,...

Oct 6, 2021

On October 6, 2021 Felecia walked into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to begin her Heavenly life.

Felecia was born and raised in Gilroy, CA.  She worked as an optometrist for several years.  She enjoyed her work and helping her patients, weekend get togethers, weekend getaways, being a mom to her only child,...

Oct 3, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) Mann, a retired industrial machine shop owner, died on Sunday, October 3, of complications associated with Parkinson's disease. He died at home, in Morgan Hill, with Wendy, his wife of 27 years, at his bedside.

Born September 13, 1937, to Barbara Jean and Frank Mann, in San Francisco, Jerry grew up in the Bay Area,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...