Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

James "Jack" Wallace Vaughan

James "Jack" Wallace Vaughan

Jul 9, 2021

James "Jack" Wallace Vaughan passed away Friday July 9, 2021, after a long battle with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents James Corbit Vaughan and Jessie Amanda Cobb-Vaughan. Jack is survived by his Wife of 26 years, Katherine A. Baer, his Son Michael Vaughan, his Granddaughter Melissa Mueller with Great Grandsons Wesley and Emmett, his Grandson...

Angela Marie Castaneda

Angela Marie Castaneda

Jul 7, 2021

Angela Castaneda was called home too soon on July 7th 2021. She was born on May 2nd 1979 in Fresno, CA to Viola and Louie Alcala. Angela was a mother to 3 children, Gary Jr., Raylene, and Adrian Vaca. She loved her children unconditionally and was always their #1 supporter through out there life, she was especially excited to...

Jennie Elizabeth Avila

Jennie Elizabeth Avila

Jul 7, 2021

Jennie Elizabeth Avila transitioned to her next adventure on July 7, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was a beautiful, vivacious spirit who is going to be missed immeasurably.

The mold was broken when Jennie made her earthly debut on May 13, 1937. The fifth child of 8, Jennie was born in Firebaugh, CA to...

Robert "Bobby" Guerrero

Robert "Bobby" Guerrero

Jul 5, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Guerrero passed away unexpectedly on July 5,2021. He was preceded in death by his father Salvador Guerrero, mother Rosie Guerrero and brother Juan Guerrero. Bobby was a lifelong Gilroyan living all of his 50 years there. He is survived by his son Jonathon, brother Salvador Jr, sisters Rosalie and Sylvia. As well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Rosa Maria Guajardo Cardenas

Rosa Maria Guajardo Cardenas

Jul 3, 2021

Rosa Maria Guajardo Cardenas, 77, of Gilroy went to be with our Lord Saturday, July 3 rd , 2021.

A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Rosa served her Savior for the past 47 years.

She was a devoted wife to Arturo Cardenas of Gilroy, who was the love of her life for the past 58...

Angela Contreras Mendoza

Angela Contreras Mendoza

Jul 2, 2021

On July 2nd 2021 our beloved mother Angela C. Mendoza at 75 gained her angel wings and was reunited with our father Ed O. Mendoza and many more loved ones who are now in heaven.

It is with heavy hearts we struggled to put into words just how special Angela C Mendoza was.   She was beautiful, strong...

Kirk T. Powell

Kirk T. Powell

Jul 1, 2021

Kirk T. Powell, age 59, of Gilroy, CA passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2021. Kirk is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years Sherry (Lindner) Powell, children Jenifer Powell (Avon, IN), Christopher and Lacey Powell (Avon, IN), and Nick and Christine Lindner (Los Banos, CA), 7 grandchildren, father Timothy Powell (Buford, GA), sisters and brothers-in-law Kristine and...

Blanca Rangel Vasquez

Blanca Rangel Vasquez

Jul 1, 2021

Blanca Rangel Vasquez passed away on July 1, 2021 peacefully while battling cancer for the second time in her life. Blanca was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Maria Botello and Augustin Rangel and was raised in Gilroy, California. She is survived by her two daughters, Valerie and Presilla Zamora. Mike and Elijah Vasquez. Her grandchildren – Samantha, Savannah,...

Sherridan J'Nay Voisinet (La Duca)

Sherridan J'Nay Voisinet (La Duca)

Jun 29, 2021

Sherridan J'Nay Voisinet (La Duca), born January 12, 1983, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 38. She passed away in her home in Gilroy, California surrounded by her family after a short intensive battle with an aggressive cancer. Sherri was a loving wife, devoted to her family. Sherri's sense of humor and honest way...

Jeanette Comstock

Jeanette Comstock

Jun 27, 2021

Surrounded by her family, Jeanette "Jay" Comstock – loving mother, "J Gramma," aunt, and friend – died peacefully June 27, 2021, in Watsonville, California. She was 90 years old.

The second of three daughters, Jay was born on Feb. 9, 1931, to Roxie and Lazarus Kandarian. She was born in the family home at 10261 S. Fowler...

Sarah Rosalyn Villar

Sarah Rosalyn Villar

Jun 20, 2021

Sarah was a friend to whoever crossed her path. Her tender heart, infectious laugh and smile made those around her feel special and loved. Sarah was a pediatric physical therapist and had such a gift with children. She helped so many have a better quality of life. Not only did she help her children, she was a great resource...

Calvin Jerome Kitchen

Calvin Jerome Kitchen

Jun 18, 2021

Calvin had a gentle soul that could censor the nonsense of the world. For 30 years he protected his wife, Aurora, from the craziness that life brings and it's one of the main reasons she always has a smile on her face. Even during this turbulent time, the memory of him has the power to settle the storm. The...

Diana Chavez

Diana Chavez

Jun 12, 2021

It's with heavy hearts we struggle to put into words how special Diana Chavez was. On June 12, 2021 Diana Chavez passed way peacefully in her sleep with all her family by her side, at the age of 52. Diana Chavez was an amazing friend, sister, daughter, aunt, wife, mother, and above all grandmother. She is preceded in death...

Ramon Juarez Achan

Ramon Juarez Achan

Jun 7, 2021

Ramon Juarez was born March 25th 1946 in Jalisco, Mexico. He passed away at age 75 on June 7th in Gilroy, Ca. He was preceded in death by his mom Marina Achan, dad Hilario Juarez, and brother Fausto Juarez.

Ramon is survived by his loving wife Maria Juarez, and his 4 sons: Ramon...

Ramon Juarez Achan

Ramon Juarez Achan

Jun 7, 2021

Ramon Juarez was born March 25th 1946 in Jalisco, Mexico. He passed away at age 75 on June 7th in Gilroy, Ca. He was preceded in death by his mom Marina Achan, dad Hilario Juarez, and brother Fausto Juarez.

Ramon is survived by his loving wife Maria Juarez, and his 4 sons: Ramon...

Anna May Hubbard

Anna May Hubbard

Jun 5, 2021

Anna, 64, courageously lost her battle with cancer 6/5/2021. Anna passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children.

She most cherished her family, extended family and friends. Anna was loved by so many and she loved in return.

She is survived by her mother Antonia Hubbard, children, Kristen Hubbard-Alciati (Michael Alciati), two children, Michael Hubbard...

Richard Adam Garcia

Richard Adam Garcia

May 31, 2021

Richard passed away on 05/31/2021. He was loving and kind. He had a big heart, and would do anything for anyone. Richard had a talent for working on cars. He also loved and cared for his cats & dogs. He survived by his wife Imani Garcia 2 step sons Andrew & Anthony Lopez , his sons: Ray Anthony &...

Mamie Ethel Gwinn

Mamie Ethel Gwinn

May 28, 2021

Mamie Ethel Gwinn 90 passed away at home on May 28. She was born January 22, 1931 in Texola, Oklahoma to Harold and Nani Good. Ethel had a long battle with dementia.  Ethel is survived by her 4 children, Marla Esperanca, Vance Gwinn and wife Norma, Lana Wright and husband Doug, Craig Gwinn and wife Kathleen, her 9 Grandchildren,...

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