Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

Pat was married to Paul F. Matulich, the love of her life, for 44 years before his passing in 1997.

She was born in Sacramento and grew up in San Francisco during WWII. She attended Lowell High School and then San Francisco State College (now University), graduating with a B.A. in Education. Years later, she would go...

Jan 26, 2021

Tony Abariato Martinez was born December 19th 1929 in Amarillo, Texas and passed away peacefully at home on January 26th 2021 surrounded by family.

Tony was affectionately known as "Super" or Grandpa, even to those who were not related. He enjoyed gardening and keeping his yard in immaculate condition, often boasting of having the best lawn on...

Jan 24, 2021

Sharon, 83, Gilroy, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021 after a short and unexpected battle with COVID 19.  Preceded in death by her husband, Frederick James Chantler of 66 years. Survived by her five children and their spouses along with 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren and many extended family. She is...

Jan 19, 2021

Anita Vanni, Zanardi, 100 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 19 in Gilroy CA.

Anita will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a loving, strong, funny, and wise woman. She was in constant motion finding multiple activities to keep her occupied and productive. Anita loved life and the large beautiful family...

Jan 15, 2021

James Love Hughes, born July 20th 1938, in Salinas, CA to James and Margaret Hughes, passed Friday, January 15th 2021 in San Jose, CA. He was 82 years of age.

Jim was known as the guy who rode the motorcycle with his beloved dog Tyty who rode on the back seat with him or in his Red...

Jan 13, 2021

Donald Martin Stormo was born on November 29, 1931 in Visalia CA, and passed into the care of our Lord on January 13, 2021. The eldest son of Opel and Helmer Stormo, cherished brother to Helmer (aka Sonny) and Lee, devoted husband of Mildred (nee DeMare) Stormo for over 64 years, loving father to Steve (Meg), Lisa (Rick), and...

Jan 13, 2021

Born in Pasadena California, the family moved to Fremont California when Rod was only two years old. There, he  graduated from Washington High School in 1968. He was only 19 years old when he opened his own tooling machine shop. He sold the shop and pursued his dream of being a truck driver! After meeting his wife Vicki Anne...

Jan 12, 2021

Robert James Marks, 21, died unexpectedly January 12, 2021 at a San Jose Hospital due to complications resulting from a tragic incident. He was born on February 24, 1999 in San Jose, CA, the beloved son of James Marks and Stacie Hardin Valdez of Gilroy, CA.

Robert graduated from Christopher High School, class of 2017 and was...

Jan 11, 2021

Evelyn was born to Louis and Maria Bas on March 5, 1936 in Brooklyn New York. She was the younger sister of Louis Jr. and older sister to Ada. Evelyn attended elementary school in New York and completed her secondary education in Puerto Rico, the birthplace of both of her parents. She told stories of her time on the...

Jan 10, 2021

Benjamin "Ben" Franklino Calimpong, a longtime resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021. Ben was born in San Jose at O'Connor Hospital to Sulpicio and Pelagia Calimpong. He was one of ten children. Ben attended Jordan Elementary, Brownell Middle and Gilroy High School where he was a track and field standout. He held the high school...

Jan 9, 2021

James Fortino, born July, 8, 1933, in Scammon, KS, to Dominic and Mary Fortino, passed Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Gilroy. He was 87 years of age.

Jim was known as the 'oldest paper boy' around. He worked for the San Jose Mercury News and The San Francisco Chronicle for many years. It was his life as...

Jan 6, 2021

Henry Sanchez—died peacefully at home in Morgan Hill, CA on January 6, 2021 after a long illness on the eve of his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of Magda Sanchez; late son of Geronimo and Soledad Sanchez; loving stepfather to Estella Navarro, Consuelo Rodriguez, Mary Oropeza, Cia Meehan, BJ Oropeza; dear brother to Rudy Sanchez, Martha Rivera, Rory Burrell, Olivia...

Jan 5, 2021

Lillian Zappelli, longtime resident of Los Gatos, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Gilroy, California. She was 92 years old. She was born Lillian Eleanor Zolezzi, July 12, 1928 in San Jose California to Jenny and Vince Zolezzi.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Dr. Aldoph Zappelli.

In her early adult life...

Dec 30, 2020

Bonifacio Alog Juan, 80, of Gilroy CA passed away on December 30th. He passed away fighting with underlying conditions and complications due to COVID-19 in St. Louis Regional Hospital with loved ones Bonie as called by friends graduated from Philippine Normal College in Laoag City, Philippines. He was a caring Elementary School Teacher, Boy Scout Teacher and Baseball Coach....

Dec 27, 2020

Martin "Marty" Tielemans, a longtime resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020.  Marty was born in Palo Alto and raised in Los Gatos.  He was a 1964 graduate of Los Gatos High School where he was on the football, wrestling, and track teams. Marty served his country as part of the United States Navy during the...

Dec 25, 2020

On Friday, December 25, 2020, David G. Barbosa, loving husband and step father, passed away at the age of 60 of congestive heart  failure. He was born on March 10, 1960, grew up in Campbell, CA and long time  resident of Gilroy, CA.

David was employed by Federal Express for 28 years, as a courier and a...

Dec 25, 2020

Jimmy was born and raised in Gilroy, Ca. Where he started his first job and continued to establish his career at Gilroy Foods for the last 42 years. He loved to be an early worm and up and at em' Drinking his morning coffee and pulling pranks on his co workers.. telling them to bring something for the non...

Dec 24, 2020

Born on October 10th 1975 - Joseph Michael Sanchez life-long resident of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at the age of 45 at Saint Louise Hospital in Gilroy, CA.

Joey is survived by his mother, Rosanne Robles and step father, Edward Robles, his wife, Sarah Sanchez; his children, Carlos Cerda, Lillyana Sanchez, and...

Dec 23, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Albertina Alatorre, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2020.

Albertina was born on February 1, 1934 in Hollister California to Pauline (Gaxiola) and Antonio Bojorquez. She was raised in Salinas before moving to Morgan Hill, where she graduated...

Dec 22, 2020

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Laverne Gorman, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Laverne was born on March 16, 1932 in Hartshorne Oklahoma to Floyd Clinton Bruton and Addie Mae Bruton (Phillips).  She didn't stay in Oklahoma very long as she and her family packed up all...