Obituaries

Sep 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother,and great grandmother, Judith (Judy) Barbosa. She died at home on September 3, 2025, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and love.

Judy was born on May 22, 1943 and was a lifelong resident of Santa Clara and...

Sep 3, 2025

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Sep 2, 2025

Allan Robert (Bob) Saxe passed away peacefully in his Morgan Hill home on September 2, 2025. He was 87.

Born August 4, 1938, at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose, Bob spent his childhood in Santa Margarita, California. He and his younger brother Al were the sons of educators; their mother Mary (Smith) was a teacher and their...

Aug 31, 2025

Richard Christopher Beyer, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born on November 22, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Richard moved to California at the age of 21, eventually settling in Gilroy, where he made his home.

Richard had a deep love for the outdoors—he found joy in backpacking, camping, and spending time in nature....

Aug 30, 2025

Armando Orozco, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at the age of 67.

Born on April 17, 1958, Armando brought light, laughter, and love into the world from the very beginning. Known for his big heart and even bigger sense of humor, he had a gift for...

Aug 26, 2025

Sally Barnes, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on May 21, 1958, to Mercedes and Roberto Palacios, Sally spent her final years in Hollister, California, a fitting home for a lifelong lover of gardening, flowers, and birds.

Known for her compassionate spirit, Sally worked...

Aug 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Hiroko Kunimura (KoKo), age 96, of Gilroy, CA, who passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Hiroko is survived by her brother Hiroshi "Casey" Kunimura (Dorothy) and sister Shigeko Nishiguchi (Mike); Nieces and Nephews – Brian Ota (Karen), Patty Clock (Gene), Dennis Kunimura (Hollis), Danny Kunimura (Caroline),...

Aug 25, 2025

Charles Bolton, a resident of Oceanside, California who grew up in Gilroy, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025.

Chuck enjoyed a 40+ year career in the insurance industry, as an Actuary and Vice President for Kemper, Clarendon, Praetorian, QBE, and HDI.

A graduate of Santa Clara University, he proudly wore his alum t-shirts...

Aug 25, 2025

So many torn hearts.

Born in Gilroy, Eric attended El Roble Grammer School and graduated from Gilroy High School in 2001.

Eric had a creative mind and the ability to master nearly any kind of mechanical or calculated sort of project.  He delivered top quality craftsmanship in fabrications as a Journeyman Architectural Sheetmetal worker which...

Aug 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of John Peter Piedmont, age 80, of Gilroy, CA, who left us peacefully on August 23, 2025, at home surrounded by the love of his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

John was born on March 19, 1945, in Gilroy to Richard "Chich" and...

Aug 22, 2025

Edward Maier died in Lake Havasu City, AZ on August 22, 2025. He was born June 20, 1934 in San Mateo, California to the late Oris and Charlotte Maier. He had two siblings: Judith Heiges (Bob) of Union City, KY and predeceased by brother William Richardson.

Ed married Elaine White in Gilroy, California on February 1, 1959...

Aug 17, 2025

Services for Aurora Plancarte will be held on August 20th, 2025 from 11:30AM - 1:00PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Aug 16, 2025

Dr. Frederick F. Angell, resident of Gilroy since 1974, has gone to see his maker in heaven on August 16, 2025. He is known as being a great husband, father and friend.

He s survived by his children, Kirsten Craig, Karanina Ball and Andrew Angell; grandchildren Kaelani Satterfield, Morgan Hare, Marcus Angell  Kalea Ball and Michael Satterfield...

Aug 13, 2025

Fran Bolton, a longtime resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, survived by her husband of 78 amazing years, Jim, children; Chuck (Tom), Carter (Maria), Carrie Howell (Rick), Jim (Liz), Michael (Maribel), 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many dear...

Aug 13, 2025

Maria Paz Covarrubias passed away on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her 8 children, 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 siblings. In passing, she joins her husband Joaquin Covarrubias, daughter Angelica Covarrubias, sons-in-law Eleazer Sandoval and Cruz Sanchez Jr, brothers Manuel and Juan, and sister Piedad....

Aug 11, 2025

Wheeler Wilson Gresham III — born January 14, 1947 — took the checkered flag for the final time on August 11, 2025.

Wheeler was the eldest of three children born to Wheeler "Tex" Gresham II and Mary White. His father was his hero, and he adored his kind and loving mother. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 10, 2025

Carol was born in Turlock, CA and was celebrated as the first baby born in Turlock in 1941. She grew up on her family's grain ranch near Montpellier, CA just east of Turlock, where she enjoyed life as a true country girl. Her love of her pets, especially her many kitties, began in those early years and continued throughout...

Aug 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025 Linda Schivo Ronsse left us to enjoy her eternal reward in heaven. In her nearly 85 years of life, Linda touched many people and created a legacy that lives on. Linda was born on September 29, 1940 in San Francisco. Her parents Edwin Schivo and Josephine Reynolds Schivo along with her sister Joanna Schivo Cembellin...

Aug 7, 2025

A proud, life-long resident of Gilroy, Michael Nowakowski, lived all 74 years with an energy, warmth and passion that drew people in and made everyone feel welcome. He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1968, was a valued member of the Gavilan Rams football team, and went on to graduate from Chico State in 1974. Mike spent nearly five...

Aug 6, 2025

Steve left us suddenly on August 6th, 2025. Born and raised in Gilroy, California, Steven was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend.

Steve shared his life with his beloved wife, Veronica, and their two children, Anthony and Victoria. He found immense joy in spending time with his family, whether it was watching Netflix, taking  drives...