Helen Trujillo
Jul 26, 2025
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Aunt went home with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the age of 89.
Born and raised in Brawley, CA moved to Gilroy in 1950. Retired from Gentry's Garlic Plant as a Union Shop Steward who loved fighting for people's rights.
She is survived by her sons, Ruben...
Gloria Caliri
Jul 25, 2025
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, (Auntie!), Friend, Lifelong Gilroyan and local south county resident, Gloria Caliri, passed away July 25,2025 peacefully in her sleep. She was just shy of her 91st birthday.
She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Caliri, and son, Don Caliri. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Caliri (Terry Wheeler) and granddaughter, Isabella Caliri,...
Jennifer Lynn Patterson Leal
Jul 23, 2025
It is with great sorrow to have lost the precious life of our Jennifer Leal.
Jen had been on a seemingly route of recovery from pneumonia and related issues, when her health took and unexpected turn and she passed in her Redding, CA home.
A 1991 graduate of Gilroy High School, Jennifer went on to...
Dorothy Mariscal
Jul 16, 2025
Dorothy Ann Mariscal, born at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away after a 10 year long, courageous battle with cancer. She faced every challenge with grace, honor, and unwavering faith, never letting go of her love for God or her family.
Born on October 16, 1957, Dorothy...
Daniel Scott Little
Jul 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the setting passing of Daniel Scott Little, a beloved father grandfather, brother, and uncle on July 10, he was 65 years of age.
Daniel will always be remembered with a warm smile and words of wisdom. His love of family was in wavering, and his presence brought comfort and...
Jose Manuel "Azul" Cuevas
Jul 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Manuel Cuevas, who left this world far too soon on July 10, 2025, at the age of 23. Â A beloved father, son, brother, and friend.
Jose was a bright light in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him....
Joan Rita Balanesi
Jul 9, 2025
Joan Rita Balanesi was born September 3, 1942, as the older fraternal twin sister of Joyce Balanesi. Â Joan is proceeded in death by her parents Alex John Balanesi and Lily Rose Balanesi as well as her sisters Sandra Darlene Balanesi Larson (Charles) Joyce Ines Balanesi. Â Joan is survived by her nephews Charlie Larson (Michael Giluso) and Alex Larson as...
Fa'Atamali'I Sema Pritchard
Jul 7, 2025
Fa'atamali'i Sema Pritchard, beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Morgan Hill, California, at age 86. Born in Apia, Samoa, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known for her generous spirit and open heart. An accomplished entrepreneur and baker, she operated multiple businesses while serving her community through nursing and faith. Fa'atamali'i held...
Rose Murillo Zamarron
Jul 6, 2025
Rose Murillo Zamarron, lovingly known by family as Rosie, was born on January 24, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA to Ruth Caldera and Andres Murillo. She was the second daughter and the third child out of 12 siblings. At the age of 16, Rosie met her now husband Rudolfo (Rudy) Zamarron through our oldest brother Andres Murillo II. Â They...
Donald Kenneth Dixon
Jul 5, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Donald Kenneth Dixon, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor, who passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Born on June 18, 1945, in San Francisco, California, to Albert and Alice Dixon,...
Jose Contreras
Jul 5, 2025
Jose Contreras passed away on July 5th, 2025, in Southern California. Son of Ramiro and Aurelia Contreras of Gilroy. Brother of David Contreras, Esther Mantelli, Jaime Contreras, Efraim Contreras, and Maria Llamas. He is preceded in death by his brother, Abraham Contreras. Grandson of Benjamin and Guadalupe Chavez of Menlo Park, and the late Francisco and Amalia Contreras. Brother-in-law...
Gustavo Covarrubias
Jun 30, 2025
Gustavo "Gus" Covarrubias, of Gilroy, passed away on June 30, 2025, at the tender age of 39 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gus left this world far too soon, leaving behind countless hearts marked forever by his warmth, humor, and boundless love.
Born to Irma and Juan Covarrubias on July 29, 1985, in Gilroy, Gus quickly...
Norma Hernandez
Jun 29, 2025
Norma Hernandez passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her 2 daughters. She is leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. Norma was a kind, independent, and selfless soul who touched the lives of many. She was the type of person who would drop everything to help someone in need, offering advice, care,...
James A. Rogers
Jun 29, 2025
Mr. Rogers, regretfully, left the schoolyard of life at age 85. Â He didn't want to go. Â He loved his family, his friends, his community and nature. Jim's life was defined by his relationships with others, always positive and supportive.
Jim was born in Barre, Vermont and had an idyllic childhood growing up in Northfield, Vermont. He graduated...
Edward Conrad Vogel, Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Conrad Vogel, Sr., who left us peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 22, 1940, in San Diego, California, Edward was the cherished son of William J. Vogel and Ida Vogel.
In 1941, Edward moved with his family to Gilroy, California, where...
Tiffany Nicole Comento
Jun 25, 2025
Tiffany Nicole Comento, 26, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on June 25, 2025.
Born in Gilroy, California, Tiffany graduated from Christopher High School in 2016. She attended Gavilan College before transferring to Fresno State University. After returning home, she began working as a server at Applebee's in Gilroy, where her kindness and humor shone through to...
Hector Noe Palomera Bravo
Jun 24, 2025
Hector Noe Palomera Bravo, de 64 años y residente de falleció el 24 de junio de 2025.
Nacido el 17 de agosto de 1960, Héctor fue un hombre universalmente admirado por su espÃritu humilde, atento y amoroso. Durante 30 años, fue un dedicado conductor de camiones para Recology Waste Zero, donde era una presencia conocida y respetada,...
