Obituaries

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...

Dec 16, 2020

Raul Muniz Sr passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 after a short illness surrounded by his family in Los Banos Ca.

Raul was born and raised in Texas before moving to California with his wife Josefina and 3 children Raul Jr, Mary and Ruben. They moved to Fresno and had more children  Alfredo, Phillip, Abel and...

Dec 15, 2020

Donald Wilbur Silacci, a lifelong resident of Gilroy, passed away the 15 th of December unexpectedly.

He grew up on his family's ranch where they raised dairy cattle and grew row crops along with hay. He raised cattle for 4-H and FFA projects where he earned his American Farmer degree.

Donald found his soul mate...

Dec 8, 2020

Jonathan Robert Howard, age 47, of Gilroy, California passed away in the morning on December 8 th , in St. Louise Hospital of complications from end stage liver disease. Jonathan was a beloved father, brother, son, uncle, coach, mentor, teacher and friend to many.

Jonathan is survived by his daughter, Bailey Howard of Gilroy, California; his brother,...

Dec 8, 2020

Bertha Haro was called up to heaven at the age of 57 on December 8th 2020. She is survived by her three children Adan Juarez, Belen Haro and Brenda Lozano. She is preceded in death by her father Ruben Haro and sister Martha Haro Velasquez.

Bertha was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Everyone who met...

Dec 5, 2020

Our mother, Patricia (Pat) McJunkin, was peacefully called home on Saturday, December 5th, after an eight year struggle with dementia. She had a great sense of humor, contagious laughter, and a warm personality that brightened every room. A devoted mother, she was always involved in her children's activities; whether it be school, PTA,...

Dec 3, 2020

Sherae Moresco, devoted wife of Charles Moresco, died unexpectedly on December 3rd, 2020 while at her Shaver Lake home.

She is survived by her husband Charles, sisters Sheila and Shannon, children Michael, Shawn, Cassandra and Tyler, and grandchildren Charles, Blaise, Sara, Ashley, and Maverick.

Sherae was born in Iowa, where she was raised with love...

Nov 30, 2020

Robert Madsen Radtke, 65, of Arroyo Grande, CA., passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on November 30, 2020. Born to Margaret and Thomas Radtke in Gilroy, CA in July of 1955, Robert treasured his upbringing with his two brothers, William Thomas and Curtis Daniel. Robert lived in Gilroy, CA until college, where he attended Cal Poly in San...

Nov 28, 2020

On Saturday, November 28, 2020. Elvira "Vera" Becerra gained her wing's.

Vera was born and raised in Gilroy, California. She passed away in North Carolina surrounded by her children & family.

Vera is survived by her mother Alice E. Medina, sisters Helen Rivera, Jennie (Edward) Garcia, Patsy Rivera, Debbie Rivera, Anne Rivera, Samantha Rivera and...

Nov 28, 2020

Passed away Saturday November 28th after a long battle with a heart issues. He began his life in Gilroy at the family owned property located on Monterey Rd., fondly known as "The Yard" and is also where he spent his final years.

Randy was born in Gilroy on December 13, 1959 and attended Gilroy High graduating in...

Nov 21, 2020

Dionicio S. Perez (92) passed away on November 21,2020. He was born in Southerland, Nebraska and moved to California as a child with his family. Dionicio is a veteran of the Korean War of the 1st Regiment 24th Infantry Division, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After returning from the Korean War, Dionicio met and married the love of his...

Nov 16, 2020

Herlinda (Armenta) Skiver

Linda Skiver, 86, passed away from COVID-19 on November 16, 2020 amidst her family's cross-country prayers.

Linda is predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Leo Skiver, and survived by her children: Victoria Skiver (Lee Rosichan), Tracey Skiver, Phillip Skiver (Dee), and Timothy Skiver (Kelly); 13 grandchildren: Tessa, Ashlee, and Alexi Rosichan,...

Nov 16, 2020

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Erasmo "Eddie" Alejo, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2020. He was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on November 25, 1939.

Eddie Immigrated to the United States with his father at the age of 9, helping his father work in the agriculture contracting field. This is where Eddie's journey began;...