Obituaries

Sep 2, 2020

Fidel Guerra Gonzales entered into heaven on September 2nd 2020 at the age of 86.

He was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother and father-in-law. He had many friends and he was known to always say "Cual es la prisa." He was born in La Paloma, Texas and moved to California in the late 60's. He worked...

Aug 29, 2020

Glen Passed away at home on 29 th August 2020. Glen was born 10 September 1925 in Los Angeles, California to William and Katherine Garred Heaviside.

He served four years in the United states Navy, in the South Pacific, during World War II.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 52 years, sons Daniel,...

Aug 29, 2020

Mary Ellen (Net) Diaz, age 84, passed away on August 29th, 2020 after a very lengthy illness. She was born on December 29th,1935 in Azusa, CA to Seferino and Martha Ramos.

The family moved from Azusa and settled in Gilroy where she met and married Librado (Lalo) Perez and they raised their four children in Gilroy. She...

Aug 29, 2020

Carolyn, 77, of Gilroy, passed away on August 29, 2020.

Words cannot express how deeply Carolyn will be missed by her family and friends. She was kind and generous and always willing to drop everything to help a friend in need. She genuinely cared for others. Carolyn's intelligence, common sense, and wisdom meant she was sought out...

Aug 26, 2020

Travis Von Fachin, age 48, of Bearden, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home. Retired from the United States Navy, and very dedicated to the service of his country, serving on the Aircraft Carrier Theodore Roosevelt. He was employed as security with Shield and Buckler Security, Inc. One of his favorite hobbies was building model...

Aug 26, 2020

Penny Frank Doubek, 59, died Wednesday, August 26 in California of an apparent heart attack. Born and raised in Syracuse she was the fourth child of Warren and Janice Frank.

She was pre deceased by her parents and a brother Jeffrey. Her family includes her husband Scott, their sons Josh, Michael, and Sam; her "4 legged children"...

Aug 25, 2020

Pat, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland Ohio (the second of four) and headed to California in 1956 to make a home with her new husband Robert, they were married for 64 years.  They moved to Gilroy in 1960 with their three children.  Pat...

Aug 23, 2020

Brennan James Gil passed into God's care on August 23, 2020. Brennan was survived by his Father and Mother Jesse and Veronica Gil, his sister Christina Marie Gil, brother Daniel Jose Ruiz and Micheal Gil. Brennan had an infectious smile that could light up a room and make you feel welcomed as soon as you saw him. He was...

Aug 21, 2020

Dianne Elizabeth Tranchina passed into Gods care on August 21, 2020. The oldest of two daughters, Dianne was born in Seattle on May 22, 1951, to Elmer and Arlene Ahlfors. At the age of 5 she and her family moved to California in the San Jose Bay Area, where she attended and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, and...

Aug 19, 2020

Rudy, 83, longtime resident of Gilroy, passed away suddenly, on August 19, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Irma Trujillo, his five children, Debbie Trujillo Dalcin, Rudy (Heidi) Trujillo, Valerie Trujillo Clevenger, Guy Trujillo and Michael (Lisa) Trujillo.  Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.  Graveside Services will be held at Gavilan...

Aug 17, 2020

In Loving Memory

Andrea F. Espinoza

She was taken from us suddenly on August 17, 2020. She passed away in San Jose, CA at the age of 47. She was born in Gilroy, CA on March 20, 1973.

She was a...

Aug 16, 2020

L. Diane Schrepfer, 74, of Gilroy, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her home.

She was born on April 20, 1946 in Colorado Springs, CO, to Genevieve Thompson Shaeffer of Nezperce, ID and Wayne Shaeffer of Columbus, KS. Diane grew up in Nezperce ID, graduated from Nezperce High School and from Boise State University.

Diane...

Aug 15, 2020

Francisco Ruiz "Alfredo" August 04, 1949 – August 15, 2020

Francisco Ruiz or as his loved ones referred to him "Alfredo" passed away on August 15, 2020 in Los Banos CA. He is survived by siblings Maria Elena Vaca, Elodia Vaca Ruiz, Maria Eva Vaca Morales, Melania Vaca, Manuel Vaca Gomez, Wencelado Vaca Gomez, Jesus...

Aug 8, 2020

Marla Jean Chavez, age 80, of Gilroy, suffered a sudden stroke and passed away on August 8, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Margaret (Mickey) Conrotto.

She is survived by her husband of 63...

Aug 5, 2020

Andres "Andy" Rogelio Rodriguez, 51, of Gilroy passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, 2020.

Andy is preceded by his parents María Victoria Rodriguez and Jose Bolaños Rodriguez, and was born in Hollister, California on March 23rd, 1969, 11th out of 12 children.

Andy graduated from Gilroy High School in the Spring of 1987....

Aug 1, 2020

With profound sadness, her family announces the peaceful passing of Susan "Sue" Lasker on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her Morgan Hill home. She was surrounded by a large loving family and many dear friends. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Family meant the world to Sue. She had six children of her own,...

Jul 30, 2020

Mom came from humble dairy people born February 9, 1928 in Lompoc, CA to Adelena and Ricardo Guerra. With her siblings Dorothy, Roy, and Max, she grew up living in Hollister (grammar school) and then attended Gilroy High School. Her sister Dorothy Comin is still living in Gilroy. After 37 years as a checker, she retired from Safeway to care...

Jul 29, 2020

In loving memory, Mary-Lou Perez was unfortunately laid to rest on July 29, 2020, at the age of 83 in Gilroy, California. She was born in Denver, Colorado on May 18, 1937, to the loving parents of Augustine and Delores Garcia. She lived in Gilroy, California for the past 20 years and worked for General Motors for over 20...

Jul 27, 2020

Shirley June Vaden, age 89, of Morgan Hill, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020. Shirley was born in Antioch, CA, on March 8, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Jimmie Vaden, who passed in September 2017, infant son, Daniel; parents, Dan and Eva Hochstetler; siblings Leon Hochstetler and Ellen Garboske.

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Jul 22, 2020

Mary Jean Navarrete passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Martin Seanez & Carmen Seanez and daughter Peggy Jean Espinoza. Mary is survived by her husband Salvador Navarrete, son Salvador (Tina) Navarrete, daughter Elizabeth (Kenneth) Duron, daughter Kathy, son Frank, daughter Susan (Adam) Deleon; Grandchildren Deliah (Titus) Karvon, Adam J. Deleon,...