Obituaries

Oct 7, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce that Dietrich Wing Lei passed away on October 7th, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1973 in Portland Oregon to Benjamin and Barbara Lei. He was the youngest of three children. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in English; he was an avid reader and wrote his...

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Ellen Monfared (Wakeen), loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, age 68, of Sunnyvale, California went to be with Jesus on October 3, 2020.

She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on May 20, 1952. She was the third out of seven siblings. She received her Bachelor's of Art from University of Wisconsin, Stevenspoint in Sociology, Psychology, and...

Sep 30, 2020

James Vernon Smith (Vern), was a memorable man of many talents, great humor, and legions of friends. He was a longtime resident of Morgan Hill, CA.

Vern was born on April 27, 1937 in Asheville, NC to the late Herbert and Bonnie Smith. He passed away unexpectedly on Sept 30, 2020 with his loving wife, Laura, at...

Sep 29, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Gayle Steffensen our beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Step-mother, Aunt and Sister.

After suffering a massive stroke and spending weeks in the hospital, she was finally brought home a week before her death. Gayle was lovingly surrounded by the love of her life, husband Clayton. Her son's, Jeff, Robert,...

Sep 27, 2020

Donna McConnon, loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher, passed into Jesus's arms on Sunday morning, September 27, 2020. She will be deeply missed! Donna was born on December 20, 1936 to George and Pauline Gale who were farmers in the Palouse Country of Idaho. She graduated from the University of Idaho majoring in English receiving her teaching credential....

Sep 27, 2020

Bassey Effiong Edok passed away at home on September 27, 2020. Please contact the family in regards to the services.

Sep 26, 2020

On Saturday, September 26th, 2020, Jose "Joe" Baltazar passed away at the age of 80. Joe was born on November 12th, 1939 in Crystal City, Texas to Leopoldo and Consuelo Baltazar. Joe retired from the Gilroy Cannery after 30+ years. When Joe was not working he enjoyed singing and listening to Mexican...

Sep 25, 2020

Inez Mary Guerriero, age 86, passed away from heart complications on Friday, September 25, 2020.   She was born July 12, 1934 in Gilroy, and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1952.  Three years later she married her lifetime friend and love, Baldo Guerriero, who preceded her in death in 2001.

Inez loved to love people.  She was...

Sep 24, 2020

Pamela Rose Weiser

December 25, 1948 – September 24, 2020

Of Watsonville, passed peacefully at home on September 24th.

Born in Owensboro, Kentucky. Pam retired from Pacific Bell after 35 years. Pam loved to country line dance, walk her dogs at the beach and spend time with family and friends. She volunteered at...

Sep 23, 2020

Celestino "Tino" Menchaca, Jr., longtime local Teacher and resident, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020. By God's grace he passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Tino was born on July 25, 1933 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Celestino Sr. and Catalina (De Hoyos) Menchaca, who were both originally from...

Sep 23, 2020

Irene Zamora passed away on September 23, 2020. Please contact the family in regards to the service.

Sep 22, 2020

Patricia Ruth Romero, 66, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, with friends and family at her side. She is survived by her husband, John Anthony Romero, and their two daughters, Tracey Jae and Samantha Rose Romero.

Patti was born on March 24, 1954, in San Jose, CA, to James Wilford and Norma Lee Martin. As the middle...

Sep 20, 2020

On Sunday, September 20th, 2020, Alfredo "Fred" Medina passed away at the age of 70. Fred was born on January 12th, 1950 in Rodeo, Durango Mexico to Jose and Maria Medina. Fred was a barber in Gilroy and cut hair for over 50 years. He enjoyed his trade and touched the lives of the many customers he had over...

Sep 20, 2020

Ninfa López Santoyo was called home by the Lord on 9/20/2020. She was a Gilroy native for over 45 years, originally from Zacatecas Mexico. She was known for her delicious cooking and her generosity. She is survived by her beloved husband Rafael Urenda, daughter Grace, sons Maciel, Luis Urenda. Grandchildren: Stephanie, Sergio, Natalie, Yazmin, Julissa, Logan and Layla Urenda....

Sep 14, 2020

Estela Quintana Alonzo, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2020. She was born on February 7th, 1929, in Azusa, California, to Jose and Josephine Quintana. During World War II, in her early years of living in Azusa, Estela worked at Santa Nella Race Track planting flowers. Later Estela moved to Gilroy, California where she raised her family and...

Sep 14, 2020

Our dear son, brother, husband, father, and friend, Nathan Rod Terrazas, 44, of Morgan Hill, went home to rest with the Lord on September 14, 2020 in San Jose, CA surrounded by all of his loved ones.

Nathan was born in San Angelo, Texas to Leonel Terrazas and Cheryl Boyd on August 1, 1976.  He went to...

Sep 13, 2020

It's with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Albert Madrid Jr Aka "Grandpa". He passed Sunday morning at 2:05am on September 13, 2020 at the young age of 79. He was surrounded by family during his last days of life in his home.

He was a sweet man, hard worker, amazing...

Sep 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Garcia announce her passing on September 13, 2020.

Shes a mother of four surviving children: Imani, Kialo, Khalelah, and Anita.

Loved by her five grandsons: Andrew, Anthony, Kiki, Tysin and Eddie. Also her niece Nichole and Nephew Antonio and her two sisters Liz and Alice....

Sep 13, 2020

Norma Jean Fellows, 84, of Pomeroy, WA passed away Sunday, Sept.13, 2020 in Spokane.  She was born January 1, 1936, in Gilroy, CA to Chester and Violet Goodrich.  She attended School in Gilroy and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1953.  Norma married Dale L. Fellows on January 5, 1957 at Gilroy Presbyterian Church.  Norma's first job was a...

Sep 13, 2020

Georgia Carrillo Landeros passed away on September 13, 2020. Please contact the family in regards to services.