Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Ryan Anthony Frascone

Ryan Anthony Frascone

Oct 24, 2020

With a heavy heart we announce Ryan Anthony Frascone was suddenly stolen from us in a tragic accident at the young age of 25.

Ryan was a charismatic, brilliant, loving, giant goof who would light up the room. He survived by his loving mama Stacey Salaz, his loving brothers Justin, Aidan, and Gavin. He also leaves behind...

Carl Edwin Thoresen

Carl Edwin Thoresen

Oct 20, 2020

Carl Edwin Thoresen was born in San Francisco, California on July 22, 1933.   His father Trygve immigrated to the United States and served as a cook in the US Army stationed in the Presidio. Carl lived with his family all over the US prior to college.  His mother Ruth was his biggest cheerleader.  He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High...

Marilyn Cabatu Asanon

Marilyn Cabatu Asanon

Oct 15, 2020

Marilyn passed away on October 15, 2020.  For service information please contact the family.

Sandy Marie Giles

Sandy Marie Giles

Oct 13, 2020

Sandy went to be with the Lord on Tuesday the 13th of October 2020, while she was surrounded by her loving family. She came into this world on April 30th 1971 in Phoenix, Arizona. She spent her early childhood there before calling Gilroy her home.  She and her Grandmother Gomercinda  were especially close. Sandy enjoyed spending time with her,...

Debra R. Guglielmetto

Debra R. Guglielmetto

Oct 12, 2020

Debbie Guglielmetto passed away in Hollister California on October 12, 2020 at 5 AM at the age of 64

Debbie is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Alejandro Nunez & Delores Flores Nunez, her parents Hortencia Flores Nunez & Robert Henry, her uncles Samuel, Moses, & David Nunez, ex-husband Henry Diaz, Jr.  (Baby), son Alex Diaz,...

Alexis Zabbia Davis

Alexis Zabbia Davis

Oct 12, 2020

Alexis Zabbia Davis, 39, of Monterey, CA abruptly passed away last year during a surgical procedure at Stanford Hospital on October 12th, 2020. Alexis was born and raised in Levittown, NY.  She met her husband Michael Davis, of Gilroy, CA while studying abroad in 2002.  She graduated from NYIT with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management and Associates Degree...

Angelo Michael Robba

Angelo Michael Robba

Oct 12, 2020

Angelo Michael Robba was born February 12, 1925 to Italian immigrants Enrico Robba and Josephine Molino of San Francisco. He died at the age of 95, on October 12, 2020. Angelo's wife, Adriana Stanchi Robba was born March 2, 1925 to Rosa Zeppa and Domenico Stanchi on a farm in Quargnento, Provincia di Alessandria Italy. She died on July...

Lucy H. Martinez

Lucy H. Martinez

Oct 9, 2020

Lucy passed away on October 9, 2020 . Please contact the family in regards to the services.

Calvin Andrew Narvaez

Calvin Andrew Narvaez

Oct 8, 2020

Calvin Narvaez, born and died in San Jose, CA, leaves his wife Carol of 53 years, a niece and caregiver of Jerome, ID, his sister Charlotte Burke of Sacramento and several nieces and nephews.

He was an independent insurance broker and real estate broker in San Francisco, Redwood City and the Peninsula.

He and Carol...

Dietrich Wing Lei

Dietrich Wing Lei

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...

Mary Ellen Monfared

Mary Ellen Monfared

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...

James Vernon Smith

James Vernon Smith

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...

Gayle Steffensen

Gayle Steffensen

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,...

Donna Mcconnon

Donna Mcconnon

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....

Bassey Effiong Edok

Bassey Effiong Edok

Sep 27, 2020

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

Jose V. Baltazar

Jose V. Baltazar

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...

Inez Mary Guerriero

Inez Mary Guerriero

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...

Pamela Rose Weiser

Pamela Rose Weiser

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...

Celestino Menchaca, Jr.

Celestino Menchaca, Jr.

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...

Irene Nava Zamora

Irene Nava Zamora

Sep 23, 2020

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

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