John Paul Albas
Jun 18, 2020
John Paul Albas passed away on June 18, 2020. Services will be private at this time given the current circumstances.
Joyce L. Pourroy
Jun 17, 2020
Joyce Lee Pourroy passed on June 17, 2020 with her loving family by her side at the age of 82.
Joyce was born in Alhambra, California on April 6, 1938 to Dee and Dorothy Stiltz. The family moved to Gilroy when she was five. She graduated from Gilroy High School in 1956. Joyce married...
Jo Ann Moreno
Jun 16, 2020
Our sister Joann Moreno passed on June 16, 2020 at her home in San Martin, CA. Joann was the last of six children born to Tony and Josephine Moreno on August 17, 1960. She leaves behind siblings Anthony, Ken, Toni Lynn, and Randy Moreno and many nephews and nieces. Our sister was an avid athlete who enjoyed water skiing,...
Lawson Iichiro Sakai
Jun 16, 2020
Lawson Iichiro Sakai, born October 27, 1923 , resident of Morgan Hill, California passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020. Lawson was born and raised in Montebello, California, moved to Colorado for a short time during WWII before enlisting in the army. He served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated unit for Japanese Americans, and earned a...
Manuela Quintana De La Rosa
Jun 15, 2020
On June 15th, 2020 Manuela Delarosa passed away peacefully in her home.
Manuela was born on January 27th, 1926 in Carlsbad New Mexico. For the past 55 years, she has resided in Gilroy where she raised her family. The whole family enjoyed visiting her in the iconic white clapboard house where she grew and tended to her...
Adolfo Plaza
Jun 15, 2020
Adolfo Plaza fallecio pacificamente a los 67 años el lunes 15 de Junio de 2020 pacÃficamente en si hogar en Gilroy, California. Nació en Villa Jiménez Mich, México, el 3 de Diciembre de 1953. Se casó con Esperanza en 1990, en Villa Jiménez. Adolfo fue muy trabajador. Emigró a los Estados Unidos para buscar una vida mejor para sÃ...
Sandra J. Manzer
Jun 13, 2020
San Dee, 75, passed away on June 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Manzer, her daughter, Michelle (Eddie) Duran, grandson, Brandon Duran and her brother, Jim Curtis.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved grandson Edward E. Duran.
She will be...
Mary Gloria Hamel
Jun 13, 2020
Mary Gloria Hamel (formerly Meccariello), age 87, of Gilroy, California, passed away peacefully on 13 June, while holding hands with the love of her life, her husband of 63 years, Antonio (Tony) Edmond Hamel, Sr.
Mary was born on May 11, 1933 in Yonkers, New York to Nick and Michelina Meccariello, immigrants from the small village of...
Asuncion Chavez-Martinez
Jun 12, 2020
Asuncion Chavez Martinez conocida por "CONCHA" fue residente de gilroy durante mucho tiempo, más de 30 años. Al igual que muchos inmigrantes, experimentó muchas dificultades, pero eso no le impidió darle a su familia un futuro mejor. Trabajó en "Gilroy Foods" entre 1972 y 1995. Concha era muy querida por su familia, amigos y comunidad. ella nunca fue tÃmida...
Bernice Rose Mchenry
Jun 10, 2020
On June 10, 2020, Bernice Rose McHenry, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
Bernice was Born July 25,1922, and became a lifelong resident of Gilroy, CA where she attended local schools and graduated from Gilroy High School.
In 1948 Bernice met and married the love of her...
Steven Ray Ashford
Jun 7, 2020
Steven Ray Ashford (3/11/50-6/7/20), veteran, local builder, community volunteer, and long-time advocate for small business passed away unexpectedly on June 7 . His family was grateful to be able to gather and share words of love and thanks before a final goodbye. Steve is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda, their two sons, Ty Ashford of Seattle,...
Kaytlin Mackenzie Anderson
Jun 6, 2020
Kayt went home to be with God after a very short battle with cancer. She was a strong warrior through her whole journey.
Kayt was born in Gilroy and lived most of her life here and Santa Maria which she called "Old Country".
Kayt graduated Gilroy High School in 2009 where she was active in...
Santos C. Gaeta
Jun 2, 2020
Our beloved matriarch, Santos Gaeta, 85, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on June 2, 2020, after a long illness. She was born on April 18, 1935 in Hollister, California to Jesus Carlos and Maria Concepcion Lopez. She married her husband, Miguel Gaeta, in 1964 and they moved to Gilroy. They were married for...
John Andrew Trinchero
May 31, 2020
John Trinchero passed away on May 31st 2020 at 81 years old. He was a long time 2nd generation Gilroy businessman, having owned and operated several businesses locally including the Hecker Pass Inn on First street in Gilroy.
John was predeceased in death by his parents Andy and Eva Trinchero, Brother Jimmy Trinchero, wife Pat Trinchero and...
Michael Samuel Duran, Jr.
May 29, 2020
It is with great sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved son Michael Duran Jr. Michael was born 18 years ago in the early morning hours of July 5, 2001 to fireworks and the beat of ceremonial songs. He met his ancestors on May 29, 2020.
Michael was a proud graduate of Central High...
Robin Victor Spohr
May 25, 2020
Robin Spohr passed away on May 25th after a months long illness. He was a resident of Gilroy since 1963. Â Robin graduated from Palo Alto High in 1949 and then joined the Navy. A carpenter by trade, Robin was a superintendent for Rudolph & Sletten Inc. He oversaw many of the company's most important projects in Silicon Valley, including...
Epigmenio Martinez Pulido
May 24, 2020
Devoted husband, father, abuelo, brother, hermano en Cristo, spiritual leader. Cherished and loved by many.
"Vayan con Dios..." E.M. Pulido
Thomas S. Gutierrez, Sr.
May 23, 2020
On May 23, 2020 I slipped away. Leaving my wife, Margarita of 70 years, my children Leandra (Paul), Lidia (Jerry), Lucy (Wayne), Letty (Job), Lupe, Gabe (Margie) and daughter in law Chavela, my many grandchildren and great grandchildren. My sons, Thomas, Jr. and Joseph Angel waiting for me at the pearly gates. Continue to love and support one another,...
Vicente Avellaneda Carranza
May 20, 2020
Mr. Vicente Carranza passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020, more information to follow.
Joseph Eugene Twitchell
May 20, 2020
Joseph (Joe) Eugene Twitchell was born on March 25, 1962. When Joe was about nine years old he started his first passion, boxing. Joe was also well known for his character drawings. When Joe was 17, he was in a severe accident that left him impaired. As an adult Joe loved to take walks to 711 for his cup...