Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Yolanda Muro passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday August 5th, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Harlingen Texas on January 26th, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents Maximiliano and Pilar Chavarria, brother Robert Chavarria, and sister Nellie Carmona.

Yolanda is survived by her children Jesse (Frances), Yoli, Emily...

Aug 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gregory E. Gomez, whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched countless lives. He was a best friend, a source of strength, and the gentlest soul we have ever known. Gregory's compassion knew no bounds—whether offering a helping hand to a stranger or comforting a friend in...

Jul 31, 2025

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Jul 27, 2025

Carol Trinchero left this world to be with our lord on July 27, 2025 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.

Carol was born in Mobridge, South Dakota and was the only child of Bernard and Pauline Westberg. She moved to Gilroy at the age of 16. She...

Jul 26, 2025

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Aunt went home with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the age of 89.

Born and raised in Brawley, CA moved to Gilroy in 1950. Retired from Gentry's Garlic Plant as a Union Shop Steward who loved fighting for people's rights.

She is survived by her sons, Ruben...

Jul 25, 2025

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, (Auntie!), Friend, Lifelong Gilroyan and local south county resident, Gloria Caliri, passed away July 25,2025 peacefully in her sleep. She was just shy of her 91st birthday.

She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Caliri, and son, Don Caliri. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Caliri (Terry Wheeler) and granddaughter, Isabella Caliri,...

Jul 23, 2025

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Jul 23, 2025

It is with great sorrow to have lost the precious life of our Jennifer Leal.

Jen had been on a seemingly route of recovery from pneumonia and related issues, when her health took and unexpected turn and she passed in her Redding, CA home.

A 1991 graduate of Gilroy High School, Jennifer went on to...

Jul 16, 2025

Dorothy Ann Mariscal, born at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away after a 10 year long, courageous battle with cancer. She faced every challenge with grace, honor, and unwavering faith, never letting go of her love for God or her family.

Born on October 16, 1957, Dorothy...

Jul 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the setting passing of Daniel Scott Little, a beloved father grandfather, brother, and uncle on July 10, he was 65 years of age.

Daniel will always be remembered with a warm smile and words of wisdom. His love of family was in wavering, and his presence brought comfort and...

Jul 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Manuel Cuevas, who left this world far too soon on July 10, 2025, at the age of 23.  A beloved father, son, brother, and friend.

Jose was a bright light in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him....

Jul 9, 2025

Joan Rita Balanesi was born September 3, 1942, as the older fraternal twin sister of Joyce Balanesi.  Joan is proceeded in death by her parents Alex John Balanesi and Lily Rose Balanesi as well as her sisters Sandra Darlene Balanesi Larson (Charles) Joyce Ines Balanesi.  Joan is survived by her nephews Charlie Larson (Michael Giluso) and Alex Larson as...

Jul 7, 2025

Fa'atamali'i Sema Pritchard, beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Morgan Hill, California, at age 86. Born in Apia, Samoa, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known for her generous spirit and open heart. An accomplished entrepreneur and baker, she operated multiple businesses while serving her community through nursing and faith. Fa'atamali'i held...

Jul 6, 2025

Rose Murillo Zamarron, lovingly known by family as Rosie, was born on January 24, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA to Ruth Caldera and Andres Murillo. She was the second daughter and the third child out of 12 siblings. At the age of 16, Rosie met her now husband Rudolfo (Rudy) Zamarron through our oldest brother Andres Murillo II.  They...

Jul 5, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Donald Kenneth Dixon, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor, who passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Born on June 18, 1945, in San Francisco, California, to Albert and Alice Dixon,...

Jul 5, 2025

Jose Contreras passed away on July 5th, 2025, in Southern California. Son of Ramiro and Aurelia Contreras of Gilroy. Brother of David Contreras, Esther Mantelli, Jaime Contreras, Efraim Contreras, and Maria Llamas. He is preceded in death by his brother, Abraham Contreras. Grandson of Benjamin and Guadalupe Chavez of Menlo Park, and the late Francisco and Amalia Contreras. Brother-in-law...

Jun 30, 2025

Gustavo "Gus" Covarrubias, of Gilroy, passed away on June 30, 2025, at the tender age of 39 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gus left this world far too soon, leaving behind countless hearts marked forever by his warmth, humor, and boundless love.

Born to Irma and Juan Covarrubias on July 29, 1985, in Gilroy, Gus quickly...

Jun 29, 2025

Norma Hernandez passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her 2 daughters. She is leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. Norma was a kind, independent, and selfless soul who touched the lives of many. She was the type of person who would drop everything to help someone in need, offering advice, care,...

Jun 29, 2025

Mr. Rogers, regretfully, left the schoolyard of life at age 85.  He didn't want to go.  He loved his family, his friends, his community and nature. Jim's life was defined by his relationships with others, always positive and supportive.

Jim was born in Barre, Vermont and had an idyllic childhood growing up in Northfield, Vermont. He graduated...

Jun 28, 2025

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