Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Samuel Anthony Mash

Samuel Anthony Mash

Nov 9, 2019

Samuel Anthony Mash, 68, Gilroy, CA

5/23/51, Chicago, IL - 11-9-19, Gilroy, CA

Parents: Martin & Elizabeth Mash

Moved from Chicago at age 5 to Santa Clara then to San Jose

Graduated from Leland High School in 1969

Worked at IBM and Hitachi for 25 Years

Hobbies:...

Roy G. Tognola

Roy G. Tognola

Nov 8, 2019

Roy Tognola, 96, of Gilroy, passed away on November 8, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 69 plus years, Annemarie. He was preceded in death by his parents Tito Tognola and Clarinda Walker and his stepfather J. "Rusty" Walker.

Roy was born in Bakersfield, California. He graduated from Gilroy High, Class of 1942. Served in...

Lucia Martinez Gutierrez

Lucia Martinez Gutierrez

Nov 7, 2019

Lucia (Cuata) Martinez Gutierrez was born on August 30, 1954 in San Antonio, TX.  She passed on November 7, 2019 in Gilroy, CA.

Lucia enjoyed going to the movies, spending her Sundays at the flea market with her husband Alfonso, and making memories with all her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Agila (Al) Alexander Tounger

Agila (Al) Alexander Tounger

Nov 3, 2019

Al Tounger, 94, of Los Gatos, passed away at home on November 3rd, 2019.  He is survived by Sue, his loving wife of 65 years; his children, Sheri Willson of Tulsa, OK, Julie Wiser of Carrollton, TX,  and Alexander Tounger of Oakton, VA; and 8 grandchildren. Al was raised in Fresno, CA by Greek immigrant parents, Olympia and Alexander Tounger....

Anthony James Magee

Anthony James Magee

Nov 2, 2019

Anthony Magee (32) passed into his blessed eternity on Saturday November 2 nd 2019. He is survived by his parents Bruce and Tracey Magee of Gilroy, CA; Siblings Angelica Magee of Gilroy, CA; Taylor and Jeffery Musi of Rogers, AK and Jennifer Magee of Estes Park, CO; his grandmothers Rachel Magee of Gilroy, CA, Janet Edwards of Meridian, ID...

Jose Tarin

Jose Tarin

Oct 31, 2019

Jose "Joe Cash" Tarin Sr. departed this life on October 31 st 2019 at 5 pm.  He is preceded in death by his father, Francisco G. Tarin, brothers Miguel and Domingo Tarin, and four nephews and his grandson Anthony James Cortez.  He is survived by his wife, Rosa M. Tarin,  sons: Jose (Marcella)Tarin and Marco Tarin, daughters: Veronica (Ralph)...

Jennie Mary Gonzales

Jennie Mary Gonzales

Oct 30, 2019

Jennie Gonzales, age 86, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2019 due to a heart attack. She was born in Chama, New Mexico to Solomon and Tillie Gallegos. She was the oldest of 12 children. She married the love of her life in 1969. They resided in Gilroy, CA where she made a house a home with their two...

Arthur Morales Velasquez

Arthur Morales Velasquez

Oct 30, 2019

Arthur M. Velasquez, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Arthur was born on June 23, 1949 in Tornillo, Texas. He was a simple man, his hobbies included gathering with his friends every morning for coffee at McDonalds, going to Walmart and watching his favorite sports teams. He was a loving father, grandfather,...

Linda May Smith

Linda May Smith

Oct 28, 2019

Linda M. Smith

January 3, 1954 - October 28, 2019

An avid reader and singer, Linda is survived by her two sisters.  For many years she volunteered at the Library as well at the local food bank.  She is now at Peace.

Philippians 4:7

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Denise Viereck Garibaldi

Denise Viereck Garibaldi

Oct 24, 2019

Denise Viereck Garibaldi, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 24, 2019.

Denise was born to Bob and Jani Viereck on May 25, 1963 in Burbank, California. She soon became the older sister to five siblings (Patti, Julie, Mary, Tommy and Carl). She attended the following schools: Santa Clarita Elementary,...

Hazel Hewell

Hazel Hewell

Oct 24, 2019

Hazel was born to Louis and Annetta Scolari in Salinas, CA. on August 7, 1924. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 24, 2019 at the age of 95. She moved with her family to Gilroy at an early age. She attended Gilroy schools and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1942. Hazel will...

Arnold Edward Echols

Arnold Edward Echols

Oct 20, 2019

Arnold Edward Echols, 80, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his home in Aromas, California. He was born at home on September 13, 1939 to Robert and Georgia Echols in Weld County Colorado, the fourth of nine children.

Arnold served in the U.S.M.C. from 1958-1961 and again from 1964-1970. From 1966-1967 Arnold was part of the...

John Hughes Kennedy, Jr.

John Hughes Kennedy, Jr.

Oct 19, 2019

John Hughes Kennedy, Jr. passed away October 19, 2019 in Portland, OR. He was the son of the late Hughes and Anna Kennedy, longtime Gilroy residents. He is survived by his 4 children, Elizabeth, Jill, Shawn and Julie; 5 grandchildren, Eva, Ruby, Ben, Lucy and Hank; brother of Ellen (Kennedy) Bozzo, Margaret (Kennedy) O'Donnell and Tim Kennedy.

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Barbara Lee Artman

Barbara Lee Artman

Oct 17, 2019

Born on Aug. 29, 1928, Visalia, CA. Age 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2019. She was a native of California.  Spent all her school years growing up in Visalia.

The family moved to the Gilroy area and lived out in the country.

She met her future husband in Gilroy. She worked at Gavilan...

Charles Edwin Painter

Charles Edwin Painter

Oct 16, 2019

Charles Edwin Painter

( April 11, 1931 - October 16, 2019 )

Charles Edwin Painter, was born on April 11, 1931 and passed away on October 16, 2019.

Our most precious and beloved father, grandfather, and friend lived an amazing and exciting life here on Earth, and now has a wonderful and amazing...

Susan Harris

Susan Harris

Oct 15, 2019

Susan Nakamura Harris, a beloved member of our community, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2019 at her home in Monterey. Susan loved to travel and explore new places, had many wonderful friends and family, she will truly be missed. She attended her own celebration of life, held in her honor, last month.

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