Obituaries

Jan 26, 2020

A longtime resident of Gilroy, Ken Yamanaka passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the age of 90. Ken was born in Warm Springs, CA to Tayemon and Kikuno Yamanaka. He was the sixth of their seven children. During World War II, he and his family were interned at the Central Utah Relocation Center in...

Jan 26, 2020

"Big"Mike, 86, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and friend to many, passed peacefully surrounded by those he treasured most, his family. His presence will forever be in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. To describe him as "Big" is an understatement. He lived and loved Big. The perseverance and determination to overcome childhood adversity provided him with...

Jan 22, 2020

A longtime resident of San Mateo, California,

Lavern passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the age of 77 in the arms of her heavenly father.  Lavern was born in Kendleton, Texas on July 27, 1942 to Reverend Alvin Williams (deceased) and  Lillian Taylor (deceased).  She married Arthur Lee Lillard, Sr. (deceased) on...

Jan 21, 2020

Margaret Eldiva Schmidt was born in Gilroy on September 11, 1930.  She  passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020.   She  lived in Gilroy all her life. She was happily married for 32 years to Peter Schmidt.  She is survived by her son Danny and her daughter Linda, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be...

Jan 20, 2020

Franca Filice, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 20 th surrounded by her daughters. She was born December 1938 in Pisa, Italy to Francesco and Lauretta. She had one sibling, a brother, Romeo who preceded her in death in 2008.

Franca immigrated to the United States at the age of 24 to care for her elderly...

Jan 16, 2020

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020  2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Gilroy.

Jan 15, 2020

Larry Tetsuo Katayama, 100, passed away on January 15, 2020, in Morgan Hill, CA, due to complications from falling and breaking his hip.  He is survived by his wife Irene; sons Wayne, Miles, Keith, and Bruce; daughter Janis; granddaughters Erika and Tracey; a brother Toshio in Japan; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by infant...

Jan 15, 2020

Kenneth J Ravizza

August 27, 1932 – January 15, 2020

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  He was a 3 rd generation Californian  and the oldest son of Joseph  & Josephine Ravizza, long time Santa Clara residents.

After graduating from Bellarmine College Prep class of 1950 Ken attended Santa Clara University on...

Jan 12, 2020

Gilroy native Josie, "Josie," Martinez died at the age of 99 in her Gilroy home on Sunday January 12th 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Gilroy and her parents settled in the area in the early 1900's

Mrs. Martinez's family was of Spanish and Ohlone decent and her family can be...

Jan 10, 2020

Joseph "Big Joe" Carrillo of Gilroy born on May 5, 1968 passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020 at the age of 51.

Joseph lived life for the moment.  He had the biggest personality always making his days full of fun and laughter.  His passion was driving a big rig and cement truck.  He loved family gatherings,...

Jan 9, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Joseph Lawrence Bettencourt will be held on January 18, 2020 at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy, CA at 1:30 PM.

Joe passed away January 9, 2020.  He lived his life with great gusto and made friends with most everyone he met. He learned a strong work ethic as a young man...

Jan 5, 2020

Janet Marie Stamps, of Oakdale, went to be with our heavenly father on January 05, 2020. Janet is survived by siblings: Sisters - Tammie Stephan (Tom Schultz, and Kitty Jo) Jacqueline Stephan (Dooberman). Brother's – Clifford Stamps, Edwin Stephan (Bernadette Pina). Niece Kristina Escamilla, Nephews William Jr (Dannielle) Garrett, Derek J. Verhoest - Stephan, Dirk J. Verhoest – Stephan,...

Jan 5, 2020

Kenneth Keith Elias, 33, died peacefully on January 5, 2020 with his family at his side. After a short stay in the hospital.

A memorial service is being held on January 15, 2020 at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy, CA from 11:00AM to 2:00PM . The burial will take place on January 17, 2020 at 2PM....

Jan 4, 2020

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Jan 3, 2020

Dave Firmin Galtman passed away of natural causes at St. Louise Hospital, Gilroy, CA on January 3 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Petra Galtman, son Manual Rodriguez, and daughter Nancy Rodriguez. He is survived by son Dave Galtman, son Bob Galtman, and daughter Patricia Maquinalez. He is also survived by many grand children, great grand...

Jan 1, 2020

Dorothy Anne Law passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on January 1, 2020 after a short illness at the age of 84.  She was born in Yonkers, New York, on March 31, 1935.  She graduated from Gorton High in 1953 and from business school two years later.  She lived in Yonkers until 1965.  She and her husband, Jim, were happily...

Jan 1, 2020

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Dec 31, 2019

Vern passed away after a short illness, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlene, daughters Caren McFarland (Hector) and Wendy Noboa (Luis), granddaughters Chelsea and Delaney McFarland and Erica Noboa.

Vern was born to Ned and Winifred Gardner in San Diego, California. Raised in a career Navy family, he traveled...

Dec 29, 2019

Philip Addison Lawton passed away December 29 at the age of 91. He was born to George and Betty Lawton in Hollister on June 23, 1928, and had three brothers George, Ed, and Bill. Phil lived his entire life in Gilroy, California, where he met the love of his life, Gerry Hailstone. Phil and Gerry married in 1951 and...

Dec 28, 2019

Alice Martinez passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 28, 2019.  Survived by her children Christina & Louis Garcia, Jr. & Liz Martinez, Nancy Santana, Geno Martinez, Tom & Karen Martinez, and Art & Toni Martinez.  Grandmother of 14, Great-Grandmother of 16.  Alice was preceded in death by her husband Luther, son, Gilbert Martinez and...