Obituaries

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,...

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...

Oct 21, 2019

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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...

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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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...

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...

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.

Oct 14, 2019

Miriam L. Eldridge was born Miriam Elizabeth Leino on February 22, 1932 in New York City and passed away on October 14, 2019 in San Jose, CA. When she was 18 months old, she moved with her parents to West Kingston, Rhode Island, where she grew up. Miriam earned a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island...

Oct 14, 2019

Dorene was born to Peppino Joseph Filice and Sandina M. Filice in Gilroy, California on May 8th 1933. She passed away at home with family on October 14, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved partner Jack Wood, her sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann and Marvin Fleming, and her daughters Karen Foster (Chris) and Lisa...

Oct 14, 2019

Noelia "Connie" Miranda, 85, of Gilroy, passed away on October 14, 2019, with her family by her side in San Jose, CA.

Connie was born May 27, 1934, in Santa Paula, CA, to Guadalupe and Domingo Sanchez. Her family moved to Gilroy, in 1939. She worked as a hospital cook at Wheeler Hospital for over 30 years....

Oct 12, 2019

Crespin R. Nunez entered into eternal rest on October the 12 th at the age of 95. He was born in Los Angeles, California on April 17 th , 1924. Crespin "Chris" was preceded in death by Ramona Valdez Nunez (wife), Michael Nunez (twin of Christopher) son Christopher Edward Nunez and Daughter in law Kim Elizabeth Nunez. He is...

Oct 7, 2019

Joyce was born in Madera, CA on August 31, 1940 to Price and Beulah Chappell, their second of four daughters.

She was dearly loved by all of her family which included her Husband, George Ledon of 55 years, their 9 children, 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Joyce was a long-time resident of Gilroy. She was...

Oct 7, 2019

Lillian "Tot" Tortia, 86, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving children.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Chester Tortia.  She is survived by her four children, Debbie (Lupe) Urdiales, Karen (Gilbert) Aguilar, Johnny (Cookie ) Tortia and Vincent Tortia. Also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ...

Oct 5, 2019

Roy "Pat" Thiels, 81, of San Martin, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2019 at Saint Louise Hospital in Gilroy, California. Roy was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on December 1, 1937.  As a young man, Roy enjoyed growing up on a dairy farm, fishing and hunting the bayous and spending time with his large extended family. Upon graduation from...

Oct 5, 2019

Long time San Jose resident, Robert Rodriguez, 71, passed away on October 5, 2019. Robert was surrounded by his family at the Veteran's hospital in Palo Alto.

Robert was born on May 4, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Felipe and Gregoria Rodriguez. Robert was the fifth of seven children. His childhood was spent traveling throughout the...

Oct 5, 2019

Our beloved mother Benita Carmen Leon Reimal passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 10/5/2019.  She was born in Reedley, CA on 11/5/1934 to Porfirio and Michaela Goni Leon originally from the Basque region of Navarre, Spain.  Benita was raised on her parent's farm in Wasco, CA.

Benita's strong Catholic faith and upbringing provided a source of...

Oct 4, 2019

Our beloved mother Jennie Hernandez passed away suddenly on Friday, October 4 th during her hospital stay at St. Louise Regional Hospital. She was born in Crystal City, Texas on September 22, 1943

Jennie worked at Gilroy Foods Inc. and retired after twenty five years of employment.

Our Mothers faith in the Catholic religion was...

Oct 3, 2019

Estrella Santos Cortez, age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 3, 2019.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church followed by visitation at Habing Family Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Inurnment will be Wednesday,...

Oct 2, 2019

Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 P.M.