Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Alice Keiko Sakahara

Alice Keiko Sakahara

Aug 11, 2019

Alice Keiko Sakahara, beloved sister, aunt, grand-aunt, and friend passed peacefully on Sunday,  August 11, 2019.  Alice was born to the late Takeo and Tsuyako Sakahara on April 10, 1937 in Fresno, California.

Alice's legacy is best known as the "head" secretary at Gilroy High School for 42 years.  She loved Gilroy...

Juan Olmos

Juan Olmos

Aug 9, 2019

Juan Olmos, 75, of Gilroy, California, passed away on August 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife Socorro, of 52 years; his ten children, Juan, Socorro, Maria, Christina, Hipolito, Gloria, Robert, Angelica, Adriana and David; as well as his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Catalina Olmos and his grandchild John...

John B. Perez Iii

John B. Perez Iii

Aug 3, 2019

JOHN B. PEREZ III  passed suddenly Saturday, August 3, 2019.  Son of Dr. John B. & Rachel I. Perez of Gilroy.  Brother of Almendra & Ursula Perez both of Gilroy.  Grandson of the late Eusebio & Concepcion Perez and John & Jessie Ibarra.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.  A native of Gilroy.   Age 39 years.

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Carol Brem Bannister

Carol Brem Bannister

Aug 3, 2019

Carol Brem Bannister, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019.  Carol was born to the late Wilma and Harold Wonder on April 10, 1928 in Long Beach, California.

Carol was raised in Southern California, along with her younger brother Richard.  Growing up in hard times, they enjoyed playing simple...

Mike Garcia

Mike Garcia

Aug 3, 2019

Mike Garcia of Hollister, CA passed away in his home on August 3, 2019. Born in Lubbock, TX, Mike spent his young adult life in Gilroy, CA before moving to Hollister, CA for 30 years. He will Be forever missed by his Wife, Luzann (Batrez) Garcia, as well as his four loving children; Danielle  (Joe) Vasquez, Phillip (Kevin) Garcia,...

Molly Estella Marquez Kalff

Molly Estella Marquez Kalff

Jul 31, 2019

In Loving Memory

Beloved and adored mother, sister, auntie and Eternal Companion – Molly Estella Marquez Kalff  passed away with family members at her side at home in Gilroy on July 31st, 2019. She leaves behind her husband, Paul, daughter Molly Marie Lucio, step children Marcie and Ross, grandson Anthony Paul and 9 brothers and sisters whom...

Patricia E. Lemos

Patricia E. Lemos

Jul 27, 2019

Patricia Elise Lemos, of Gilroy, passed away July 27, 2019. She was 90 years of age. Pat was a native of Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to the Bay Area in her youth. After working as a dental assistant for her father, she married Dan Lemos, a well respected Gilroy motorcycle Sergeant, and settled in Gilroy to begin...

Robert S. Padron

Robert S. Padron

Jul 27, 2019

Robert went home and entered the gates of heaven to be with the Lord above on July 27, 2019. Born on February 15, 1935 in Crystal City, Texas he moved to Gilroy as a young boy in 1945. A Teamster Union member of Local 679 and worked for Gilroy Cannery for 45 years until retirement. He served three years...

Nancy Lincoln Frost Mccarthy

Nancy Lincoln Frost Mccarthy

Jul 24, 2019

Nancy Lincoln Frost McCarthy

July 24, 1925- July 24, 2019

A Mayflower descendant, Nancy was born in Rockport, Massachusetts.  Her mother took her and her two brothers to California in the 1930's.  She graduated Sequoia High School and earned a degree at San Jose State University.  She went off to Stanford University Nursing...

Dr. Max Richard Tarmann

Dr. Max Richard Tarmann

Jul 16, 2019

Dr. Max Tarmann longtime resident of the Sharon Heights area, died Tuesday the 16th of July in Belmont, CA.   Max was preceded in death by his wife and best friend Augusta "Gussie" Tarmann and survived his children, Jeanmarie Derry, Mark Sr. (Bettina) and Gregory Tarmann, grandchildren Mark Jr. (Toni) and Gregory Tarmann, Shannon (Steven) Catalano, Cayla (Austin) Kline, and...

Harriet A. Spohr

Harriet A. Spohr

Jul 14, 2019

Harriet, 87, of Gilroy, passed away on July 14, 2019 of congestive heart failure. She was  surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband, Robin Spohr, 9 children, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil at 5:00 PM at...

Patricia V. Barrett "Nonie"

Patricia V. Barrett "Nonie"

Jul 12, 2019

Patti, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday,  July 12, 2019, at the age of 78.

Nonie was born on December 14, 1940 in Salinas, CA and moved to Gilroy, CA in 1973. She retired from Safeway after 32 years after which, she was a docent at Gilroy Gardens.

Nonie enjoyed line...

Janelle Denise Peichoto

Janelle Denise Peichoto

Jul 11, 2019

On one of her flights throughout the Universe, she arrived in San Jose, CA on January 8, 1979 to enrich the lives of her earthly parents, Janine Simas-Peichoto and John Peichoto.

As a toddler, and soon a pre-schooler, she was already exhibiting her impishness and ability to charm those around her.

During her elementary school years, she showed athletic prowess when she...

Nadine Ellen Papalias

Nadine Ellen Papalias

Jul 8, 2019

Nadine passed away in her sleep, to join her husband Thike, after a long, happy life.

She is survived by her son Gordon and daughter-in-law Colleen.

Beloved grandmother to Alex and Gordy.

She will be most remembered for her love of animals and her kind heart.

Private services have been held....

Jose Miramontes Sandoval

Jose Miramontes Sandoval

Jul 1, 2019

On the afternoon of July 1st, 2019, godfather, uncle, and more over father figure to many, Jose M Sandoval age (81) has passed. Born August 16,1938 in his ranch of San Francisco in Jalisco Guadalajara, Mexico. Son of Kirino and Maria de Jesus Sandoval. He was a self taught, hard working man with dedication. At the age of 12,...

Thomas Lee Sparacino, Jr.

Thomas Lee Sparacino, Jr.

Jun 29, 2019

Thomas, 44, of Gilroy, passed away on June 29, 2019.  Memorial Services Friday, July 26, 2019 - 12:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Pedro Cervantes

Pedro Cervantes

Jun 25, 2019

Pedro Cervantes, age 63, passed away on June 25, 2019.  He will be missed by all his family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2019, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a vigil service at 5:00 pm at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10:00...

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