Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Porfirio Chavez Velasquez

Porfirio Chavez Velasquez

Sep 1, 2019

Porfirio "Pilo" Chavez, 71 of Gilroy, was born November 2, 1947 in Michoacan, Mexico and passed away September 1, 2019 in Gilroy. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Delfina Chavez and his 6 sons: Juan, Julio, Ricardo, Samuel, Porfirio Jr., and Sergio.  Pilo was preceded in death by his only daughter Noemi Chavez who passed in...

Connie Perez Velasco

Connie Perez Velasco

Sep 1, 2019

Longtime Gilroy resident, Connie Perez Velasco peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 1st, 2019. She was 81 years old. Connie was born on February 19, 1938, in Alpine, Texas.

Connie was a beloved sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by 2 of her children and is survived by her children Paul Rivas, Augustine...

Ray Sustaita Guerrero

Ray Sustaita Guerrero

Aug 31, 2019

Ray Guerrero, 68, peacefully passed away Sunday, August 31st, 2019 at his home in Gilroy, CA. Ray loved watching his SF 49ers and SF Giants. He loved to dance, being with family and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his mother Mona Guerrero. He is survived by his wife, Tere and his children Tina, Veronica, Anita,...

Eva R. Juarez

Eva R. Juarez

Aug 29, 2019

Eva R. Juarez, age 94, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home in Gilroy surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 16, 1925 to Daniel H. Ruiz, Sr. and Beatriz Ruiz.

She came to Gilroy in 1943 with her mother and father along with 5 brothers and 3 sisters.  Her mother and  father...

Ginger Marie Somera

Ginger Marie Somera

Aug 28, 2019

Ginger Patterson Somera, 48 years old passed beautifully onto the Lord midafternoon August 28, 2019.

Born in Solvang, CA, the family moved to the San Jose area in 1973 and then to Gilroy in 1979 where she graduated from Gilroy High School.  She married Mark Somera and they settled in Salinas after living in Germany during Mark's...

Constance L. Blundo

Constance L. Blundo

Aug 27, 2019

Connie, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on August 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed and will be remembered for her devotion to her husband and five children.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Blundo.  Also survived by her children; Sheila, Tracy (Michelle), Gina and Randy...

Minerva Fernandez Ayala

Minerva Fernandez Ayala

Aug 27, 2019

Minerva F Ayala, 82, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 27, 2019.  Minerva was born and raised in Eagle Pass Texas and raised in San Antonio Texas.  She met and married the love of her life Lorenzo G. Ayala in Mason City, Iowa in 1952. She was married for over 40 years before her...

Carlos Urias Munoz

Carlos Urias Munoz

Aug 26, 2019

Carlos Urias Muñoz was born on October 8, 1948 in Montebello, CA to Rosalio and Maria Muñoz. He was the fourth of five children who all grew up in the Los Angeles area. In 1969 he enlisted in the Navy and, after training on Treasure Island, serviced electrical equipment for submarines in Guam. Subsequently, he majored in mathematics at...

Jesus Martinez

Jesus Martinez

Aug 25, 2019

Visitation Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Ruben Jimenez Haro

Ruben Jimenez Haro

Aug 25, 2019

Ruben Jimenez Haro, 95, of Gilroy was born on July 26th 1924 in San Martin de Bolaños, Jalisco Mexico. He is survived by his wife Rebeca of 60 years; his 5 children, Rafael, Martha, Bertha, Fernando and Rebecca; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He was a devoted Catholic member of St. Mary Parish in Gilroy. Member...

Fernando Arturo Alvarez Iv

Fernando Arturo Alvarez Iv

Aug 22, 2019

Fernando Arturo Alvarez IV left us all too suddenly on August 22, 2019. We will cherish "Nano" in our hearts forever . Loving son of Fernando Alvarez III and Bernadette Vallez Torres. Stepson to Ben Torres. First love to Mariah Gomez. Brother to Xiana Alvarez , Benji and Isaac Torres. Grandson to Yolanda Vallez , Roberta Reyes, Carlos Garza...

Craig Kevin Miller

Craig Kevin Miller

Aug 21, 2019

Craig Miller of San Martin, CA passed away at his residence August 21, 2019.

Mary Romero

Mary Romero

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Romero 103 of Gilroy California was born on August 26,1915 in Torreon Mexico.  Mary passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019 surrounded by family. Although she never married or had children of her own, she nurtured her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children.

Mary is survived by a huge family and growing....

Emilia Trujillo

Emilia Trujillo

Aug 14, 2019

Emilia Trujillo 81 of Gilroy California was born on October 26, 1937 to José Antonio Trujillo and Isabel Adame Trujillo and passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2019 surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and loyal friend. After 35 years Emilia retired from Gilroy Foods where she found her...

Ian Charles Fay

Ian Charles Fay

Aug 12, 2019

Ian Charles Fay will always be dearly missed. He taught us to enjoy life more, and to stop and smell the roses. He worked to make the world more peaceful, and believed that art and science and love were the answer. Nothing in the world will be the same without him. He would want his work to be carried...

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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