Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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"
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Esther Filadoro Marrazzo
Jun 25, 2019
Esther Filadoro Marrazzo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 98.
Esther was born in Sault Ste Marie, Canada on February 17, 1921 to Ralph and Mary Filadoro, originally from Calabria, Italy. The family moved to Gilroy when she was three, and Esther graduated from Gilroy High School in 1940. In 1942,...
W. John Filice
Jun 25, 2019
John Filice passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Gilroy to John and Marion Bozzo Filice, both Italian immigrants. He attended local schools, graduating from Gilroy High School in 1948. Two weeks after graduation, he went to work for General Electric Motor Plant, retiring after 37 years as a customer service...
Alfred Patrick Ciacco
Jun 24, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred "Al" Patrick Ciacco announces his passing on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the age of 62. Al will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Roxine (Paul) Bermudez, Rianna Ciacco, former wife Christy Ciacco, grandsons Tyler and Nate, sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Roger Santos, niece Leanne (Leon) Haygood, and...
M. Theresa Perez
Jun 24, 2019
Terri Perez, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the age of 77 after battling several health ailments.
Terri was born on July 3, 1941, in San Diego, CA and later moved to the Bay Area in 1965. She was a Supervisor for Santa Clara County Department of Social Services...
Dennis Allen Sanchez, Sr.
Jun 22, 2019
On Saturday June 22, Dennis unexpectedly passed away at his home in Hollister; he was 71 years old.
He is survived by his wife Lettie, married 47 years; children Denise Sanchez, Tina Pulido (Tony), Dennis Sanchez Jr. (Kim) and Tom Sanchez (Janine); 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be Friday, July 5 th between...
Audrey Ondriezek
Jun 16, 2019
Audrey Ondriezek was a native of San Jose Ca since 1931. She peacefully went to heaven June 16, 2019, where she joins her husband James Ondriezek. She lived the past 48 years in Morgan Hill. She is survived by her 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She will be laid to rest on 6/28/19 in a private...
Nieves Garcia
Jun 15, 2019
Nieves Montez Garcia passed in peace with family by her side on June 15th at the age of 92 years old.
Nieves was born in El Paso, Texas on March 10 th ,1927 to Jesus Montez and Jesusita Gardea. Her favorite pastimes were crocheting blankets, clothing and accessories for dolls and cooking for friends and family. She...
David Eugene Schwarz
Jun 14, 2019
David Eugene Schwarz, 82, passed peacefully on June 14, 2019, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was an Emeritus Professor of Geography and retired Associate Dean of Social Science at San Jose State University. David was born and raised in Mattoon, Illinois, the second of seven children. He lived in Gilroy, California for the past 32 years....
Bertha Marie Thome
Jun 13, 2019
Bertha Marie Thome
Sunrise:Â December 1st, 1920
Sunset:Â June 13, 2019
In December of 1920, Bertha Marie Gotterba, the youngest of 9 children, was born to Hattiebell and Oscar Gotterba in Aromas, California. Born and raised in Aromas, Bertha attended San Benito County High School. On the school bus, Bertha met her high...
Gloria Ann Zufall
Jun 10, 2019
She was born in Elmore, MN to Clarence and Goldie Zufall. She graduated from Elmore High School and then spent two years of college at Mankato State in Mankato, MN. Moved to Arizona where she completed her B.S and M.A. degrees in Physical Education at Arizona State University in Tempe. She taught high school in Avenal and Fresno, CA...
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