Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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...

Esther Filadoro Marrazzo

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

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

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...

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