Obituaries

Mar 9, 2019

A devoted wife, loving mother and steadfast friend, Michele Regetz Helmuth passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 9 th .

She relentlessly battled cancer for over 11 years yet never failed to be an uplifting spirit and support for others.

Born August 28 th , 1946 in Wilmington DE. she met Doug...

Mar 7, 2019

Pamela, 58, of Los Banos, passed away on March 7, 2019 at 4:25 pm in Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, surrounded by her loving daughter and other family members.

She is survived by: her daughter Patricia Hanson and son-in-law Devin Jobke, her beautiful grandchildren Tahylor, Trenton, Terrin, Teagan, Addison and Brentley; loving cousin Lisa (Reuben), her brothers Mark...

Mar 6, 2019

Stefanos Daskalakis, of San Juan Bautista, CA, died unexpectedly 6 March 2019 at the age of 65. His passing has left a huge whole in the hearts of those who loved him.  His interests were many and complaints few.  He lived life with passion as few do.  Adventurous, artistic, athletic, generous and fun-loving.  An athlete, an artist, a word...

Mar 6, 2019

Andrew Louis Zanardi, age 95, passesd away peacefully at home on March 6, 2019 in Gilroy.  He is survived by his beloved wife Anita Marie Zanardi.  Loving children Gene Zanardi, Diane Williams, Don Vannie, Dave Vannie and Alice Bautista and lots of grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March...

Mar 6, 2019

Estela V. Martinez, Gilroy resident of 63 years, entered into heaven on Wednesday, March 6 2019.  She is preceded in death by her parents Santiago and Corrina Valdez of San Antonio, Texas.  Loving Wife of Arnulfo Martinez, Mother of Cecilia , Robert ( Judy) , Sylvia ( Richard), James ( Candace) and Grandmother of Tara, Janeah (Ricardo), Rebecca, Marissa,...

Mar 4, 2019

Sue Ann Garcia, 63, suddenly passed away Friday, March 1 st at her home in Gilroy, CA. She was born January 23 rd , 1956 at General Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Not soon after she moved to Gilroy along with her mother Hilda Ortiz, where she would reside for the rest of her life. She is survived by...

Mar 1, 2019

Mel Bettencourt passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019 at the age of 94.

He was survived by his 4 children Debbie Palla, Pat Davis, Ricky Bettencourt, and Carla Leas and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mel was born December 18th 1924 in Watsonville and moved to Gilroy when he was a young boy.

Mar 1, 2019

Santiago Juarez amado esposo, padre, abuelo y bisabuelo falleció a la edad de 93 años el 1 de marzo de 2019. Santiago nació en México y vivió en Gilroy durante 35 años. Fallecio tranquilamente en su casa rodeado de todos sus hijos y seres queridos. Le sobreviven sus 10 hijos: Ramon, Elia, Everardo, Emigdio, Maria, Lilia, Rocio, Patricia, Francisco,...

Feb 22, 2019

WW2 Hero and first "Sr. Vice President & Chief Chemist" for the Nike Corp. Passes away

Roger H. Thacher was born on February 15, 1926 in Troy New York to William & Helen Thacher. At the age of 3 he and his two brothers were placed in an orphanage. At the age of 16, he...

Feb 21, 2019

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Feb 19, 2019

On Tuesday, February 19th, 2019, Ron ("Ronnie") Lamont Jr, loving husband, father of three children and grandfather of three, passed away at the age of 72.

Ron was born on February 13th, 1947 in Newton, MA to Ron and Dorothy (Moreau) Lamont. He was raised in Wayland, MA where he lived with his parents, sisters, and cousins...

Feb 14, 2019

Anthony, 39, of Morgan Hill, passed away on February 14, 2019.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon with Funeral Service at 12:00 noon at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Feb 13, 2019

Martin Campuzano, age 53, passed away on February 13, 2019.  He is survived by his son, Anthony Campuzano of San Diego, CA and his 20 year partner and friend, Obdulia Maldonado of Gilroy, CA.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by burial at St....

Feb 12, 2019

Peter Joseph Alonzo, "Petey", age 60, of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully with family by his side at the San Jose Regional Hospital on February 12, 2019. Peter was born on June 6th, 1958 to his loving mother Estella Alonzo and his father, the late Pete Alonzo. He survived by his siblings, Josie Alonzo, Owen Alonzo, Ruth Alonzo, Sally...

Feb 10, 2019

Our Mother, Mary (aka Stella) came to the United States with her Mother, Father and sister from Madeira, Portugal.  She attended Santa Clara High and worked as a Floor Lady at a few of the well known canneries in the area.  Mary loved her family, and her friends.  She enjoyed working on her garden and walking around her hometown,...

Feb 7, 2019

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Feb 5, 2019

Cornelio S. Soza aka "Corny" made his final run to Heaven on February 5, 2019 after losing the battle to many health issues.

Corny was born on November 5, 1936 in Glendale, Arizona. At 13 he began driving a truck for his father. Trucking became the love of his life after his wife and family. He stated...

Feb 5, 2019

Visitation Friday, February 8, 2019 - 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Vigil will be at 7:00 PM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.

Funeral Mass Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary Church.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy

Feb 3, 2019

Beverly, 78, of Gilroy, passed away suddenly, on February 3, 2019.   She is survived by her sister; Doreen (Paul) Bailey, her daughter's; Janet Stamps, Jacqueline Stephan and Tammie Stephan (Tom Schultz) and her sons; Edwin Stephan (Bernadette Pina) and Clifford Stamps. Stepsons; William Stephan and Michael Stephan. Grandchildren; Kristina Escamilla, William Jr. (Danielle) Garrett , Dirk (Johnny) Verhoest-Stephan, Derek...

Feb 3, 2019

Celia, 88, passed away on February 3, 2019.