Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Beverly Stephan

Beverly Stephan

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...

Celia Rosa Marquez

Celia Rosa Marquez

Feb 3, 2019

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

Merel Glenn Spence

Merel Glenn Spence

Feb 2, 2019

Merel Glenn Spence, 93, passed away peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Betty Spence.  Loving father of Karen (Rod) Twitchell and Tim (Gretchen) Spence.  Dearest grandfather of James & Daniel Laeno, Ginni Twitchell and Krisy Spence.  Dear great-grandfather of Claire and Christopher Austin.  Dear brother of Harold Spence.

He worked for...

Donald - Mather

Donald - Mather

Feb 1, 2019

Donald Jay Mather, 79 years old passed away at Mary's House on Feb, 1st, 2019. He was born Sept.7,1939 to Perry and Myrtle Mather. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Sheryl J. Mather and son, Derren J. Mather.

He is survived by his son, Douglas Jay Mather, daughter in law Anamaria Mather and grandson, Kyle...

Cynthia Marie Boden

Cynthia Marie Boden

Jan 30, 2019

Cynthia Marie Boden passed away peacefully at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10AM. The burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Arthritis Foundation.

David X. Mccarthy

David X. Mccarthy

Jan 28, 2019

David X McCarthy died January 28, 2019 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. He was 94 years young.

A native of Berkeley, California, he graduated from Berkeley High School.  Great backstroke.  Two days later he was drafted into the United States Navy and served in WWII.  He married Nancy L Frost.  They had three children. Karen Ann,...

Robert Anthony Lawrence

Robert Anthony Lawrence

Jan 28, 2019

Robert A. Lawrence loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on December 21, 1938 in San Jose, California, to the late Anne and Seraphin Lawrence.  He grew up in a large extended family in San Jose back when the area was still prune orchards. He...

Elvira G. Duenas

Elvira G. Duenas

Jan 27, 2019

Elvira passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Private family services to take place.

Genelle - Azevedo

Genelle - Azevedo

Jan 26, 2019

Genelle Azevedo, loving mother and wife, passed in her sleep on the morning of January 26, 2019. She is survived by her three children, Larry, Don and Shirley, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was born Genelle Mae Willson in Gilroy, CA and lived most of her life in Gilroy. She was preceded in death by her husband, George,...

Maria "Christy" Ann Nervaiz

Maria "Christy" Ann Nervaiz

Jan 25, 2019

Maria "Christy" Ann Nervaiz, age 62, passed away peacefully at home.  She was born on May 11, 1956 to Francisco and Concepcion Nervaiz.  She was the last of nine siblings.  She leaves behind her brother, Frank Nervaiz of San Jose, CA, sister, Mercedez Monteavaro of San Jose, CA, sister, Francis Hernandez of Bakersfield, CA and her deceased siblings, Paula...

Darell Long

Darell Long

Jan 23, 2019

Darell Long of San Martin passed away on January 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Tamera and daughter Sara and preceded in death by his son Jonathan. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. Services will be at Mount Hope Memorial Park on February 2, 2019 at 11AM. Reception will...

Mona Lura Vogel

Mona Lura Vogel

Jan 22, 2019

Mona Lura Vogel passed away January 22, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born to Mary and Benjamin Little of Coahoma, Texas on August 14, 1930. She was the fourth child of ten .

Mona Lura is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph A. Vogel, their four children; Mike, Leana, Randy and Lori,...

Juan Albert Moreno, Jr.

Juan Albert Moreno, Jr.

Jan 20, 2019

Juan Albert Moreno, Jr., 58, died on Sunday, January 20th in Gilroy.  He spent his final moments surrounded by the friends and family who had brought so much joy into his life.

Albert was born in 1960 in Del Rio, Texas, to Mary (Gallegos) and Juan Alberto Moreno, Sr.  He was the eldest of four children in...

Shirley Lee Robasciotti

Shirley Lee Robasciotti

Jan 20, 2019

Shirley Lee Robasciotti passed away on January 20, 2019 . She will be missed. She leaves behind two daughter's, Debby (Jesse) and Pam (Louie), 2 grandchildren, Lisa (Jose) and Jason, and 7 great grandchildren. There will be no service at this time.

Maurene Rodoni

Maurene Rodoni

Jan 20, 2019

On Sunday, January 20, Maurene (Mortensen) Rodoni died peacefully surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Maurene was born in San Jose, raised in Willow Glen and graduated from San Jose HS. She and Raymond Rodoni, her loving husband of 52 years (deceased 1998), lived in Santa Clara and raised 6 children: Gregory Rodoni (Debra Stikes), Gaelyn Skeets...

Harold Francis Costa

Harold Francis Costa

Jan 18, 2019

HAROLD FRANCIS COSTA, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 after a short illness.  Husband of 60 years to the late Jean Costa (2012). Son of the late Manuel & Ann Costa (Azores).  Father of Pamela Costa of Rohnert Park, CA, Steven Costa (Teresa) and Randy Costa (Ann) all of Gilroy and the late six-week old infant daughter, Shelley.  Grandfather...

Juanita Athen Gallo

Juanita Athen Gallo

Jan 18, 2019

Juanita was born in Texas on February 7, 1927 to Oren and Lavonia Martin. She passed away January 18, 2019 in Hollister at the age of 91.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Joe in 1995 and son Gary in 2008. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Gallo, grandchildren Melany Forsgren and Daniel Gallo,...

Jess R. Alonzo

Jess R. Alonzo

Jan 16, 2019

Jess R. Alonzo Sr. "Coach", age 77 of Gilroy, CA, born September 30, 1941 passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's on January 16, 2019 with his daughter by his side in Phoenix Arizona.

Jess was known as Coach, He coached Stagg football for the Titans, Trojans & Spartans in the mid 70's,  then coached Pal/Pop warner in the...

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