Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
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...
Alice Jean Hanna
Jun 2, 2019
Alice Jean Hanna, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019 in Gilroy, CA. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mary Lou Garcia
Jun 2, 2019
Mary Lou, 80, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her children: Margie DeLaCruz, Joey Garcia, Mari "Punkin" Espinoza (Reuben), Jesse Garcia (Brett), Rudy Garcia (Sherry), Leonard Garcia, Gina Carrillo (Joe); Jesus "Chuy" Amezquita who was like a son to her; her...
J.T. Ross
Jun 1, 2019
J.T. Ross was born September 5, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the twelfth of fourteen children, born to Nettie and Harry Ross. When his father burnt to death in a railroad accident, J.T. at age 15 hopped in a box car on a dangerous trek cross country to California. During his travels he endured many privations but...
Merrill Eugene Zimmershead
May 30, 2019
Merrill Zimmershead, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in his home in Gilroy, CA. Merrill was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 1, 1943. He moved frequently throughout his childhood due to his father's military career. He was a self-described "Navy Brat." He attended high school in San Diego, CA and graduated in 1961. Merrill...
Jose Luis Guzman
May 27, 2019
Jose Luis Guzman, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Juan Guzman and Matilde Munoz, a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. While his early years were filled with struggle, he leaves behind only memories filled with light and love.
At age 24 he became part...
Joseph Leandro Gallegos, Jr.
May 26, 2019
Joseph Leandro Gallegos Jr. passed in peace on May 26th at the age of 92.
Joseph was born in the coal mining town of Mutual, Colorado to Joseph Leandro Gallegos Sr. and Florence Mestas Gallegos. The family later moved to Walsenburg, Colorado where he spent most of his growing up years. During his youth he worked as...
Joseph "Joe" Perez Torrez, Jr.
May 26, 2019
Joseph P. Torrez, of Gilroy, California passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019, after reaching the age of 81 years old. He died peacefully with family by his side.
Joe was born on August 15, 1937 in Soledad, California to Joseph and Molly Torrez. Joe was raised in San Jose, California. After high school,...
Antonio Mata Guitron
May 23, 2019
Antonio Mata Guitron, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at St. Louise Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Habing Family Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 pm with a Vigil Service starting at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 3, 2019, at...
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