Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Laura Ann Burleson

Laura Ann Burleson

Jan 10, 2019

Laura Ann Burleson, age 82, of Gilroy, left this life to join her husband and be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 10 th , 2019 at O'Connor hospital in San Jose, CA. Laura was admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke and peacefully transitioned to her eternal life surrounded by her family.

Laura,...

Art Salgado

Art Salgado

Jan 10, 2019

Arthur Salgado, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 10, 2019 in San Jose, California.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gina Salgado, his daughter Melissa Salgado, grandchildren Breanna, Bruce, and Angelina Salgado, Wally Jr. and Julian Renteria, Victor...

Reginald Roy Holloway

Reginald Roy Holloway

Jan 9, 2019

Reginald Roy Holloway passed away on January 9, 2019 at the age of 91 in Carson city Nevada.

He was born and raised in Gilroy California and served in the Navy during WWII. After his discharge from the Navy he lived in San Jose with the love of his life Jane who preceeded him in death in...

Louise Stockam

Louise Stockam

Jan 9, 2019

Louise Stockam died suddenly at Hazel Hawkins Hospital on Jan 9, 2019, in Hollister CA.

Born on Nov 11,1945 in Stockton CA, Louise was a 60 year Morgan Hill resident. She moved to Hollister in 2015 where she bought her first home and found new friends at Grace Bible Church and her new neighborhood.

Louise...

Reginald Roy Holloway

Reginald Roy Holloway

Jan 9, 2019

Reginald Roy Holloway passed away on January 9th, 2019 at the age of 91 in Carson City, Nevada.

He was born and raised in Gilroy, California and served in the Navy during WWII.  After his discharge from the Navy he lived in San Jose with the love of his life Jane who preceded him in death in...

Gavin "Guy" King

Gavin "Guy" King

Jan 6, 2019

Gavin passed away peacefully at the age of 79. He was born in Coatbridge, Scotland on 11/28/39 to Gavin King, Sr., and Euphemia King.  He was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife, Marlene of 37 years.  Gavin is preceded in death by his parents Gavin King Sr., and Euphemia King, son Gary and brother-in-law Billy.  Gavin...

Norm Chapin Sr.

Norm Chapin Sr.

Jan 5, 2019

Norm Chapin Sr. passed away January 5, 2019 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho after a short illness.    Son of Norma Chapin of Meridian, ID and the late Charles Chapin. Fiance of Kimberly Poyner.  Father of Nikie Bauer (Eddie) of Meridian, ID and Norman Chapin Jr.  (Danielle) of Galt, CA.  Grandfather of Jeramiah, Dominic, Madison and Abigail of Galt, CA   ...

Robert Paul Alvey

Robert Paul Alvey

Jan 4, 2019

Robert Paul Alvey "Bob", beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and father-in-law, passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy, California on January 4 th , 2019.

Bob was born on his family's farm March 12 th , 1932 to Lucy Boswell Alvey and Paul Alvey in Calipatria, California. He was their youngest child.

Preceded in...

Ruth A. Cash

Ruth A. Cash

Jan 3, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Ruth Cash announce her passing on January 3rd, 2019 at the age of 72 in Gilroy, Ca. Ruth met the love of her life Charles in Ohio and married him on December 1st, 1962. They moved to California with their children in 1971 and made Gilroy their home. Ruth...

Mary Benner Cockerill

Mary Benner Cockerill

Jan 2, 2019

Mary Benner Cockerill graced this earth for 95 years passing away peacefully in her home of 50 years in the Santa Cruz Mountains on January 2, 2019.  Mary was born December 17, 1923 in Ithaca, NY to James William Benner and DeNell Lyon Benner.  She had 2 brothers, David and James who are both deceased.  The Benner family eventually...

Darrell Joseph Sciutto

Darrell Joseph Sciutto

Jan 1, 2019

Darrell, 50, Gilroy, passed away on January 1, 2019.  Private family services are being held.

The family requests that any donations be made to the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter, 12370 Murphy Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046.  Donations can be mailed in or made online at the shelter's website.

Nora Mae Gooding

Nora Mae Gooding

Dec 31, 2018

Nora Mae (Hiett) Gooding, 85 of Gilroy, California passed away in San Jose on December 31, 2018. Nora was born April 3, 1933 in Gilbert, Arizona. Her parents were Katie Gustava Coor and Major McKinley Hiett. Mom liked to remember that when she was in the fourth grade during World War II that you used stamps for shoes and...

Maria Eligia Garcia

Maria Eligia Garcia

Dec 30, 2018

Maria Eligia Garcia, age 77, passed away in her Gilroy home on December 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, January 5 th at St. Mary's Church in Gilroy followed by a burial at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.  Arrangements are by Habing Family Funeral Home.

Ligia...

Frank Parra Sanchez

Frank Parra Sanchez

Dec 29, 2018

Frank Parra Sanchez, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018

Husband of Roberta Flores Sanchez of Gilroy.  Father of Jerry Sanchez (Connie) of Sanger, CA,  Frank Sanchez & Rudy Sanchez both of Gilroy, Veronica Sanchez of Morgan Hill  and Jesse Sanchez (Peggy) of Gilroy  and the late Gloria Rivera. Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great-Great Grandfather of many.  Brother of...

Edith Minchew Thorne

Edith Minchew Thorne

Dec 26, 2018

Edith, 96, went to be with Jesus on the 26th of December. She resided in Gilroy, CA for many years, after retiring. She was born in Blackshear, Georgia on a tobacco farm. She shared many a story about that era. She has left behind many family members in Georgia, great nieces and nephews.

She is now reunited...

Maria Gomez Valenzuela

Maria Gomez Valenzuela

Dec 26, 2018

Maria (Mary) Gomez Valenzuela, age 92, passed away peacefully in her home on December 26th, 2018 in Gilroy, California. She was surrounded by loved ones who sang her into eternal rest.

Mary was born on October 28, 1926 in El Paso, Texas to her parents Romaldo and Maria (Jesusita) Gomez. She was the eldest of 15 siblings...

Randy Rodriguez

Randy Rodriguez

Dec 23, 2018

Randy Rodriguez, treasured husband and beloved brother, Uncle and Brother-In-Law passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy on December 23, 2018.

Randy was born November 19, 1949 in New York and was the youngest child of Tito and Carmen Rodriguez.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nellie (Morales) Rodriguez, Brother's Rod and Bobby...

Clarrisa Lyn Salgado

Clarrisa Lyn Salgado

Dec 22, 2018

Clarrisa Lyn Salgado was called to be with the Lord on Saturday December 22, 2018, passed away of unexpected and rapid illness. Clarrisa was born on January 23, 1975 to Art Salgado and her late mother Yolanda Salgado. Clarrisa leaves behind her sister Melissa Salgado, her 3 children, Vanessa Salgado, Victor Del Rio Jr. and Robert Ayala as well...

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