Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Rosie "Chita" Guerrero, age 76, of Gilroy, CA passed away March 29, 2019 surrounded by her

family. Rosie was born October 28, 1942 in Brawley, CA. She married her high school

sweetheart Salvador, on August 29, 1960. They were happily married for 58 years and enjoyed

life together. Rosie moved to Gilroy in...

Mar 27, 2019

Alonso Olivares born on June 28, 1939 in the state of Texas. He attended Live Oak High school. Alonso worked in the produce department for over 35years at Nob Hill Foods. Was married to Irene Olivares for 34 years. Alonso raised two sons Albert and Steven Olivares.

Mar 27, 2019

MICHAEL FRANCIS McDERMOTT, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. A native of Palatine, IL. Age 52. Husband of 27 years to Paula Barberi McDermott. Father of Ashley, Kade, and Kennedy McDermott of Gilroy. Son of Loretta McDermott and late John McDermott of Hollister. Brother of John (Barbara) McDermott of Stockton; Kelly (Mary) McDermott of Salinas; Shawn (Randy) Moen of...

Mar 25, 2019

Mona Roslyn Mitchell, 91, died peacefully at home on March 25th, 2019. Mona was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Born in Toronto, Canada to Mary and Joseph Shapiro, Mona moved to Southern California with her sister when she was 20 years old. She married her husband, Lucas Mitchell, on December 6th, 1947. They lived in...

Mar 21, 2019

Edward Vernon Zimbrick was born on October 5, 1939 to Frank and Ruth Hopper Zimbrick in Portland Oregon and he passed away on March 21, 2019 in Gilroy, CA. He was the first born son in his family followed by two brothers and a sister. Ed completed his primary and secondary schooling in Beaverton, Oregon. Ed began to play...

Mar 21, 2019

Rafael Tizoc Trevino-Marquez known as Gordo to family and friends was born on February 28, 1979.  At a young age he was precocious, adventurous, loving, and he touched everyone that he met.  He was reciting poems at the age of three and later as a teen and adult wrote the most beautiful poems. One day he decided he would...

Mar 15, 2019

Jim aka "Dunc" Duncan was born in Gravette, Arkansas to James Alexander & Emma

Pearl Duncan on March 12, 1926. He was the youngest of 13 children. As a young

man he joined the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Gallatin during WWII.

After his service in the Navy he moved to Gilroy,...

Mar 10, 2019

Joe will be remembered by his jokes and sense of humor; his love for Beatles music; Hey Jude, Don't Let Me Down, Let It Be and Yesterday. He loved playing the piano and was self-taught. His willingness to help others when they needed help, whether it be gardening, concrete work, plumbing, etc.

Joe Alonzo, known as Tutie,...

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.