Obituaries

May 28, 2025

Mrs. Carrol Andria Figueredo, age 87 of Morgan Hill, CA, passed away in the early hours of May 28, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones at the Santa Clara Medical Center after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was laid to rest at Mount Hope Memorial Park in Morgan Hill on June 7th, 2025.

Carrol was...

May 23, 2025

Carol Jean Jamora (Foster) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on October 16, 1955, and grew up in Aromas, California, on the cattle ranch of her parents, Gene and Jackie Foster. Her childhood on the ranch instilled in her a deep love for family,...

May 22, 2025

Alan Chester Spofford passed away on May 22, 2025 in Gilroy, California, age 75.   He was the only son of Chester Delbert Spofford (1915–2001) and Alice Catherine Totty (1922–1987) born on July 25,1949 in San Jose, California.

Alan spent his youth in Salinas attending El Gabilan Elementary School, El Sausal Jr. High and North Salinas High School....

May 21, 2025

Helen Elaine Filice 78, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2025 at her home in Marina, California. Helen's death came as a surprise that has deeply saddened her family and friends.

Helen is survived by her inseparable companion Tony Bear, a black Schipperke, her brother Billy Martin of Aromas and sister Linda Maki of San Martin. She...

May 17, 2025

Born on July 14, 1958, Lupe Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 66 years young. Although born in Toledo, Ohio, he was raised in Gilroy, California. Before retiring and becoming the best Papa he could be, Lupe was a skilled Tire Technician for over 30 years.

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May 13, 2025

Ruth Haro passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born on September 24, 1949, in Santa Clara, CA to Alfonso and Eleanor Viscarra, Ruth grew up in Hollister as the third of eleven children. She graduated from San Benito High School in 1968 and cherished caring for her younger siblings.

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May 13, 2025

Ava Lopez, 31, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2025. She was the beloved second child of Jaime and Martha Lopez.

Raised in Gilroy, Ava graduated from Gilroy High School and developed a passion for technology early in life. A self-taught computer enthusiast, she proudly built two personal PCs. Though she held positions at eBay and Amazon...

May 3, 2025

Norma Heinrichs died on May 3, 2025 of natural causes six weeks shy of her 96th birthday. Her life was dedicated to raising her five children to whom she taught responsibility, family values, humanity and charity to those who had less than others.

Norma Genovesi was born to Italian immigrants, Giovachino (Jack) and Lena Genovesi. Born and...

May 3, 2025

Mike Montoya was born on January 19, 1943 in Gilman, Colorado to Marcelino and Delfina Griego Montoya. The youngest of 10, he thrived exploring and fishing the Eagle river in his backyard. He moved to San Jose, California at 12, graduated from Samuel Ayer High, and promptly entered the Marine Corps. Upon return home he found his lifelong love,...

May 1, 2025

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Apr 30, 2025

Marcelino Moreno of Gilroy, passed away in Palo Alto, California. He was one of 11 siblings. Marcelino Moreno Sr and Estela were married for 46 years. He was blessed over the years with three sons, Isaias, Marcelino Jr, and Alejandro and his greatest joy, his grandson Ivan.

As a longtime employee as a Truck Driver in the...

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Lou Gunter, 87, of Morgan Hill, CA, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Merwin Gunter, and is survived by her children, Shelli Bettencourt of Morgan Hill, Troy Gunter of Morgan Hill, and Britt Gunter of Gilroy, along with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

Apr 30, 2025

Martin Vancil, M.D. passed away peacefully in April at the age of 87.

Martin was born in 1937 in Kansas. From an early age, he dreamed of making a difference in the world, and ambitiously pursued this goal throughout his life, earning numerous awards and accolades along the way.  In high school, he lettered in several sports,...

Apr 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mike Almanza on April 27, 2025.  After a time of health issues, he left this Earth to be at peace.

Mike leaves behind his wife Rachel Duran Almanza. He is predeceased by his first wife, Lola, who passed in 2011, and the mother of his seven children. His children...

Apr 25, 2025

The warmth she gave, a gentle light, Now shines above, a star so bright.

Though earthly bonds are now undone, Her loving spirit still lives on. The echoes of her laughter sweet, The wisdom shared, the guiding feet. In every memory, clear and true, A piece of her remains with you. Though grief may linger, tears may...

Apr 24, 2025

Gary Owens, long time resident of Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the age of 79.

Gary's early years were spent in the idyllic town of Blue Lake in Humboldt County, California, a place that undoubtedly nurtured his life long love of the outdoors and sports. He attended St. Bernard's High School in...

Apr 23, 2025

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Apr 23, 2025

Alexandria Darice "Alex" Somera, née Calimpong, passed away on April 23, 2025, in San Jose, California, at the age of 53. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Born on May 11, 1971, in Okinawa, Alexandria was the beloved daughter of Arthur Calimpong and Henri Clevenger. Throughout her...

Apr 21, 2025

With great sadness, we heartbreakingly announce the passing of our precious Jimmy on April 21, 2025 at the age of 69 after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born in Hollister on November 3, 1955 to James "T-Bone" and Rose Stephens and lived in Hollister his whole life.

He attended Sacred Heart School where the many...

Apr 20, 2025

"In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Grandma, Amparo Suarez.

Grandma was the light of our family. She was loving, generous, funny, sarcastic, selfless, compassionate and most of all—genuine. Her heart overflowed with love for everyone she met, even strangers. She taught us to value friendships and look after one another. If you met her, you knew there...