Obituaries

Dec 18, 2018

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Louis S. Ponce announces his passing after being affected with respiratory illness. Louis passed on December 18, 2018 at the age of 70 years with family by his side.

Louis was born in Grandfalls, Texas, he graduated high school at Andrew Hill in San Jose, Ca. Louis...

Dec 15, 2018

Willi Martin Hilliard was born Jeanne-Marie Willi in Sacramento on July 25th, 1928, the only child of Charles William Willi and Virginia LaRue Willi. She was predeceased by her Mother, Father and Daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) LaRue Martin. She attended grammar school in Sacramento and graduated from Anna Head in Berkeley, California in 1946. She married Edward Lawton Martin October...

Dec 14, 2018

Frank Paul Blundo passed away at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty.

Son of the late Francisco and Antoinette Blundo.  Brother of Joe Blundo and the late Philip (Tootsie) Blundo, Louise Fortino, and Mary Besson.

Frank is also survived by several nieces, nephews,...

Dec 13, 2018

James (Jim) Frederick Quinn, treasured husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully at home on December 13 th following a brief illness.

Jim was born on May 17, 1924 in New York City and was the first child of James and Margaret (Deasy) Quinn.  He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Margaret (Quinn)...

Dec 10, 2018

Joseph died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family members. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is predeceased by father Joseph, mother Agnes, brother Emil and sister Jarmila, beloved wife Mildred Irene Plicka (married 62 years) & daughter Judith Plicka. He is survived by 4 children Joseph Lee (Sally), Susan (Ken), Patrick (Alyssa) & Timothy...

Dec 10, 2018

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Dec 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter John Melendez announce his sudden passing on Monday, December 10th, at the age of 47, with beloved family members at his side.  He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel M. Melendez (1992), and brother, Glenn Melendez (1971).   He issurvived by his mother, Jennie Charles, sister Diana (David...

Dec 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of David C. Walters announce his passing on Monday, December 10th, at the age of 55, with beloved wife Lola at his side. She was the love of his life, his loving companion, trusted confidant, best friend and protector.  Dave succumbed to an aggressive form of colon cancer that took him...

Dec 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of longtime San Martin resident Mary M. Silva announce her passing at her home on December 4, 2018.

Mary was born in Santa Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal. She came to Santa Clara, CA, with her family, at the age of 1 year. Mary met her husband, Louis P. Silva...

Dec 3, 2018

Genevieve, 58, Gilroy, passed away on December 3, 2018.  A Graveside Service will be held on December 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Dec 1, 2018

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Nov 28, 2018

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Doug Nelsen passed away from an unexpected illness.  Doug's last days were spent at his home with family.

Doug was born in April 1944 in San Francisco, CA to Rose Puls and Howard Nelsen. Doug was an accomplished mechanic and carpenter.  He and his predeceased wife, Karen settled in Gilroy, CA where they...

Nov 25, 2018

Shirley Colleen Keen was 85 when she passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was born on October 23, 1933 in Rolette, North Dakota. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Hazel Armstrong, the last of 7 children to pass away. Shirley moved to California when she was 18. She met Douglas Keen and was married to...

Nov 24, 2018

Rolando Danieles Quaile, also known as Roland, was born in Hiagsam Jaro, Leyte, Philippines to Richard and Macaria Quaile on August 6 th , 1951. He is one of fifteen siblings. At age twenty six, he decided to move to the United States in 1977. In 1990, he wed Lilia and in 1992, had his only son, Christopher. He...

Nov 24, 2018

Alfonso, 97, of Los Banos (2012 – 2018) formally of Gilroy passed away peacefully with his loving family beside him on November 24, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife Esther Tamayo and his son Alfonso Tamayo, Jr. He is survived by his five daughters; Norma (Randy) Funston, Joann Tamayo, Ida Terry, Marina (Joe) Barrientez and Vicky Castro. He...

Nov 19, 2018

Nicholas known to most as "Nick" or "Nicky" passed away on November 19th at the age of 56 of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis with his sister Amanda and mom Erlinda by his side. He is survived by his wife Margaret Green, his daughter Kaye Donyell Estrada, son-in-law Antione Stanley, son Mathew Trebor, beautiful granddaughters Nia and Nalia Stanley, mother Erlinda...

Nov 19, 2018

Stuart Kraemer died unexpectedly at his home in San Diego, CA. He was born in Colorado, but lived the majority of his life in California.

He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1986 and University of California - San Diego in 1991.

Many will remember Stuart - or Stu as he was affectionately known by...

Nov 17, 2018

Gabriel Castillo Garcia, 71 of Gilroy moved to his heavenly home on Nov. 17 th . Born February 10, 1947 in Hondo, Texas to Gabriel Garcia Sr. and Andrea Castillo. Gabe served in the Army during Vietnam. He was a humble man who enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and his beloved pet chihuahua, Rusty. Gabriel by trade was ...

Nov 17, 2018

Salvador Vega Guerrero, age 80, of Gilroy, CA passed away on November 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. Salvador was born on March 15, 1938 in Pajacuaran, Michoacan, Mexico. Sal moved to Gilroy in 1964 where he worked at Gilroy Foods. He worked there for many years until his retirement. During his retirement Sal enjoyed traveling, gardening and life....

Nov 16, 2018

Chuck Giordanengo, 70, went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by love, on Friday, November 16, 2018.

Chuck was born on Friday, July 16, 1948 in San Francisco, California, to the late Zita and Peter Giordanengo.  He was the youngest of the 3 siblings.  On July 18, 1970, he married the love of his life, Mary...