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Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Martin Campuzano

Martin Campuzano

Feb 13, 2019

Martin Campuzano, age 53, passed away on February 13, 2019.  He is survived by his son, Anthony Campuzano of San Diego, CA and his 20 year partner and friend, Obdulia Maldonado of Gilroy, CA.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by burial at St....

Peter Joseph Alonzo

Peter Joseph Alonzo

Feb 12, 2019

Peter Joseph Alonzo, "Petey", age 60, of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully with family by his side at the San Jose Regional Hospital on February 12, 2019. Peter was born on June 6th, 1958 to his loving mother Estella Alonzo and his father, the late Pete Alonzo. He survived by his siblings, Josie Alonzo, Owen Alonzo, Ruth Alonzo, Sally...

Mary Stella Vera

Mary Stella Vera

Feb 10, 2019

Our Mother, Mary (aka Stella) came to the United States with her Mother, Father and sister from Madeira, Portugal.  She attended Santa Clara High and worked as a Floor Lady at a few of the well known canneries in the area.  Mary loved her family, and her friends.  She enjoyed working on her garden and walking around her hometown,...

Cornelio S. Soza

Cornelio S. Soza

Feb 5, 2019

Cornelio S. Soza aka "Corny" made his final run to Heaven on February 5, 2019 after losing the battle to many health issues.

Corny was born on November 5, 1936 in Glendale, Arizona. At 13 he began driving a truck for his father. Trucking became the love of his life after his wife and family. He stated...

Donato Ruiz Alvarez

Donato Ruiz Alvarez

Feb 5, 2019

Visitation Friday, February 8, 2019 - 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Vigil will be at 7:00 PM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.

Funeral Mass Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary Church.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy

Beverly Stephan

Beverly Stephan

Feb 3, 2019

Beverly, 78, of Gilroy, passed away suddenly, on February 3, 2019.   She is survived by her sister; Doreen (Paul) Bailey, her daughter's; Janet Stamps, Jacqueline Stephan and Tammie Stephan (Tom Schultz) and her sons; Edwin Stephan (Bernadette Pina) and Clifford Stamps. Stepsons; William Stephan and Michael Stephan. Grandchildren; Kristina Escamilla, William Jr. (Danielle) Garrett , Dirk (Johnny) Verhoest-Stephan, Derek...

Celia Rosa Marquez

Celia Rosa Marquez

Feb 3, 2019

Celia, 88, passed away on February 3, 2019.

Merel Glenn Spence

Merel Glenn Spence

Feb 2, 2019

Merel Glenn Spence, 93, passed away peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Betty Spence.  Loving father of Karen (Rod) Twitchell and Tim (Gretchen) Spence.  Dearest grandfather of James & Daniel Laeno, Ginni Twitchell and Krisy Spence.  Dear great-grandfather of Claire and Christopher Austin.  Dear brother of Harold Spence.

He worked for...

Donald - Mather

Donald - Mather

Feb 1, 2019

Donald Jay Mather, 79 years old passed away at Mary's House on Feb, 1st, 2019. He was born Sept.7,1939 to Perry and Myrtle Mather. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Sheryl J. Mather and son, Derren J. Mather.

He is survived by his son, Douglas Jay Mather, daughter in law Anamaria Mather and grandson, Kyle...

Cynthia Marie Boden

Cynthia Marie Boden

Jan 30, 2019

Cynthia Marie Boden passed away peacefully at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10AM. The burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Arthritis Foundation.

David X. Mccarthy

David X. Mccarthy

Jan 28, 2019

David X McCarthy died January 28, 2019 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. He was 94 years young.

A native of Berkeley, California, he graduated from Berkeley High School.  Great backstroke.  Two days later he was drafted into the United States Navy and served in WWII.  He married Nancy L Frost.  They had three children. Karen Ann,...

Robert Anthony Lawrence

Robert Anthony Lawrence

Jan 28, 2019

Robert A. Lawrence loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on December 21, 1938 in San Jose, California, to the late Anne and Seraphin Lawrence.  He grew up in a large extended family in San Jose back when the area was still prune orchards. He...

Elvira G. Duenas

Elvira G. Duenas

Jan 27, 2019

Elvira passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Private family services to take place.

Genelle - Azevedo

Genelle - Azevedo

Jan 26, 2019

Genelle Azevedo, loving mother and wife, passed in her sleep on the morning of January 26, 2019. She is survived by her three children, Larry, Don and Shirley, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was born Genelle Mae Willson in Gilroy, CA and lived most of her life in Gilroy. She was preceded in death by her husband, George,...

Maria "Christy" Ann Nervaiz

Maria "Christy" Ann Nervaiz

Jan 25, 2019

Maria "Christy" Ann Nervaiz, age 62, passed away peacefully at home.  She was born on May 11, 1956 to Francisco and Concepcion Nervaiz.  She was the last of nine siblings.  She leaves behind her brother, Frank Nervaiz of San Jose, CA, sister, Mercedez Monteavaro of San Jose, CA, sister, Francis Hernandez of Bakersfield, CA and her deceased siblings, Paula...

Darell Long

Darell Long

Jan 23, 2019

Darell Long of San Martin passed away on January 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Tamera and daughter Sara and preceded in death by his son Jonathan. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. Services will be at Mount Hope Memorial Park on February 2, 2019 at 11AM. Reception will...

Mona Lura Vogel

Mona Lura Vogel

Jan 22, 2019

Mona Lura Vogel passed away January 22, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born to Mary and Benjamin Little of Coahoma, Texas on August 14, 1930. She was the fourth child of ten .

Mona Lura is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph A. Vogel, their four children; Mike, Leana, Randy and Lori,...

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