Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Geraldine Joan Auston

Geraldine Joan Auston

Apr 10, 2019

Geraldine Joan Auston passed away peacefully at Pacific Hills Manor in Morgan Hill, California on the morning of April 10th, 2019.

Jerry Wayne Wright

Jerry Wayne Wright

Apr 9, 2019

Jerry was born the fourth child in San Jose, CA from Howard "Howie" Leland Wright and Marion "Mickey" Alice (Peck) Wright. Jerry's parents married at the Presbyterian Church in Gilroy, CA and were married for over 50 years. They had three sons; Howard Leland "Lee" Wright, Jr., Jordan "Jody" Stephan Wright, and one daughter Deborah "Debbie" LaVonne Wright. Soon...

Effie Mae Walls

Effie Mae Walls

Apr 9, 2019

Effie, 87 years, passed away on April 9, 2019.  Private Family Burial will be held at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.

Daniel G. Rios

Daniel G. Rios

Apr 5, 2019

Daniel, 80, of Gilroy, passed away on April 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  A Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:00 am at Habing Family Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 pm.  Burial will be at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Janet L. Mingus

Janet L. Mingus

Apr 2, 2019

Janet, 80, formerly of Gilroy, passed away on April 2, 2019 in Hollister.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Darla J. Mingus Garcia and her husband, Ronald C. Mingus.  She is survived by her sons, David and James Mingus, son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Michelle Garcia, her grandchildren, Brandon (Genea)  Mingus, Deanna (David) Arias, Brandy (David) Arroyo,...

Maria Petra Saucedo Haro

Maria Petra Saucedo Haro

Mar 30, 2019

Maria Petra Saucedo Haro passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital.

María Petra Saucedo Haro falleció pacíficamente en el Hospital Good Samaritan.

Jennie Amaya Vasquez

Jennie Amaya Vasquez

Mar 30, 2019

Our Mom 104 years old peacefully entered into rest, in her home in Gilroy, CA surrounded by her four children, grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is survived by her children Lillie Fuentes (Robert), Fair Play, CA; Tommy Vasquez, Hemet, CA; Fred Vasquez, Watsonville, CA; and Jennie Susan Vasquez-Morse, Fremont, CA; and her sister, Mercy Vasquez of WA.  Mom is...

Rosie "Chita" Guerrero

Rosie "Chita" Guerrero

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...

Alonso Olivares

Alonso Olivares

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.

Michael Francis Mcdermott

Michael Francis Mcdermott

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...

Mona Roslyn Mitchell

Mona Roslyn Mitchell

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...

Edward Vernon Zimbrick

Edward Vernon Zimbrick

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...

Rafael Tizoc Trevino-Marquez

Rafael Tizoc Trevino-Marquez

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...

James H. Duncan

James H. Duncan

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,...

Joe Alonzo

Joe Alonzo

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,...

Michele Regetz Helmuth

Michele Regetz Helmuth

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...

Pamela Lynn Alatorre

Pamela Lynn Alatorre

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...

Stefanos Daskalakis

Stefanos Daskalakis

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...

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