Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Juan Albert Moreno, Jr.
Jan 20, 2019
Juan Albert Moreno, Jr., 58, died on Sunday, January 20th in Gilroy. He spent his final moments surrounded by the friends and family who had brought so much joy into his life.
Albert was born in 1960 in Del Rio, Texas, to Mary (Gallegos) and Juan Alberto Moreno, Sr. He was the eldest of four children in...
Shirley Lee Robasciotti
Jan 20, 2019
Shirley Lee Robasciotti passed away on January 20, 2019 . She will be missed. She leaves behind two daughter's, Debby (Jesse) and Pam (Louie), 2 grandchildren, Lisa (Jose) and Jason, and 7 great grandchildren. There will be no service at this time.
Maurene Rodoni
Jan 20, 2019
On Sunday, January 20, Maurene (Mortensen) Rodoni died peacefully surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Maurene was born in San Jose, raised in Willow Glen and graduated from San Jose HS. She and Raymond Rodoni, her loving husband of 52 years (deceased 1998), lived in Santa Clara and raised 6 children: Gregory Rodoni (Debra Stikes), Gaelyn Skeets...
Harold Francis Costa
Jan 18, 2019
HAROLD FRANCIS COSTA, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 after a short illness. Husband of 60 years to the late Jean Costa (2012). Son of the late Manuel & Ann Costa (Azores). Father of Pamela Costa of Rohnert Park, CA, Steven Costa (Teresa) and Randy Costa (Ann) all of Gilroy and the late six-week old infant daughter, Shelley. Grandfather...
Juanita Athen Gallo
Jan 18, 2019
Juanita was born in Texas on February 7, 1927 to Oren and Lavonia Martin. She passed away January 18, 2019 in Hollister at the age of 91.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Joe in 1995 and son Gary in 2008. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Gallo, grandchildren Melany Forsgren and Daniel Gallo,...
Jess R. Alonzo
Jan 16, 2019
Jess R. Alonzo Sr. "Coach", age 77 of Gilroy, CA, born September 30, 1941 passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's on January 16, 2019 with his daughter by his side in Phoenix Arizona.
Jess was known as Coach, He coached Stagg football for the Titans, Trojans & Spartans in the mid 70's, then coached Pal/Pop warner in the...
Laura Ann Burleson
Jan 10, 2019
Laura Ann Burleson, age 82, of Gilroy, left this life to join her husband and be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 10 th , 2019 at O'Connor hospital in San Jose, CA. Laura was admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke and peacefully transitioned to her eternal life surrounded by her family.
Laura,...
Art Salgado
Jan 10, 2019
Arthur Salgado, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 10, 2019 in San Jose, California.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gina Salgado, his daughter Melissa Salgado, grandchildren Breanna, Bruce, and Angelina Salgado, Wally Jr. and Julian Renteria, Victor...
Reginald Roy Holloway
Jan 9, 2019
Reginald Roy Holloway passed away on January 9, 2019 at the age of 91 in Carson city Nevada.
He was born and raised in Gilroy California and served in the Navy during WWII. After his discharge from the Navy he lived in San Jose with the love of his life Jane who preceeded him in death in...
Louise Stockam
Jan 9, 2019
Louise Stockam died suddenly at Hazel Hawkins Hospital on Jan 9, 2019, in Hollister CA.
Born on Nov 11,1945 in Stockton CA, Louise was a 60 year Morgan Hill resident. She moved to Hollister in 2015 where she bought her first home and found new friends at Grace Bible Church and her new neighborhood.
Louise...
Reginald Roy Holloway
Jan 9, 2019
Reginald Roy Holloway passed away on January 9th, 2019 at the age of 91 in Carson City, Nevada.
He was born and raised in Gilroy, California and served in the Navy during WWII. After his discharge from the Navy he lived in San Jose with the love of his life Jane who preceded him in death in...
Gavin "Guy" King
Jan 6, 2019
Gavin passed away peacefully at the age of 79. He was born in Coatbridge, Scotland on 11/28/39 to Gavin King, Sr., and Euphemia King. He was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife, Marlene of 37 years. Gavin is preceded in death by his parents Gavin King Sr., and Euphemia King, son Gary and brother-in-law Billy. Gavin...
Norm Chapin Sr.
Jan 5, 2019
Norm Chapin Sr. passed away January 5, 2019 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho after a short illness.  Son of Norma Chapin of Meridian, ID and the late Charles Chapin. Fiance of Kimberly Poyner. Father of Nikie Bauer (Eddie) of Meridian, ID and Norman Chapin Jr. (Danielle) of Galt, CA. Grandfather of Jeramiah, Dominic, Madison and Abigail of Galt, CA  ...
Robert Paul Alvey
Jan 4, 2019
Robert Paul Alvey "Bob", beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and father-in-law, passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy, California on January 4 th , 2019.
Bob was born on his family's farm March 12 th , 1932 to Lucy Boswell Alvey and Paul Alvey in Calipatria, California. He was their youngest child.
Preceded in...
Ruth A. Cash
Jan 3, 2019
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Ruth Cash announce her passing on January 3rd, 2019 at the age of 72 in Gilroy, Ca. Ruth met the love of her life Charles in Ohio and married him on December 1st, 1962. They moved to California with their children in 1971 and made Gilroy their home. Ruth...
Mary Benner Cockerill
Jan 2, 2019
Mary Benner Cockerill graced this earth for 95 years passing away peacefully in her home of 50 years in the Santa Cruz Mountains on January 2, 2019. Mary was born December 17, 1923 in Ithaca, NY to James William Benner and DeNell Lyon Benner. She had 2 brothers, David and James who are both deceased. The Benner family eventually...
Darrell Joseph Sciutto
Jan 1, 2019
Darrell, 50, Gilroy, passed away on January 1, 2019. Private family services are being held.
The family requests that any donations be made to the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter, 12370 Murphy Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046. Donations can be mailed in or made online at the shelter's website.
Nora Mae Gooding
Dec 31, 2018
Nora Mae (Hiett) Gooding, 85 of Gilroy, California passed away in San Jose on December 31, 2018. Nora was born April 3, 1933 in Gilbert, Arizona. Her parents were Katie Gustava Coor and Major McKinley Hiett. Mom liked to remember that when she was in the fourth grade during World War II that you used stamps for shoes and...
Maria Eligia Garcia
Dec 30, 2018
Maria Eligia Garcia, age 77, passed away in her Gilroy home on December 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, January 5 th at St. Mary's Church in Gilroy followed by a burial at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Habing Family Funeral Home.
Ligia...
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