Obituaries

Dec 29, 2018

Frank Parra Sanchez, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018

Husband of Roberta Flores Sanchez of Gilroy.  Father of Jerry Sanchez (Connie) of Sanger, CA,  Frank Sanchez & Rudy Sanchez both of Gilroy, Veronica Sanchez of Morgan Hill  and Jesse Sanchez (Peggy) of Gilroy  and the late Gloria Rivera. Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great-Great Grandfather of many.  Brother of...

Dec 26, 2018

Edith, 96, went to be with Jesus on the 26th of December. She resided in Gilroy, CA for many years, after retiring. She was born in Blackshear, Georgia on a tobacco farm. She shared many a story about that era. She has left behind many family members in Georgia, great nieces and nephews.

She is now reunited...

Dec 26, 2018

Maria (Mary) Gomez Valenzuela, age 92, passed away peacefully in her home on December 26th, 2018 in Gilroy, California. She was surrounded by loved ones who sang her into eternal rest.

Mary was born on October 28, 1926 in El Paso, Texas to her parents Romaldo and Maria (Jesusita) Gomez. She was the eldest of 15 siblings...

Dec 23, 2018

Randy Rodriguez, treasured husband and beloved brother, Uncle and Brother-In-Law passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy on December 23, 2018.

Randy was born November 19, 1949 in New York and was the youngest child of Tito and Carmen Rodriguez.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nellie (Morales) Rodriguez, Brother's Rod and Bobby...

Dec 22, 2018

Clarrisa Lyn Salgado was called to be with the Lord on Saturday December 22, 2018, passed away of unexpected and rapid illness. Clarrisa was born on January 23, 1975 to Art Salgado and her late mother Yolanda Salgado. Clarrisa leaves behind her sister Melissa Salgado, her 3 children, Vanessa Salgado, Victor Del Rio Jr. and Robert Ayala as well...

Dec 18, 2018

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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...