Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Alfonso Ancona Tamayo, Sr.

Alfonso Ancona Tamayo, Sr.

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...

Nicholas John (Estrada) Green

Nicholas John (Estrada) Green

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...

Stuart P. Kraemer

Stuart P. Kraemer

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...

Gabriel Castillo Garcia

Gabriel Castillo Garcia

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 ...

Salvador Vega Guerrero

Salvador Vega Guerrero

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....

Chuck Giordanengo

Chuck Giordanengo

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...

Carmelina M. Flores

Carmelina M. Flores

Nov 15, 2018

Carmelina Flores, age 44, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 15, 2018. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018, at Habing Family Funeral Home from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.  We will then proceed to St. Mary's Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am followed by burial at Gavilan...

Steven Charles Schrepfer

Steven Charles Schrepfer

Nov 14, 2018

Steven C. Schrepfer passed away November 14, 2018 He was born in San Francisco June 11, 1947 to Robert C. and Rita M. Schrepfer, but lived almost all of his life in Gilroy. He attended Brownell elementary schooI, Bellarmine College Preparatory and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. After seven years of industry employment in San Francisco...

Scott Patrick Herbig

Scott Patrick Herbig

Nov 14, 2018

Scott died of a massive heart attack at the age of 37 at his home in Gilroy, California. His family is heartbroken at this sudden and tragic loss.

Scott lived his whole life in California. He attended Greystone Elementary, Bret Harte Middle School, Archbishop Mitty High School, and Foothill College. He worked for YesVideo/YesLaw for over a...

Wilda June Dehaeseleer

Wilda June Dehaeseleer

Nov 11, 2018

Wilda passed away recently at Merrill Gardens Gilroy.  She was born in Coahoma, TX, the 6th of 10 children. The family eventually moved to CA where she graduated from high school.  While in Gilroy, she enjoyed participating in Rainbow Girls.  After graduation, she and her twin returned to TX, where they worked together at a law firm.  The pair...

Carmen Pauline Martinez

Carmen Pauline Martinez

Nov 11, 2018

Carmen Pauline Martinez, age 89, passed away November 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.  She was proceeded in death by her husband, Cruz Martinez.  She leaves behind her daughter Lupe and her husband Ray Dellanini and 2 grandchildren, Paul Dellanini and Patricia Kotsubo, and 3 great grandchildren, Sara Dellanini, Bella and Declan Katsubo.

Visitation 9:00 am,...

Everardo Lamas Valdez

Everardo Lamas Valdez

Nov 11, 2018

Services are pending.

Tiffany Costales Ulanimo

Tiffany Costales Ulanimo

Nov 9, 2018

Tiffany, 26, Gilroy, passed away on November 9, 2018. A Visitation will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 pm.

Margaret Jane Hagen

Margaret Jane Hagen

Nov 7, 2018

Mom closed her eyes for the last time on Wednesday, November 7 th , resting in her favorite chair, looking out the front window of her Gilroy California home. She was 97. Margaret Hagen – "Maggie" – and her husband Bob "Coach" Hagen raised me and my sister Karen here. We were a loving family, always with laughter.

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Mildred Maxine Braquet

Mildred Maxine Braquet

Nov 7, 2018

Mildred M. Braquet passed away on Wednesday November 7th at age 94. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel, and son-in-law, Richard Bangle. She is survived by her son Richard Braquet (Richard's son; Gary Braquet, his wife Adrian and grandson Trey, as well as two step children Devin and Katie Hogue) and daughter Jean Bangle (Jean's children;...

Betty Mae Naomi Thome

Betty Mae Naomi Thome

Nov 7, 2018

Betty Mae Thome passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2018. There will be a family memorial service to be announced at a later date.

Joe Young

Joe Young

Nov 4, 2018

In Loving memory of Joe F. Young who passed away on November 4, 2018.

Joe was a strong-willed inspiration to all who knew him, and his legacy lives on in the hearts of many.

Joe was born and raised in Gilroy to his loving parents Florence and Ning Young. He was a very dedicated man...

Deana Marie Ike

Deana Marie Ike

Nov 2, 2018

Deana, 90, of Lodi, passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children; Diane Gurash, Judy Jeffries and Debra McCown and her stepsons; Barton, Richard and John Hoibraten.   She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.  She was pre-deceased by her children; James Kincart and Linda Hoibraten.  Funeral...

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