Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Benito N. Gurrola
May 10, 2018
Benito N. Gurrola, age 84, passed away peacefully at home in Los Banos, CA on May 10, 2018. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.
Marie Elizabeth Hill
May 10, 2018
Marie Elizabeth Hill (née Boddy) died peacefully on May 10, 2018, in Morgan Hill, California. A native Californian born outside of Sacramento in 1925, she grew up in Redding. At a young age, after a classmate accidentally hit her in the head with a brick, she spent numerous recesses sitting by herself and quietly reading the entire Wizard of...
Marianna Fuller Kraus
May 9, 2018
Marianna Fuller Kraus, of Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully on May 9 th , 2018 at the age of 90 years and 4 months. She is survived by husband, Robert E Kraus; son, Paul Kraus and daughters, Susan Costa and Judith Brown; brother, David P Fuller; grandchildren Laura Kraus, Stefan Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Andrew Costa, Emily Costa, and Anna...
Bobby Lee O'Neal
May 8, 2018
Bobby Lee O'Neal, born September 14, 1932, in Dennison, Texas, died May 8, 2018, in Hollister, California, peacefully, with dignity, and surrounded by family. Bob was a proud combat veteran of the Korean War, having served in the United States Marine Corps as a machine gunner. He settled in Gilroy, California with his parents in 1937. He also contributed to...
Leonard Santos Trujillo
May 8, 2018
LEONARD S. TRUJILLO, passed away suddenly May 28, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Husband of Debra Trujillo of Surprise, AZ. Father of Stacey, Stephanie, Tiffany, Joshua, Caleb and Lindsey Hope and father-in-law of Simon and Johnny.
Son of Helen Trujillo of Gilroy and the late Ruben Trujillo. Brother of Ruben Trujillo (Marta) and Richard Trujillo both of Gilroy.  ...
Joseph Vera
May 6, 2018
Joe, 70, Gilroy, passed away in his home on May 6, 2018. He is survived by his Son; Benjamin Vera, Stepchildren; Steven Ditmore, Penny Rivera and Christopher Gomez, Nephews and Nieces; Ray Cordova, Ricky Cordova, Steven Vera, Elizabeth Vera, Little David Vera, Troy Vera, Natalia Vera, Bianca Johnson, Daniel Vera, Lillian Vera, Ruben Vera, Jr., Raul Vera, Joy Vera,...
Joaquin Covarrubias
May 6, 2018
Joaquin Covarrubias passed on Sunday, May 6 th 2018 at the age of 76 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Maria Paz Covarrubias, their 9 children, 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 8 siblings. In passing, he joins his father Juan Covarrubias, mother Genoveva Covarrubias and brother Santiago Covarrubias.
Born in Los...
Joseph Louis Sanchez
May 5, 2018
Joseph Louis Sanchez 61, of Gilroy, passed away Saturday May 5th 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to the late Luis and Amelia Sanchez on Dec. 31, 1956 in Gilroy, California. He attended St Mary Catholic School and later graduated from Gilroy High.
He spent his childhood working with his...
George Robert Bouchey
May 2, 2018
George Robert Bouchey passed on May 2, 2018 at the age of 79 at his Gilroy home of nearly 30 years. George will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate to share a hot cup of coffee or a cold beer with him.
Born November 3, 1939 in South Dakota to Walter and Birdene Bouchey, George...
Olga M. Gutierrez
May 2, 2018
Olga Gutierrez passed on May 2 nd 2018 in Sacramento, California where she retired and enjoyed caring for her grandchildren. Olga was 67 years old when she passed and had her family and friends who loved her surrounding her.
Olga was born July 5 th , 1950 in Gilroy, California daughter to Dora and John Montez. Olga...
Elisa Ramos
Apr 25, 2018
Elisa Ramos died Wednesday in Gilroy at the age of 90. A native of Los Ramones Neuvo Leon Mexico, came to the United States in 1943. Lived in Misson Texas where she met her husband Filomeno Ramos Jr., migrated to California in 1964 and settled in Gilroy California. She retired from Gilroy Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in 2003. ...
Michael Vincent Giacalone
Apr 22, 2018
Michael V. Giacalone passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 in an automobile accident. Son of Joe & Patty Giacalone of Gilroy. Brother of Kristina Giacalone (Mike) of Millbrae, CA. Father of Nico Vincent Giacalone of Hollister. A native of San Jose, CA.
Age 32 years.
Proud member of Electrical Local # 332 Santa Clara...
Joseph Gerard Tobia
Apr 22, 2018
Joseph (Joe) Gerard Tobia, age 75, long time Morgan Hill resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born to Angelo and Josephine (Caprio) Tobia on February 21, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey; Joe was the youngest of three children. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Clayton "Ronnie" Bermudez
Apr 19, 2018
Clayton "Ronnie" Bermudez passed away on Thursday after a long battle with a chronic illness. He could light up a room with his energy and have everyone laughing in no time. Ronnie was a fierce family man and nothing made him happier than spending time with his great big Mexipino family and BBQing for everyone.
Clayton was...
Chester Harold Morrell, D.M.D.
Apr 19, 2018
Chet passed away Thursday April 19, 2018 at the age of 80 at Sutter Roseville Hospital after suffering a massive stroke from which he was unable to recover. He was surrounded by family and close friends at the time of his death. He was preceeded in death by his parents Jason Harold Morrell and Ruth Coffer Morrell.
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Lucille Furtado Souza
Apr 17, 2018
Lucille, 97, Gilroy, passed away on April 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her Daughter; Lucilia (Daniel) Leonardo, Grandchildren; Jeffrey and Shannon Leonardo and Great Grandchild; Taylor Yslava, all from Gilroy, Niece; Marilyn (Richard) Allen, Great Nephews; Gary and Greg Allen, all from Discovery Bay. She is also survived by many cousins. She was...
Arlene C. Lujan
Apr 16, 2018
Arlene Lujan, age 93 passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018 in Gilroy, Ca . Arlene was born February 2, 1925 in Santa Margarita, California to Damasio and Geraldine Diaz. She was survived by the love of her life Thomas Lujan Sr for whom she was married with for over 75 years. Her children and their families Alfred & Carmen...
Carlos Lyra
Apr 15, 2018
A light went out Sunday 4/15/18, when Carlos Lyra, beloved husband to Pam Hodgdon Lyra left our world and joined the world of spirit. Carlos is survived by his parents Maria Virginia and Josue, and sister Juliana, all of who live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is also survived by his sister Ida, her husband Heber and their daughter...
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