Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Henry "Papa" Saucedo
Jan 20, 2018
It is with great sorrow that the Saucedo Family of Gilroy announces the passing of our beloved Henry "Papa" Saucedo on January 20, 2018. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He is survived by his two devoted children Henry Acedo Jr. and Rosemary Acedo Carranza and his two sisters Celia Pineda &...
Maria Carmen Magana
Jan 19, 2018
Maria Carmen Magaña falleció el 19 de enero de 2018 en Gilroy. Le sobreviven sus hijos Lorenza López (Francisco), MarÃa Guadalupe GarcÃa (Guillermo), Francisco Cervantes (Melva) y José Antonio Cervantes (Maya), padre Melitón Magaña, hermano BenjamÃn Magaña (Berta) y nueve nietos.
MarÃa nació el 24 de enero de 1941 en México, donde crió a sus cuatro hijos....
Florence Priscilla Fowler
Jan 18, 2018
Florence Priscilla Fowler passed away in the early morning hours of January 18, 2018 after a brief stay at St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy. A resident of Pleasant Hill, CA for nearly six decades, she had recently relocated to Morgan Hill, CA to be nearer her children and was looking forward with great anticipation to celebrating her 100th birthday....
Lee Farrand Silveira
Jan 17, 2018
Lee Farrand Silveira passed away on January 17, 2018 at 92 years of age. Born in Roseville, CA, at age 1, he moved to Gilroy with his father and mother John and Lucy Silveira, and his brother Roy. He lived his life on the family ranch in South Santa Clara County. Lee and his loving wife Annabell (deceased in...
Saverina Frances Fenech
Jan 16, 2018
Saverina Frances Fenech, age 94, passed away peacefully in San Jose, CA. Beloved wife of the late Paul John Fenech; loving mother of Paul Fenech; cherished grandmother of 1 and great-grandmother of 2; dearest sister of 1 and aunt of 9 nieces and 5 nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 10:00 A.M....
Suzanna Egan
Jan 11, 2018
Suzanna, 68, Salinas, passed away on January 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Egan; children, Catherine Gomez, Manuel Serrano and Michael Egan; grandchildren, Selena Wells, Kenya and Aaliyah Burton; sisters, Mary Perez, Sabina Lopez and Esperanza Paz.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 2 to 9 pm at Habing...
Juanita Hutchings
Jan 8, 2018
Juanita passed away peacefully on January 6, 2018. She was 86 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse, and her daughter, Gail. She is survived by 3 children, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 19 at 1:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Oak...
Socorro Mabulay Duyao
Jan 8, 2018
Socorro Mabulay Duyao 91, passed peacefully on January 8, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Gilroy, CA.
She was born November 11, 1926 in Poro Cebu, Phillipines to Albino Mabulay and Asela Baillo.
She was the loving wife of Santos Duyao who preceded her in death in January 1999, and by...
Jacquelyn Merriman
Jan 7, 2018
Jacqui graduated from Live Oak in 1962. She was a member of St. Mary Parrish for many years, manager of St. Joseph's food room, and a lifetime member of The Gilroy Foundation.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2018 at Habing Family Funeral Home.
James Frederick Small
Jan 7, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and nephew, James F. Small has died at the age of 46. He died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home in Dublin, California. He and his twin sister Debora, were born on November 6, 1971 in Van Nuys, California to Peter and...
William Raymond Kassen
Jan 7, 2018
Born in Dayton, Ohio on February 2,1941, Bill enjoyed a life that was truly blessed. He was born in America to a super awesome family—Mom, Eileen; Dad, William J; brother Bob; sister, Joleen and sister, Sandra. His Mom and Dad believed in a positive sum marriage; and they lived it! Bill was also blessed with a wonderful extended family...
Linda Luna
Jan 6, 2018
Linda Luna passed away January 6, 2018. She is survived by her children Roberto, Rene, Stacy and Jaime as well as 5 grandchildren. A visitation will begin 1:00pm followed by a 6:30pm Vigil service on Wednesday, January 17 th at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am, Thursday, January 18 th at St. Mary Catholic Church....
Patricia Marie Giordano (Ardizzone)
Jan 4, 2018
Born in San Jose, CA on June 8, 1922 to Stephen and Josephine Ardizzone who immigrated from Sicily. Beloved wife of the late Peter V. Giordano of Morgan Hill. Pat was the youngest of eight children in the Ardizzone family. Sister of the late Sal, Vic, Joe, Dan, Mario, Christine May and Elizabeth Pospishek. Aunt of JoAnn, Dennis, Mark,...
Harold "Doogie" Gettman
Jan 4, 2018
Harold "Doogie" Gettman was born in Ft. Morgan, Colorado on September 16, 1945. He attended Ft. Morgan High School and Adams State College where he played baseball and met his wife Cindy Brown. After their marriage, they both moved to San Jose, California to begin their careers in teaching. Doogie taught Special Education at Silver Creek and Mt. Pleasant...
Justin Thomas Sullivan
Jan 3, 2018
Justin T. Sullivan, age 43, passed away on January 3, 2018. Justin was the beloved son of Linda Sullivan and the late Thomas J. Sullivan. Loving grandson of the late George & Madeline Petrenos and Thomas J. & Bella Sullivan. Justin was a P. E. teacher and coach at Harker Acadamy and Murdock-Portal Elementary School. A Blessing Service will be...
Dennis Jay Dickson
Jan 2, 2018
Surrounded by loving family members, Dennis Dickson passed away at 57 years old after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Dennis was born in Provo, UT. Gilroy has been his home for the last 37 years. He is survived by: his wife, Jan, daughter Tiffany (Mike), daughter Jennifer (Jeremy), son Daniel (Heather), son Kyle (Paige), son...
Laura Mae Angelino
Dec 31, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of longtime Gilroy resident Laura  Angelino, announce her passing at her home on Sunday December 31, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer.
Laura was born in Gilroy on May 7, 1933. She is survived by her brother, Frank (Betty) Angelino, sister Jay Meacham, step-sister Deb Togliatti, uncle Alfred...
Billie Jo Moore
Dec 30, 2017
Reverend Billie Moore, 88, Gilroy, went to be with Jesus after a short illness from heart failure on December 30. She is survived by her children, Mark Moore of Morgan Hill CA and Janice Baudat of Cornville AZ, a grandchild, Melody McClain of Carrollton TX, and a sister, Marjorie Baker of Oakley CA.
Born on August 15,...
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