Obituaries

Apr 4, 2018

Maria Estela Duenas, age 97, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018. Visitation will be held on April 17, Tuesday beginning at 10:00 AM.  Funeral Service will begin at 3:00 PM.  Both Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at The First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Avenue in Gilroy, CA

Apr 4, 2018

Miguel Lopez, age 59, passed away peacefully with his family on April 4, 2018. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM followed by the Funeral Service at 3:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Apr 3, 2018

Ronold Paul Pritchard, age 70, passed away on April 3, 2018 at his residence in Gilroy, CA.  No services will be held at this time.

Apr 1, 2018

Delfina Salinas, age 87, passed away April 1, 2018 in Gilroy, CA. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Visitation will be prior to service beginning at 12 noon until 9:00 pm.

Mar 28, 2018

Joyce Elaine Little, 81, passed away in her Gilroy home on Wednesday, March 28 th .  Her final days were spent in a lively setting surrounded by family, friends and her favorite foods.  Joyce was born in Chicago on March 6, 1937 to Willis "Bill" Elmer Sellers and Jane Alice Carr.  She married Jack Ralph Little on May 18,...

Mar 28, 2018

Michael George LePiane, age 67, unexpectedly passed away on March 28, 2018.  Visitation will be Monday, April 9, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 Pm.  Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 PM.

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Mar 28, 2018

Epifania Villarreal Beltrán passed away peacefully in Gilroy, California at the age of 89. Epifania was born on April 7, 1928 in Sabinas, Hidalgo (Mexico) to Ignacio Villareal Martinez and Felicitas Rosales Garcia. She was preceded in death by her beloved, Carlos Beltrán, her siblings Filomeno Villarreal, Roberto Villarreal, Jesus Villarreal, Eloy Villarreal, Gumercindo Villarreal, Antonia V, Hernandez as well...

Mar 24, 2018

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Mar 24, 2018

Steven Douglas Knepper passed away on March 24, 2018, at the age of 72, after a strong battle against cancer.  His light hearted, positive, and easy going zest for life will be dearly missed.

Steve was a life-long resident of San Martin, CA where he attended San Martin Grammar School and graduated from Live Oak High School. ...

Mar 22, 2018

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Marian Johnson Blair passed away peacefully at home in Morgan Hill, California on Thursday March 22nd, 2018, at the age of 94.

Born on January 11, 1924 in Santa Clara, California, she was the only child of Ralph and Ora Johnson. Marian Adele Johnson was raised as a lady of society, while at the same time...

Mar 21, 2018

Lupe Rocha Yamamoto passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 21, 2018.

Lupe was a Gilroy girl her whole life!  She was a beautiful, loving and caring person who lived her life devoted to her family and God.  She was a very giving person who would give you her last nickel if you needed it. As long...

Mar 20, 2018

Naval Seaman, FT2 – Rodney Lee Cordell, 75, died peacefully on March 20, 2018, in Gilroy, CA.  A veteran of the Navy, he served aboard the destroyer, Myles C. Fox during the Cold War from 1960 – 1963.  After working at Pacific Bell Telephone Co., he worked and eventually retired from IBM after 35 years.

Rod was...

Mar 17, 2018

David Ray Elston passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

"Dave" (as he was known to most) was born on July 28, 1960 in Watsonville, CA to Delphia and Orval Elston.  In 1964, the Elston Family moved to Longmont, CO where Dave spent a majority of his childhood.  The family...

Mar 16, 2018

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Mar 12, 2018

Ruth A. Klinke, 73, passed away on March 12, 2018 in Morgan Hill, CA.

Beloved wife of John H. Klinke Jr., they were married for over 55 years.

Ruth worked as a telephone operator for Continental in Gilroy until they welcomed their daughter Heidi in 1974.  She then joined her husband working in Coyote until...

Mar 11, 2018

Eileen Veronica Quinn, treasured wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully on March 11 th with family members by her side.  Her sudden death was unexpected.  She had spent the previous day at the beauty salon for a haircut and shopping for bargains at her favorite department store.

Eileen was born on June 19,...

Mar 11, 2018

Tony J. Hernandez, 70, of Gilroy, CA., beloved husband and best friend of Mary Jane Hernandez for 47 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on March 11, 2018.

Tony is survived by his two daughters, Melissa (Manuel) Rubalcava and Corinna (Joey) Hernandez; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Olivia Hernandez,...

Mar 10, 2018

Brian, 62, Gilroy, passed away on March 10, 2018 after a lengthy illness. It is a blessing, as he is in a better place.  Brian is survived by his wife Gayl, his beloved daughter Kaitlyn and his brother Bill.

He was born and raised in Pennsylvania.  He traveled to California to attend college and fell in love...

Mar 10, 2018

Mary Jane Green, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 10, 2018.  Wife of the late John E. Green.  Loving mother of Sister Bobbi Green of Gilroy and the late Patty Blomgren.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  A native of Gilroy.  Age 96 years.  She worked for Marion's Dress Shop, Roberts Department Store and Ford's Department Store as a retail...