Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Cheryl Ann Dexter (Bohrer)

Cheryl Ann Dexter (Bohrer)

Jan 29, 2018

Cheryl Ann Dexter (Bohrer), age 60, passed away on January 29, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Cheryl was raised on the Dexter Dairy here in Gilroy and continued to live in the area through out her life.  She leaves behind her only child, Jerrica Dexter, Son in Law Frank Perez, and her three grandchildren, Frank, Zachary and...

Karen Lynn Shurden

Karen Lynn Shurden

Jan 27, 2018

Karen Shurden, 69, died peacefully after an illness on January 27th, 2018.  She is survived by her son Jordan Reyes, cousins Carlos "Chucky" Benitez and Mandy Pena and her godchild Mecca Ann Hutchings. She is also survived by many other cousins and friends.  She was a beautiful, gentle soul who was loved deeply.  She will be dearly missed.  A...

Stephen Gary Suarez

Stephen Gary Suarez

Jan 25, 2018

Stephen Gary Suarez, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on January 25 th , 2018 after a lengthy illness.  Stephen was a disabled Vietnam War veteran and was very proud he served his country. He was with Bravo Company, First 508 Infantry, 82 nd Airborne Division and served as a Combat Infantryman, Paratrooper, Sharp Shooter, Assistant Machine Gunner...

Victoria Raiola-Van Aken

Victoria Raiola-Van Aken

Jan 23, 2018

Victoria Van Aken, 61, of Morgan Hill, CA succumbed to a rare sarcoma cancer after a six-week fight on January 23, 2018.  Victoria was born and grew up in Brooklyn, NY graduating from James Madison High School in 1974.   Victoria moved to California in 1976 and met her husband whom she dated for 5 years and was married to...

Henry "Papa" Saucedo

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

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), María Guadalupe García (Guillermo), Francisco Cervantes (Melva) y José Antonio Cervantes (Maya), padre Melitón Magaña, hermano Benjamín Magaña (Berta) y nueve nietos.

María nació el 24 de enero de 1941 en México, donde crió a sus cuatro hijos....

Florence Priscilla Fowler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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