Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

He Only Takes The Best "A heart of gold stopped beating. Two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day he took you home. To some you are...

Nov 26, 2017

Elias Ruiz Jr. Passed away peacefully, November 26, 2017 . He was born in San Jose, CA. Elias Junior was preceded in death by his father Elias Ruiz and mother Virginia Ruiz. He is survived by his sister Belia Wynne (Bob), brother Mario Ruiz, brother Carlos Ruiz (Maria), Irma Johnson. A Celebration of Life service will be held January 13,...

Nov 26, 2017

A memorial service for Hisashi (Bob) Hirasaki will be held on Saturday, December 9, at 1 pm at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, 16450 Murphy Avenue in Morgan Hill.  His family called him Hisashi or Sashi but most of his friends knew him as Bob.

Sashi was born in Gilroy on July  8, 1935, and passed...

Nov 25, 2017

Doris May Douglas, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2017 in Morgan Hill, CA.  She is the beloved wife of Donald C. Douglas and the loving mother of Dona Martine. Mass of Christine Burial will be Monday, December 4, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary Parish on First Street in Gilroy, CA followed by burial at Gate...

Nov 24, 2017

Celebration of Life Monday, November 27, 2017 - 3:00 PM at 7955 Ferguson Road, Gilroy, CA  95020

Nov 21, 2017

Rosary Friday, December 1, 2017 - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.   Funeral Mass Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 9:00 AM at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy.   Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Nov 19, 2017

Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM  Thursday, November 30, 2017 with Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon.   Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy

Nov 17, 2017

Margaret Jane Weisser (Vera-Martinez / Staley) passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2017.

A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her three daughters, Rebecca Vera-Martinez, Antoinette Vera-Martinez, and Teresa Golding, granddaughter Jessica Beckmeier and grandson Dogen Eyeler, as well as sons-in-law Michael Golding, Jerry Eyeler, and Freddie Beckmeier.

Maggie was born in Spokane,...

Nov 13, 2017

Fred Phillips, age 77, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home in Gilroy on November 13, 2017. Beloved by all who knew him, he is survived by his wife Sally-Ann, his daughter Valerie (Jonathan) and 5 little girl dogs that considered him to be their "Father Dawg." He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Phillips, Lois...

Nov 11, 2017

Masaru "Moose" Kunimura passed away peacefully on November 11, 2017, at the age of 91.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Aiko (Kuwada), daughters Karen, Donna, Kathy & Diane, Grand-daughter Allison Aiko Bartelstone (David), Great-Grandson Luke Masaru Bartelstone and Great-Grandaughters Katherine Mason Bartelstone and Charlotte Murray Bartelstone.  He was preceded in death by his son,...

Nov 11, 2017

Joy Murray Adkins passed away peacefully at Gilroy Healthcare and Rehab Center on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Nov 9, 2017

Joe passed away at his home in Gilroy, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Mary, married 64 years, and his eight children, Angie, Esther, Linda (Joey), Virginia, Sylvia (Armando), Ruben (Jessica), Arthur (Maria), Charlie and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He adored his family pets Teddy, Coyote, and...

Nov 8, 2017

Visitation Monday, November 27, 2017 from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.   Burial will be in Mexico.

Nov 3, 2017

Evelyn Ella Knight, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her husband Frank E. Knight; her brother, Redge Clark and her sister Betty Mathis.  She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Blanton and her husband Lenard of Lawrence, Kansas, Michelle Fugere of Gilroy, CA and her son Don Lee Wilson and...

Nov 3, 2017

Barbara Hilda Mitchell Harkins was born in April 1962 at old Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy. She gently passed away at home among family in the town she loved, November 3rd, 2017.

Barbara lived in Gilroy her entire life. She was raised in a loving household and attended Glen View, Brownell, and Gilroy High School. For many years...

Nov 1, 2017

Visitation & Rosary Thursday, November 10, 2017 - 5:00 PM to November 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM at 1845 Pacheco Pass Highway, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Friday, November 11, 2017 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Oct 31, 2017

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Graveside Service will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Oct 29, 2017

Benita is survived by her children; Ramona Cavazos, Carmen Pedroza, Maria Hernandez, Joe Jr Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Ruben Martinez, Lucida Wallis, Mary Jane Ramero, Norma Hernandez, Rene Martinez, Elias Martinez, Roy Martinez, Abby Scoggins, Saul Martinez and Moses Martinez; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home...

Oct 26, 2017

Leanore May Vlastelica, known to most of us as Lea [pronounced Lee], passed on October 26th in San Jose, California. Lea passed, as she lived, in accordance with her wishes and without prolonged illness or pain.  Lea has lived in Gilroy, CA for the past 4 years, though she spent over 50 years in San Jose, CA, as well...

Oct 22, 2017

Milo left us, and has entered God's Kingdom on October 22, 2017.  He leaves his wife Dorothy; his children, Milo, Tasmin, Demetrio, Kyle, Charity, Dylan, Daniel, and Tatiana; his grandchildren Alexis, Josiah, Samiah, and Aden; his siblings, Mario, Margaret, Marty, Marianne, Gordon, Rosanna, Dianna, Adolph Jr., and Matthew, whom preceded him in death; his beloved Mom, Elpidia Moncibais; his...