Obituaries

Sep 23, 2017

Refugio A. Romero of Gilroy passed away 9/23/2017, born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 26, 1920.  He is preceded in death by his wife Petra O. Romero and his son Pedro Romero.  He was surrounded by his beloved children, Daughters:  Carmen, Virginia, Teresa, Alma;  Sons Oscar and Jose, 18 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren.

The Rosary will...

Sep 23, 2017

Dennis Gordon Tachick, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2017 in Palo Alto, CA.  Dennis is survived by his wife Bonnie (Heward) and their three children Kelli & Larry Beaman of Scotts Valley, Heather Tachick of Boston, Seth & Jacqui (Delgado) of Reno, Nevada.  He also is survived by five grandchildren; Madelyn, Amelia, Larson, Abigail, Rachel, eleven...

Sep 21, 2017

Jimmie F Vaden of Morgan Hill passed away on September 21, 2017. Jimmie was born in Deming, New Mexico on July 7, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Clara Vaden, Sister Elizabeth Bestrop, Brother Ray Vaden and infant son Daniel.

Jimmie is survived by his wife of 69 years Shirley, son Tommie...

Sep 19, 2017

John moved to Gilroy in 1973 to retire from his Construction Business with his wife of 60 years Margie Albaugh who passed away in 2010 after 60 years.  From 1973 to well into his 80's he was Gilroy's "handyman." He also was the backbone behind Margie's passion— helping the poor, first through her work with the Crippled Children's Society...

Sep 19, 2017

After a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, Jose Ruben Flores, age 68, passed away at his home on September 19, 2017. Jose was born in Chimaltitan, Jalisco, Mexico on July 22, 1949.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Jose Flores (2003), Juana Lopez (2012), and his brothers: Armel Flores (1975), Carmen Flores (2008).

Jose is...

Sep 18, 2017

Estela Morales, 81, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jess Morales of Albuquerque NM; children, Mary Roberts (Don) of Albuquerque, NM, Albert Morales of Gilroy, CA, Caroline Morales (George Hunt) of Hollister, CA, Laura Morales of Gilroy, CA, Liza Morales (Michael Fees) of Gilroy, CA, Jacqueline Morales of Sacramento,...

Sep 17, 2017

Louise P. Lindeleaf (74) died peacefully on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2017 at her home.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert (Bob) J. Lindeleaf, her two daughters and son in law, Toni Lindeleaf, Robin and Don Watenpaugh.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Mario and Pauline DeFrancesco Sr., brother, Alfred DeFrancesco and in-laws...

Sep 15, 2017

Anthony Michael Malen, known as Tony to his friends, was born September 29, 1927, in Visalia, CA.  Raised in California's southern central valley in the small farming town of Alpaugh, he was the sixth child and only surviving son of immigrant parents.  In the mid-1940's, with his widowed father and sisters, the family relocated to Morgan Hill on Watsonville...

Sep 12, 2017

Dora Risinger, 83, passed away peacefully September 12th with her family by her side. All that knew her will remember her for her laughter, her witty one-liners and her gracious hospitality. She is survived by her sisters; Josie Arias and Eleanor DeCarli.

Children Laurie Medina, Della Filice and Rudy Contreras.

Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren who all...

Sep 11, 2017

Warren went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2017. Warren was born in Jersey City, NJ on January 13, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise Blakley, sister Elizabeth Louise, brother James, first wife Marilyn, and second wife Betty Lou.

Warren is survived by his loving wife Betty June, his...

Sep 10, 2017

Francisco Cruz Pina, age 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 10, 2017.  He will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Habing Family Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 PM followed by burial at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

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Sep 4, 2017

Our Father, Richard Harlan "Dick" Brem passed away peacefully in Turlock, after a prolonged illness. Dad was born in Gilroy to Richard and Mae Brem on July 12, 1930. Legend has it that he was one of the first babies born at Wheeler Hospital and the first of three generations of Brems born there.

According to Dad,...

Sep 4, 2017

Nelda, 92, Gilroy, passed away on September 4, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Fred Coito.  Also preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Catherine Bariola and many brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her children; Paul Duplissie and Nancy Romero, her grandchildren Mark (Tishna) Duplissie,  Bryan...

Sep 3, 2017

Daniel Joseph Pires, 65, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2017 in Gilroy.  Daniel was born in Modesto, CA and grew up in Sunnyvale, CA.  He moved to Gilroy in 1997.

Dan was a Maintenance Mechanic at Northrop Grumann (formerly Westinghouse) for 38 years.

Dan was a loving husband and a wonderful father.  He is...

Sep 3, 2017

Maria Nieves Anzualda born on March 22, 1967 and died September 3, 2017.  The Anzualdas' this month have lost a special daughter and sister on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 1:30  pm.  She joins her father, Ramon G. Anzualda in heaven.  She leaves behind her loving mother, Maria L. Anzualda and two sisters Rosie and Ruth and her husband...

Aug 31, 2017

Susan Osterholt passed away in San Jose at the age of 74. She was born in San Francisco and grew up in Stockton.  She lived much of her life and raised her family in Gilroy. She moved to the Almaden area of San Jose in 2008 and spent much of her most recent time with her three granddaughters who...

Aug 31, 2017

With much sadness, the family of Raymond Charles Mulch announces that he passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home in Redding.   He is survived by his five children, Christoper (Julie), Ashley (Derrek), Sean (Courtney), Charles (Danielle) and Lauren (Rodney), six grandchildren, his mother Donna Mulch and his sister Pat Good (Mark) and their family.

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Aug 27, 2017

Madeline Carol Bellezza passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at a hospice house in Alamo, CA.  Madeline grew up in West Los Angeles and was a long time resident of Walnut Creek.  Madeline was born of the late Francis Ford and Catherine Ford on December 22, 1938 in Hollywood, CA.  Madeline was a graduate of the Westlake...

Aug 25, 2017

Deborah Christine McShea, age 62, passed away on August 25, 2017 in Morgan Hill, CA. Debbie had a big heart and was very generous, giving to her friends and family whenever she could.  She was at her happiest in Disneyland, celebrating holidays and spending time with her son Kevin and her dogs. Celebration of her life will be held on...