Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

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....

Patricia Marie Giordano (Ardizzone)

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Sarah Jane Johnson Quilici

Sarah Jane Johnson Quilici

Dec 28, 2017

Sarah Jane Johnson Quilici passed away on December 28, 2017. A viewing will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home on January 3, 2018 from 6PM-7PM. The vigil will be that same night and location at 7PM. Mass will be held at St. Catherine's Church the following day, January 4, 2017 at 11AM. The graveside will be at St. Mary...

Beatrice Sylvia Marie Nina Lopes Goncalves Costa

Beatrice Sylvia Marie Nina Lopes Goncalves Costa

Dec 26, 2017

Beatrice returned to her Lord peacefully at home on December 26 th , 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New York to the late Arthur and Maria "Neto" Goncalves and was the sister of the late Arthur J. Goncalves.

The family settled in New Jersey. Beatrice met Manuel V. Costa when he was...

Guillermo Garcia Maldonado

Guillermo Garcia Maldonado

Dec 26, 2017

Guillermo Garcia Maldonado passed away on December 26, 2017. A visitation will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 2, 2017 from 11AM - 9PM. A vigil will be held that same night at 6:30PM. The mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church the following day, Wednesday, January 3, 2017, at 10AM.

Florence Conley Kline

Florence Conley Kline

Dec 25, 2017

Florence Conley Kline was born February 17, 1920 at Glasgow, Montana.  She was the first child of Paul Harry Conley and Minnie Josephine (Hanson) Conley, both from North Dakota.  Her mother was of Norwegian descent and her father was of Irish and Norwegian descent.  Her father and grandfather were pioneer railroad engineers in the northwest.  An Irish great-great grandfather,...

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