Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

Grace Romanos, a resident of Merrill Gardens, Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully August 22, 2017 with family by her side. She was 96 years old.

Born February 13, 1921 in Stamford, CT as Grace Maria Frano, she was the daughter of Emilio and Maria Contardo Frano. She was predeceased by her husband, John Romanos, who passed away...

Aug 19, 2017

Alex Monte, age 62, passed away Saturday Aug 19th, 2017 at Redwood City Kaiser Hospital.

He was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota 11/24/1954 to Alex and Carroll Monte.

He was a former Chiropractor and recently a Long Term Health Care Administrator.

He will be remembered as "The Guy who could catch any...

Aug 18, 2017

Vivian Faye Yothers passed away at her home in Gilroy, CA on August 18, 2017. No services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph's Family Center in Gilroy.

Aug 16, 2017

Robert Christopher Ortega, 64, of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully with his wife Jacqueline Ortega and good friend Ed Hennessee by his side, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Legacy House, Ocala, Florida.

Bob was born in Gilroy, California, a son of the late Leonard and Inez (Romero) Ortega. He was a Veteran of the Army National...

Aug 15, 2017

It's with great sadness that the family of David Richard Jeske announces that he passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2017 in Gilroy, he was 57 years old. He will forever be loved and remembered by all of us.  Mother Janet (West) Jeske, Sister Carole Jeske, Brother Steve Jeske (Lorie) Niece Katie Hogue, Nephews Devin Hogue, Stephen Jeske, Christopher...

Aug 14, 2017

Born February 25, 1948 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He left this earth for eternity on August 14, 2017 in Gilroy, CA. He was the youngest of 11 children to George and Lucille Hale.

Leonard was a kind, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He graduated from Molalla Union High School in 1966, where he was Senior...

Aug 13, 2017

Ignacio Arellano passed away on 08/13/2017. Visitation will be held Friday, 08/18/2017 from 2 PM - 9 PM with a Vigil Service starting at 6:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 08/19/2017 at 12 noon at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by burial at Saint Mary Cemetery.

Aug 13, 2017

Sharon Saldivia passed away at Saint Louise Regional Hospital on August 13, 2017. A family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to Jessica Saldivia at "you caring compassionate crowd funding" website.

Aug 13, 2017

June, 88, Gilroy, passed from this life suddenly on Sunday August 13 th .  She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harold Packard and grandson Keith Packard.   She leaves behind her five children: Karen Christopher (Don), Cindy Gallo, Gary Packard (Yo), Chris Packard and Scherrie Taylor (Rick); her loving grandchildren Erica Trinchero (Gerad), Vince Rizzi...

Aug 13, 2017

Diego, 77, Gilroy, passed away on August 13, 2017.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1:00 to 9:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  A Funeral Mass will be Monday, August 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.  Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery....

Aug 12, 2017

Thomas Anthony Lewis, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 12, 2017 in Gilroy.

He is survived in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Joanie; their two sons Rick (Loreal) and Randy (Annette).  He leaves behind his grandchildren Jonathon, Brianna, Anthony and Jacob, as well as many nieces and cousins.

Tom was born October...

Aug 9, 2017

Carolyn LaVon Schell passed away at her home in Gilroy, Calfornia on August 9, 2017. Carolyn was born to Lloyd and LaVon Adkins on February 14, 1944 in  Grinnell, Iowa. Lloyd was serving in World War II, so Carolyn did not meet her dad until she was 22 months old.

The family relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana...

Aug 8, 2017

Fred Schulze, resident of San Martin.

Fred Schulze passed away peacefully on August 8th at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Renate, son Frank, daughter Diane, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

At age 11, he played the accordion in his hometown of Uelzen, Germany and at the age of 17...

Aug 5, 2017

Jose, 21, Gilroy, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017.   Visitation will begin on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Vigil service will be that evening at 6:00 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.  Burial will be in Culiacan,...

Aug 3, 2017

Herminia Lara of Gilroy California passed away peacefully on August 3rd 2017 in Modesto California. She was born in Big Wells Texas on April 25th 1923 daughter of the late Leonardo and Rebecca Alfaro. She preceded in death by her loving husband Nicolas Lara Sr. and her 2 sons Nick Lara Jr. and Oscar Lara. She was survived by...

Aug 1, 2017

Reena Pankaj Oza was born in the loving home of Kantilal Kalidas Trivedi and Kailasgauri on December 1 st , 1945 and "Vaikundh Vassi" (Join with abode of Lord Krishna) on August 1 st , 2017.

Born in Mehmedabad, India, she lived in Bombay then moved to Ahmedabad, the hometown of her late husband, Dr. Pankaj Oza....

Aug 1, 2017

Josephine, 88, Gilroy passed away on August 1, 2017.  She is survived by her children; Alice Garcia, Herman Corella, Pete Corella, Margaret Corella, Paul Silva, Simon Silva and her stepson; Victor Silva.

She is also survived by 19 Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her sons; Phillip Corella and Albert Johnny...

Jul 29, 2017

Ralph Boyce, age 92, passed peacefully at home in Stockton, CA, on Saturday, July 29, 2017.  Born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. His was a long life, well lived.

A lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes; his greatest loves were his wife of 72 years, Florence Ellen Boyce (Wardwell), and family.

Ralph...

Jul 29, 2017

Carolyn Noel Anderson passed away on July 29, 2017. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

Jul 28, 2017

Josie Villa, age 76, passed away on July 28, 2017. She is survived by her loving childred Victor (Katherine) Villa, Diane Villa, dearest granddaughters Elaine Farias, Katrina (Brandon) Garcia, and Serena Villa.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jose Villa, son Jose Luis Villa, mother Mary Portello, and sister Jenny Caloca.

Her...