Obituaries

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...

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,...