Obituaries

Oct 17, 2017

David T. Wilber passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 17, 2017.  He was born in Rahway, New Jersey on February 24, 1941.

He is survived by his brother, Doug Wilber and sister-in-law Cindy Wilber.  He is also survived by one nephew Steve Wilber, three nieces – Kim Passailaigue, Maria Flaherty, and Debbie Hernandez and seven great nieces and...

Oct 16, 2017

Luis, 101, Gilroy, passed away on October 16, 2017.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Mass will held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.  Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Oct 15, 2017

Sardarni Balbir Kaur Sandhu was born on July 10 th , 1926 to Sardar Thakur Singh and Sardarni Labh Kaur in the village of Vehgal, Lahore; before the partition of India. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Sunday, October 15 th , 2017 at her home, 733 Piercy Road, in San Jose. She was...

Oct 11, 2017

Anthony (Tony) Valdez of Gilroy, CA passed away on October 11, 2017 after a very short battle with cancer.  He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife at his side, at the age of 55.

Tony was born in Gilroy, CA on Feb. 28, 1962 to the parents of Victor Valdez, Sr. and Anna De La...

Oct 8, 2017

Private Cremation Services

Oct 7, 2017

Cornetta Christine Staley was born on March 1, 1921, in Sheldon, WI and died peacefully at home in Gilroy on October 7, 2017.  She had lived in Whittier, CA for more than 50 years with husband, Vernon (who died in 2006). For the last 11 years, she lived at Wheeler Manor in Gilroy. She is survived by three children:...

Oct 7, 2017

Louie Godinez was born in Los Angeles,CA on August 21, 1946 to the parents of Francisco Godinez and Hermelinda Moreno.

He is survived by his siblings: Eva Lopez, Gloria Guerra, Frank Godinez, Yolanda Sosa and Jess Moreno. His children include Margie Godinez, Louie Godinez Jr, Raquel Godinez, and Christina Godinez Corona. Also, his grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Jarret...

Oct 7, 2017

Blake Robert Birnie, 22, was reunited with his twin brother, Bryan, in heaven on October 7, 2017.  Blake was born on September 8, 1995 in Santa Clara, the son of Greg and Cynthia Birnie.  He graduated from Christopher High School in 2014.  At the time of his death, Blake was working towards achieving his associate degree at Gavilan College....

Oct 7, 2017

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Oct 7, 2017

Graveside Services Friday October 20, 2017 - 11:00 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.  1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA

Oct 6, 2017

Celebration of Life to be held.

Oct 4, 2017

Visitation Saturday, October 14, 2017  -  11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Then to St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy for Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 900 First Street, Gilroy.

Oct 3, 2017

Virginia, 80, passed away on October 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. A Visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, 2017, 9:30 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be immediately following the service at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Sep 29, 2017

Georgene passed away peacefully on the afternoon of September 29, 2017 at the age of 72.  She was surrounded by her family in the home which she built with her husband David.  David and Georgene met at Cal Poly University and were married in January 1967 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mountain View, CA, where Georgene had grown...

Sep 24, 2017

Barbara Beckwith Brown passed away on September 24, 2017. Her children Patricia Eddy and Ryan Brown and her husband Gilbert T Brown were present during her final moments.

Barbara was born on August 28, 1942 to Harold and Lorraine Beckwith in New Jersey.  Her brother, Hal Jr., was born in 1945. Her dad was a chemical engineer...

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...