Obituaries

Apr 20, 2017

Funeral Mass Friday, May 5, 2017  - 11:00 Am at the Church of the Resurrection, Sunnyvale, CA.   Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Los Altos, CA.

Apr 20, 2017

Eileen Brothers passed away peacefully on April 20, 2017 surrounded by her family, friends and pets. Eileen was a loving and generous woman who made everyone feel welcome.  She grew up in a large family, the eldest daughter of seven children and lived most of her life in California. After graduating high school Eileen attended beauty school and worked...

Apr 20, 2017

Steve Charles Mitchell, 73 , of Gilroy,Ca. passed away on April 20,2017 at his home.

Steve was born Sept.29,1943 to Maurice and Marion (Sturla) Mitchell. Steve is survived by his wife Georgia of 53 years, sons Ron and Scott, grandchildren Dusty, Danielle, Paul, Teddy,  sister Connie (Joe) Blundo, many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Steve...

Apr 18, 2017

Linda Avila passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18 th 2017 in Gilroy, Ca at the age of 82.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband Socorro Avila, and 4 children Susan, Robert, Dolores and Ruben, all from Gilroy.

Leaving behind her daughter Rosemary Avila Gutierrez and her longtime companion and friend German Garza.

Apr 18, 2017

Harvey "Pee Wee," 53, passed away on April 18, 2017. He is survived by his mother; Estela Saenz and his sons; Harvey Jr. Harley, Emilio and Tim Avila. Also survived by his Grandmother; Petra Rivera. He also leaves behind many, many cousins. Memorial Services Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Apr 18, 2017

Augustine (Gus) Mendez, 76, passed away at Regional Medical Center, Tuesday April 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Cathy Garbini-Mendez, also survived by his son; Marcus Mendez and sister; Monica Mendez. He was preceded in death by his sister; Margaret Mendez. He was born in Tehachapi, CA to his parents Augustine and Margaret Mendez....

Apr 17, 2017

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Apr 15, 2017

Richard "Ricky" Luciano Martinez of Gilroy gained his heavenly Harley handlebars on April 15, 2017 at age 53; As if by design, he died doing what he loved most, riding the motorcycle.  Ricky was born on March 21, 1964, the eldest son of Luciano and Maria Martinez, brother to Robert, identical twins Laura and Lilly. Ricky is survived by...

Apr 15, 2017

Andres Santiago Real, 4, gained his official superman cape and his guardian angel wings, on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Andres was the son of Amado Real and Cassandra Soto and brother to Elias Real. He is survived by his Great-Great Grandmother Annie Gracia; Great Grandparents Frank Vallez of Los Banos, Rose Mary "Rosie" Maldonado (Thomas) of Manteca;...

Apr 14, 2017

Louisa Broudy passed away peacefully on April 14 in Burbank, California. Born in Gilroy in 1955, Louisa was the middle daughter to Guadalupe and Sarah Aceves of Gilroy.

Louisa went to elementary school at Saint Marys Catholic Church and to Notre Dame High School in Salinas. After high school, she went on to San Jose State University...

Apr 14, 2017

Silvia (Torrejos) Rodriguez, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 14, 2017, surrounded by her two daughters. She was born December 31, 1952, in Mexico City and came to the USA at age five. Silvia and her family moved to Gilroy in the late 60's. She graduated from Gilroy High School, class...

Apr 12, 2017

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Apr 12, 2017

Paz, 87, Gilroy, passed away in her home on April 12, 2017. She is survived by 8 children; Alan Murillo (Marcelina), Brenda Murillo, Jonas Murillo (Elvira), Maria Fernandez (Victor), Josie Murillo, Lyndon Murillo (Elizabeth), Sergia Murillo and Patty Gutierrez, 30 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Viveca Murillo Campanilla; granddaughter,...

Apr 12, 2017

Gary Nicholas Crispino passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1961 in Gilroy, California to Nicholas Carl Crispino and Marie Domenica Nicassio.

Gary was a graduate gemologist who worked over 35 years with some of the finest auction galleries and jewelers in the field, including Butterfield & Butterfield, Gleim the Jeweler,...

Apr 6, 2017

Ben, 91, passed away in his home on April 6, 2017. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Apr 6, 2017

Jennifer, 54 of Gilroy CA, passed away on April 6, 2017. Born in Detroit Michigan on May 3, 1962 to Dorothy Mukkala and the late Loren Gies. She attended K-12 in Eben Michigan and attended college at Michigan State University where she met her husband of 34 years, Bradley Gremban. She graduated college from SUNY New Paltz, becoming the...

Apr 2, 2017

Smith, Jean, 94, passed through to another life on April 2, 2017. She was born in Shrewsbury England in 1923.  Her training as physio therapist took her to Victoria, Canada (1949) and then to San Jose, CA (1954).  She was predeceased by her husband, Dresden Smith.  Her children, Julie Goodman (Robert) and Norman Smith (Amy Ward) and grandchildren Jason...

Apr 1, 2017

Herlinda L. Vasquez passed away on April 1st surrounded by the care, comfort, and love of her family and friends. The loving mother of Ralph (Lupe), Fred (Tera), and Edward (Charlotte), Herlinda was a devout Catholic who prayed daily for the health and well-being for her loved ones.

Born December 30, 1934, to Josefa and Trinidad Landin...

Mar 28, 2017

Henry E. Hidalgo, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 21, 1949, in San Jose, Henry was the eighth of ten children born to Rafael and Josepha Hidalgo. Early in his life he struggled to overcome the diagnosis and effects of Polio, which left him with life-long physical challenges.

Despite...

Mar 28, 2017

Justo, 85, passed away in Gilroy on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, with a Vigil Service at 5:30 PM. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.