Obituaries

Apr 28, 2017

Patty was born, raised and lived most of her adult life in Gilroy, CA. As a youth she participated in Rainbow Girls, Girl Scouts, 4-H and other social clubs. She attended El Roble Elementary School, Brownell Middle School and Gilroy High School. At Gilroy High School she was a standout four year, three sport varsity athlete in tennis, basketball...

Apr 28, 2017

Deloris Marie Boone Balochie was born at home in Roanoke, Virginia on January 28 th , 1932 to Mary Lucy Taylor and Macy Vernon Boone. She spent much of her childhood on her family farm in Wirtz, Virginia during the Depression, learning the core life values of family, faith, and hard work. She attended Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. Deloris...

Apr 28, 2017

Visitation Monday, May 15, 2017 beginning at 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Foothill's Church, 8335 Church Street, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Apr 27, 2017

Connie Bellezza passed away at home on April 27, 2017 surrounded by her husband, her two sons, her granddaughter, and dear friends.

Connie was born May 27, 1944 in Gilroy to Walter and Estelle Scott.  Connie graduated from Gilroy High School and always worked in the Gilroy area.  She had careers in bookkeeping, retail and retail management. ...

Apr 27, 2017

Isaura entered into rest on April 27 at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Raul Caballero, her children Moises and Priscila, and her beloved grandchildren Roman and Lucas. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8530 Forest Street,...

Apr 23, 2017

Pablo, 20, passed away on April 23, 2017.  A visitation will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 3:00 PM followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  A Funeral Mass will held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy, followed by a burial service at Gavilan...

Apr 22, 2017

Francisco died peacefully at the age of 97, in his home of 54 years in Gilroy, California surrounded by his children, son-in-law and granddaughter.

He was born in Pesqueria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Francisco and Trinidad (Torres) Saucedo. A Veteran of the United States Army, he served during World War II, where he earned an American Theater...

Apr 22, 2017

Maria Teresa Delgado Perez passed away peacefully through the gates of heaven on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 12:10pm in San Jose, California.  She was born in Piedras  Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

Teresa's two sons, Carlos D. Zapata and Regulo Zapata Jr, and his wife, Delia Haro Zapata all living in Gilroy, California.

Teresa is preceded...

Apr 21, 2017

Visitation will begin Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM with a Vigil at 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.   Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 5, 2017 - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gilroy.  Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

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...