Obituaries

Jan 9, 2017

Trinidad J. Villalobos, 87, passed away in Gilroy, Monday, January 9, 2017. Wife of 46 years to the late Manuel P. Villalobos of Gilroy. Mother of Daniel Villalobos (Rosa) of Gilroy and Silvia Brookens (Todd) of Brentwood, CA. Grandmother of Christian, Christopher & Ethan Villalobos of Gilroy and Tyler & Madison Brookens of Brentwood. Sister of Manuela Jimenez and Maria...

Jan 8, 2017

Maybelle Farotte passed away January 8 th , leaving a legacy of good humor and devotion to those she loved.

Born November 24 th 1927, May attended Live Oak High School before marrying her husband, Gordon Edward Farotte, in 1948.  In sixty years of marriage, they shared a passion for antiques, golfing, Las Vegas, and, most especially,...

Jan 7, 2017

Arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

Jan 6, 2017

Born a first-generation French-American in Oakland, California to Odilon and Ida Delagnes.  Lifelong resident of San Francisco and Menlo Park.  Preceded in death by brother Raymond Delagnes.  Wife of the late Robert A. Peterson, Sr., deceased 1965 and Harold J. Kennedy, deceased 1997.

Survived by children Robert A. Peterson, (Jacqueline) and Donna R. Pray (Ronald), stepsons Thomas...

Jan 2, 2017

Dennis Darreld Hite, 67, of Gilroy, CA, passed away on January 2, 2017, at Kaiser Santa Teresa Hospital in San Jose, CA. Dennis was born in San Francisco, CA, on August 8, 1949, son of the late Darreld and Nadine (Crumm) Hite. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Olson, his children, Valerie (Alan) Arbizu and Christopher Hite, and his...

Dec 31, 2016

Refugio Esmeralda Viera, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2016 in Gilroy, CA.  She was survived by her sons, Juvenal Torres and Jaime Torres; her daughters, Reynalda Torres , Maria Guadalupe Serratos and the late Olga Viera.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 8, 2017, beginning at 11:00 A.M. with the Funeral Service starting at 3:30...

Dec 26, 2016

Graveside Services Friday, December 30, 2016 - 10:30 AM at Mt. Hope Memorial Service, 250 Spring Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA  95037

Dec 25, 2016

Claudia Kendall Salewske of Gilroy, CA passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2016. She was 70 years old. Claudia was born on October 1, 1946 in Fairfax, CA to parents Phil and Carol Kendall. She grew up with younger brother Robert (Bob) in San Anselmo, CA and graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School in 1964. She attended U.C. Davis...

Dec 21, 2016

Augusta "Gussie" 84, longtime resident of the Sharon Heights area, died Wednesday the 21st of December in Gilroy. Gussie was survived by her loving husband, Max Tarmann, her children, Jeanmarie Derry, Mark Sr. (Bettina) and Gregory Tarmann, grandchildren Mark Jr. (Toni) and Gregory Tarmann, Shannon (Steven) Catalano, Cayla (Austin) Kline, and Mariah Derry, and great-grandchildren Jackson, Tyler and Wyatt Catalano,...

Dec 20, 2016

Elena De La Cruz , of Gilroy, Ca, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016.

Elena was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on July 22, 1954. She was married to Zacarias De La Cruz in 1978. She moved to Gilroy in 1980.

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Dec 20, 2016

Eugene (Gene) Milton Wells was born on November 30, 1933, to Francis Edward and Adah Elizabeth Bath Wells, in Omaha, Nebraska.  He grew up in the small mid-western farming town of Auburn, Nebraska, 70 miles south of Omaha, where the family had interests in banking, real estate and farming.  He and his older brother Frank loved playing football and...

Dec 19, 2016

Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will follow at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy at 1:00 PM.   Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA  95020.

Dec 19, 2016

Private Family Services held.

Dec 17, 2016

Manuela Castillo, born June 1, 1928 in Brawley, California to Rosalio and Paula Perez, peacefully passed away December 17, 2016 surrounded by her only surviving child, Jenny, and family. Grandmother of 12, great­grandmother of 15. Manuela worked as a food processor for Joseph Gubser Garlic for 35 years. Special thanks to Dr. George Green. Manuela was preceded in death...

Dec 16, 2016

Ciro Marfia passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016 in Gilroy.

He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Virginia.  Ciro is survived by his daughters, Joanie Lewis (Tom) and Shirley Marfia.  He leaves behind his grandchildren Rick Lewis (Loreal), Randy Lewis (Annette), Gianna Gibson (Jeff) and Leianna Jeske.  He also leaves behind 7 great-grand children,...

Dec 16, 2016

Carl passed away unexpectedly in San Jose, CA. Preceded in death by parents Anthony and Mary George and brother Richard George (Sept. 18, 2016). Survived by sister Patricia Freitas, nephew Marc Freitas (Stacy), niece Jennifer Smith (Bryan), great uncle of six.

Visitation at Habing Funeral Home in Gilroy, CA Jan. 6 10-11am. Funeral mass will follow at...

Dec 15, 2016

Paul Herrera passed away on December 15, 2016 at 2:04 AM at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017  4:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Dec 15, 2016

Gilbert Duran age 87 passed away to be with our heavenly father on December 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Lydia Duran and their four children; Gail Tamez, Debbi Rowe, Lawnie Farana and Gilbert Duran Jr.  11 grand kids 11 great grand kids. Loving brother, Uncle & friend to many. He loved his family dearly....

Dec 15, 2016

Long-time Gilroy resident passed away peacefully after a couple of years of failing health, surrounded by her family.

Born in El Paso, Texas to Tiburcio and Maria de la Luz Garcia (both deceased).  Her large family included 10 brothers and sisters who she loved dearly:  Evangelina (deceased), Genoveva (deceased), Gloria (deceased), Gilberto (deceased), Elfida (deceased), Esperanza (deceased),...

Dec 9, 2016

Edward Charles Pytlik was born on October 1, 1937 in Hackensack, New Jersey and grew up in nearby Little Ferry. As a young child, he nearly lost his right arm to osteomyelitis but a new drug, penicillin, and numerous surgeries allowed him keep to keep his arm. When he was 12, his father died and for the next fifty...