Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Simona Cervantes Barbosa

Simona Cervantes Barbosa

Mar 5, 2017

Simona Cervantes Barbosa (aged 87) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Sunday March 5, 2017. She married her husband Cleofas Barbosa when they were both 17 years old. They came to Sacramento, California in the mid 1950's from Jamay, Jalisco MX with their 3 children and later moved to Gilroy and added 3 more to...

Consuelo Garcia Cruz

Consuelo Garcia Cruz

Mar 4, 2017

Consuelo Garcia Cruz passed away on March 4, 2017. Services are listed below.

Kiichi Sakamoto

Kiichi Sakamoto

Mar 4, 2017

Kiichi Sakamoto, born in Torrance Ca April 22, 1934 and resided in San Martin Ca passed away peacefully at home with family Saturday the 4th, 2017. He served in the US Army, and retired from the Ford Motor Company after 27 years. He is survived by his wife Peggy, sons: Kasper (Rosa), Kirby, Kregg, siblings: Alyce (Gene), Oscar...

Jose Alves Ferro

Jose Alves Ferro

Mar 4, 2017

JOSE JOAQUIN ALVES FERRO, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Merced, CA. Husband of Ida E. Ferro of Newman, CA.  Son of Maria Alves Ferro Sousa of Hollister and the late Antonio Ferro.  Father of Brandy Juarez (George) of Gilroy, Ligia Ferro (Angel) of Los Banos and Antoinette Ferro Bernal (Juan) of Gustine. Grandfather of George Joseph Juarez,...

Corey John Colt

Corey John Colt

Mar 1, 2017

Born in Gilroy, CA January 10, 1947, died unexpectedly on March 1, 2017 in Lafayette. LA where he lived since 1993. Preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Helen (Chabot) Colt, he is survived by his sister Marianne Peoples (David), Gilroy; niece Stacey Rosati (Michael) and g-nephew Ethan Rosati, Salt Lake City and many Colt, Chabot and Caswell...

Josefa Aguirre Quezada

Josefa Aguirre Quezada

Feb 28, 2017

Vigil Sunday, March 5, 2017 - 5:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass Monday, March 6, 2017 - 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, Gilroy.   Burial will be held in Mexico

David Frederick Stout

David Frederick Stout

Feb 28, 2017

David was born on May 4, 1936 to Wayne and LaRene Stout in Springfield, Missouri.  He passed away on February 28, 2017 at his home in Fremont, California.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, who passed away June 6, 2013.  He is survived by his four sons, Michael (Donna), Matthew (Michelle), Daniel (Aleisha) and...

Ismael Loza Jr.

Ismael Loza Jr.

Feb 26, 2017

Ismael Loza Jr. passed away on February 26, 2017. He was a loving Son, Husband, and Brother. Vigil will be held Thursday, March 2, 2017  -  7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.    Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 3, 2017   - 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.    Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.

Coral Jean Kannely

Coral Jean Kannely

Feb 24, 2017

Coral Jean Kannely, born in Gilroy on April 30, 1929 passed away after a short illness on February 24, 2017. Jean was the daughter of Matthew and Amy(Willson) Kannely, sister of Elizabeth (Bisi), Warren, Richard, Walter, David, Clifford, all deceased. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Kannely of Watsonville and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and...

Polly Ann Boyd

Polly Ann Boyd

Feb 24, 2017

Polly was born in Newton, Illinois on April 28 th , 1931.  She was married to Loren Boyd at the age of 16 on Dec. 12 th 1947.  They moved their small family to Gilroy in 1965. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Loren Boyd. Polly and Loren enjoyed traveling the U.S. in...

Juana Trujillo Soto

Juana Trujillo Soto

Feb 24, 2017

Juana Trujillo Soto, 87, of Salinas, CA, entered eternal rest, on Friday, February 24, 2017.

Mrs. Soto was the widow of Jose Carmen Soto (2007), mother of Eudulia "Lula" Ramirez of Gilroy, Fernando "Rambo" Soto (Ester) of Salinas, Francisco "Frank" Soto of Hollister, Maria Del Carmen Soto of Gilroy, Miguel "Mike" Soto (Beatrice) of Hollister, Jose Carmen...

Elizabeth Jane Mckissick

Elizabeth Jane Mckissick

Feb 23, 2017

Elizabeth Jane McKissick passed away at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, California on February 23, 2017.

Shirley Joan Daenzer

Shirley Joan Daenzer

Feb 22, 2017

Shirley Joan Lunde, 74, of Morgan Hill, California returned to her heavenly home on February 22, 2017.  Shirley passed into the care of our Heavenly Father surrounded by her five children and grandchildren.

Shirley was laid to rest at New Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill, California on March 4, 2017.

Shirley was born in Flint,...

Vernon Milo Schofield

Vernon Milo Schofield

Feb 21, 2017

Vernon "Vern" Schofield born January 8, 1925 in Gilroy and was the only son of Bruce and Florence Schofield. He was a lifelong resident of Gilroy where he passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 92.

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William Mckay Mcintosh

William Mckay Mcintosh

Feb 18, 2017

William McKay McIntosh died on February 18 th .

Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1938 to Fred and Nina McIntosh. Bill attended Vanderbilt University and also served in the United States Navy. He moved with his family to Gilroy in 1971 to become the President of Pacific Central paper company. Bill was very active in the local...

Isamu Soda

Isamu Soda

Feb 17, 2017

Isamu Soda was born in and was a lifelong resident of Gilroy where he passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the age of 81.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be dearly missed.  Isamu (Sam) was best known for his generosity and love for his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.  He...

Manuel Ruiz

Manuel Ruiz

Feb 15, 2017

Manny, 70, has passed away at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA after a long battle with an infection. Manny was born and raised in Gilroy. Manny was an amazing person who loved and cared for his family and friends. Manny served in the Army and was in the Vietnam War from 1966-68. Everyone who knew Manny knew how...

Anthony Salvadore Taormino, Jr.

Anthony Salvadore Taormino, Jr.

Feb 14, 2017

Anthony Salvadore Taormino Jr., "Tony" passed away suddenly but peacefully in Gilroy, California, where he had lived for 46 years. He was 71 years old. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mora Taormino, daughter Angela Taormino and son in law Nikita Mikros, daughter Emily Taormino, son Anthony Salvadore Taormino III and daughter in law Erin Taormino,...

Soledad Huerta Gutierrez

Soledad Huerta Gutierrez

Feb 12, 2017

Soledad, 85, passed away on February 13, 2017. A Visitation will be held on February 24, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at the funeral home, followed by burial at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

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