Obituaries

Oct 29, 2016

Lela Rose Painter, was born July 23, 1934 and passed away on October 29, 2016. Our most precious and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles E. Painter, son Eric Painter, daughters June Kern (Mike) and Karen Berger (Curtis), grandchildren William Leonard, Charlie Leonard and Mikey Kern, Adriel A. Berger, Cassia...

Oct 28, 2016

Peter Alphonso Faldetta, 65 of San Jose, California, passed away on October 28, 2016. Peter (who preferred to be called Pete) was born in San Francisco, CA on July 11, 1951. He graduated from Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, CA in 1969.

Pete worked as a mechanical engineer for Dysan Corporation, where he eventually quit...

Oct 26, 2016

Josefa Flores Baldonado passed away in Gilroy at the age of 104.  Wife of the late Ralph Baldonado.  Mother of Eloy Arvizu of San Jose, Frank Arvizu of Las Cruces, NM, Gabriel Baldonado of Las Cruces, Elva Gonzalez of Gilroy,  Elizabeth Nunez of Gilroy, Art Baldonado of Las Cruces, Pete Baldonado of Albuquerque, NM, Greg Baldonado of Las Cruces,...

Oct 25, 2016

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Oct 24, 2016

JENNIE K. VELASCO passed away Monday, Oct 24, 2016, days away from her 100 th birthday.  Wife of the late Marshal Velasco.  Mother of Larry Kerbs and his wife, Christine of Port Angeles, WA.  Step-mother of Gary Velasco and his wife, Yogi of Hollister, Marsha Velasco of Gilroy and the late Janet Mendez.  Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Oct 23, 2016

Julee Lynn Andrews, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence in Morgan Hill on October 23, 2016. Julee was removed from the perfect storm by God's angels, who escorted her to heaven (Luke16:22) for to be absent from the body (is to be) present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). Although God did not deliver...

Oct 23, 2016

ANNA M. BARBERI passed away suddenly Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the age of 79 almost 80.  Wife of the late Joseph V. Barberi.   Daughter of the late Equizio & Emelia Moretti.  Dear sister of Mario Moretti of Gilroy.  Loving mother of Jo Ann (Richard) Scagliotti of Hollister, Mary Jo (Pete) Collom, Linda (Frank) Comin, Julie (Robert Van Tassel)...

Oct 21, 2016

Daniel Kyle Green passed away suddenly on 10/21/2016 in Gonzales, CA. Born January 24, 1987 in Gridley, CA. Daniel is survived by his doting mother and father Darcy Ann Wolfe and Maurice Green; adoring grandparents George Anthony Wolfe and Geraldine Irene Wolfe; two loving brothers Gino Green and Thomas Green and their spouses Charity and Mikki Green, 4 nephews Caden,...

Oct 21, 2016

There will be a memorial service held at 11 am on Thursday, November 10th, at Foursquare Church, 8335 Church Street in Gilroy, CA. The graveside will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. There will be a reception after the services at The District at 7430 Monterey Road in Gilroy, CA.

Oct 21, 2016

Carmen is survived by her children Irene Sanchez Rodriguez, Linda S. (Jose, Sr.) Jasso, Debbie (Augustin) Valdez, Terrylyn Villegas, Isabel (Daniel Ray) Arce, Richard J. (Tina) Villegas, Sr., James (Maryann) Villegas, Sr., Louise Edward (Anita Avila) Armendariz, Valerie A. (Mario R., Sr.) Sanchez, Peter Xavier (Monica Pantoja) Armendariz, Sr., and Mark A. (Liza) Garcia Sr.

Carmen is...

Oct 15, 2016

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 at Habing Family Funeral Home from 12-9 PM . The vigil will be that night at 6 PM. The mass will take place the following day, on Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 10am at Saint Mary Church. The graveside will be held Gavilan Hills Memorial Park following mass.

Oct 14, 2016

A vigil service will be held on October 21th, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. The mass will take place the following day, on October 22nd, 2016, at St. Mary Church. The graveside will follow mass, at St. Mary Cemetery.

Oct 13, 2016

Nellie Flores was born to Manuel and Apolonia Flores in Gilroy, CA. Nellie Flores Ortiz transitioned from earth to Glory surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Gilroy, CA. She was employed at the Gilroy Canning Company for over 30 years. Nellie Ortiz was one of the founding members of the Full Gospel Prayer Tabernacle and was...

Oct 12, 2016

Lucy Oviedo, age 97, passed away surrounded by her family on October 12, 2016. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 First Street, Gilroy, CA from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy at 12 noon.  When Mass is completed burial...

Oct 11, 2016

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Oct 7, 2016

Judy Streeter Keith, former resident of Gilroy passed away on Oct 7, 2016 in Coarsegold, CA.  Loving wife of 58 years to Gary Keith.  Mother of Kerie Keith Caliri (Al Ciacco) and Dean Lee Keith.  Grandmother to Krystal Romero & Tony Caliri.  Great-grandmother to Conner & MaKenzie Romero.  Services were held in Lake Mills, IA where she was born....

Sep 30, 2016

Born on August 6,1922 in San Jose to Sicilian immigrants, Joe left all those who loved him on September 30, 2016. In his 94 years of life, Joe was many things to many people – brother to six, father and grandfather to two, and uncle and friend to many. He was a family man, hard working, and loyal. If...

Sep 30, 2016

Phillip Edward Vargas of Gilroy, CA passed away on Sept 30 after a courageous battle with cancer. Phil was born in San Jose, California, graduated from Westmont High School in San Jose and earned a degree in music and teaching credential from San Jose State University. Phil enjoyed a 30 year career as a guitar instructor at Mission College, and...

Sep 27, 2016

Greg was born November 16, 1960 in San Jose California, the first-born son of Robert and Gwendolyn. As a child he lived in San Jose, Gustine and San Jose again. He attended San Jose public schools and graduated from Gunderson High School. After attending Evergreen Community College and San Jose State University where he studied accounting, he started keeping accounts...

Sep 26, 2016

Ronald Chaffee, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 in San Jose, CA. Husband of 52 years to his loving wife Barbara "Bobbie" Chaffee of Gilroy. Father to son Mike Chaffee and his wife Robin of Folsom and daughter Rhonda Holt and her husband Jeff of Rohnert Park. Proud grandfather to Rebecca and Ryan Chaffee, Michael Robbins, and Ryan Holt. Ron...