Obituaries

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...

Dec 8, 2016

Antonio G. Lopez passed away peacefully, December 8, 2016. He was born in Monterrey Mexico, and immigrated to Brownsville Texas with his wife Elodia. In 1966 Antonio relocated his family to California, after the passing of his Beloved Wife. Antonio retired from Gentry's in Gilroy, after 30 years of employment.

Antonio was preceded in death by his...

Dec 6, 2016

Gayle was born to Robin Peterson and Ethel Peterson in Roseville, CA on August 11, 1949.  She is survived by her daughters, Cyndi DeMent and Jennifer Graff, and grandchildren, Alexander and Aria.

Gayle was great at making people smile. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She will...

Dec 3, 2016

Rosemarie G. Garcia peacefully gained her angel wings on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.

Rosemarie G Garcia was known to many as "Nana" as well as "Bubbles" the clown. She loved the Lord with all her heart, her faith was strong and it showed regardless of all she endured throughout the years, she...

Nov 29, 2016

Lauro A. Gamboa, Jr., 82 years old of Gilroy, CA. passed away and joined our Creator on November 29, 2016 at his home. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City Philippines to Lauro Sr. and Filomena Gamboa. He lived most of his life overseas (Guam, Middle East, and the US).

Lauro was a very hardworking father and great provider...

Nov 29, 2016

Enrique Ray Robinson, (Erik), born on January 10, 1982 in San Jose, Ca., was the loving son of Vernon and Elvira Robinson, sister to Nana Robinson Shepard, and father to Enrique Daniel, of Hollister, CA. Erik was a beautiful, kind, caring and compassionate person as a little boy and as an adult. He loved boxing, MMA, basketball, yoga and collecting...

Nov 27, 2016

Birgitte (Rasmussen) Smith, age 57, passed away after a long fought battle against breast cancer on November 27, 2016 in San Jose, CA.  She was born on July 15, 1959 in Vancouver, Canada to Birthe and Ole Rasmussen of Danish ancestry.  She was the oldest of four children: sister Lone and brothers Steve and Paul.  She graduated from Campbell High...

Nov 23, 2016

Luis A. Rodriguez, 63, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, surrounded by those who loved him most and went to be with his Lord and Savior.

Luis was born March 14, 1953, in San Jose, California and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Gilroy High School, class of 1972, where he was also known by his...

Nov 22, 2016

JoAnne Souza Blair 63, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22nd, 2016, in Rancho Cordova, CA.  She is survived by her daughters, Noele (Moreno) Hernandez, and Jody (Moreno) Morales and Peter Morales. JoAnne had 7 grandchildren and her husband Ron Blair, mother Marian Souza, sister Monica Souza and nieces Danielle & Ariel Payne. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 28th,...

Nov 21, 2016

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Nov 20, 2016

Graveside Services Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 11:00 AM at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy.

Nov 16, 2016

Memorial Services will be held 2:00pm Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Nov 15, 2016

San Jose, CA-- Cecelia Louise (Briggs) Milio passed away as the sun broke through the clouds at 7:45 am on November 15, 2016, with loving family at her side. She was 80 years of age. She was born January 9, 1936 in Rhinebeck, NY, the youngest child of John Francis Briggs and Ruth Sackett Wurster. Cecelia's father died in...

Nov 14, 2016

Kenneth passed away at the age of 59. Keno is survived by his son Charlie (Melissa), grandchildren C.J. and Caiden, mother Yolanda, and brothers Ed, Dave (Jeannette) and Mel. He is preceded in death by his father Melecio and sister Berlinda. He loved spending time with his grand-kids, fishing and sports. A celebration of life will be held in...

Nov 5, 2016

Born on August 28, 1927 in Palompon, Leyte, Philippine Islands married Sulpicio Magsalay Calimpong on February 13, 1946. He passed away on December 25, 1984. They met in her hometown while he served in the US Army. They came the USA in February 1947 and lived in Salinas, Cupertino, San Martin before settling in Gilroy in 1955. Pelagia worked at...