Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA

Roy Michelini

Roy Michelini

Oct 31, 2016

Roy Michelini was born October 14, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by family on the morning of October 31, 2016.

Roy leaves the "love of my life", his wife of 58 years, Patricia, and six children: Kevin, Kelly Ramirez (Pete), Dina Buyak , Dan (Kriste), Laura Caffo (Marc), and Libbey (Kevin). ...

John Francis Culligan

John Francis Culligan

Oct 31, 2016

Born in Phoenix, AZ on May 20, 1929, John Francis Culligan was returned to the arms of our Heavenly Father on October 31, 2016 at the age of 87.

John was preceded in death by his parents Emmett Joseph and Anna Bridget Culligan, brother Thomas, sisters Mary Margaret and Anna Marie, and Joyce, his dear wife of...

Richard Vaca

Richard Vaca

Oct 31, 2016

Richard Torres Vaca, Morgan Hill, 75 years old, passed away on October 31,2016 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to travel, fish and spend time at the shooting range. Up until his last days he still took trips...

Elizabeth Rebecca Hall

Elizabeth Rebecca Hall

Oct 29, 2016

Elizabeth passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2016. She is survived by her loving daughter Evelyn, her parents Mike and Karen Hall, sister Lauren Hall Koch, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial donations in her name may be made to Shasta Regional Medical Center, ICU Unit, 1100 Butte St., Redding, CA 96001, or the Donor Network...

Lela Rose Painter

Lela Rose Painter

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...

Peter Alphonso Faldetta

Peter Alphonso Faldetta

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...

Josefa Flores Baldonado

Josefa Flores Baldonado

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,...

Jennie K. Velasco

Jennie K. Velasco

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,...

Julee Lynn Andrews

Julee Lynn Andrews

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...

Anna M. Barberi

Anna M. Barberi

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)...

Daniel Kyle Green

Daniel Kyle Green

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,...

Danny "Duck" Rolando Chapa

Danny "Duck" Rolando Chapa

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.

Carmen Lucia Armendariz

Carmen Lucia Armendariz

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...

Maria Angelica Robles

Maria Angelica Robles

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.

Fructuoso Alvarado

Fructuoso Alvarado

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.

Nellie Flores Ortiz

Nellie Flores Ortiz

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...

Lucy Oviedo

Lucy Oviedo

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...

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