Obituaries

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...

Nov 2, 2016

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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). ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...