Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, CA
Jess Landeros Perez
Jun 3, 2026
The unforgettable, troublemaker, and jokester Jess “Little Stinger” Landeros Perez, 70, of Gilroy, California, passed away on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jesus Acevedo Perez and Dolores Landeros Perez were blessed by the birth of their first son, Jess, on July 24, 1955, in Gilroy, California. Growing up with three rambunctious brothers and a loving sister, he learned...
Colombo Leyba
May 28, 2026
Ursulo Colombo Leyba, 52, of Gilroy, CA entered the Heavenly realm on May 28th 2026. Son of Fred and Elvira Leyba, born in Gilroy, CA on December 28, 1973. He attended Brownell Elementary School, South Valley Junior High, and graduated in 1992 from Gilroy High School making numerous friends along the way.
To know Colombo was to know a kindhearted truly...
Robert Lawrence Marks
May 28, 2026
Robert (Bobby) Lawrence Marks, 85, passed peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1940, the son of Ernest and Mary Marks in San Luis Obispo, California and moved to Gilroy later. He was the youngest of six.
He was a proud member of the Gilroy community, from graduating from Gilroy High School in 1959,...
Duane H. Brown
May 26, 2026
Duane Henderson Brown, 97, of Gilroy, CA, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on June 23, 1928 in Fullerton California to Pat and Faith (Milikan) Henderson. She has fond memories of growing up in Southern California with her two sisters Zoe Parker and Patricia Evens playing in nearby orchards. She...
Juan Bonifacio Chavez Jimenez
May 26, 2026
En Memoria de Juan Chávez “Juan Cholo”
21 de mayo de 1930 – 26 de mayo de 2026
Con profundo dolor y amor en nuestros corazones, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido padre, abuelo y ser querido, Juan Chávez, conocido cariñosamente como “Juan Cholo”, originario de Ayoquezco de Aldama, Oaxaca.
Juan partió en paz por causas naturales el día martes 26 de mayo...
Jim R. Teague
May 24, 2026
Our hearts are heavy as we share the loss of our beloved Jim Teague. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully on, May 24th, 2026. Jim was diagnosed with cancer in late 2023 and from there he fought as hard as he could to be here for his family.
Born March 5, 1966 in San Jose, Jim Teague...
Barbara Boggs
May 17, 2026
Barbara Boggs, a devoted community servant, beloved wife, and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, May 17th. She was 91 years old. Her passing came just two days after she joyfully volunteered at a Gilroy Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony, a final testament to her lifelong passion for community service.
Born on February 5, 1935, in Pottstown,...
Mercy Molina
May 13, 2026
Mercy was born in Gilroy, California to Jesus and Ignacia Blanco. After facing several health challenges, she passed away with her family at her bedside.
Mercy grew up in Gilroy until she met and married Damacio Molina in 1956. She was preceded in death by Damacio in 2021 after 65 years of marriage. Mercy is survived by her 6 children: Rick...
Maria "Chita" de Jesus Ramirez
May 12, 2026
Maria (Chita) de Jesus Ramirez, passed peacefully in her sleep following a long illness on Tuesday, May 12th at the age of 92. Known for her jovial demeanor, spontaneity, full hearted raspy laugh, and kind heart, she was well loved and will be solely missed. The proud daughter of Migrant Mexican American farmers, she was born the oldest of four...
Ernesto Mendoza 'El Chiva'
May 10, 2026
Con profundo amor y tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Ernesto Mendoza Garza, querido esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo y amigo, quien partió rodeado del amor de su familia.
Originario de Guadalajara, Ernesto fue un hombre orgullosamente mexicano, conocido por su gran corazón, su inolvidable sonrisa y su amor por la familia. Quienes lo conocieron siempre recordarán la alegría con la que apoyaba...
Michael Mann
May 10, 2026
Michael Julian Mann was born in San Mateo on September 29, 1946, and adopted by Carl and Marcelle Mann. He loved visiting family in Santa Cruz and learning to cook from Pops Chartier. He earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1971, where he met his future bride. While working for General Electric (GE)...
Angel Andrew Cardenas Medina
May 3, 2026
Our heaven sent angel, Angel Andrew Cardenas Medina
The soul, light, and peaceful energy Angel brought to our family will never be forgotten. He truly was heaven-sent and deeply loved by so many. His love and memory will continue to live on through our parents, his brother Johnny, and his sisters Diana and Crystal. His niece and nephew, who love and...
Micheal Teghen Amuche
May 2, 2026
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we pause to honor the life and memory of Michael Teghen Amuche, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, who departed this life unexpectedly on May 2, 2026, in San Jose, California.
Michael was born on January 11, 2004, in Mbengwi, Cameroon, to his loving mother, Glory Morikang. From a young age, Michael grew...
Benjamin Joseph Pappani
May 1, 2026
Ben was born June 11, 1935 in San Jose and passed away at his home in Gilroy on May 1, 2026.
His wife of 67 years, Loretta, predeceased him in 2023. He is survived by his children Mike Pappani, Gina Perine (Ken) and Kathleen Pappani (Martha McDermott) and his grandchildren Kai and Sophie Pappani McDermott. Ben was the eldest of six...
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