Obituaries

Jul 24, 2026

Micheal Ray Bernal, 79, of Morgan Hill, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on July 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Gay Rush and his parents Marshall Bert and Mary Lucy Bernal. He is survived by his children, Marshall (Alyssa) Bernal, Martin Bernal, Amber Colen Hartman, and their mother, Brenda Bernal, brother, Mark (Nancy) Bernal,...

Aug 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Geoffrey Martinez.

Funeral services will be held to honor his life and memory. Family, friends, and all who knew and loved Geoffrey are welcome to join us as we come together to remember him, celebrate the impact he had on those around him, and say goodbye.

We are deeply grateful for the love, kindness,...

Aug 17, 2026

Gilroyan since 1967

Born Merton William Reimal Jr. on August 10, 1935, in Paola, Kansas. The family traveled west and eventually settled in Arroyo Grande, CA. Bill was an outstanding athlete growing up. He had the opportunity to play football throughout high school and college, and he excelled in the sport. Bill graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1950. From...

Aug 15, 2026

Yongwen Wei, 87, of Gilroy, CA originally from China, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at his home in Gilroy, surrounded by his wife, Changmei Jin and son, Lin Wei

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Changmei Jin; his two children, son Lin Wei and daughter-in-law, Yumei Li; son Wei Wei and...

Aug 15, 2026

Maxine Rose Filice joined her beloved husband, Tommy, in eternal rest on August 15, 2026, just five days before her 92nd birthday.

Maxine was born on August 20, 1934, in Tontitown, Arkansas, to Joe and Marcella Pianalto. She moved to Gilroy, California, as a young girl and made Gilroy her home for the rest of her life. It was there that...

Aug 14, 2026

Lee William Scoggins was born in Gilroy, California, on September 30, 1946, to Lee Mitchell Scoggins and Beulah May Slade.

Lee came from a hardworking, down-to-earth family with deep roots throughout Santa Clara County. Hard work, practicality, and frugality were important values in the Scoggins household, and those values would stay with Lee throughout his entire life.

Lee's father, Lee Mitchell Scoggins,...

Aug 12, 2026

Born December 18, 1936 to Thomas and Yee Shee Gin, Robert “Bob” Gin was the fifth of ten children. He grew up in Salinas and served in the U.S. Army during peacetime as a young adult. Bob and his wife of 66 years, Gwendolyn (“Punky”), met at the young ages of 21 and 19. They married and made their home...

Aug 8, 2026

Olivia Limon, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family.

Olivia was born on June 28, 1946 in San Benito, Texas. She later made her way to California with her late partner, Robert Ayala. Together, they built a life and raised their family in Gilroy,...

Aug 8, 2026

Michael Anthony Alfaro, 63, of Gilroy, California, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2026.

Michael was the beloved son of Roger and Alicia Alfaro and a loving father to Desiree Alfaro. He is also survived by his sister, Laura Vaca (Raymond); niece, Kayla; nephew, Roger Vaca; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

Michael was preceded in death by...

Aug 8, 2026

It is with profound sadness and endless gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life of our Papa, Jorge Delgado. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader who passed away at the age of 87.

His journey was the very definition of courage and resilience. As a young man, driven by a deep love for his family and a dream for...

Jul 31, 2026

Rosa Elia Zaldivar, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 31, 2026. Born on August 30, 1935, in Austin, Texas, Rosa lived a life rooted in faith, family, resilience, and unwavering integrity. She was a woman of quiet strength whose kindness, wisdom, and devotion left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Rosa had an incredible...

Jul 29, 2026

En memoria de Eusebio "Chevo" Serna

14 de agosto de 1940 – 29 de julio de 2026

Con profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Eusebio "Chevo" Serna, quien entró con paz al descanso eterno el miércoles 29 de julio de 2026, en su hogar en Gilroy, California, rodeado del amor de su familia.

Eusebio nació el 14 de agosto de 1940...

Jul 29, 2026

Jul 26, 2026

Roy F. Johnson born August 30, 1943 passed away peacefully July 26, 2026 at the age of 83. Roy was born in Worchester Massachusetts to Franklin V. Johnson Jr. and Irene T. Roy Johnson. Roy, excelled in high school sports, famously being inducted into Leicester High School “Wolverine Hall of Fame” for baseball. Roy later played minor league baseball, he...

Jul 24, 2026

James Anthony Deaver, 60, of Redding, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026. Jim, lovingly known by many as “Coach Deaver or Deav,” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, teacher, and cherished friend. His presence and the impact he made on so many lives will be deeply missed.

Jim was born in Gilroy, California, on...

Jul 21, 2026

Beloved daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with many nieces and nephews who loved her. Elodia Perez Perales-Garcia 2/18/1946 -7/21/2026 passed peacefully surrounded by family and those who loved her.

Elodia Perez Perales-Garcia (Dottie) was born on February 18,1946 in Alpine Texas Born to Josefa Llanez Perez deceased and Pablo Hernandez Perez deceased. She was the youngest of 11 brothers...

Jul 20, 2026

Steve passed away peacefully at his home here in Morgan Hill, CA with family by his side.

Steve was born in El Centro, CA and was raised in Campbell, CA. He was the son of Richard A. Mayne, Velma Mendenhall (Maring). Steve was the oldest of 4 boys.

Steve graduated from Campbell High School in June 1966 and was a proud member...

Jul 18, 2026

Geraldine Meacham, lovingly known to some as Gerry or Jay, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2026 at her residence at Merrill Gardens where she had resided for over five years. She was born on November 18, 1931 at the old Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy to Louis and Inez Angelino. Geraldine grew up in Gilroy and graduated from Gilroy High...

Jul 13, 2026

Mother, avid gardener, teacher, nature lover, gifted musician and singer, volunteer extraordinaire, Nancie Lynne Barker was a woman of deep interests. She passed away in Morgan Hill after a long and active life and a short bout with cancer. Her love of the natural world, passion for excellence, and dedication to knowledge will be deeply missed.

She was born in Concord,...

Jul 9, 2026

Scott Lee Irwin, born on June 18, 1962, in Smith Center, Kansas, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2026, in Gilroy, California. He was 64 years old. Scott’s life was marked by his dedication to his family and a long-standing career that showcased his hard work and commitment.

Scott began his professional journey in hazardous waste drilling before transitioning into the...