Christopher David Walling
Chris died suddenly in his sleep after a lengthy illness in Visalia, CA at the age of 41. Chris was born in San Jose and raised in Gilroy. He graduated from Gilroy High School and San Jose State University. He's preceded in death by his mother Josephine Perez, grandparents Fidel & Maria Mercado and his brother Nathan Walling. He leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Louie Cortez, Linda Cortez, Margaret Walling and Jesse Perez who love him and will miss him dearly. He also leaves his beloved nieces and nephews, Isaiah Amaya, Anissa Amaya, Kristina Cortez, Carissa Cortez, Joseph Franco, Nathan Acosta, Alyssa Cortez, Brandon Castillo, Madison Amaya & Jayden Amaya. He will also be missed by his many aunts, uncles and friends. A memorial service and reception will be held at Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park 8282 Murray Ave in Gilroy, March 27, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.
Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres, a resident of Gilroy and an accomplished mason, passed away on March 18 at the age of 42. Miguel was born Nov. 3, 1966 in Gilroy, Calif., to Albert and Olga Torres. He leaves behind brothers and sisters Albert Torres, Jr., Robert Torres, Cindy Haglund, Jeanette Ostrowski, Rodney Torres and Molly Ham, and 12 nieces and nephews. Miguel's remains will be interred with his brother, Philip, who preceded him in death in 1992.
Gregory Thomas Thul
Gregory Thul, devoted husband and father passed away in his home surrounded by his family and very close friends after a very long and heroic battle with bladder cancer. Greg leaves behind his devoted wife Debbie Thul; son Donny Thul, daughter-in-law Cheramy Thul; daughter Kari Jacobs(Thul), and son-in-law Jimmy Jacobs; grandchildren Hayden Browning-Thul, Hayleigh Thul and James Jacobs. His sisters Toni Baggett and Jeannie Sullivan. Greg was adored by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Angel G. Escobedo
Passed away in Watsonville, CA at the age of 19.
Alvin H. Cole
Passed away in Hollister at the age of 97.
Kyle Adam Weaver
Kyle was born on February 9, 1977 in Hollister, CA, died March 20, 2009 in Hollister, CA as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
Juan O. Rodriguez, Sr.
Juan O. Rodriguez, Sr. of Madera, CA has gone to be with his Lord on March 19, 2009, due to a lengthy illness. He was born in Brownsville, TX on June 24, 1930. Before moving to Madera, CA, he resided in Morgan Hill, CA for 45 years. He attended Hosanna Worship Center in Madera, CA. He is survived by Adelaida Rodriguez and 11 children; Joe Rodriguez, Amalia Rodriguez, Rosie Corona, David Rodriguez, Noe Rodriguez and Isaiah Rodriguez of Morgan Hill, CA, Juan Rodriguez Jr. of Atwater, CA; Art Rodriguez of Los Banos, CA; Maria Ponce of San Martin, CA; Nellie Pequeno of Madera, CA, and Martha Navarro of Sacramento, CA. He was also a proud grandfather 35 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 29. All will dearly miss him. A viewing and Sharing Service will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009, from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A short memorial service will take place on Friday, March 27, 2009, at 9:30 A.M., also at Johnson Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Memorial Park in Morgan Hill.
Walter Jacob Hanna, Jr.
Walter J. Hanna, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 9, 2009. He was born in Gilroy on December 15, 1917, the youngest of four children of Walter Jacob and Fannie Sandoe Hanna. He is descended from William Hanna and Thomas Rea, both pioneers of the Gilroy area in the 1850s.
Stella (Leon) Castaneda
The family of Stella Leon Castaneda would like to invite family and friends for a Memorial Mass that will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Gilroy on March 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM.
Freda R. Bond
Friends and loved ones from Gilroy to Davis to Nebraska to Switzerland cherish the memory of Freda Bond, who passed away peacefully on March 13, 2009, shortly before her 88th birthday.
