Archived Obituaries

Joseph R. Silva passed away peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2017 at 80 years of age. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. Joe was born to Dora Bowles and Jose Silva on December 6, 1936 in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Babe Littlejohn passed away at her Tres Pinos residence on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 11:30am. Please visit www.grunnagle.com for full obituary and condolences

Born in Gilroy, CA January 10, 1947, died unexpectedly on March 1, 2017 in Lafayette, LA. where he lived since 1993. Preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Helen (Chabot) Colt, he is survived by his sister Marianne Peoples (David), Gilroy; niece Stacey Rosati (Michael) and nephew Ethan Rosati, Salt Lake City and many Colt, Chabot and Caswell cousins. Mass in the chapel at St Mary Church in Gilroy at 11:00am on April 6, 2017 will be followed by a graveside service at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Research Center, Tustin, CA. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Beloved Dolores Dee Hone passed away at 86 years old on March 10, 2017 at her Sons house in La Selva Beach California. She peacefully fell asleep and went to heaven to be with her loving husband Wayne.

With sad hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Eileen Headrick on March 5, 2017.

Just shy of her 100th birthday, Vernie Imogene Weymouth Rocca passed away on March 7, 2017.Born in San Mateo to George Weymouth and Mary Ellen Walker Weymouth, she moved to Gilroy as a small child. Her late brothers were Elmer Weymouth and Henry Weymouth.Married to Joseph M. Blaettler in 1936. Married to Raymond Cowardin in 1948 unitl his death in 1990. Married to Jack Rocca in 1995 until his death in 2009. Vernie was active socially and had a wide circle of friends. She was known as a gracious hostess and often entertained in her home. She loved traveling and took many trips over the years. Quite the adventuress, she enjoyed everything from hiking volcanoes in Micronesia to trips in hot air balloons. Survived by: son Joseph P. (Ralette) Blaettler; daughter Vicki (Donald) Blaetler Woodside; grandchildren Matthew (Louise) Blaettler, Thomas (Susie) Blaettler and Rae Woodside; and great granddaughter Sammie Blaettler. Also survived by step- children Steve (Marilyn) Rocca, Judy (Larry) Rocca Clink, and Barbara (Jim) Rocca Ahlin; plus numerous grand-children and great grandchildren.Graveside services will be held 12:00 pm Friday, March 17, 2017 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com. 

Jose Joaquin Alves Ferro, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Merced, CA. Husband of Ida E. Ferro of Newman, CA. Son of Maria Alves Ferro Sousa of Hollister.Visitation Monday, March 27, 2017 beginning at 11:00 am with Funeral Service at 12:00 pm at Habing Family Funeral Home.Graveside Services will follow at Mt. Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill at 2:30 pm.Reception will follow. Condolences and complete obituary at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com