Archived Obituaries

Manuel P. Villalobos, 84, passed away at his home in Gilroy, Friday, November 27, 2009. Husband of 46 years to Trinidad Villalobos of Gilroy. Father of Daniel Villalobos (Rosa) of Gilroy, Silvia Brookens (Todd) of Brentwood, CA and Manuel Archibeque of Newman, CA. Grandfather of Christian, Christopher & Ethan Villalobos of Gilroy, Tyler & Madison Brookens of Brentwood, Jacqueline & Quade Archibeque of Newman. Brother of Ofelia Paredes , Willie Villalobos, Stanley Villalobos, Carol Engebretson, Linda Kobashi all of Gilroy, Cipriana Martinez of Salinas, CA, Alice Trinklein of San Jose and the late Robert, Augie and Raymond Villalobos. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A native of Texas. Mr. Villalobos moved to Gilroy as a child, he graduated from Gilroy High School and worked for Gilroy High School, South Valley Junior High and Brownell Middle School for many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church & Knights of Columbus.

Ros:11/14/10 7:00 P.M. Sacred Heart. Mass: 11/15/10 10:00 A.M. St. Benedict's.

Mike joined his wife (Nancy Oliver) in heaven on May 9, 2011, after a peaceful passing with his only child, Melissa Howard, by his side.

Arabela Rose Barajas died at birth in San Jose. She is the daughter of Jackie Barajas of Hollister.

Robert passed away suddenly at his residence in Hollister. He is survived by his son Michael J. Gross and daughter Marie Gross.

Memorial 7:00 P.M. Sunday 6/14 Gilroy Apostolic Assembly Church.

Elaine Galtman Gilmore, 38, passed away in San Jose, CA. She was born and raised in Gilroy, CA. Elaine worked in the dental field as an office manager.

Donald Brooks, born in Chester, PA passed away in El Dorado, CA at the age of 76.