Alifonso
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Poncho
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M. Orosco died Monday, Sept. 15. He was 57.
Alifonso M. Orosco
Alifonso “Poncho” M. Orosco died Monday, Sept. 15. He was 57.
Orosco served in the Armed Forces. He had a great sense of humor and sharp wit; a willingness to help all in need; and loved photography and billiards. He was an avid fan of the Raiders and Marilyn Monroe.
He worked for John “J.T.” Tomasello of Tomasello’s Floor Covering.
He is survived by sons Al Jr. (Rachel) and Jeremy (Dina) of Gilroy. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Zackary, Ryan, Deanna, Jeremy Jr., and Dolores all of Gilroy; his sisters and brothers, Sofia Carrillo of Gilroy, Frances Hail of Pinole, Juan Orosco Sr. of Gilroy, Christina Montez of Folsom, Dolores Vaca of Georgia, Maria Lucy Sanchez of Gilroy, Jesse Orosco Sr. of Gilroy, Juana O. Kenney of Gilroy, Peter Orosco Sr. of Gilroy, Polly Orosco of San Jose, Lolly Will of San Jose, Elena Helen Narvaez of Gilroy, Joe Orosco of Gilroy, and special Uncle Benito Orosco of Gilroy. He also has 41 nephews and nieces, 43 great-nephews and nieces, and 3 great-great-nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Bernarda Orosco. The Orosco
All are welcome to join in celebrating Orosco’s life at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave. in Gilroy beginning with the viewing Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 19 at noon at First Church, 8455 Wren Avenue, Gilroy, under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy
Donations may be made at Wells Fargo Bank, Alifonso M. Orosco Trust Fund account # 2001118831.
