Michael Eric Johnson
Obituary
Michael Johnson, age 64, passed away surrounded by his family on June 21st after suffering from a sudden heart attack on June 11th at his home in Gilroy. He was a devoted family man, benevolent friend, and generous soul who uplifted everyone he encountered.
He loved the Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams. At James Lick High School, class of '75, he ran track, played football, and was a drum major. Mike's favorite hobby was Concerts and listening to music.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Diana Johnson, and their four children, Lucas (Corin, sons, Gunnar and Dante), Ashley, Kayla, and Kimberly (Patrina); Julie Wright; mother, Erna; sister, Sherry Duarte, (Greg), brother-in-law, Dennis Montellato, brother-in-law, Michael Watson, and sister-in-law, Kim Watson-Ahern, (Patrick). He had 11 nieces and nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Bruce (2016), father-in-law, Archie Watson (2000), mother-in-law, Barbara Watson (2017), and his brother-in-laws, David (2020), John (2004). His sister, Julie passed away on June 26, 2021.
Services were held at Skylawn Memorial Park on June 26, 2021 in San Mateo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association as his sister's battle with the disease was very dear to him.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · July 14, 2021