
Yvonne Morin, 71 of Manteca Calif., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 22, 2023.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1952, in Gilroy, Calif., and was one of six children to Josephine Arreola. Yvonne grew up in the San Jose and Gilroy area. She met and married the love of her life, James Morin, while working at FMC. Later, they moved to Manteca in 1988. Yvonne loved her family more than anything and was a proud mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, traveling to Morro Bay, gardening, and dancing.
Preceding her in passing were her parents, Josephine and Tony Arreola; and her husband of 36 years, James Morin. She is survived by her three beloved children, James (Sandra) Garner, Greg Morin, Stephanie Morin; her three grandchildren, Natalie, Eliana, Nathan; her brothers and sisters, Josephine (Carmen) Lujan, Dolores Fox, Steve Goytia, David Lopez, Diana Herrera; and many nieces and nephews.
She will be remembered as a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She will be deeply missed. Our hearts are broken, yet we will mend as we remember the wonderful memories we all share. A celebration of life will be held on June 22, 2023, at Old City Hall on 7400 Monterey Road in Gilroy at 3 p.m.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · June 13, 2023