Week of December 28, 2000 Luis M. Alvarez Luis M. Alvarez, who owned Alvarez Auto Repair in the early 1990s, died Christmas Day in Hollister. He was 53. Mr. Alvarez had moved to Texas five years ago and was visiting his family when he died. In Donna, Tx., he worked for the school district maintenance department. Mr. Alvarez is survived by his children Linda Alnas, Dianna Alvarez and Luis Alvarez Jr. of Hollister and Lee Alvarez of Texas, his mother Martina Alvarez of Texas, siblings Jesus Alvarez of Los Banos, Marciano Alvarez of Hollister, Frank Alvarez of Hollister, Natalie Sosa of Hollister, Juana Alvarez, Elisa Alvarez, Juanita Salinas, Lupe Lopez and Mary Garza of Texas. He also is survived by two grandchildren. The rosary and vigil are tonight at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Services are Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the chapel, proceeding to Sacred Heart Church for a 10 a.m. mass. Interment follows at Calvary Cemetery. Rose Mary Cox Rose Mary Cox, a Hollister resident known for her hospital volunteer work, died at her home on Dec. 21. She was 88. Mrs. Cox was born in Greenfield and came to San Benito in 1950. She attended Greenfield and Gonzales schools and graduated from King City High School. Mrs. Cox was a member of the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary since 1969 and Glad Tiding Church of San Juan Bautista. She worked for Roy Hegg’s 5 & 10 Store in Hollister, Herbert Schulze Store and City TV in Hollister. Mrs. Cox is survived by her son Davie of Tres Pinos, daughter Carmen Miguel of Hollister, several grandchildren, brother Lawrence of Greenfield, brother Fred of Greenfield, sister Carol of Greenfield, sister Shirley Franscioli of King City, sister Clare Juster of Salinas, very close family friend Pastor John and Jo Amelio of Hollister, 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband Don Cox, who died in 1981. The funeral was Friday in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and was officiated by Pastor John Amelio of the Glad Tidings Church in San Juan Bautista. Burial and graveside services followed at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Joey Miguel, Mike Miguel, David Tomasini, Jeff Tomasini, Dennis Fraser, Caleb Porteur and Josiah Porteur. Contributions are preferred to the Glad Tidings Church in San Juan Bautista. Edna Gomez Edna Gomez, who came to Hollister two years ago to be close to family, died Dec. 23. She was 70. Mrs. Gomez was born in Los Angeles and lived there for most of her life. She attended Mission San Juan Bautista locally. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her daughter, Edna Gomez of Hollister, her siblings Maria Fregoso and Aurora Martinez of Los Angeles, Ernesto Fregoso and Maria Elva Calderon of Guadalajara, Ana Rosa Fregoso of Soyatlan, Mexico, Rosario Fregoso of Guadalajara, Socorro Fregoso and Gilberto Fregoso of Guadalajara. She also is survived by the Trigo Family of Hollister. Services and interment will be in Soytaltan Del Oro, Jalisco, Mexico. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Thomas "Ted" Edward Royal Thomas "Ted" Edward Royal, a former president and member of the Hollister Exchange Club, died Dec. 21. He was 80. Mr. Royal was born in Bissell, Canada and came to San Benito in 1951. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired in 1978 as owner and operator of Royal TV & Appliance. Mr. Royal was a member of the Presbyterian Church, past president and member since 1967 of the Hollister Exchange Club, a member of Elks Lodge, former director and member of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of SIRS and was very active with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Mr. Royal is survived by his wife Lila Royal of Hollister, son Larry Edward Royal of Santa Clara, daughter Judy Ann White of Chicago, Ill., daughter Lori Lee Owens of White Salmon, Wash., sister Jean Manett, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Gladys Lohoar and brother Wallace Royal. A private memorial services was held Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Los Banos. Arrangements for cremation were under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 485, Hollister, CA 95024. Joe "Blackie" Salcido Joe Salcido, a Hollister resident, died December 24. He was 74. Mr. Salcido was born in Madera and came to San Benito 48 years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the V.F.W. of Hollister. Mr. Salcido was a truck driver for 40 years and last worked for Tony Lomanto Trucking. Mr. Salcido is survived by his wife Antonia Salcido of Hollister, son Joe "Bobby" Salcido of Orange County, daughter Marlene Salcido Gabriele of Hollister, son Sylvester Salcido of Hollister, son Freddie Salcido of Hollister, son Robert Salcido of Hollister, sister Carmen Rivera of Holtville, brother Manuel Salcido of San Diego, brother Richard Salcido of Los Angeles, brother Rudy Salcido of El Centro, sister Connie Salcido of Holtville, brother Henry Salcido of San Diego, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be today at 9:30 a.m. from Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a funeral Mass offered at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Hollister. Week of December 21, 2000 Zenaida Alvarez Zenaida Alvarez, a Hollister resident, died December 14, 2000. She was 85. Mrs. Alvarez was born in Mexico and came to San Benito in 1957 to 1963, she then moved to Morgan Hill until 1998, when she returned to San Benito. Mrs. Alvarez was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a cook for Progresso Tamale Parlor restaurant in the 1950’s and she also work for 10 years at the Hollister Canning Co. Mrs. Alvarez is survived by her son Jose Aguayo of Hollister, son Manuel of Gilroy, daughter Consuelo of Mexico, daughter Aurora Aguayo of Mexico, brother Moises Alvarez of Mexico, brother Eusebio Alvarez of Mexico, sister Josefina Alvarez of Mexico, sister Cuca Alvarez of Chicago, brother Guillermo Alvarez of Chicago, 20 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Monday at the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial and graveside services will followed at Calvary Cemetery in Hollister. Julia F. Cervantes Julia F. Cervantes, a Hollister resident, died December 14. Mrs. Cervantes was born in Reynoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico and in 1954 she married her husband Jose in Mexico. She came to Hollister from Texas in 1960. Mrs. Cervantes was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Guadalupana Society. Mrs. Cervantes is survived by her husband Jose Cervantes of Hollister, daughter Janie Garcia of Hollister, three granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cervantes was preceded in death by her sister Maria Martinez who died in 1997. The rosary and vigil was December 17 at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home with mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery. Arvie H. Shockey Arvie H. Shockey, a Hollister resident who worked for Tri-Valley Growers, died December 13. She was 80. Mrs. Shockey was born in Speer, Okla., and came to San Benito County in 1954 living in Hollister and Tres Pinos. She had attended the Church of Christ where she was baptized as a young girl. Mrs. Shockey is survived by her son Ray Shockey of San Juan Bautista, son Mel Shockey of Gilroy, sister Janie Pitchard of Fullerton, sister Peggy Lindsey of Baytown, Texas, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Shockey was preceded in death by her husband Ivan Shockey, who died in 1989, daughter Marilyn, two brothers and one sister. Services were Saturday at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rev. Rick Pennington of The First Presbyterian Church will officiated. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery Columbarium. Donations are preferred to the American Heart Association. Manuel W. Silveira Manuel W. Silveira, a local cowboy whose flashy horse and silver saddle made him popular in local parades, died Dec. 18. He was 86. Mr. Silveira was born in Castroville and came to San Benito in 1959 from San Jose. "Manuel Silveira will be remembered as the ‘Cowboy of Cowboys’. Everyone always enjoyed listening to his stories of the past," his family wrote on his obituary notice. Manuel paraded with his horse Jimmy (a fifth-generation descendant of Trigger) in various cities and received many awards. He was Grand Marshal in Morgan Hill’s Fourth of July parade in 1997. He was also Grand Marshal in the last parade in San Juan Bautista. Over the past years Mr. Silveira was involved in Future Farmers of America, a member of the World’s Fast Draw Association for 15 years and he participated in shoots and shows at San Benito County Fair. He was a member of the N.R.A. and the San Jose Horsemen’s Association. Mr. Silveira is survived by his wife Angelina M. Silveira of Hollister, son Pete Silveira of Hollister, son Manuel of Washington, son Jim of San Jose, son Henry Silveira of Prunedale, daughter Betty Montero of Hollister, daughter Delfina Sheets of Los Banos, brother Henry Silveira of Modesto, brother Edward Silveira of San Jose, sister Lollie Silveira of Manteca, 32 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Silveira was preceded in death by his daughter Julie Barnard. Arrangements have been made for cremation through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Friends are invited to attend a mass at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista on Saturday at 9 a.m. A reception will follow. Timothy C. Vanderford Timothy C. Vanderford, a Hollister resident, died December 14. He was 52. Mr. Vanderford was born in Michigan, and came to San Benito in 1997 from Morgan Hill. Mr.Vanderford enjoyed the outdoors and loved to take his children and stepchildren camping and fishing. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Mr. Vanderford was a Maintenance Technician for the Morgan Hill Unified School District for 15 years. Mr. Vanderford is survived by his wife Devon McDonald of Hollister, daughter Jennifer Vanderford of Dover, Mass., son Landon Vanderford of Dover, Mass., stepdaughter Lindsay Occhipinti of Hollister, stepson Jonathan Occhipinti of Hollister, father James Vanderford of Oregon, mother Lois Vanderford of Oregon, sister Diane Brazil of San Jose, brother Daniel Vanderford of Palm Beach, Fla., brother Joel Vanderford of Paradise, sister Sally Kirts of Gilroy and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at the family home in Hollister on Friday at 2 p.m. for a memorial service. Cremation has been arranged through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory, Hollister, CA. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Society at 1165 Lincoln Ave., San Jose or c/o the mortuary chapel. Week of December 14, 2000 John "Jack" Curtis Jack Curtis, a WWII veteran, died in Sutherlin, Oregon on Dec. 10. He was 79. Victor T. Gotschall Victor T. Gotschall, a recent Hollister resident, died Dec. 11. He was 89. Frank Z. Medina Frank Z. Medina, a Hollister resident, died Dec. 11 at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He was 61. Mary E. Pintello Mary Pintello, a former Bolado golfer, died Dec. 11. She was 84. Ailyn E. Rose Ailyn E. Rose, a local seamstress, died December 10. She was 92. Kathryn B. "Kate" Sullivan Kate Sullivan, a substitute teacher for the Hollister School District and widow of pharmacist Bart Sullivan, died Dec. 10 at La Mesa. She was 96. Edith E. Thomas Edith E. Thomas, a Hollister resident, died Dec. 7. She was 92. Mary Ann Whites Mary Ann Whites, a former county welfare worker, died Dec. 12. She was 82. Week of December 7, 2000 Louis Cabral Louis Cabral, an original member of the Cowboys’ Turtle Association, died Nov. 29, at his home in Red Rock, N.M. He was 92. Grace O’Reilly Grace O’Reilly, a Morgan Hill resident, died Dec. 2. Myrtle T. Paullus Myrtle T. Paullus, a Hollister resident, died Dec. 2. She was 96. Raymond Pagaran Raymond "Packrat" Pagaran, a veteran and employee of National Refractories for 25 years, died suddenly Nov. 28 of a heart attack. He was 59. Patricia M. Rickman Patricia M. Rickman, a Hollister resident, died Dec. 2. She was 55. George Vandeman George Vandeman, the founder of the award winning show "It is Written," died at his home in New Berry Park on Nov. 3. He was 84. Week of November 30, 2000 Evelyn W. Barkley Services have been held for Evelyn W. Barkley, who died Nov. 21 in Saratoga at the IOOF Retirement Home. Salvador M. Bonilla Salvador M. Bonilla, who worked for Almaden Vineyards, died Nov. 17. He was 79. Don R. Gargano Don R. Gargano, the founder of Pop Warner Football for San Benito County, died Nov. 11. He was 57. Alta M. Martin Alta M. Martin, owner of Martin & Son Trucking Company in San Jose, died Nov. 26. She was 86. John Morgan John Morgan, an accomplished South Valley horseman who used his knowledge of animals to bring together divergent groups of people, died Nov. 22 after a long illness. He was 74. Raymond Pagaran Raymond "Packrat" Pagaran, a veteran and employee of National Refractories for 25 years, died suddenly Nov. 28 of a heart attack. He was 59. Florence Paterson Florence L. Paterson, who used her gift for knitting to make countless blankets, lap robes and dish towels for local club fundraisers, died Nov. 27. She was 94. Katherine Vochatzer Katherine Vochatzer, a former Hollister resident who moved to Reno, died Nov. 23. She was 63. Week of November 23, 2000 Donald L. Holmes Donald L. Holmes, the owner of Holmes Trucking, died Nov. 20. He was 63. Peter Martinez Peter Martinez, a Teledyne McCormick Selph employee, died Nov. 20. He was 45. Week of November 9, 2000 Charles T. Clark, Jr. Charles T. Clark, Jr., a WWII veteran, passed away November 7. He was 81. Cheri McFarland Cheri McFarland, for six years the branch manager of Hollister’s Bank of America, died Tuesday at Hospice House Monterey. She was 54. Calvin W. Mead Jr. Calvin W. Mead Jr., who retired to Hollister after a career as a principal, died Sunday in Hollister. He was 75. Julius N. Nunez Julius Nunez, who grew up in New Idria and had been a source for historians who have written about mining life, died Nov. 3. He was 98. Libertina "Libby" Spina Libertina Spina, a Hollister resident, died Nov. 4 at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. She was 89. Week of November 2, 2000 Consuelo Acevedo Consuelo Acevedo, a Hollister resident, passed away at her home on October 24. She was 68. Dorothy E. Behringer Dorothy E. Behringer, a resident of the San Benito County, passed away Sunday, October 1 at Southside Convalescent Hospital in Hollister. She was 92. Edward "Eddie" Casillas Edward Casillas, a resident of San Benito County, died October 23. He was 59. Iona Good Egleland Iona Good Egeland, a teacher from Ohio who came to San Benito County in 1984, died Saturday at a local convalescent hospital. She was 88. Lizzie May Gentry Lizzie May Gentry, a resident of Hollister, passed away October 31 at Sunbridge Care Center. She was 82. Frank Goodenberger Frank Goodenberger, a worker for Bishop Motors in 1968, passed away Thursday morning on October 26at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 88. James Frederick Patrick Snyder James Frederick Patrick Snyder, a veteran of the U.S. Army, died Oct. 24 at his Monterey residence. He was 51. Week of October 26, 2000 Edler Jullian Anderson Edler Jullian Anderson, a Hollister resident, passed away October 19. Edward "Eddie" Casillas Edward "Eddie" Casillas died suddenly in Payson, AZ., at the age of 59. Garrik "Gary" Weinberger Garrik "Gary" Weinberger of Gilroy, who worked at the Wardrobe and at Dick Bruhn’s A Man’s Store in Hollister for 17 years, died Tuesday in Los Gatos of a sudden illness. He was 81. Josephine C. Welch Josephine C. Welch, who for a number of years ran the 19th Hole bar with her late husband Lucky, died Sunday at Sunbridge Care Center. She was 75. Week of October 19, 2000 Robert "Bobby" Carruth Robert "Bobby" Carruth, a Vietnam Veteran, died October 13. He was 53. Tome Joaquin Furtado Tome Joaquin Furtado, who worked as a self-employed farmer and orchardist in San Benito County for more than 44 years, died Friday in Hollister. He was 97. Franklin "Frank" Lucio Garcia Franklin "Frank" Lucio Garcia, who lived in Hollister most of his life, died Friday in San Juan Bautista. He was 37. Mike P. Leyva Mike P. Leyva, a resident of Hollister, died August 2, 2000 in Wichita, Kansas. He was 72. Leland A. Nunes Leland A. Nunes, who could hold worshipers at Mission San Juan Bautista spellbound with his saxophone renditions of "Oh Holy Night" and "Ave Maria," died Tuesday after a period of failing health. He was 78. Leland Nunez Leland Nunez, a resident of Hollister, died Tuesday at a local convalescent hospital. He was 78. Bill Parker Bill Parker, a World War II fighter pilot and ace, died Monday after an accident in Panoche. He was 84. Ignacio S. "Stacy" Ureste Ingnacio S. Ureste, who was born in Hollister, died October 13 as a result of a vehicle accident in San Jose. He was 51. Week of October 12, 2000 Charlotte E. Melendy Berberick Charlotte E. Melendy Berberick, a lifelong resident of San Benito County and rancher, died October 10 in Hollister. She was 93. Arcadio "Danny" T. Daniels Arcadio "Danny" T. Daniels, a receiving & shipping clerk for Rohnert Seed Co., died October 7 at Sunbridge Care Center. He was 95. May Belle Hooton May Belle Hooton, a resident of San Benito County since 1944, died September, 26, 2000. She was 89 Mary M. Kennedy Mary M. Kennedy, a resident of Hollister, died October 7. She was 77. James W. "Jim" Leonard James W. "Jim" Leonard, a parts man for Tiffany Motor Company for 28 years, died October 4 at El Camino Hospital in Mt. View. He was 73. Clifford W. Martin Clifford W. Martin, a former security worker for Plantation Casino in Nevada, died September 28, two days after his mother, May Belle Hooton. He was 59. Joaquin G. Mazon Joaquin G. Mazon, a veteran of WWII, died at Pacific Hills Manor, Morgan Hill on October 4. He was 90 Mary Paxton Mary Paxton, who lived in San Benito County all her life and was the mother of former Free Lance writer Mark Paxton, died Tuesday at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto. She was 74. Augusta C. Ribeiro Augusta C. Ribeiro, a resident of San Benito County, died Oct. 5. She was 95. Paul F. Vasquez Paul F. Vasquez, a former worker for Botelho Brothers in San Juan Bautista, died October 5. He was 83. Theron S. Wright Theron S. Wright, a former member of the Southside School Board & San Benito High School Board, died October 8. He was 91. Week of October 5, 2000 Louis E. Bourdet Louis E. Bourdet, a lifelong rancher and member of the San Benito County Saddlehorse Association, died Sept. 28 at his Hollister home. He was 85. Tillie Gonzales Tillie Gonzales, who moved to San Benito County from the Mojave Desert 70 years ago, died Sept. 27 after a short illness. She was 75. Week of September 28, 2000 Lois E. Dunning Lois E. Dunning, a native of San Benito County, a member of the Kinship Auxiliary of San Benito County and an avid gardener, died Sept. 20 at Sunbridge Care Center after a five-month illness. She was 78. Norman E. Murphy Norman E. Murphy, a long-time resident of San Benito County, grape rancher and former employee of Bank of America, died Sept. 21. He was 83. Week of September 21, 2000 Lois E. Dunning Lois E. Dunning, a native of San Benito County, a member of the Kinship Auxiliary of San Benito County and an avid gardener, died Sept. 20 at Sunbridge Care Center after a five-month illness. She was 78. Frances F. Jones Frances F. Jones, a homemaker and native of San Benito County, died last Wednesday in Santa Cruz. She was 77. Brian A. Law Brian A. Law, an electrician’s apprentice, died Sept. 16 in Hollister. He was 41. Aubrey O. Pollock Aubrey O. Pollock, a former Hollister chicken rancher, died Sept. 15 in Modesto, where he recently had moved to be closer to his son. He was 91. Week of September 14, 2000 Darren Gong Darren Gong, son of a local business family, died Monday at San Jose Medical Center after a solo motorcycle accident. He was 28. Pascual "Mike" Gutierrez Pascual F. "Mike" Gutierrez, an avid golfer and member of Bolado Park Golf Club, died Sunday in Gilroy. He was 75. Mark Rodman Mark Kenton Rodman, grandson of Fern Fancher of Paicines, died recently in Arroyo Grande. He was 42. Week of August 31, 2000 Frances "Dee" Shipman Frances Shipman, who grew up in Hollister, died August 30 at her home in Oroville. She was 60. Wade Anderson Jr. Wade Anderson Jr., an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and member of the Gypsy Tour Motorcycle Club, died Tuesday in Monterey. He was 53. Carl Barks Illustrator behind Donald Duck dies at 99 Cornelia Guerra Cornelia Guerra, who worked for the Morgan Hill School District, died Tuesday in Hollister. She was 77. Gregorio Trujillo Gregorio Ortega Trujillo, who worked for 25 years as a tractor driver for Casillas Bros. Farms, died Monday at Hazel Hawkins Hospital after a two-year illness. He was 60. Week of August 24, 2000 Natalia C. Dominguez Natalia C. Dominguez, a homemaker who was born in Texas, died Thursday at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. She was 74. Gary Sefton Gary James Sefton died August 18 in Watsonville as the result of a helicopter crash. He was 46. Leo Teani Leo Teani died August 16 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital following a brief illness. He was 75. Clara Sanchez Clara Sanchez died August 16th at Sunbridge Nursing Center in Hollister. She was 77. Leo Teani Leo Teani died August 16 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital following a brief illness. He was 75. Week of August 17, 2000 Christopher Jon Nold Christopher Jon Nold, 20, of Tres Pinos died August 8 after a traffic accident. Henrique Melo Henrique P. Melo, Co-Owner of Happy Hens Egg Ranch, died August 11 at his Hollister home, after a very lengthy illness. He was 79. Kathleen Page Kathleen M. Page died July 25 at Hazel Hawkins Southside Convalescent Hospital after a short illness. She was 94. Harold Walker Harold W. "Wardie" Walker died August 9 in Redwood City. He was 58. Week of August 10, 2000 Duane Eugene Garner Duane Eugene Garner, who graduated from San Benito High School in 1965 then joined the Navy and moved from the area, died August 3 in Keller, Tex., after a lengthy battle with lymphoma. Mary McConnell Mary McConnell, a former employee of the 33rd Agricultural District Association and the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association, died Monday at her Hollister home after a long battle with cancer. She was 69. Week of August 3, 2000 Hazel Indart The funeral for Hazel I. Indart, a part of San Benito County’s ranching heritage, takes place Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Tres Pinos. Mrs. Indart, who rode and roped in an era when few women did, died suddenly on August 4. She was 87. Her husband, James “Jim” Indart died in 1982. Interment will follow at the IOOF Cemetery with a reception at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. Donations may be made to the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association Museum or the church hall restoration fund. More about Hazel Indart By TRACIE CONE Hazel Indart, who roped and rode competitively at the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show in an era when few other women dared, died suddenly August 4 after a period of failing health. She was 87. "It was just so sudden, I can’t believe she’s gone,’’ said her sister, Babe Hubbell from her ranch in Tres Pinos. "She had a good life.’’ Mrs. Indart, who was born in Tres Pinos, spent the happiest years of her life working cattle with her late husband, James T. Indart, manager of the sprawling French Ranch off of Comstock Road, one of the county’s biggest. After he died in 1982, she moved to Hollister, where she had a valve replaced in her heart and eventually became confined to a wheelchair. "She had great pride, and she didn’t want anyone to see her in that wheelchair,’’ Babe Hubbell said. "We almost had to tie her in it. Even when she had a cane, she hated that.’’ It’s no wonder. Mrs. Indart was probably one of the most active woman of her generation. With her friend, Hall of Fame Cowgirl Lola Galli, she helped to transform the way men looked at women on horseback in San Benito County and beyond. During competitions against men locally and in Monterey and King City, she won dozens of belt buckles, bits and trophies. Mrs. Indart and Mrs. Galli also raced horses in Salinas. "There was nothing she couldn’t do,’’ Hubbell said. "They weren’t cocky and they weren’t brazen. They just went out and did their work and that was it. And she was still a lady. She liked to dress up.’’ In the early 1930s, Mrs. Indart married Jim and the couple moved to the French Ranch. "They didn’t have any electricity, and the telephone didn’t work in a storm,’’ Hubbell said. "They had to ride out for everything. If they needed a lot of things, they had a little buckboard they rode out on.’’ Mrs. Indart was an avid gardener, and didn’t let the remote setting keep her from her passion. "One time it was raining cats and dogs and they started out of town on horseback,’’ Hubbell said. "She had a big flat of petunias and she set it on the horn in front of her. There was a certain time she wanted to plant those flowers so they would bloom at a certain time, and she wouldn’t let anything get in her way.’’ After her husband’s death, Mrs. Indart continued to raise cattle at a ranch off of Union Road. She got rid of all of her horses but one, who lived on the Union Road ranch. "She kept that one horse out there,’’ Hubbell said. "Sometimes she’d just go out there and look at him. Her and her dog.’’ Mrs. Indart attended Tres Pinos Grammar School and San Benito High School. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church. She was a member of the San Benito County Cattlewomen’s Association, the San Benito County Cattlemen’s Association, the San Benito County Farm Bureau, the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association, the S.P.R.S.I and the I.D.E.S of San Benito County and was a former Cowbelle Woman of the Year. Mrs. Indart did not have children, but was considered to be a surrogate mom by her nieces and nephews. In addition to her sister Babe Hubbell, Mrs. Indart is survived by her brother, Bill Caldera Sr. of Los Alamos and his wife Rose; nieces and nephews Bill Caldera Jr. and his wife Mary of Los Alamos, Sally Silva and her husband Shorty of Hollister, John Hubbell and his wife Marti of Tres Pinos, Mary Hubbell of Hollister, cousins Hugh French, Joan Irvin, Holly McMahon and June Sparks, and many great nieces and nephews. The funeral was Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations may be made to the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association Museum or the church hall restoration fund. Ann Domato Sherry Ann Domato, a resident of Hollister died. She was 49. Marvin B. Watts Funeral Saturday Marvin B. Watts, a veteran of World War II, died August 2 after a lengthy illness. He was 84. Diana K. Fletcher Diana K. Fletcher, a campus supervisor for the San Benito Joint Union high school, died Thursday morning at Monterey Peninsula Community Hospital. She was 48. Jerry Baptista Jerry George Baptista died July 29 of a heart attack at his Hollister home. He was 57. Bernice Edens Bernice Linnea Rosengreen Edens passed away July 31. She was 91. David Quintero David Joseph Quintero, a Hollister native, died in San Jose July 28. He was 41. Lena Rose Lena E. Rose passed away on July 22 after an extended illness. She was 86. Week of August 30, 2001 Signe T. Crawford Signe T. Crawford, who moved to San Benito County from Colorado last year to be close to her son, died August 28. She was 98. Mrs. Crawford was a Colorado schoolteacher and attended of Valley City Teachers’ College in North Dakota, where she was born. She received her BA and MA from Adams State College, was a member of the Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and PEO Ladies. Mrs. Crawford is survived by her son and his wife, Ronald and Lawnee Crawford of Hollister, siblings Ann Marie Wilson of Bayport, Minn., and John Saugstad of Kathryn, N.D., her grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady H. Crawford. Services will be in Colorado and donations are preferred to Athena Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star care of Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Mark S. Garcia Mark S. Garcia, a lifelong Hollister resident and local handyman, died August 24 at Hospice House after a 1½-year illness. He was 44. Mrs. Garcia is survived by wife Janelle I. Garcia of Hollister, children Cora Beth Lausten of Lompoc, Mark James Garcia of Hollister, Gia Marie Garcia of Hollister, mother Connie Garcia of Hollister, brothers Tony Garcia of Hollister and Mike Land of Modesto, nephew Adam Garcia and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled later. Contributions are preferred to hospice. Paul Martinez Sr. Paul Martinez Sr., an avid Raider fan and whose family brought him to Hollister at age 2, died suddenly August 27. He was 59. Mr. Martinez was a supervisor for M.C. Electronics of San Benito County and was a proud owner of a 1972 Fort Pinto that still works. He also enjoyed fishing and being with his family. Mr. Martinez is survived by his children Roberta Martinez of Gilroy, Paul Martinez Jr. of Hollister, Roxanne Martinez of Hollister and Richard Gonzalez of Hesperia, sisters Pat Flores, Pilar Carranza and Carmen Castillo, all of Hollister, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous other relatives. The funeral is pending. Call for arrangements at Grunagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Margarite Paredes Sanchez Margarite Parades Sanchez, who came to California in 1921 and settled in San Benito County 16 years ago, died August 25 at Hazel Hawkins Southside Convalescent Hospital. She was 87. Mrs. Sanchez had worked in a sardine cannery in Oxnard, but spent most of her life as a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Edgardo C. Sanchez, sons Richard Castaneda and Rudy Reyes of Hollister and Ralph Reyes of Monterey, and three siblings. She also is survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with graveside services at Calvary Cemetery. Aurora C. Soria Aurora C. Soria, an avid gardener born in Rangerville, Tex., died August 25 at home in Hollister. She was 69. Mrs. Soria was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses and was a homemaker all of her life. Mrs. Soria was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago L. Soria, and is survived by her children: Jose Luiz Ramirez of Fort Worth, Luz Soria, Juanita Soria, Florestela Soria-Flores, Graciela Soria Tapia, Hortencia Soria Renteria, Celia Soria and Santiago Soria Jr. all of Hollister, and Martin Soria of Salinas. She also is survived by siblings Pablo Camacho of Hollister, Ramona Camacho Garcia of Mexico, Concepcion Camacho of Mexico, 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home with interment at Calvary Cemetery. Andrew Joseph Stagnaro Andrew Joseph Stagnaro, a member of the Professional Rodeo of California Association, died August 25 after a long illness. He was 65. Mr. Stagnaro, a lifelong Californian, had lived in San Benito County for nine years. He was a team roper and former member of the Native Sons. He owned and operated the Peanut Farm in Woodside for many years and was a member of the Frontier Boys. Mr. Stagnaro is survived by his loving companion Linda Stubo of Hollister, children Wendy Von Haesler of Pollock Pines and Lisa Dean of Carmichael, mother Anita Stagnaro of South San Francisco and siblings Anthony Stagnaro, Joseph Stagnaro and Joann Bertolucci of the Bay Area, six grandchildren and many friends and relatives. Future memorial services are pending and arrangements for cremation are through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Contributions are preferred to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Week of August 23, 2001 Hugh Hoover Mr. Hugh Hoover, a resident of Hollister for the past 18 years, died Sunday, August 19 at the age of 80. Mr. Hoover was born in Cleveland, N.C., and moved to Hollister from Lompoc. He was a WWII veteran and served as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1959. He was with Martin-Marietta Co. at Vandenburg Air Force Base as a supervisor for 25 years. Locally, Mr. Hoover was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Hollister and a 50-year member of the F&A.M. and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a 20-year member of the Elks Lodge and Past Exalted Ruler of the Hollister Lodge. He was also a Shriner and member of the Al Malika Temple in Los Angeles. He was also a past big SIR and member of the Hollister SIRS #131. Mr. Hoover is survived by his wife, June K. Hoover of Hollister, daughter Joyce Mullen of Capitola, brother Harry Hoover of Danville Va., two granddaughters as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. A memorial will be offered today at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey St., Hollister. Officiating will be Reverend Ardyss Golden and Reverend Richard Smith. A memorial service will also be offered by the Hollister Elks. Private inurnment will be Thursday morning at the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Arrangements for cremation and memorial services are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Contributions are preferred to the United Methodist Church in Hollister. Fitzroy Lessey Fitzroy Lessey, a Hollister resident who moved to San Benito County from New Jersey two years ago, died August 17 at the age of 70. Mr. Lessey was born in Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies and attended Naparima College and John Donaldson Tech Institute, both in Trinidad. He was a member of the Sacred Heart and St. Benedicts Parishes. In Trinidad he worked as a taxi driver, served with the police and military forces, and was a refinery operator for Texaco. He came to the United States 25 years ago and worked as a Chemical Engineering Technician for Hoffman LaRoche Pharmaceutical Company in New Jersey for 23 years. Mr Lessey played baseball for Hoffman LaRoche, was a long distance swimmer, played soccer and practiced aerobics in the water and on the beach in Trinidad. He also enjoyed singing in the Choir in Trinidad and at his Parish church in New Jersey and playing the piano. His family said he was an excellent cook, well read, was mechanical with his hands and loved to tell stories. "His life was a continuing educational experience for him, he was constantly sharing his experience with others," said daughter Margaret Winfree of Hollister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelia Lessey. He is survived by his daughter Margaret "Hazel" Winfree, daughter Wendy-Ann Wattie, sons Lyndon Lessey and Christopher Ayers of New Jersey and Sheldon Lessey of New York, sisters Vilma Premdas and Rosalyn Boodh and brothers Ernest Ramdin and Avis Ramdin, five grandchildren as well as many other relatives living in Trinidad, New York and New Jersey. The rosary will be this evening at 7 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Family and friends will leave the mortuary chapel on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. to go to St. Benedicts Church for a mass beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. William J. Pipestem William J. Pipestem, a Hollister resident since 1963, died August 15, at the age of 78. Mr. Pipestem was born in Oklahoma City, Okla. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Locally, Mr. Pipestem volunteered his time daily to rescuing wildlife including songbirds, bobcats, and deer for the Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, named for his ex-wife. He was a retired machinist, having worked for various shops for over 40 years. His mother Lina Hollingsworth, father Jerald Pipestem, and his son Jerry Pipestem preceded him in death. His cousin Betty Maynes of Salt Lake City, Utah, daughters Janice Hostetler of Tennessee, Dawn Dubrul of Hollister, Meredith Pipestem Zanella of Paicines, Nina Flynn of Hollister, son Brian Pipestem of Hollister, and five grandchildren, Laura and Meredith Grimes of Hollister, Carolyn Neiggemann of Paicines, and Ashley and Tonya Dubrul of Hollister survive Mr. Pipestem, as does his beloved cat Queenie. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Private family services will be held. Contributions are preferred to the Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 2244, Hollister, Ca. 95024. Week of August 16, 2001 Barbara Jean Felice Barbara Jean Felice, a former Hollister resident, died Saturday afternoon, August 11, 2001. She was 78. Mrs. Felice was born in Santa Rosa. She lived in Hollister for 10 years and has also lived in Gilroy, Butte County, Sonoma and Fresno. She served the U.S. Navy in World War II and also served at the Hollister Airfield. She worked with her husband in their advertising business, primarily hat and t-shirt printing. Mrs. Felice is survived by her husband Louis A. Felice of Fresno, son Mark A. Felice of Fresno, grandsons Nicholas Felice and Robert Felice of Fresno, and granddaughter Rebecca Felice of Fresno. She was preceded in death by her daughter Carole Sue Felice, who died in 1986. A memorial service was held on Wednesday in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Interment was held at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the Hinds Hospice, 1416 West Twain, Fresno, Ca. 93711. Arrangements for cremation were under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Erminia Luna Erminia Luna, a former resident of the Morgan Hill Area who was living in Avondale AZ, died on August 8, 2001 at the age of 79. She was a homemaker. Visitation was held on Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home. A vigil followed the visitation. A funeral mass was held on Wednesday at St. Catherine Church in Morgan Hill. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill. Arrangements were made by Johnson Funeral Home. Violet L. Stray Violet L. Stray, a Morgan Hill resident, died on August 12, 2001, at the age of 73. She was a waitress at the old Jack’s Steak House until her retirement. A Memorial service was held on Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home. Arrangements were made under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Dolly D. Strohn Dolly D. Strohn, a Paicines resident, died on August 10, 2001. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Strohn was born in Panoche Valley. She was married to James Strohn in 1947. She worked for Hazel Hawkins Hospital and Southside Convalescent Hospital for thirteen years before retiring. She was a homemaker all of her adult life. Mrs. Strohn is survived by her husband James Strohn of Paicines, children Georgia Robinson of Hollister, Pete Strohn of Glide, OR, Janet Slibsager of Hollister, Gene Strohn of Hollister, Louie and Kenneth Rey of Stockton, aunt Lillian Arney of Coalinga, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Todd Robinson. Memorial services were held privately at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. A reception was held for friends and family at the home of Georgia Robinson, 547 Line Street, Hollister. Interment was held at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to Cystic Fibrosis, c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St. Hollister Ca. 95023. Haruko Tanimoto Haruko Tanimoto, a Morgan Hill resident, died on August 14, 2001 at the age of 87. She was a retired nurse’s aide. Services will be held on Sunday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Week of August 9, 2001 Betsy Moscoso Bautista Betsy Moscoso Bautista, a long-time resident, died on August 2, 2001 in Clark County, Nev., as a result of an auto accident. She was 48. Mrs. Bautista was born in Badoc Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands. She studied at the College of Nursing in London, England then came to Hollister in 1980. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Sons of Badoc and Friends of California. She enjoyed cooking—especially her Ensaymada pastries whom she shared with co-workers and friends. She loved folk dancing—particularly those native to her homeland. She was a foster mother to many young children and teenagers and enjoyed being with them as well as her own family. Her family stated, "She always offered her to help those who she felt needed it, whether it be cooking, health care, or just being there for them when they needed someone." Mrs. Bautista was a nurse at Hazel Hawkins Southside for the last four years and was traveling to Las Vegas because she had established a Home Health Care Facility for the elderly there. She was preceded in death by her father, Bartolome Moscoso, and is survived by her mother, Maria Ladera Moscoso of Hollister, husband Orlino Ibous Bautista of Hollister, daughter Marie Beth Lynn Bautista of San Diego, son Michael Bartt Bautista of Hollister, sisters Iluminada Africa of Hollister, and Alicia Corpuz, Anabella Amistad, and Estelita Torda all from Philippine Islands, brothers Henry, Alonzo, and Jaime Moscoso all from Phillipine Islands, in-laws Eusebio and Petronila Bautista, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held today from noon until 5 p.m. and recitation of the rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelon Funeral Home. On Saturday, family and friends can visit the mortuary chapel until 9:30 a.m. and then attend mass at St. Benedict’s Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Elmo Davis Elmo Davis, a Hollister resident since 1985, died on February 18 at the age of 80. Mr. Davis was buried on August 3 with military honors, at San Joaquin National Cemetery. Lt. Davis served in the European Theater in the Infantry during WWII earning the Purple Heart Bronze Star. Thereafter he returned to Europe to serve at the Quartermaster Corps. Mr. Davis was born in Lenore, Idaho. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Idaho and his Masters and Doctrines Degrees from the University of California at Berkley and Davis in Horticulture, Vegetable Crops and Genetics. He taught as Kansas State University, joined the U.S.D.A. and served the Department until 1966 when he joined McCormick and Co. as an agriculture scientist in Gilroy and Baltimore, Md. He was then transferred back to Gilroy Foods in 1985, where he commuted from Hollister. He retired in 1989. Dr. Davis was also an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years and served on various committees. Mr. Davis married Jean Ellen in Davis, CA in 1951. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in January. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Francis Davis and Cora Davis Browning, brothers Marion and Francis and sisters Mae and Ella. He is survived by his wife Jean, sons E. Warren Jr., T. Grant, and Glen R., brothers Otto and Lee, sister Velma Falbo, half-sister Iona Calkins, 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister on February 16. Maria M. Gutierrez Maria M. Gutierrez, a Hollister resident for 50 years, died on August 2, 2001, at the age of 74. Mrs. Gutierrez was born in Needles, Calif. She married her husband Guadalupe Gutierrez in 1945. She worked for San Benito Foods and was a member of Teamsters Local 890 and The Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank Gutierrez, who died in 1968. She is survived by her children Raul Gutierrez of San Jose, Manuel Gutierrez of Hollister, Yolanda Calimpong of Gilroy, Henry Gutierrez of Hollister, Mary Montoya of Hollister, 14 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. The funeral was August 4 at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Interment and graveside services followed the funeral at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to The Church of God of Prophecy or Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Benito A. Juarez Benito A. Juarez, a Hollister resident, died on Friday August 3, 2001, in Gilroy. He was 79. Mr. Juarez, a native from Mexico, came to San Benito County 28 years ago. He loved to garden and take care of his roses. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed going to Reno. His favorite card games were 21 and Solitaire. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Teamsters Union Local 890 in Salinas. He worked for San Benito Foods for 27 years. Mr. Juarez is survived by his wife, Juanita Juarez of Hollister, son Benito Juarez, Jr. of Hollister, daughters Elisa Juarez Garcia of Mexico, Gloria Juarez Parks of Watsonville, Elia Alcaraz of Oregon, Maria-Isabel Padilla of Oregon and Rosaura Juarez of Oregon, step-sons Philip Garcia of Gilroy and James Garcia of Prunedale, brothers Francisco, Ishmael and Arturo Juarez all from Mexico, sisters Maria, Catarina, and Guillermina Juarez all from Mexico, 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A rosary was held Monday at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. The funeral was Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial and Graveside services were held at Calvary Cemetery in Hollister. Contribution are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Frank L. Kittinger Frank L. Kittinger, a Hollister resident, died on August 2, 2001, in Hollister at the age of 99. Mr. Kittinger was born in Castalia, Iowa. He moved to Hollister two years ago from Paradise, Calif. to be with his stepdaughter, JoAnn Bray. He attended Grace Bible Church in Hollister. He worked for many years in sales for a lumber company, served in the U.S. Navy during WWI and was a past member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Kittinger, who died in 1999, and his stepson, Don Wallace, who died earlier this year. Mr. Kittinger is survived by his stepdaughter and her husband, JoAnn and Leon Bray of Hollister, his stepson’s wife Gayle Wallace of Levelland, Tex., and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private services were held on August 6 at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Calif. Donations are preferred to Grace Bible Church, Seventh and Monterey streets, Hollister, Calif. 95023. Mariah Herrera Subia Mariah Herrera Subia, an infant born in Hollister, died on August 2, 2001, in Palo Alto. She was two days old. Mariah is survived by her parents, Rudy Subia and Destiny Herrera of Hollister, siblings Jolene Subia of San Jose and Elijah Garcia of Hollister, grandparents Herminia Alvarado of Hollister, Joey Subia of Atascadero, Diane Rios of Hollister, Jeremiah Herrera of Sacramento, great-grandmother Annie Leon of Hollister, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and family can pay their respects on Monday, Aug. 13, 2001 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Bible Learning Center, Fifth and East Streets in Hollister. The funeral is at 11 a.m. at the Church. Interment and graveside services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations are preferred to a memorial fund in memory of Mariah c/o Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home. Roy Edward Webb Roy Edward Webb, a retired carpenter from San Jose, died August 5, 2001. He was 80. Visitation for Mr. Webb was August 9 at Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill. Interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill. Daniel Joseph Yetter Daniel Joseph Yetter, a Hollister resident since 1991, died on Thursday, August 2, 2001. He was 17. Daniel was born in Santa Cruz. He attended Hollister local schools, San Benito High School, and was attending Gavilan College. He played football for the Balers, and he received his varsity "block" letter in track, for shot put and discus. He was a member of Abundant Life Foursquare Church. He was also a sheet metal worker. Daniel is survived by his parents, Ron and Linda Yetter of Hollister, sister Kelli Yetter of Hollister, maternal grandparents Les and Emma Leeper of Hollister, paternal grandparents Ron and Ladine Yetter of Watsonville, several aunts, uncles and cousins, and life-long friend Matt Smith. A memorial was held on Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church, 2066 Cienega Rd. Contributions are preferred to Daniel J. Yetter Memorial Fun c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Funeral Home, 870 San Benito St. Cremation and funeral arrangements were under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Funeral Home and Crematory. Week of August 2, 2001 Jewel L. Burtovoy Jewel L. Burtovoy, who loved traveling in her motor home, died in Hollister July 27, 2001, after a two-year illness. She was 69. Mrs. Burtovoy, a native of Alabama, was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Redding, the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. She was a member of the Thousand Trails in San Benito County for 25 years. She was a homemaker for 50 years. Mrs. Burtovoy was preceded in death last year by her husband Harry Burtovoy. She is survived by children Harry L. Burtovoy of Hollister and Judy Ann McClurg of San Bruno, three grandchildren, one niece and nephew. Arrangements for cremation and private interment are through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Crematory. Jefferson Austin Maddox Jefferson Austin Maddox, an active member of the Gilroy Church of Christ and founder of the Hollister congregation, died July 25, 2001 in Louisiana. He was 85. Mr. Maddox was born in Arkansas, served as a second lieutenant in the 77th Infantry Division of the Army during WWII, then settled near Santa Cruz to work with the Soil Conservation Service. In 1955 he moved to Hollister, where he lived until 1992. He retired in the early 1970s after having worked in USDA Soil Conservation offices in San Benito, Santa Clara, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Mr. Maddox was preceded in death by his three wives: Florence Margaret Neill Maddox, Elizabeth Bette Long Hardison Maddox and Mary Louise Reid Johnson Maddox. Survivors include children Bruce Austin Maddox of South San Francisco and Eugene Denis Maddox of Maryland. The funeral is at 11 a.m. on August 7 at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home, followed by interment at the IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of the American Diabetes Association. Melvin A. "Sock" Prandini Jr. Melvin A. Prandini Jr., a former San Juan Bautista resident, died on July 24, 2001, at his San Francisco residence. He was 49. Mr. Prandini Jr. received his education in San Francisco’s school system. He moved to San Juan four years ago. He was an avid Giants fan and he loved to restore and maintain automobiles. He spent many years as an ornamental iron worker in San Francisco. His most recent career was as a chef. He was devoted to his mother and his children. Last year he helped his mother daily after she suffered a stroke. Mr. Prandini Jr., is preceded in death by his father Melvin A. "Mort" Prandini Sr., who died in November, 1990. He is survived by his mother, Ann Prandini of San Juan, his sisters Pamela Ziegler of Elk Grove, Melene Murphy of Brentwood, Adele Prandini of Pacifica, his daughters Marla Watkins of Idaho, Nicole Prandini and Sarah Prandini, both of San Mateo, his son Tony Prandini of San Francisco, his niece Alexis Tresemer of Elk Grove, his niece and nephew C.J. and Nelle Murphy, both of Brentwood, and the Watkins children. A rosary was held at Old Mission San Juan Bautista on Sunday, July 29th, 2001. On Monday, family and friends met at the Old Mission to attend the Mass of Resurrection. Interment followed at the San Juan Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the D.A.R.E. Program. F. Gile Tiffany, Jr. F. Gile Tiffany Jr., a Hollister native and brother of the late Charles Tiffany, died on July 20 in Camarillo. He was 78. Mr. Tiffany attended school in Hollister and served in the Navy during WWII. He then graduated from Stanford University and Loyola School of Law. He practiced law in Ventura County for 50 years. Mr. Tiffany is survived by his wife, Dora Tiffany of Camarillo, daughters Carol Palmer of Las Vegas, Elsa Allred of Ventura, Frances Broughton of Camarillo, son John Tiffany of Fresno, sister-in-law Velma Tiffany, nephews Bill and Bob Tiffany of Hollister, niece Susan Tiffany-Brown of Walnut Creek, five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mary Anna Warren Mary Anna Warren, a Hollister resident, died on July 28, 2001, at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. She was 81. Mrs. Warren was a resident of California for more than 60 years, but is originally from Bloomington, Illinois. She was a homemaker. She was devoted to her husband and his children. She was an avid water skier and influenced her four sons, who became professional water skiers. She and her husband owned roller skating rinks in Illinois and Iowa. The couple had been married for more than 63 years. Mrs. Warren is survived be her husband, Arthur Randolph Warren of Hollister, her four sons, Gary, Michael, Thomas and Arthur Warren of Hollister, her eight grandchildren, two grandchildren, siblings, Frieda Burmaster, Clyde Imig, and Eloise Goodluck. Visitation was Wednesday at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary chapel. Interment will be at San Joaquin National Cemetery. Week of July 26, 2001 Omar A. Juarez Omar A. Juarez died on Monday, July 23 in Hollister, at the age of 24. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He came to Hollister at a very young age and lived here of his life, graduating from San Benito High School. He was a member of Sacred Heart/ St. Benedict’s Church. Mr. Juarez is survived by his son and daughter Ivan Juarez Garcia and Jade Juarez both of Hollister, his parents, Ricardo and Martha Juarez of Hollister, his sisters Martha Adriana Juarez, Lizbeth Juarez and Faviola Juarez of Hollister, his great grandmother, Beatrice Zepeda of Hollister, and his grandmothers Maria Castillo and Julia Garcia both of Guadalajara. A Rosary will be held on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Church, 1200 Fairview Rd. The funeral is Saturday at 2:15 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial held at St. Benedict’s Church will follow the services at 3 p.m. Interment and graveside services will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Friends can pay their respects on Friday afternoon after 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel until 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday after noon. Joe Mota, Jr. Joe Mota, Jr., died on July 11, 2001, in Modesto. He was born and raised on the former Sandi Ranch in the Santa Ana Valley. He was a W.W.II veteran. Mr. Mota is survived by his wife Audrey Mota of Modesto, his sons Allen, Ralph and Gene Mota of Modesto, his seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, his brothers Jack "Dude" Mota of Modesto, Bob Mota of Turlock, Mac Mota of Hollister, his sisters Geri Castro and Dolores Acosta of Hollister, his nephew Brad Johnson Mota of Oregon, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Theresa Mota of Hollister and brothers Milton and Cliff "Fat" Mota. Katherine Petersen Laney Katherine Petersen Laney died in Salinas on July 23rd, at the age of 85. She was born in San Juan Bautista on July 15, 1916. She lived there for many years until she married her late husband, Del Laney, in 1978 and moved to Salinas. She was a member of The Rebekahs, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Order of the Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary in San Juan. Mrs. Laney is preceded in death by her two husbands, George Peterson in 1973 and Del Laney in January of this year. She is survived by her children and their spouses, George Petersen of Idaho Falls, ID, Henry and Charlene Petersen, of Hollister, Peter and Judy Petersen of Central Point, OR, and her 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Services will be held on July 27, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. San Juan Bautista Auxiliary will officiate. Interment and graveside services will follow the funeral at San Juan District Cemetery, in San Juan Bautista. Donations are preferred to The American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St. Hollister, CA 95023. Angelica Troia Angelica Troia of Hollister died on July 19th, 2001, at the age of 55, at the Stanford Medical Center. Mrs. Troia was originally born in Rosenheim, Germany. She lived in San Jose and graduated from Campbell High School. She moved to Hollister several years ago. Her hobbies included going to musicals and plays in San Francisco and San Jose. She was devoted to her family and her work as a service representative for Netgear in Santa Clara County. She is survived by her late husband Peter Franklin Troia, who died this past April, her daughter Tina Chahanovich of Florida, her sons Vincent Troia of Hollister, John Troia of San Francisco, her sister, Vera Amaya of Campbell, her brothers Danillo Asko of San Jose, Milan Asko of Santa Cruz, her nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, July 27th at 1 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. A reception will follow the funeral. Private interment will be held at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA. Donations are preferred to the EMANUS House or the American Cancer Society c/o the mortuary chapel. John S. Taylor John S. Taylor, a San Benito County resident for almost 60 years, died on July 17, 2001, at the age of 97, in Monterey. Mr. Taylor was born and raised in London, England and attended London schools until he was old enough enlist in WWII. During the war, Mr. Taylor lived in the United States, which enabled him to help his family and friends living in England by sending them large packages of dry goods, items that were not available because of the war. After finishing his term, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1928, at the age of 24, arriving in Maine, where he worked on a dairy farm. He then proceeded west where he met an English friend. They continued west and shared expenses in California. Mr. Taylor arrived in San Juan Bautista in 1942, where he dairy farmed for Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox of Aromas. After they passed away, he went to work for the Ideal Cement Plant. In 1952, he married his late wife, Melecey Taylor, who passed away in 1995. They lived in Aromas raising fryers, then sold their ranch in 1969 when they retired to San Juan Bautista. Mr. Taylor was an avid oil painter - painting Mission scenes and portraits - many of which are still being displayed near Bank of America. He supported the Elementary School system, the Fire Department, and St. Augustine’s Church. He also was a part of St. Augustine’s American Episcopal Church, the A.A.R.P. and Texas Lodge No. 46 F. & A.M. of San Juan Bautista - who awarded Mr. Taylor the Masonic Hirham Award, for his distinguished services in the 1980s. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melecey Taylor, his brothers, W. Gordon Taylor, Rev. Frank Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Rev. Edmund Taylor, and Leonard Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by his stepson Peter King-Monk of Carmel, his long time friend and caregiver Socorro Barajas of Hollister, his four nephews, six nieces, and ten grand-nieces and nephews, all of England. Friends are invited to attend the graveside service on Monday, July 30th at 11 a.m. at the San Juan District Cemetery. A reception will follow at the V.F.W. Hall in San Juan Bautista. Donations are preferred to the San Juan Fire Department, San Juan Elementary School, or St. Augustine Church c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Week of July 19, 2001 Joseph Y. Herrera Joseph Y. Herrera, 82, died on Thursday, July 14, 2001 in Hollister. He was born in Oxnard, California, and had been a long time resident of San Juan Bautista before moving to Hollister. Mr. Herrera was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during World War II. He was part of the V.F.W. Leslie Garrett Post 6359 of San Juan Bautista and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had formerly worked for Ideal Cement Plant in San Juan Bautista, Granite Rockery in Aromas and spent many years working on the Breen Ranch. Mr. Herrera was a welder by trade and his hobby was working with both wood and metal crafts. He was an avid Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves fan, as well as a very devoted grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Graciela Herrera of Hollister, his sons, Martin J. Herrera of Carmel, Robert Herrera and Joseph P. Herrera, Jr. both from Hollister, his daughters, Guadalupe H. Zuniga of Salinas, and Estella Y. Herrera of Hollister, his eight grandchildren, his two great-grandchildren, his brothers Angel Herrera of San Jose, John Herrera of San Martin, Tony Herrera of Selma, Billy Herrera of Del Rey, Raymond, Pete, Ernie and Louie Herrera, his sisters Francis Angel of Tracy, Inez Valdez of Pittsburgh, Patsy Rodriguez of Ceres, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitations were held all day on Monday, July 16, 2001 with rosary services at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning from the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Burial and graveside services where held thereafter, in the Veteran’s section of the San Juan District Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the San Benito Home Health Care or the American Cancer Society and the Eugenia M. Flores Memorial Fun c/o San Benito Bank. Marjorie La Tour Marjorie La Tour died in Hollister on July 16, 2001 at the age of 105. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa. She moved from San Jose to Aromas in 1978. Mrs. La Tour, wife of the late Louie La Tour who died in 1978, is survived by her granddaughter and her husband, Laurie and Marlon Moss of Hollister, Darrell Allen of Sacramento, her five grandchildren, and her three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Arlene Allen, who died earlier this year. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Garden of Memories in Salinas. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Week of July 12, 2001 Cindy Kubicek Stewart Ditton Castroville resident, Cindy Kubicek Stewart Ditton, formerly of Lake Dallas, TX, passed away July 4, 2001, at the age of 40, in San Juan Bautista. Cindy was born in Borger, TX to John Kubicek and Earline Cooper Kubicek. She attended Lake Dallas High School and was a hostess in area restaurants. She is survived by her husband, Jim Ditton of Castroville, sons Matthew Stewart and Garret Stewart of Arlington, TX, John Stewart of North Richland Hills, TX, daughters, Mindy and Elizabeth both of North Richland Hills and their father, David Stewart, her parents, John and Earline Kubicek of Hickory Creek, TX, sisters, Lori Theio of OK, Tonya Copeland of Denton, TX, Beckah Kubicek of Hickory Creek, her brothers, John Kubicek III of Grand Prairie, TX, Eddie Kubicek of Florida, Mike Kubicek of Irving, Robert Kubicek of Corinth, TX, and her five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13, 2001 in Lewisville, TX with interment in Swisher Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Local arrangements were through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Leslie Earl St. John Hollister native, Leslie Earl St. John, 79, died in Salinas on July 9, 2001. He was a resident of Salinas for many years and before that lived in Hollister, where he worked for Hollister Garage as an auto mechanic. In Salinas he worked for Kaiser Refractories until he retired in 1985. Mr. St. John had been married to his wife, Thelma, for 52 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945, earned the rank of sergeant and received many decorations and citations. He was a member of Mound Lodge # 166 IOOF for 55 years and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers-Salinas Local #1824. He is survived by his wife, Thelma St. John of Salinas, his children Paul St. John of Hollister, Leslie St. John of Salinas, James St. John of Salinas, Pauline Burton of Paris, Tex., 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A memorial services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in Hollister. Rev. Ardyss Golden of the United Methodist Church and Mound Lodge #166 IOOF will officiate. Interment will follow the memorial services at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are refers to Visiting Nurses’ Association, PO Box 2480, Monterey, CA 93942. Anna Willis Anna Willis, a Hollister resident, died in Hollister July 7. She was 76. Mrs. Willis was born in Hot Springs, Ark. She moved to Burney and then to Hollister. She has been a resident of Hollister for 32 years. Mrs. Willis worked at the New China Café and owned her own restaurant at one time. She also received her Certified Nurses’ Assistant certificate and worked in the home health care field for many years. She also volunteered for the American Heart Association. Mrs. Willis, wife of the late James Willis who died in 1992, is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Theresa and Danny Boyd of Hollister, her sister, Adeen Brooks of Redding and her brother, Johnny Jones of Hayfolk, her grandson, and three great grandchildren. Friends and family paid their respects on Tuesday morning at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on July 10 at the funeral home chapel. Interment and graveside services followed the funeral at the IOOF Cemetery where she was interred with her husband, James. Donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Willis’ memory. Week of July 5, 2001 Joe P. Angulo Joe Angulo, a veteran of WWII, died June 29. He was 74. Mr. Angulo was born in San Juan Bautista and was a veteran of WWII. He served in the U.S. Army tank division. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Angulo worked for Ideal Cement Co. in San Juan Bautista for 20 years until it closed. He worked for San Benito County as a custodian for 10 years until his retirement. Mr. Angulo and his wife, Lupe Angulop, celebrated their 51st anniversary last November. Mr. Angulo is survived by his wife, Lupe Angulop of Hollister, daughters Evelyn Valdivia of Hollister and Priscilla Angulo of Marina, two grandchildren, brothers Gilbert Angulo of Los Banos, Charlie Angulo of Santa Nella, Ruben Angulo and Manuel Angulo of San Juan Bautista, Moe Angulo and Alfonso Angulo of Hollister, sister Isabel Ybarra of Hollister and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by children Mary Jo Angulo in 1959, Joseph Daniel Angulo in 1989. The funeral was Tuesday at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the VNA-Hospice of Hollister.= Clark Allen Goldman Clark Allen Goldman, a former Hollister resident, died on June 30. He was 18. Goldman was born in Gilroy and was living in Knoxville, Tenn. at the time of his death. Mr. Goldman is survived by his mother, Maria Goldman of Salinas, his father, Don Goldman of Knoxville, Tenn., brothers, Adam and Gabriele Cardova of Salinas, grandmother, Eleanor Goldman of Salinas, uncles, Randy and Ross Goldman of Salinas, his aunt, Vicki Larson of Salinas, and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, officiated by John Amelio, at the Church of Glad Tidings, 499 3rd St., San Juan Bautista, on July 9 at 7 p.m. Clarence M. Smith Clarence Smith, a one-time partner in the Smith & Taliaferro Union 76 Service Station, died July 3 at Hazel Hawkins Southside Convalescent Center. He was 93. Mr. Smith was born in San Benito County and was a member of Hollister Elks Lodge. He was a partner in the Smith & Taliaferro Union 76 Service Station for nearly 30 years, until his retirement. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mary Smith of Hollister, children Myrna Klauer of San Jose, Gary Smith and Ricci Smith of Hollister, nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his son Eugene Smith, and five siblings. The funeral is today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Graveside services and burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Week of June 28, 2001 Elizabeth "Babe" Dozal Elizabeth Dozal, a former Hollister resident, died June 19. She was 49. Mrs. Dozal was born in Brawley, CA and lived in Atwater prior to moving to Fresno just 3 years ago. She lived in Hollister from 1983 to 1995. Mrs. Dozal is survived by her children Tony Huerta Jr. of Gilroy, Yolanda Huerta of Morgan Hill, Maria Huerta of Gilroy, Ruben Huerta of Merced, Rachel Rodriguez of Fresno, Roman Rodriguez III of Fresno, 3 brothers Ruben Dozal of Hollister, Ralph Dozal of Salinas, David Dozal of Corcoran, 1 sister Norma Dominguez of Anaheim and 13 grandchildren. Friends paid their respects June 21 at 9 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Friday 10 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Louis Herrera of Victory Outreach officiated. Interment followed the services at Calvary Cemetery. William Richard Davis Jr. William Davis, a Hollister resident, died June 22. He was 44. Mr. Davis was born in San Jose and came to San Benito 11 years ago. He received his education at Branham High School and West Valley College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. David loved sports and played in city recreation leagues. He loved his horses, working on his cars and home and was a benefactor to many needy organizations and those who needed assistance. Mr. Davis was a warehouse manager for Philip Semiconductor in San Jose for 21 years. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Della Perez Davis of Hollister, his children Tanya Perez and Venito Perez of Hollister, mother Olive Davis of San Jose, brothers Brian Davis of Morgan Hill, Lawrence Davis of San Jose, uncle Buryl "JR" Moore of San Jose and many nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by his father William Richard Davis Sr. Arrangements for cremation have been made through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 5100 Camden Ave., San Jose. Reception will follow. Donations are preferred to St. Andrews Church in memory of William Davis Sr. & William Davis Jr. for their stained glass window fund in care of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Margaret A. Lucchelli Margaret Lucchelli, a Hollister resident, died June 18. She was 66. Mrs. Lucchelli was a life long resident of San Benito County and was a resident of San Juan Bautista for well over 40 years. Mrs. Lucchelli graduated from San Benito High School and was a school bus driver for the Aromas/San Juan Elementary School Districts for the last 24 years, retiring last June. She was a member of Old Mission San Juan Bautista, the Ladies Auxiliary of Leslie L. Garratt Post 6359 and V.F.W. of San Juan Bautista. Mrs. Lucchelli was an active bingo supporter for many years in San Benito County, Salinas and Monterey. She loved to sew, knit and make arts & crafts at her home. She was an avid 49er & Giants fan, and her love of sports included the San Jose Sharks. Mrs. Lucchelli is survived by her children Leonard Cardoza of Milpitas, Deborah Ann Clift of Cupertino, 1 grandson and several brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband Daniel Cardoza who died in 1962 and her 2nd husband Robert Lucchelli who died in 1994. At Mrs. Lucchelli’s request a memorial Mass of Resurrection was held last Friday at the Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista which was followed by interment at the family plot in San Juan District Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or Spiritual Bouquets offered c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Baudelia "Valda" Perry Baudelia "Valda" Perry, wife of the late John Perry, died June 26 in Hollister. He was 70. Mrs. Perry was born in New Idria and was a lifetime resident of San Benito County. She was a member of The Apostolic Full Gospel Church of Christ. Mrs. Perry is survived by her children, Tim Perry, John D. Perry, Monica McPhail, all of Hollister, Desiree Campa of Morgan Hill and Gloria Vega of San Jose. She also is survived by her siblings, Frank Chavez of Hollister, Lena Cruz and Romelia Caloca of San Jose, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday from noon until 9 p.m at Black Cooper Sander, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. The funeral is Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment at the IOOF Cemetery. Alma Volandri Robba Alma Volandri Robba died June 13, 2001. "In her own time and in her own way," she wrote in her own obituary. She was born in 1907 in San Francisco. She moved to Hollister in 1933 when she married Joe Robba, a local orchardist who was born in San Benito County in 1906. He preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by a son, Joseph Robba, a granddaughter, Loring Merrick Robba, and a daughter-in-law Claire Robba Giurlani, and many friends. She arranged for cremation at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. There will be no service. Financial or food donations are preferred to the donor’s favorite charity or shelter. John Edward Walter John Edward Walter, a Hollister resident, died June 20. He was 53. Mr. Walter was born in Woodland, CA and came to San Benito in 1996. He received his education at the San Jose Schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Walter was a custodian with Eastside Union High School for 27 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Walter loved fishing, lapidary, camping and riding roller coasters. Mr. Walter is survived by his wife Sharon Walter of Hollister, 3 daughters Angela Walter of Willow Glen, Raschell Floodman of Gilroy, Nicole Baker of Hollister, 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers Tom Walker of Ravenna, Ohio, Robert Walter of San Jose, David Walter of Longmont, CO, 2 sisters, Donna Walker of San Jose, Marilynn Fowle of Fremont and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Monday, June 25th at 11 a.m. at the Home Church, 10 Mansfield Rd. at Fairview Rd., Hollister. Pastor Barry Olson officiated. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory. Contributions are preferred to the John E. Memorial Fund. Week of June 21, 2001 Virginia "Ginger" and Elmer "Al" Berg Memorial services were held on June 16 for Al and Ginger Berg, longtime residents of Hollister. Al died on January 23, 1991 at the age of 79, Ginger on June 14, 2001. She was 87. They were born and married in Chicago and lived there until 1952, when they moved to California. They were preceded in death by their youngest granddaughter, Elizabeth, who died at age 8. Survivors are Bill Berg of Hollister, Zanne Mitchell of Santa Cruz and David Berg of San Jose, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They were married 58 years. Penny E. Fellows Penny Fellows, a former Gilroy resident with children in Hollister, died June 17 in Phoenix. She was 60. Mrs. Fellows was born in Bagley, Minnesota. She came to California from Oregon in 1970, settled in Gilroy and lived there for 12 years before moving to Phoenix in 1982. Mrs. Fellows was a waitress for Denny’s in Gilroy. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, doing crafts, and camping. She especially loved her time with her grandchildren, working crossword puzzles and Canasta. Mrs. Fellows is survived by her children, Ken Fellows of Morgan Hill, Billy Fellows of Hollister, Teresa Terasaki of Hollister, four grandchildren, brothers Dennis Haugen of Washington, Kermit Haugen of Washington, Ray Haugen of Washington, Roger Haugen of Washington, Jerry Haugen of Montana, sisters Alice Sampson of Idaho, Barbara Bostrom of Arizona and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society c/o the mortuary chapel. Alma Volandri Roba Alma Volandri Roba died June 13, 2001. "In her own time and in her own way," she wrote in her own obituary. She was born in 1907 in San Francisco. She moved to Hollister in 1933 when she married Joe Robba, a local orchardist who was born in San Benito Country in 1906. He was preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by a son, Joseph Robba, a granddaughter, Loring Merrick Robba, and a daughter-in-law Claire Robba Giurlani, and many friends. She arranged for cremation at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. There will be no service. Financial or food donations are preferred to the donor’s favorite charity or shelter. Week of June 14, 2001 Violet McKone Violet McKone, a Hollister resident, died June 9. She was 84. Mrs. McKone was born in White Fish, Mont., and came to San Benito in 1937. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Young Ladies Institute of Hollister and the Grandmothers’ Club. Mrs. McKone was a homemaker for most of her life. She loved to do needlework, read and was devoted to her family and did some traveling. Mrs. McKone is survived by her son Patrick McKone of Pueblo, Colo., daughter Elizabeth Madruga of Martinez, four grandchildren, sister Gloria Buckingham of Hollister, brother Delmer Paine of Hollister and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. McKone. At Mrs. McKone’s request, arrangements have been made for cremation at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory, followed by private interment at Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to Cancer Research c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Raymond N. Torres Raymond Torres, a long-time Hollister resident, died June 10. He was 79. Mr. Torres was born in San Diego and came to San Benito 60 years ago. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Torres was the "Jack of all trades." He loved to repair cars, among other things, for his family and friends. He also loved gardening and worked for more than 20 years as a supervisor for Gentry Foods in Gilroy. Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Lupe Lujan of Hollister, daughter Lucille Wardell of Hollister, sister Mary DeLaCruz of Hollister and sister Mary Chavez of Lompoc, sister Jenny of Santa Clara, sister Rosie, numerous grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Joe Torres. At Mr. Torres wish, there will be no funeral services and cremation will be arranged by Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Week of June 7, 2001 Manuel Freitas Manuel Freitas, the San Juan Valley’s "Mr. Agriculture," died June 2. He was 97. Mr. Freitas ran Frietas Packing, which shipped locally grown fruits and vegetables around the world. Mr. Freitas loved to watch things grow and farming became his passion as well as his profession Mr. Freitas was born in San Juan Bautista and was a charter member of Old Mission San Juan Bautista and Knights of Columbus Council 1492 of Hollister. He was a trustee of the Olympia Schools for many years. Mr. Freitas was married to his wife, Dorothy Freitas, for 56 years. Mr. Freitas enjoyed camping, claming, and driving his fifth wheel whenever he could. He was still driving it at age 85 and turned in his license at 90. Mr. Freitas is survived by Dorothy Freitas of San Juan Bautista, children Joseph Freitas of San Juan Bautista, Anthony Freitas of San Juan Bautista, Jene Freitas of San Jose, Vivian Hoagland of San Jose, Mary "Tiny" Spina of Hollister, Lorraine Tavares of Magalia, sister Carmina Baptiste, sister-in-law Lucille Freitas, sister-in-law Alice Freitas, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He preceded in death by his brother William Freitas, brother Clarence Freitas, brother Laurence Freitas and sister Lena Freitas. Visitation was held at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The rosary was at Old Mission San Juan Bautista Tuesday. The funeral was Wednesday at the mission with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Mission Restoration Fund or to Hospice of Central Coast. Betty L. Huffman Betty Huffman, a former Hollister resident, died suddenly May 29. She was 71. Mrs. Huffman was born in Nebraska and lived many years in the Hollister/Gilroy area. She was a member of the New Jerusalem, and was a minister as well as a counselor for her church. Mrs. Huffman is survived by her children Katy Jean Stiltz of Volcano, Janet Story of Granite Bay, Rick Huffman of Paso Robles, Andrew Huffman of Grass Valley, and many other relatives. A memorial service was Saturday at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Bernando R. Jaurigue Bernando Jaurigue, a veteran of WWII, died May 28. He was 78. Mr. Jaurigue was born in Oxnard and lived in Hollister most of his life. He was a bartender for many years. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Church and served in the Army during WWII. While he was involved with the Community Service Organization he was helpful in passing legislation helpful to migrant workers, including elimination of the short hoe. He also helped start a local Head Start Program. Mr. Jaurigue is survived by his children Richard Jaurigue of Hollister, Bobby Jaurigue of Hollister, Tommy Jaurigue of Hollister, Roseann Jaurigue of Phoenix, and siblings Rogelia Gaeta of Hollister, Ruby Zamora of Hollister, Rosie Sandoval of Atwater, Ruth Larkin of Hollister and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Jaurigue, who died in 1999. A memorial mass was celebrated on June 2 at Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Anna Mariottini Lavagnino Anna Mariottini Lavagnino, one of the San Benito High School’s oldest and most avid supporters of the Baler football team, died Monday. She was 90. Lavagnino, a SBHS graduate, was a common site at all Baler home and away games. She could often be seen huddling under a blanket in the bleacher seats with husband Augie, a high school sweetheart and former SBHS football player in the early 1930s whom she married in 1991. An avid cook and outdoor enthusiast, Lavagnino loved fishing at San Justo Reservoir. She was known not to return until the couple, who launched their boat themselves, caught their limit of trout. She is survived by husband, August Lavagnino, daughter, Joyce Black of LaHabra, and son, Raymond Mariottini, siblings Ida McPhail of San Jose, Ines Lemos, Elsie Scagliotti, Armeda Dooling, Ray and Ralph Sabbatini of Hollister. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The visitation is in the Chapel of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home today from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The rosary will be at 7 p.m. this evening at the mortuary chapel. Family and friends will meet at St. Benedict’s Church on Friday morning at 9:45 a.m. to attend a 10 a.m. mass. A reception will immediately follow at St. Benedict’s Hall. Interment will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, on Friday afternoon. Donations are preferred to the Community Foundation Ann and Augie Baler Football Fund, P.O. Box 2062, Hollister, CA 95023, or in care of the mortuary chapel. Rebecca L. Love-Cauthen Rebecca Cauthen, a photographer for P.C.A. portrait studios, died suddenly May 29. She was 52. Mrs. Cauthen was born in Gilroy and lived in Gilroy and Hollister. She received her drafting certificate for Gavilan College and was one class short of her BA Degree. She was a member of the Church of the New Jerusalem in Gilroy. Mrs. Cauthen worked in the church’s outreach counseling program. Mrs. Cauthen is survived by her father, Richard Huffman of Susanville, son Seth Love of Gilroy, daughter Kimberly Love of Gilroy, sister Janet Story of Granite Bay, CA, brother Rick Huffman of Paso Robles, sister Kathy Stiltz of Volcano, brother Andrew Huffman of Grass Valley and 14 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Huffman who died May 29, 2001. The funeral was Saturday at Friends Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson. Charles Maurer Charles Maurer, a hod carrier who helped build the original Hollister Convalescent Hospital, died June 1 after a short illness. He was 88. Mr. Maurer was born in Mountain View and came to San Benito 83 years ago. He was a member of Thousand Trails, Laborers-Hod Carriers Union of Salinas and I.D.E.S. He loved to go the dances at I.D.E.S. Lodge. He helped build the Fort Ord barracks and Northridge Shopping Center. Mr. Maurer is survived by his children Charleen Huber of Hollister, Paul Maurer of Cloverdale, three grandchildren, one great granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Mr. Maurer was preceded in death by his wife, Neva Louise Maurer, in 1967. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home with private burial following at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the American Red Cross or the American Cancer Society. Joseph Benjamine Reyes Sr. Joseph Reyes of Fresno died June 1. He was 47. Mr. Reyes is survived by his, children Joseph Reyes Jr. of Hollister, Yvette Reyes of Fresno, father Ruben Reyes of San Bernadino, mother Mary Lou Reyes of Madera, siblings Ruben Reyes Jr. of Madera, Frank Reyes of Hollister, Alfred Reyes of Hollister, Roberta Reyes of San Jose, Rachel Robinson of Hollister, Stella Gutierrez of Hollister, Mary Martinez of Hollister, Gloria Nunez of San Fernando. Visitation is today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Funeral Chapel in Madera. Services are Friday, with burial following at Calvary Cemetery. Yvonne Sanchez Yvonne Sanchez, a Hollister resident, died June 2. She was 60. Mrs. Sanchez was born in Porterville, CA in 1940. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in San Jose where she lived most of her life until her move to an apricot orchard in Hollister, where she built her own home nearly 20 years ago. Mrs. Sanchez worked in the construction industry for over 30 years and held an engineering "A" license as well as a General Contractor’s. She was a licensed Real Estate Broker and she was a proud member of MENSA. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gambling and traveling. Her travels took her throughout the U.S. as well as Mexico to climb the pyramids, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Costa Rica and Paris. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her husband of 39 years Robert (Tiny) Sanchez of Hollister, children Nancy Sanchez-Smit of Salinas and Bobby Sanchez of San Jose, New York, Moscow, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., mother Oleta Guinn of Santa Cruz, two grandchildren, loyal companion "Shredder" as well as many loving friends and family members. Funeral services will not be held at her request, rather a party will be held June 9 at 1 p.m. at the family ranch and all friends and relatives are invited. Week of May 31, 2001 Juan M. Ceja Juan M. Ceja, an employee of Gilroy Foods, died May 26 in Hollister. He was 40. Mr. Ceja was born in LaJoya, Michoacan, Mexico, and was a resident of Hollister for 20 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Teamster’s Local 890. He is survived by his parents, Carlos and Cristina Ceja of Hollister, siblings Maria Servin, Alicia Gonzalez, Cristina Ceja, Esperanza Ceja, Enrique Ceja and Jesus Ceja of Hollister, Jose Luis Ceja of Modesto, Juan Carlos Ceja of Miami, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The rosary and vigil is tonight at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander, with mass Friday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is today at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Roseltha E. Beard Green Roseltha Beard Green, a former Hollister resident, died May 19 at Grand Junction, Colo. She was 88. Mrs. Green was born on April 19, 1913. When WWII ended, her husband, David, started an optometry practice in Hollister, where they made their home until he died in 1996. She returned to Colorado in 1998. Mrs. Green belonged to the Hollister United Methodist Church, Fidelity Rebekah Lodge, Athena Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and the Hollister Women’s Club. Mrs. Green is survived by her brother, Wallace Beard of Grand Junction, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Merle Green, husband David Green, and brother Irving Beard. Graveside services will be June 13 at 2 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery. Rev. David Rodriguez of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Week of May 24, 2001 Ruth Bowlus Ruth Bowlus, a Hollister resident, died May 16. She was 89. Mrs. Bowlus was born in Central City, Nebraska and came to Hollister from San Fernando. She was a member of the Simi Valley Presbyterian Church, Wings of History in Morgan Hill and the Soaring Society of America. Mrs. Bowlus is survived by her son, Chuck Bowlus of Sparks, Nev., son Jack Bowlus of Hollister, sister Prudence Preston of Burbank, 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William Hawley Bowlus who died in 1967, four sisters, and sons Richard Bowlus and Bill Bowlus. A private memorial service will be held on Saturday at the home of Jack and Marian Bowlus, 3891 Cienega Road, Hollister. Rev. E. Lloyd Evans will conduct the service. Donations are preferred to Wings of History, c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Frank Furrer Frank Furrer, a former Hollister resident, died May 17. He was 97. Mr. Furrer was born April 2, 1904, in Switzerland and came to the U.S. when he was 26. He settled in Santa Rosa then moved to Salinas, where he worked for a dairy. After living in San Francisco and Prunedale, he retired and moved to San Juan Bautista, where he lived from 1972 through 1998. "He worked seven days a week except for going to church," said his family. In 1998 he sold his five acres in San Juan Bautista and moved to Dos Palos for health reasons. Mr. Furrer is survived by his wife, Mary D. Furrer of Watsonville, daughter Barbara Coelho of Salinas, son Frank Furrer Jr. of Watsonville, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and Pearl Poole of Dos Palos, caregiver and very close friend. Mr. Furrer was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Milligan. The funeral was Tuesday at Old Mission San Juan Bautista with interment at San Juan Cemetery. Donations are preferred to a favorite charity. Frank J. Galdos Frank Galdos, a former Hollister resident, died May 20. He was 88. Mr. Galdos was born in Amador City and came to Hollister in 1925. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Galdos retired from the bakery business in 1963 after having owned and operated the Model Bakery with his brother-in-law, Bill Garcia. Mr. Galdos is survived by his daughter, Francine Head of Gilroy, siblings Marie Vallejo, Louise Branum, Helen Garcia, Laura Baughman, Tom Galdos, Juanita Marcus and Carmen Vieira, all of Hollister, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great, great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Galdos was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Galdos, who died in 1989, son Richard Swartz, who died in 1988 and sister Henrietta Leichtle. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Cremation and private inurnment will be at the Calvary Cemetery, Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Hospice of the Valley, 1150 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 7A, San Jose, CA 95128-3509. Week of May 17, 2001 Donna Marie McCardle Donna McCardle, a former Hollister resident, died April 20 in Washington State. She was 53. Mrs. McCardle was born May 28, 1947 in Worcester, Mass., and lived in Hollister from 1973 to 1983. Mrs. McCardle was a community leader, poet, singer and actress in many events in Washington. Mrs. McCardle is survived by her husband Bill McCardle of Lakebay, Wash., in-laws Barbara and Jack Galli of Hollister, sister Jacklyn Thomas of Hollister, sister Felicia Andrade of Hollister, brother Guido Galli of San Rafael, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life took place in Tacoma April 26. Memorials may be sent in her memory to Donna McCardle Acct. #83941, Telco Community Credit Union, 8920 Key Peninsula Highway North, Key Center, Washington 98349 to help defray her medical expenses. Sammy Velva Poole Sammy Poole, a Hollister resident, died May 14. She was 97. Mrs. Poole was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and came to Hollister in 1965. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Poole is survived by her children, Barbara Nolan of San Francisco, and James Echols of Coarsegold, sister Hazel Jones of Phoenix, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death last year by her husband Elbert "Eddie" Poole. The funeral is today at 10 a.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Friends can pay their respects after 9 a.m. at the Black Cooper Sander funeral home chapel. Luke Michael Wilson Luke Wilson of Oregon died May 15. He was 2 months. Luke is survived by his parents Sarah Hayhurst and Chet Wilson, grandmother Cathy Lopez, grandfather Brad Wilson, all of Florence, Ore., and great grandparents John and Jo Amelio of Hollister, and great grandparents Tony and Naomi Schneider of Hollister. Services are pending in Oregon. Jenna Marie Zanger Jenna Zanger, the infant daughter of Gene and Anne Zanger, died May 2. Jenna Zanger is survived by her mother Anne Zanger of Hollister, father Gene Zanger of Hollister, grandparents Ruth and Done Urbancic of Gainesville, Ga., grandparents Eugene and Pauline Zanger of Hollister, also aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial services was held May 5 at St. Benedict’s Church. Rev. Miguel Grajeda officiated with participation by Gary Byrne. Music was provided by Ed DeGroot and Mary Blaser. Inurnment followed the services at St. Benedict’s Columbarium. Arrangements were through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Week of May 10, 2001 Ellen A. Arthur Ellen Arthur, a former Hollister resident, died May 1. She was 88. Mrs. Arthur was born Nov. 9, 1912 in Hollister. She moved to Salinas 37 years ago. She was a retired elementary school teacher at Barden School and received her B.A. and Masters degrees in education from San Jose State. Mrs. Arthur was a member of the Salinas-Kushikino Sister City Association, California Retired Teachers Association, American Association of University Women, PG&E Coast Valley Retires, PG&E Moss Landing Retires, Salinas Golf and Country Club, Elks, SIRS of Hollister, National Steinbeck Center, PSEA of PG&E and was a charter member of Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mrs. Arthur is survived by her daughter, Barbara Adams of Pollock Pines, daughter Kay LeBarre of Palm Desert, six grandchildren and give great grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Inurment will be at the Watsonville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association, 957-A Blanco Circle, Salinas, CA 93901 or Visiting Nurse Association Adult Day Care, 45 Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA 93901. Joe C. Gonzalez Joe Gonzalez, a former worker for the quicksilver mines in New Idria, died May 5. He was 91. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico and came to San Benito in 1925. He went to New Idria in 1937 to work in the quicksilver mines, then worked at Ideal Cement from 1947 until it closed. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Lupe Gonzalez of Hollister, son Raul Gonzalez of Hollister, daughter Lydia Rubio of Hollister, daughter Eva Sanchez of Hollister, daughter Josie Geray of San Jose, daughter Mary Helen Subia of Morgan Hill, daughter Elizabeth Armendariz of Hollister, daughter Grace Gonzalez of Hollister, daughter Esther Subia of Morgan Hill, daughter Hope Larios of Hollister, 45 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 20 great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews from Southern California and Mexico. The funeral was held Monday. Rev. Ron Green of St. Patrick’s Church in Watsonville officiated. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery. Richard Tony "Church" Guttirez Richard Guttirez, an Orange County Department of Public Safety worker died. He was 52. Mr. Guttirez was born in Bakersfield, is a past resident of Hollister, but lived in Costa Mesa at the time of his death. Mr. Guttirez is survived by his son, Richard Guttirez of Hollister, daughter Julie Ann Guttirez of Hollister, mother Mildred Luna of Hollister, siblings Joe Saldivar of Hollister, Connie Lopez of Ribbins, Jesse Guttirez of Hollister, Genevieve Valdez of Santa Ana, Dionicio Guttirez of Hollister, Arnold Guttirez of Hollister, Ruben Guttirez of Portland, Gilbert Guttirez of Hollister, David Guttirez of Hollister, Betty Nash of Hillsboro, Ore., Sal Luna of Portland, George Luna of Hollister, three grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A rosary and vigil will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The service begins Saturday at 10:30 a.m. proceeds to Sacred Heart Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment and graveside services will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Mary Dooling Hudner Mary Dooling Hudner, one of San Benito County’s most prominent citizens who once drove a stage on the treacherous road from Fremont Peak to Hollister, died Saturday morning. She was 98. A lifelong county resident and an active leader in numerous organizations, Hudner’s importance to the community was demonstrated by the treatment given to her at Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo, the county’s pre-eminent social event, where she sat at the same box seat for 67 years. "She was the main person," said Betty Breen, a close family friend. "She knew everyone, and everyone knew her, kind of like the queen bee. She was the focus of attention." She married Paul Hudner in 1925. The same year she moved to the Hudner Ranch off Highway 25, where she lived for the rest of her life. Hudner’s maiden name was Dooling, an Irish family that moved to San Benito more than 100 years ago. The Hudners ran a successful cattle business for many years. After her husband died, in 1970, Mary Hudner continued to run the business until 1998. Hudner graduated from Fairview School as the top student in the county. She was in the first graduating class of San Benito Junior College, now Gavilan College. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley and later Stanford, where she received a degree in education. Hudner’s father, Will Dooling, required his daughter to go to work in 1924 before he allowed her to marry, so she put her degree to use as a teacher of Latin and algebra at San Juan School. "He insisted she learn to make a living before marrying so she would learn to be independent," said Stephen Hudner, her son. Some of the many organizations she belonged to included the American Red Cross, Catholic Ladies Aid Society, Hazel Hawkins Auxiliary, the Democratic Central Committee and the Cattlewoman’s Association, which voted her Cowbelle of the year in 1984. "She was past president of everything, and did it all with such grace," Breen said. Hudner is survived by her three sons – John Hudner, of Eldridge, Philip Hudner, of Kentfield, and Stephen Hudner, of San Francisco – as well as nephew John Erkman of San Mateo and nieces Kathie Gaylord of Los Gatos and Carol Dougherty Dougherty of La Quinta. She is also survived by grandchildren Paul T. Hudner, Mollie Hudner Thompson and great grandchild Ryan Hudner Thompson; grand nieces Melissa Hickman, Mary Amelia Gorin and Devin Dougherty; grand nephews Steve and John Gaylord, Dan Hudner Dougherty, Neil Pinkerton Dougherty, Andrew Nelson Dougherty and John and Joseph Gorin; great grand nephews Sam and Jack Hickman. Friends are invited to the Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday morning. Private graveside services will precede the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to Sacred Heart School, The American Red Cross or the San Benito Saddle Horse Association. Lupe Aguilera Luna Lupe Aguilera Luna, who has relatives in San Benito County, died suddenly May 4 in Los Angeles. She was 53. Mrs. Luna was born in Los Angeles, but looked forward to her yearly visits to San Juan Bautista and Hollister, where some of her brothers and sisters lived. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Luna Sr. of Los Angeles, and her brothers and their wives, Vince and Mickie Luna, Lupe Luna, Rudy and Juanita Luna of Hollister, Manuel Luna Jr., Robert Luna and Henrietta Patino of San Juan Bautista, Raymond and Annette Luna of Gilroy, Gloria Luna of Morgan Hill, Ruben Luna of San Jose, Rosemary and Pascual Casas of San Diego, children Elizabeth Vargas of Montebello, Yvette Lozano of Los Angeles, Richard Luna of Los Angeles, grandmother Cruz Aguilera of Los Angeles, sisters Joann Baquera, Virginia Valencia, Dolores de Anda and brother Alfredo Aguilera all of Los Angeles. A rosary vigil was Wednesday in Los Angeles, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery on Whittier Boulevard. Manuel R. Martinez Manuel Martinez, a Hollister resident, died May 4. He was 90. Mr. Martinez was born in Durango, Durango, Mexico and came to San Benito more than 70 years ago. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Teamsters Union Local 890. He retired after 35 years with Gentry Foods in Gilroy as a machine operator. Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughter, Pauline Garza of Hollister, son Jesse Martinez of Los Banos, brother John Martinez, brother Angel Martinez, brother Louie Martinez, brother Filomen Martinez, adopted brother Gilbert Perez and adopted brother William Perez, three grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death in 1966 by his wife, Augustina Haro Martinez, and Juanita S. Martinez, who died in 1981. The funeral was Tuesday beginning at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Graveside services and burial was followed at Calvary Cemetery. Alan B. Nason Alan Nason, a Bible teacher, died May 3 at his home in the San Juan hills. He was 73. Mr. Nason was born February 5, 1928 in Brawley. At 28 Mr. Nason was paralyzed by polio. Despite this he was able to help people as a bookkeeper with their business and finances and also as a Bible teacher. Mr. Nason is survived by his brother, Tom Nason, daughter Carol Lindhorst, daughter June Nason, daughter Gloria Nason, son Mark Nason, son Rick Nason and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hollister Kingdom Hall at the corner of Fairview and Fallon roads. Donations are preferred to your local hospice or Worldwide Bible Education Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Ida May Roybal Ida May Roybal, a San Benito County resident, died May 3. She was 58. Mrs. Roybal was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and was married to her husband Pete for 30 years. Mrs. Roybal is survived by her husband Pete Roybal, daughter Natalie Waterbury, daughter Jennifer Roybal, grandson Sean Waterbury, granddaughter Amanda Waterbury and many family members in New England. A memorial services was held under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Wayne S. Teeters Wayne S. Teeters, a local farmer and dairyman, died May 7 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital after a long period of failing health. He was 84. Mr. Teeters moved to San Benito County in the 1930s and ran a dairy in the Lovers Lane area, where he also raised walnuts, prunes and pears most of his life. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, the Hollister Gem & Lapidary Club, the San Benito County Historical Society and he served on the Pacheco Storm Water District. He served in WWII as a radio mechanic in the Army Air Corps. Mr. Teeters is survived by his sister, Marie Wheeler of Danville and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death in 1994 by his wife, Thelma O. Teeters. A memorial service will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. A private graveside service will follow at Gavilan Hills Cemetery in Gilroy. Friends are invited to a reception afterward at Paines Restaurant in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the San Benito County Historical Society. Week of May 3, 2001 Shirley M. "Honey" Bailey Shirley Bailey, a Hollister resident, died April 19. She was 74. Mrs. Bailey was born in Hollister. She and her husband were married May 18, 1946 in Hollister, moved to Morgan Hill and she and her family moved back to Hollister in 1962. She was lovingly called "Honey" by her grandchildren. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, Robert Bailey Sr., of Hollister, daughter Judy Tompkins of Hollister, daughter Linda Harris of Lancaster, mother Olive Thomas of Hollister, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her son Robert Bailey Jr. and her father Stanford Campbell. A memorial service was held April 24 at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rev. Joe Mallinson of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated. Inurnment was at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to charity of choice. Anthony D. "Tony" Burgess Anthony Burgess, an electronics installer, died April 27. He was 46. Mr. Burgess was born in San Francisco and came to San Benito five years ago. Mr. Burgess enjoyed camping and fishing. He loved WWII movies and history. He took great pride in the TV and sound system that he designed for himself. Mr. Burgess is survived by his brother, Andrew "Andy" D. Burgess of Hollister, nephew Joseph Burgess of Hollister, niece Valerie Burgess of Hollister, close friends Ed and Debbie Gerkie of Los Gatos and close friend Lucy Peng of Los Gatos. Mr. Burgess was preceded in death by his father, Edward Burgess, and mother, Marjorie Burgess. A private cremation was conducted by Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Friends attended a celebration of Mr. Burgess May 1 at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Donations are preferred to the Hospice of Central Coast c/o mortuary chapel. Sandra "Sandi" Crowe Sandra Crowe, a secretary at Calvary Christian School at Calvary Baptist Church, died April 25. She was 56. Mrs. Crowe was a Hollister native and grew up in San Juan Bautista, where she attended school. She was a 1962 graduate of San Benito High School. In school she was active in the drama club and performed in many productions. She attended Salinas Beauty College in 1963. She was married to Lloyd Crowe on December 1, 1973. In 1989 she retired from the beautician business. Since that time she has been the secretary at Calvary Christian School at Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Crowe was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church, the church’s youth group, AWANA. She was very active in Little League baseball when her sons were young. Mrs. Crowe loved playing scrabble and doing crafts. She and her husband, Lloyd, recently started the L&S repair shop and were enjoying having their own business. Mrs. Crowe is survived by her husband, Lloyd Crowe of Hollister, son Andy Sheehy Sacramento, son Danny Crowe of Sacramento, mother Doris Lavagnino of San Juan Bautista, father Bill Lavagnino of San Juan Bautista, brother Bill Lavagnino of San Juan Bautista, brother William Lavagnino, Jr. of San Juan Bautista, sister Teresa Lavagnino of Redding, sister Carol Lavagnino of Santa Barbara, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was Friday at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home with services Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church. Graveside services and burial followed at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Calvary Christian School c/o Calvary Baptist Church. Maria Guadalupe Ojeda Maria Guadalupe Ojeda, a Hollister resident, died April 30. She was 69. Mrs. Ojeda was born in Mexico and came to Hollister in 1996. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Ojeda is survived by her husband, Rafael Ojeda of Hollister, and her children Yolanda Santoyo of Oxnard, Gerardo Ojeda of Florida, Maricela Ojeda of Mexico, Celia Ojeda of Mexico, Imelda Ojeda of Mexico, Leticia Ojeda of Hollister, Julia Yebra of Hollister, Consuelo Ojeda of Illinois, Alonzo Ojeda of Illinois, Patricia Ojeda of Mexico, Olga Ojeda of Hollister, Gloria Santoyo of Hollister, Cecilia Ojeda of Hollister, Maria Carapia of Mexico, Ramon Carapia of Mexico, Jose Carapia of Mexico, Raymundo Carapia of Mexico and her grandchildren. A Rosary was held May 2 at 7 p.m. Funeral and burial will be in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico. Agustin C. Ramirez Agustin Ramirez, a Hollister resident, died April 24. He was 77. Mr. Ramirez was born in Tampico Alto, Vera Cruz, Mexico and he had worked in construction prior to retirement. He moved to Hollister in 1994 after his wife died. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and in San Jose he was active with the Community Service Organization. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his son, Larry Roybal of El Sobrante, daughter Vera Martinez of San Jose, daughter Josie Ramirez of Hollister, son Gus C. Ramirez of San Jose, daughter Socorro Ramirez of Mexico, son Amparo Ramirez of Mexico, daughter Elvia Ramirez of Mexico, brother Rudy Campoy of Mexico, brother Ramon Campoy of Mexico, sister Esther Campoy of Mexico, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Ramirez was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Ramirez. A rosary and vigil service were held April 29 at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral was Monday. Interment and graveside services followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Gilroy. Week of April 26, 2001 Arlene Allen Arlene Allen, an Aromas resident who was featured in The Pinnacle in December 1999 after a group gave her a new mobile home for Christmas, died in Hollister on April 18. She was 83. Mrs. Allen was born in Iowa and moved to Aromas from Salinas in 1978. Her great passion in life was her love for her cats. In 1999 she was taking care of her mother and living in a home that leaked so badly the light fixtures filled with water. Christmas In April bought her a new mobile home, which she shared with her cat, Rosie, and others. Mrs. Allen is survived by her daughter, Laurie Moss of Hollister, son Darrell Allen of Sacramento, mother Marjorie LaTour of Hollister, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Heath, in 1986. A service was held on April 23 at Garden of Memories memorial Park in Salinas. Donations are preferred to a charity of choice that will benefit the care of animals. Arrangements are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in Hollister. Shirley M. "Honey" Bailey Shirley Bailey, a Hollister resident, died March 19. She was 74. Mrs. Bailey was born in Hollister. She and her husband were married May 18, 1946 in Hollister, moved to Morgan Hill and she and her family moved back to Hollister in 1962. She was lovingly called "Honey" by her grandchildren. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, Robert Bailey Sr., of Hollister, daughter Judy Tompkins of Hollister, daughter Linda Harris of Lancaster, mother Olive Thomas of Hollister, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Mrs. Bailey preceded in death by her son Robert Bailey Jr. and her father Stanford Campbell. A memorial service was held April 24 at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rev. Joe Mallinson of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated. Inurnment was at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to charity of choice. Loretta Ione Claypool Loretta Ione Claypool, who grew up in southern San Benito County, died April 17 in Santa Clara. She was 87. Mrs. Claypool spent her childhood in San Benito and was the daughter of the late Murt and Maude Shields. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Claypool. Mrs. Claypool was a second-grade teacher for more than 40 years in the Santa Clara Unified School District, a member of the Eastern Star and a long-time volunteer at the Santa Clara Senior Center. She is survived locally by cousins Viella Hardin and Dorothy Marentis of Hollister. Services were April 20 at the Lima Family Mortuary in Santa Clara. Corinne L. Garat Corinne Garat, founder and member of the local Children’s Home Society, died April 18. She was 98. Mrs. Garat was born in Erie, Kansas and came to San Benito in 1941. She is founder and member of the local Children’s Home Society, now the Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center, and had an honorary privileged membership. She also was a former trustee of San Benito High school. Mrs. Garat was an avid bridge player and played all her life up until just a few weeks ago. She was the youngest of eight children and married into a pioneer western family with ranch holdings in both Elko County, Nev. and San Benito County. Her husband, George, was a longtime rancher related to the Indart family. Mrs. Garat is survived by her son Tom Garat of Hollister, granddaughter Irene Sanchez of Tres Pinos, granddaughter Michelle Kaus of Mariposa, granddaughter Heather Garat, who is in the U.S. Navy, grandson Josh Garat of Grants Pass, Ore., four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garat was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Garat, who died in 1958. The funeral was Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial and graveside services followed at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the Gabilan Chapter, Kinship Center c/o the funeral home. John M. Maddux John M. Maddux, a long-time Hollister resident most remembered for barbering, died April 22. He was 59. Mr. Maddux was born January 13, 1943 in Tulare and had spent most of his life in Hollister. Mr. Maddux was a graduate of San Benito High School and the Barbers College in San Jose. He was a member of the Hollister Lodge No. 1436, B.P.O.E. and the Newman Rotary Club. He had lived in Newman for 12 years, working for Patchetts Ford Dealership and for M & M Chevrolet. He worked as a barber both in San Jose and Hollister from 1960 to 1973. Mr. Maddux opened his first barbershop on Fourth Street in Hollister in 1965 and later he moved his shop to the corner of Briggs Alley and San Benito Street behind the family’s jewelry store. He was the first male appointment only shop in Hollister and was very successful. When Mr. Maddux retired from barbering he sold cars for Tiffany Motor Company both at the original location and the new one. He loved the out-of-doors, golfing, water skiing at Bass Lake, Lake Shasta and Coyote Lake in Gilroy. Mr. Maddux enjoyed riding motorcycles and driving with his wife to the Monterey Coast. He always wanted to go to Alaska and two years ago, while his health permitted, he and his wife traveled there. Square dancing was also an interest. While in Newman Mr. Maddux was a eucharist minister at Our Lady of Miracles Church in Gustine. Mr. Maddux is survived by his wife, Terri Maddux of Hollister, mother Alice L. Maddux of Hollister, son John Maddux Jr. of San Jose, daughter Julie Hogeman of Hollister, daughter Amie Bland of Hollister, daughter Stephanie Bland of Hollister, brother Rick Maddux of Hollister, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass today at 6 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister. Inurnment will follow at St. Benedict’s Columbarium. Donations are preferred to the Newman T.O.S.C.A. Scholarship Fund, St. Benedicts Building Fund or the American Cancer Society c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Lois D. Sanard Lois D. Sanard, a Hollister resident died April 18. She was 74. Mrs. Sanard was born in Sacramento and has been a Hollister resident for many years working for the Bank of America and was active with Welcome Wagon. She attended Immaculate Conception Church in Tres Pinos, as well as Sacred Heart Church in Hollister and earlier in her life attended the Methodist Church. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Order of Easter Star. While with Bank of America she was the first involved with the Young Savers Program through local schools. Mrs. Sanard is survived by her daughter, Janet Jaurigue of Salinas, son Paul Sanard of Hollister, brother Bob Molander, sister Shirley Green, brother Wallace Molander, sister Carmel Johnson sister Dorothy Clanton, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Sanard was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Sanard, who died in 1974. A memorial Mass was held on April 21 at Sacred Heart Church in Hollister. Rev. Dick Clark was the celebrant with music by Margaret Velho. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Paul L. Thoman Paul Thoman, a well-known figure at San Jose’s Mel Cotton’s Sporting Goods, died April 23. He was 83. Mr. Thoman was born in Cincinnati and had lived in San Jose for many years, working for FMC Corporation for 30 years. After retirement he joined Mel Cotton’s Sporting Goods and in the summers worked as a senior ranger naturalist at Tioga Lake in Yosemite National Park. He was an avid photographer. Mr. Thoman is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Claudia and Cliff Cardoza of Hollister, son James J. Thoman of San Jose, granddaughter Julie Ann Scola of Saratoga, granddaughter Debra Jean Papazzian of Salinas, sister Margaret Clark of Elbert, Colo., brother Victor Thoman of Calistoga, brother Neil Thoman of Grass Valley and three great grandchildren. Mr. Thoman was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Thoman, in 1998 and his brother James Thoman. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Donations are preferred to a favorite charity in memory of Mr. Thoman. Marcos Jorge Torres Marcos Jorge Torres, an infant boy, died in Santa Clara on April 18. He was three days old. Marcos is survived by his mother, Christina Torres of Hollister, father, David Hernandez of Salinas, grandfather George Torres of Hollister and grandmother Martha Marquez of Hollister. A funeral and graveside services were held Monday at Calvary Cemetery. David A. Valderrama David Valderrama, a Hollister resident, died April 21. He was 52. Mr. Valderrama was born in Phoenix and came to San Benito County in 1954 as a young boy. He was employed in the lawn service business for the past year. Mr. Valderrama is survived by his daughter, Olga Hansen of Hollister, son Michael Valderrama of Santa Cruz, brother Eulogio Valderrama of Riverside, brother John Valderrama of Northridge, sister Maria del Refugio Godinez of Phoenix, sister Rudy Valderrama of Montebello, sister Margie Canales of Hollister, sister Connie Aguilar of Turlock, sister Rosie Martinez of Hollister, brother Domingo Valderrama of San Jose, brother Herman Valderrama of Hollister, sister Emma Robles of San Jose, brother Bob Valderrama of Morgan Hill, brother Ruben Ponz of San Jose, brother Daniel Valderrama of San Jose, granddaughter Kaylee Shay Hansen, granddaughter Nicole Hansen also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Valderrama was preceded in death by his sister Carmen Morales. Visitation will be on today from noon until 9 p.m. A prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy on Virginia Street in Hollister. Pastor Duarte Orellana will officiate. Interment will follow at the IOOF cemetery. Week of April 19, 2001 Grace Bray Grace Bray, a lifelong San Benito County resident, died April 17 at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. Mrs. Bray was born and reared in the Bitterwater area and was the daughter of the late Nessen and Mary Schmidt. The funeral at 2 p.m. Friday will be held under the direction of Whitehurst-Grimm Funeral Home, 429 Bassett St., King City. Mrs. Bray is survived by sons Albert and Alvin and daughter Mary Anne. She also is survived by brothers Roy Schmidt of Hollister, Jef Schmidt of Bitterwater, sisters Faye Franscioni of Greenfield and Amy Lou Hall of Oklahoma. She also is survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Mee Memorial Hospital or to your favorite charity. Arthur P. Donaleche Services will be held Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at San Juan Bautista Cemetery for Arthur P. Donaleche, who died in December. Mr. Donaleche will be given a traditional Native American ceremony, and a veteran’s ceremony with color guard. Joseph Thanquilino Moreno Joseph Moreno, a veteran of the U.S. Army, died April 9. He was 76. Mr. Moreno was born in Hollister and lived in Reno/Sparks area for 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1941-1951. Mr. Moreno was a chef at Harrah’s Casino. Mr. Moreno is survived by his wife, Glenna Moreno, of Sparks, Nev., son Joseph Moreno, Jr. of Sparks, Nev., daughter Sharon Moreno of Sparks, Nev., son Leon McBride of Boise, Id., son Mark Messanger, son Ronnie Moreno, daughter Donna Moreno, daughter Karen Smith, daughter Joni Moreno all of California, sister Erma Dehn of Minnesota, sister Loretta Sandoval, brother Fernando Moreno, brother Charlie Moreno all of California, 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Interment with military honors was will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Eunice A. "Sam" Ramsay Eunice Ramsay, a Hollister resident, died April 12. She was 75. Mrs. Ramsay was born in San Francisco and moved to Hollister 12 years ago from Morgan Hill. She and her husband, Harry, were married in 1973 in Reno, Nev. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and had worked with her husband many years ago in his business, Harry Ramsay Sales. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. A reception will follow the services at Mission Oaks Mobile Home Park clubhouse. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Coopers Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Week of April 12, 2001 Ruth E. Cardoza Ruth Cardoza, a former Hollister resident, died April 2, 2001. She was 80. Mrs. Cardoza was born in Fresno and resided in Hollister for most of her life. She lived the last four years in Green Valley, Ariz. Mrs. Cardoza is survived by her son Anthony Cardoza of Redding, daughter Nancy Vineyard of Sahuarita, Ariz., daughter Cathy Giattino of Green Valley, Ariz., seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother Richard Miranda of Hollister, sister Delores Tufts of Santa Cruz, sister Beatrice Gill of Albuquerque, N.M. and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cardoza was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Cardoza. A memorial Mass was celebrated April 10, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Private internment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Juan Manuel Lizarraga Juan Lizarraga, a Hollister resident, died April 2. He was 43. Mr. Lizarraga was born in Sinaloa, Mexico and came to San Benito 25 years ago. Mr. Lizarraga worked for Tri Valley Growers and Ferry Morse Seed Co. He and his wife, Margarita were married in 1979 in Hollister and he was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #890. Mr. Lizarraga is survived by his wife Margarita Lizarraga of Hollister, brother Tomas Lizarraga of Mexico, brother Ramon Lizarraga of Mexico, brother Rafael Lizarraga of Mexico, sister Frances Gutierrez of Hollister, sister Priciliana Covarrubias of Hollister. A memorial services will be held on April 14 at 5 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Arrangements and cremation are though Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Peter Franklin Troia Peter Franklin Troia, an Army veteran and avid hunter, died April 11 at home after a battle with cancer. He was 57. Mr. Troia served with the National Guard and was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. He loved hunting for ducks and deer, trout and salmon fishing and competitive skeet shooting. H was a production supervisor in the sheet metal industry for many years. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Angelica "Angie" Troia, daughter Tina Chahanovich of Florida, son Vincent Troia of Hollister, son John Troia of San Francisco, mother Betty Troia of Ukiah, eight grandchildren, two brothers and one sister and several nieces and nephews. The service will be April 16 at noon at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home followed by interment at San Joaquin National Cemetery with military honors at 2 p.m. Visitation is Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and on Monday from 8 a.m. until service time. Donations are preferred to the cancer society care of the mortuary chapel. Week of April 5, 2001 Felicitas Alvarez Felicitas Alvarez, a Hollister resident, died March 28. Mrs. Alvarez was born in Durango, Mexico and came to San Benito in 1944. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Alvarez enjoyed traveling to Reno on the Senior Bus Tours. She was employed as a farm and cannery worker, including Churchill Nut Co. and San Benito Foods, where she spent 40 years. Mrs. Alvarez is survived by her husband Mariano Alvarez of Hollister, daughter Mary Gonzales of Hollister, son David Holquin of Martinez, daughter Annie Dominguez of Hollister, son Richard Holquin of Hollister, son Charlie Alvarez of Hollister, daughter Margie Alvarez of Hollister, son Larry Alvarez of Hollister, brother Manuel Chavez of Hollister, step-brother Rudolph Rodriguez of Roseville, 15 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Alvarez was preceded in death in death by her daughter Alice "Leacha" Alvarez, who died in 1984. The rosary was held Sunday evening at and the funeral was Monday at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, with mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial and graveside services were at the Calvary Cemetery. Dorothy Elizabeth George Holkesvick Dorothy Holkesvick, a Hollister resident and Red Cross volunteer, died March 30, 2001. She was 84. Mrs. Holkesvick was born in Chicago and came to San Benito in 1976. She lived in San Juan Bautista for 27 years. She helped process blood at Red Cross blood banks and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hollister, the Grandmother’s Club of Hollister, the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary, the Women’s Club of Hollister, the Red Cross Auxiliary and the San Juan Bautista Library Auxiliary. Mrs. Holkesvick served for three years in the WAC during World War II. Mrs. Holkesvick and her husband owned a very successful business in Fullerton. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing the piano and nurturing her family’s love of music. Mrs. Holkesvick is survived by her daughter Holly Joanne Wood of Hollister, daughter Vivian Ruth Cochneuer of Bakersfield, son Dr. Reid Edgar Holkesvick, granddaughter Mindy Blythe Andrews of Glendale, many grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Holkesvick was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Edgar Holkesvick. Interment was Wednesday at San Juan Bautista District Cemetery. Donations may be made to the San Juan Bautista Library Auxiliary c/o the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home mortuary chapel. James Jaime James Jaime, a WWII veteran, died March 31. He was 82. Mr. Jaime was born in Lemoore and spent most of his life in Hollister. He spent the last five years in San Jose so he could be near his son David and his wife Beverly. He worked for many years for Tri Valley Growers and the companies that preceded Tri Valley Growers. He was a member of Abundant Life Foursquare Church in Hollister and Cathedral of Faith in San Jose. He had served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a member of Teamsters Union Local 890. Mr. Jaime is survived by his son David Jaime of San Jose, daughter Henrietta Jamie of San Jose, daughter Pauline Buncie of Latrobe, PA, daughter Cecilia Jamie of San Jose, daughter Christine Perry of Hollister, son Daniel Jamie of Mechanicsburg, PA, sister Dolores Alvarez of Hollister, sister Eloise Gomez of Sunnyvale, brother Angelo Jamie of Hollister, nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Marceline "Marty" Jaime who died in 1994, son Greg Jamie, brother Ralph Jamie, brother Vincent Jamie, sister Margaret Burris and sister Glady’s Quintero. A memorial service will today at 10 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Rufener of Abundant Life Foursquare Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to Reaching Out Food Distribution Program, c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Raymond Eugene Morrissey Raymond Morrissey, a Navy veteran, died April 3. He was 67. Mr. Morrissey was a longtime resident of San Benito County and his friends and family knew him as "Handsome Ray." Mr. Morrissey was born in New Rochelle, New York and was raised in Tucson, Ariz. He was an alumnus of University of Arizona, where he met and married Linda, his wife of more than 40 years. Mr. Morrissey was honorably discharged from the Navy and continued a long career in Aerospace Quality Assurance. He was an avid U of A Wildcat and LA Dodger fan and lived to tell colorful stories and jokes. He was an active member of the Republican Party and thoroughly enjoyed lively debates. He attended numerous Republican functions including the National Convention and Presidential Inauguration. He was also a member of the Cattleman’s Association and Friends of Rodeo. Mr. Morrissey is survived by his wife Linda Morrissey of Hollister, daughter Jeannie Glass of Hollister, daughter Melinda Perez of Hollister, two granddaughters, brother Jim Morrissey of Southern California, brother Ed Morrissey of Southern California, sister Elizabeth "Betty" Monroe of Southern California, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Mr. Morrissey life Friday at 11 a.m. at Black-Cooper-Sander’s and a reception immediately following at his home. Memorials are preferred to Hazel Hawkins Hospital. John Anthony Pitre John Anthony Pitre, a WWII veteran, died March 31. He was 79. Mr. Pitre was born in Boston and graduated from Santa Clara University and Santa Clara Law School. He was a veteran of WWII and served as a reconnaissance pilot for the U.S. Army. Mr. Pitre was a former long time resident of Palo Alto, Los Gatos, and lived in Hollister for the last 14 years. He had spent 20 years in the insurance business in San Francisco prior to owning and operating Arcade First Aid & Hospital Supply Company in South San Francisco. Mr. Pitre enjoyed the friends he made as a result of his business and social activities. He was an active alumnus of Santa Clara University and was a fan of the 49ers and San Francisco Giants fan. He was a founding member of Palo Alto Golf Club, the N.C.G.A. and Ridgemark Golf & Country Club. Mr. Pitre is survived by his daughter Pamela Malkin of San Luis Obispo, son Michael Pitre of Petaluma, son Tony Pitre of Arcata, daughter Mary Pitre of San Francisco, eight grandchildren, and sister Cecily Olson of Los Altos. Mr. Pitre was preceded in death by his wife Jan L. Pitre, who died November 10, 1991. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life on April 7 at 1 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Arrangements have been made for private cremation through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Donations are preferred to the South County Dialysis Center of Gilroy c/o of the mortuary chapel. Frederick W. Rohnert, II Frederick Rohnert, a Hollister resident, died at his home after a six-month bout with cancer. He was 36. Mr. Rohnert was born in Salinas and spent most of his life in San Benito. He attended Pacheco School, Ausaymas School, Spring Grove School, Robert Louis Stephenson School in Pebble Beach and Albertson’s College in Idaho. He was a member of the Hollister Land & Cattle Association, Tres Pinos Boosters Club, a director of the Pacheco Pass Water District, director of Mid State Mutual Insurance and a local farmer and owner of the Ausaymas Farms. Mr. Rohnert is survived by his wife Allison Rohnert of Hollister, son Alexander Rohnert of Hollister, son William Rohnert of Hollister, mother Marie Rohnert of Hollister, stepbrother Keith Meiggs of Guerneville, stepbrother Christopher Jancik of Twin Falls, Idaho, stepbrother Mark Meiggs of Oakdale and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rohnert was preceded in death by his father Frederick W. Rohnert who died in 1981. The funeral is today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, followed by a reception at Marie Rohnert’s home. Graveside services will be private with the family at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the San Benito Home Health Care, National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance or your favorite charity c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Week of March 29, 2001 Richard A. Campbell Richard A. Campbell, who was born in Owatana, Minn., and lived in Hollister for 45 years before recently moved to Tampa, Fla., to live with his son, died March 18. He was 86. He operated the now non-existent Mobil Gas Station at the corner of Fourth and West Streets and was a member of local business service clubs. He was an avid golfer into his 70s and was a regular at the Wayland’s lunch counter and at Jerry's during coffee hours. He is survived by his son Bruce S. Campbell of Tampa, Fla., daughter Carol A. Freburg of San Juan Bautista, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Arrangements for cremation and private inurnment are being arranged in Tampa. Donations are preferred to the donor's favorite charity in memory of Richard A. Campbell. Sandra K. Underwood Sandra K. Underwood, who lived in Hollister for 10 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, died March 21. She was 56. Mrs. Underwood is survived by her daughters Christine Roach of Hollister, Deborah Arant of Idaho, Shelley Parks of Idaho and Traci Bradshaw of Idaho, mother Pauline Huckleberry of Texas, brother Bill Lester of Idaho, and four grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hollister with Bishop D.K. Michaelson presiding. Week of March 22, 2001 Florence E. Allman Florence Allman, a Hollister resident, died March 14, 2001. She was 100. Mrs. Allman came to San Benito over 50 years ago and is a retired secretary. Mrs. Allman is survived by her close friend Mona Molina of Hollister and has no known living relatives. A private graveside services was held Friday afternoon at the Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth, California. Arrangements are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. Homero Bermea Dominguez Homero Dominguez, a WWII veteran, died March 14. He was 74. Mr. Dominguez was born in Del Rio, Texas, and came to San Benito three years ago from San Jose. Mr. Dominguez was the owner and operator of Dominguez Tires in San Jose for 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran from WWII. Mr. Dominguez is survived by his daughter Amalia Baxley of Stage Coach, Nevada, daughter Leticia Parra of Hollister, daughter Mary Helen Rodriguez of San Jose, daughter Gloria Dominguez of Morgan Hill, son Homero C. Dominguez of San Jose, brother Filimon Dominguez of San Jose, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Natalia C. Dominguez. Friends and family attended the graveside services at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Contributions are preferred to the American Diabetes Association. Pedro de Jesus Garcia Pedro Garcia, a Hollister resident, died March 18, 2001. He was 37. Mr. Garcia was born in Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Mexico and came to San Benito for a brief time before falling ill. He was employed with Quintero Labor Contractors. Mr. Garcia is survived by his mother Maria de Jesus of Mexico, brother Raul de Jesus Garcia of Hollister, brother Tereso de Jesus Garcia of Hollister, sister Nastasia de Jesus Garcia of Mexico, sister Francisca de Jesus Garcia of Mexico and sister Maria de Jesus Garcia of Mexico. Mr. Garcia will be sent back to his home in Oaxaca for funeral services and burial. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Raymond R. McDonald Raymond McDonald, a Hollister resident, died March 17. He was 86. Mr. McDonald was born in Ohio and came to Hollister in the 1950s. Mr. McDonald and his wife Laverne were married in 1932 in Kentucky. His various occupations included real estate broker, land developer, building contractor and a veteran of WWII. Mr. McDonald and his family lived in Iberia and Galion, Ohio, Sarasota, FL, Fresno and San Jose. He is a member of the Hollister United Methodist Church. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife Laverne McDonald of Hollister, son Larry McDonald of Hollister, son Duede McDonald of Hollister, daughter Eileen Gaudin of Hollister, brother-in-law Carl Albright of Hollister, six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral is today at 10 a.m. at the Hollister United Methodist Church at Fifth and Monterey Streets. Interment and graveside services will follow at the IOOF Cemetery. A reception will follow the funeral services at the social hall at the Methodist Church. Donations are preferred to Hollister Untied Methodist Church c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Betsy Ann Stewart Betsy Stewart, a long-time resident of San Juan Bautista known for the beautiful flowers she grew in her yard, died March 13. She was 102. Mrs. Stewart was born in St. George, Utah. Mrs. Stewart and her husband were married in Salt Lake City and then moved to Oakland. They moved to San Juan Bautista in 1944 to be closer to their daughter. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hollister Women’s Club and Luck Library Auxiliary. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her granddaughter Roxanne Hanson of Santa Cruz, grandson Jeff Wikoff of Hollister and grandson Jerry Wikoff of Clear Lake, six great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Glenn Stewart who died in 1977 and her daughter Lorraine Wikoff who died in 1974. A graveside services was March 17, 2001at San Juan District Cemetery, where Mrs. Stewart was laid to rest next to her husband. Week of March 15, 2001 Darrell Clifford Burns Darrell Burns, a former Navy Seal who was the first disc jockey for local KMPG radio, Sunday. He was 68. Mr. Burns was born in Modesto and was raised in Hollister for most of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as a U.S. Navy Seal. Mr. Burns was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Texas Lodge #46 of San Juan Bautista and the Magnolia D.E.S. of Gilroy. When Mr. Burns came out of the service he worked as a deputy clerk for San Benito County. He then became an interior decorator for Sears & Roebuck and later was a heavy equipment operator before he had a Coca Cola route. Mr. Burns became the first disc jockey of the local KMPG Radio Station when it originally opened. He then became a deputy Sheriff for Monterey County in the communications department. From 1965 to 1970 he was a Hollister police officer, leaving to become a private investigator. For 17 years until his retirement he had his own Electronics Company. Mr. Burns late parents were Clifford and Cleone Burns, known as Mom and Pop Burns, who ran Bolado Park for many years. Mr. Burns is survived by his wife Kathryn J. Burns of Hollister, son Darrell Kenneth Burns Jr. of Hollister, daughter Deborah Willard of Hollister, son Christopher Burns of Hollister, daughter Kathy Borg of Florida, daughter Melanie Spremich of Morgan Hill, sister Lola Brennan of Fresno, 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. A private memorial services is planned at their residence. Contributions are preferred to the San Benito Home Health Care. Ernest N. Casados Ernest Casados, a Hollister resident, died February 11. Mr. Casados is survived by his wife Lily Casados, daughter Gloria Popowski of Hollister and son Don Casados of Cypress. A memorial mass was held at Sacred Heart Church Saturday. He was buried at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum in Albuquerque, N.M. on February 17. Abner L. Fancher Abner Fancher, a WWII veteran, died March 8. He was 76. Mr. Fancher was born in San Luis Obispo and came to San Benito in 1965. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 9242 of Hollister and Hollister Lions Club. He was a former Army National Guard Reserve member and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII, when he received the Purple Heart Medal. Mr. Fancher had worked many years as a young man as a cowboy for various ranches in San Luis Obispo area. He then worked for the department of forestry in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s until going with Caltrans as an equipment operator for 16 years until his retirement. Mr. Fancher is survived by his Delfina M. Fancher of Hollister, son Michael Fancher of North Carolina, daughter Janet Beelart of Cupertino, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brother Wilbur Fancher of New Cuyama, brother Polk Fancher of Idaho and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Fancher was preceded in death by his son Dale Fancher in 1972, sister Jessie Montgomery and brother Sherman Fancher. A memorial was held Tuesday in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Lion’s Eye Foundation of California or your favorite charity. Clyde W. Fultz Clyde Fultz, a Hollister resident, died March 8. He was 83. Mr. Fultz was born in Berryville, Arkansas, and came to California in 1937. He settled in King City and met his wife, who was a native of Soledad. When WWII started he moved to Burlingame to work at Bethlehem Steel. After retirement he moved to Hollister in 1980. He and his wife were married for 63 years. They enjoyed fishing and gardening together. He was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Local 467 of San Mateo. He had been a plumber for over 42 years. Mr. Fultz is survived by his son Dennis Lee Fultz of Redwood City, son Donald George Fultz of Hollister, brother Don Fultz of Chandler, Arizona, brother Fayte Fultz of Salem, Oregon, sister Roxie Phillips of Arkansas, four grandchildren, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor E. Fultz who died February 7, 2001. Arrangements have been made for cremation through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Private interment will be held at a later date. No services are scheduled. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society c/o the mortuary chapel. Anthony "Tony" J. Gonzales Tony Gonzales, a former Marine, died March 9. He was 81. Mr. Gonzales was born in Youngstown, Ohio and left Hollister 50 years ago and moved t Sacramento. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Marines. Mr. Gonzales was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was self employed having worked in several different occupations. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife Juanita Gonzales of Sacramento, daughter Catherine Scattini of Hollister, daughter Antionette Meyer of Hollister, son Harry Dean Morris of Sacramento, daughter Cynthia Gonzales of Placerville, daughter Regina Charette of Sacramento, daughter Dona Watts of Sacramento, five grandchildren, sister Bessie Lucas of Hollister, sister Bernice Sharer of Hollister, brother Nick Gonzales of Hollister, eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother John Gonzales and sister Stella Miguel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home followed by burial and graveside services at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to St. Benedict Church in Hollister or the Parkinson’s Association. Helen V. Jacinto Helen Jacinto, a Hollister resident, died March 6. She was 82. Mrs. Jacinto was born in Tollerberg, Colorado in 1918 and has been a Hollister resident since 1955. She was a homemaker and liked to cook. She and her late husband Juan were excellent dancers and won several dance contests. She also liked gardening and had many pets. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, AARP and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Jacinto is survived by her son William Jacinto of Hollister, grandson William Jacinto, Jr. of Hollister, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan Jacinto and daughter Berta Jacinto. A rosary and vigil service was held Monday. Funeral services were Tuesday with interment and graveside services at the Calvary Cemetery. Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Krone Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Krone, a former local teacher, died March 2 in Bulliton. Mrs. Krone was born in 1907 in Labam, Washington. She married John Krone in 1927. She taught school in San Benito County at the Santa Ana, Enterprise and South Side schools. Her husband John preceded her in death. Betty loved golf and won many trophies. She is survived by her children David Krone of Etna, daughter Vera Ann Prommer of Orange County, Carolyn Howard of Missouri, nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. No services are planed. Carmen V. Rodriguez Carmen Rodriguez, a Hollister resident, died March 9. She was 77. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Los Angeles and came to San Benito when she was six years old. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and she was a homemaker all her adult life. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her brother Tony Ruiz of Hollister, brother Manuel Ruiz of Hollister, several niece and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother John Ruiz. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was Monday at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. The funeral was Tuesday with burial and graveside services at the Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to San Benito Home Health Care, American Cancer Society or St. Benedict Church. Feliciano M. "Felix" Salcido Felix Salcido, a WWII veteran, died March 8. He was 80. Mr. Salcido was born in La Union, Texas and came to San Benito in 1969. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Mission San Juan Bautista. He was active in the Senior Citizens Program. Mr. Salcido is survived by his son Felix Salcido of Mountain View, son Baldo Salcido of San Juan Bautista, daughter Angie Talavera of Hollister, stepson Gilbert Munoz of Hollister, stepdaughter Carol Rivera of Hollister, sister Lupe Gonzales of Wilmington, sister Rory Rocha of Canutillo, Texas, sister Josephine Orozco of Pittsburgh, brother Juan Salcido of La Union, Texas, 12 grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Oscar M. Salcido, stepson Armando Munoz, father Luis Salcido, mother Manuela Salcido, sister Amalia Perez, brother Luis Salcido and brother Robert Salcido. The funeral was at mission San Juan Bautista where a mass of Christian burial was celebrated. Interment and graveside services were at San Juan District Cemetery with military rites being offered by San Juan Bautista VFW. Donations are preferred to the Senior Citizens Program in Hollister c/o the funeral home. Theresa Vargas Sanchez Theresa Sanchez, a Hollister resident, died March 9. She was 75. Mrs. Sanchez was born in Reedley and came to San Benito when she was a young girl. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Teamsters Union Local 890 and worked for many years for Tri Valley Growers. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her son Benjamin Sanchez of Hollister, daughter Judy Ann Sanchez of Hollister, brother Frank Vargas of Hollister, sister Soledad Sanchez of Hollister and sister Sara Hernandez of Mexico. The Rosary and vigil was Wednesday. The funeral services will begins today at Black Cooper Sander and then proceeds to Sacred Heart Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment and graveside services will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Albert Fred Yensan Albert Fred Yensan, a retired Major for the U.S. Army, died March 8. He was 89. Mr. Yensan was born in Grand Island, New York and came to San Benito 14 years ago. He lived in California from 1920-1955, Germany from 1955-1958 and moved back to California in 1958. He was a member of B.P.O.E. 1436 of Hollister, American Legion of Carmel, Ridgemark Golf & County Club, S.I.R.S. at Ridgemark, TROA-Retired Officers Association and the 66th Panther Division – those who served in Europe during WWII. He served both in WWII and the Korean War. He was a self employed real estate broker for Bernard Young Realty in Medford, Oregon before moving to Hollister. He served in the military for 28 years. His hobbies were golf and playing cards. Mr. Yensan is survived by his wife Doris Virginia Yensan of Hollister, brother Oscar Yensan of Florida, sister Mildred Cipollone of Lemon Grove, sister Millicent Herman of New York, sister Roberta Yensan of New York, son James Yensan of Louieville, Colorado, son Jerald Yensan of Denton, Texas, two grandsons, two granddaughters, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been made for cremation through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. At his request there will be no services. Interment of his cremains will be at San Joaquin National Cemetery. Donations are preferred to Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of Central Coast c/o the mortuary chapel. Week of March 8, 2001 Michael Thomas Ghione Michael Ghione, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, died March 2. He was 55. Mr. Ghione was born and reared in Hollister and attended Gavilan College. After graduating high school he joined the Air Force. He worked for various construction companies before becoming a self-employed carpenter. He is a former member of Carpenters Union Locals in Gilroy and Martel, CA antique. He loved his Harley and collecting and restoring cars. He loved the out of doors. Mr. Ghione is survived by his wife Harriet Ghione of Sonora, son Brian Ghione of Modesto, son Jeremy Ghione of Modesto, daughter Stacey Ghione of Sonora, son Randal Ghione of Sonora, his father Frank Ghione of Sonora, sister Gale Campbell of Sonora, four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his mother Reba Ghione, who died June 2000. Arrangements have been made for cremation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Private interment at IOOF Cemetery, Hollister. Donations to Cancer Society preferred. Hortense E. "Tessie" Roe Hortense Roe, a former Hollister resident, died February 24. She was 90. Mrs. Roe was born in Denver. She served in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII and had been the postmaster at Tres Pinos Post Office in the past. Her interests include floral design and geology. She married Earl Roe at Carmel by the Sea in 1951. When she lived in the Hollister area she attended the Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Roe is survived by her sister Hazel Hupfer of Arvada, CO, sister Dorothy Harrington of Denver, CO, nephew Carl Berglund of Westminster, CO, nephew Keith Berglund of Arvada, CO, niece Dolores Rich of Arvada, CO, nephew Donald Hupfer of Woodlake Park, CO and niece Lorrayne Eagles of Lakewood, CO. Graveside services were March 6 at the IOOF Cemetery. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Elsie R. Schieler Elsie Schieler, a Hollister resident, died March 5, 2001. She was 94. Mrs. Schieler was born in Germany and she came to America in the 1920’s following WWI and lived in Gilroy for many years. Her husband Adolf was a self-employed plumber in Gilroy. She moved to Hollister from Gilroy in 1979 to be close to her daughter and family after her husband Adolf died. Mrs. Schieler is survived by her daughter Elizabeth "Betty" Lomanto of Hollister, grandson Nick Lomanto of Hollister, granddaughter Kristy Marcus of Hollister, grandson Russell Lomanto of Hollister, six great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. The funeral is today at 10 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rev. David Rodriguez of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment and graveside services will follow the funeral at the IOOF Cemetery where Mrs. Schieler will be interred next to her husband. Donations are preferred to Hazel Hawkins Southside Convalescent Hospital c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Cyrus G. Shoghi Cyrus Shoghi, a Hollister resident, died March 4. He was 67. Mr. Shoghi was born in Tehran, Iran, and came to San Benito nine years ago. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling through the United States and to his homeland. His interests include gardening, fishing and cooking. He spent his life in the electronics industry in San Jose. Mr. Shoghi is survived by his son Paul Shoghi of San Diego, son Darin Shoghi of Napa, daughter Melissa Shoghi-Smith of Washington, son Jason Shoghi of Chicago, brother Dariouche Shoghi of San Clemente, brother Barham Shoghi of San Jose, brother Bahman Shoghi of Mt. View, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements for cremation have been made through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. The graveside service was Wednesday at the Los Gatos Memorial Park, Los Gatos, CA. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society c/o the mortuary chapel. Week of March 1, 2001 Ilse Josefa Bedolla Ilse Josefa Bedolla, a toddler who lived in Hollister, died Feb. 21 at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto. She was 2. Ilse is survived by her father Rigoberto Bedolla of Hollister, her mother Lily Perez of Gilroy, brothers Richard Anthony Andrade of Gilroy and Rigoberto Bedolla Jr. of Hollister. She also is survived by grandparents Josefa Bedolla of Mexico and Isaias Bedolla of Chular and Gustavo and Guadalupe Perez of Mexico, Olivia Hernandez, Sandra Bedolla of Chular, uncle Steven Hernandez of Gilroy and aunt Connie Hernandez of Gilroy, aunt Marie Ascencio of Chular, many great aunts, great uncles and cousins. A vigil was Monday at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy. The funeral was Tuesday with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A memorial trust fund has been established at South Valley National Bank, Account #52047636. The family would appreciate that those who wish to make donations in her memory. Ernest Frank Castro Ernest Frank Castro, a Hollister native, died Feb. 25 at his home in Gustine. He was 50. Mr. Castro had lived in Gustine for 10 years. He worked as a warehouseman with Safeway Company for eight years. Mr. Castro attended Our Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gustine and was a Vietnam Army Veteran. Mr. Castro is survived by his parents, Ernest and Hazel Castro of Gustine; his brothers, Ray Castro of Angels Camp, Ken Castro and Gary Castro both of Gustine; his sisters, Barbara Nelson of Gustine and Mary Jimenez of Hollister. A graveside service was held Wednesday at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Violet E. DeRosa Violet DeRosa, a Hollister resident, died February 27, 2001. She was 76. Mrs. DeRosa was born in Gustine and came to San Benito over 50 years ago. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 6359 of San Juan Bautista. Mrs. De Rosa’s life work was as a homemaker and a housewife. Mrs. DeRosa is survived by her son, James DeRosa of Hollister, grandson Bryan DeRosa of Hollister, sister Georgia Giannotti of Castroville and nephew William Giannotti of Hollister. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph DeRosa, who died in 1981, and daughter Nancy DeRosa. The funeral will be today at 9:30 a.m., when family and friends will gather at the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home then proceed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a funeral Mass commencing at 10 a.m. Burial and graveside services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. David Phillip McKibben David "Puncher" McKibben, the former owner of Frenchy’s Bar in San Juan Bautista who gained notoriety in the late 1980s after inventing a plastic horseshoe that was considered more natural than steel, died Feb. 23 in his sleep at home in Hollister. He was 58. Mr. McKibben was a farrier popular among horse owners in both San Benito County and around the country who appreciated that his invention was a more humane and natural fit on horses’ hooves. "He was called all over the country to shoe crippled horses,’’ said Jonean Chance, a local engineer who designed McKibben’s plastic shoe for him. "He could re-grow a hoof with that restoration shoe. He was really good at what he did." Mr. McKibben’s plastic horseshoe was written about extensively in the late 1980s in both the local media and national horse journals. But it was his roping abilities for which he was best known. McKibben competed at both the Cow Palace in San Francisco and at the world’s richest team roping event in Denton, Texas, and, of course, at Bolado Park. Mr. McKibben was born and reared in Yearington, Nev., where his family was involved in cattle ranching. He was a graduate of Reno High School. Mr. McKibben attended Gavilan College and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association and a team roping competitor on the U.S. rodeo circuit. Mr. McKibben is survived by his daughter, Stacy Frusetta of Hollister, friend Gilbert Love of Hollister, brothers Herbert McKibben of Paradise and Joe McKibben of Reno, stepsister Judy Mick of Colorado, two grandchildren and four nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno. Contributions are preferred to the David P. McKibben "Shoe for a Horse Fund." Carl "Buddy" Picha Carl "Buddy" Picha, a former heavy machine operator for Granite Rock, died Feb. 22. He was 73. Mr. Picha served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and lived most of his life in Hollister. He is survived by his wife, Jan Picha, whom he married in 1963. Mr. Picha also is survived by his children Bob Picha of Hollister, Buzzy Picha of Hollister, Janet Jones of Stockton, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Private cremation is through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 3, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Pinos. Donations are preferred to Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Foundation. Donald Carl Seaholm Donald Seaholm, as former NASCAR driver in the 1950’s, died February 26, 2001. He was 71. Mr. Seaholm was born March 30, 1929 in Seattle, Wash., and came to San Benito in 1979. He was in the Merchant Marines during WWII. In the 1950’s he was a NASCAR race driver and upon retirement worked on engines all his life. He was an employee of A.M.S. Engines in Salinas and a former employee of Forburg Co. of Oakland, and various well-known auto part companies in Monterey County and San Benito County. Mr. Seaholm is survived by his son, Mark Nicodemus of Hollister, daughter Alice Nicodemus of Moreno Valley, son Steven Nicodemus of Romania, son David Wilson of Portland, son John Wilson of Stanislaus County, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Catherine Seaholm who died in 1987. A private cremation has been arranged through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Friends and invited to attend the graveside service on Monday, March 5, 2001 at 3 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery, Hollister. Donations may be made to the Heart Fund c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Brenna L. Whitehead Brenna Whitehead, a Hollister resident, died February 20. She was 53. Mrs. Whitehead was born in California and raised by her grandparents in Grand Prairie, Texas. She has lived in Hollister for the last 10 years after moving here from San Martin. Mrs. Whitehead is survived by her husband Terry Hubbard of Hollister, son, Trevor Gonzalez of San Jose, son Sean Markham of Livermore, daughter Tammy Bails of Arizona, brother Greg Ferrare of Colorado. A memorial service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Ed Sweeney will officiate. Cremation will be followed by private inurnment. Week of February 15, 2001 Catarino H. Arriaga Catarino Arriaga, a carpenter for Tri Valley Foods, died February 7. He was 74. Mr. Arriaga was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, received his education at the Mexican schools and came to San Benito in 1962. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and Local 890 United Brotherhood of Teamsters. Mr. Arriaga loved being a carpenter and building things. He also loved family gatherings. Mr. Arriaga is survived by his wife Amelia M. Arriaga of Hollister, daughter Martha Gonzalez of Hollister, son Jose Arriaga of Santa Maria, daughter Beatrice Arriaga of Hollister, daughter Rose of Hollister, 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Recitation of the rosary was held Sunday at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Hole. Interment was at San Juan District Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation c/o the mortuary chapel. Ernest N. Casados Ernest Casados, a veteran of WWII, died February 11. He was 88. Mr. Casados was born in Santa Fe, N.M., came to California in 1941, then moved to San Benito in 1979. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, St. Benedict Church, Boy Scouts of America, Catholic Committee on Scouting and was a Sacred Heart School volunteer. Mr. Casados became an Eagle Scout in 1932 and received the Harmon Scholarship award given to outstanding Scouts of America. He spent 15 years as a Eucharistic Minister with Sacred Heart Church and was a volunteer scout leader until after World War II in which he later became a Scout Executive for 30 years. During the war he was an aircraft draftsman in San Diego. Mr. Casados is survived by his wife Lily H. Casados of Hollister, daughter Gloria Popowski of Hollister, son Don Casados of Cypress, sister Emily Lucero of Santa Fe, N.M., three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends visited Tuesday afternoon at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and attended a vigil service, Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M., followed by burial at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to St. Vincent DePaul, Sacred Heart School or Fishes & Loaves. Joan Miller Densmore Joan Densmore, a transportation supervisor with the Hollister School District, died February 8. She was 52. Mrs. Densmore was a member of The Anglican Episcopal Church and was an active member of the Girl Scouts of America. She had worked for the Hollister School District for over 20 years and for the last 15 years she had been the transportation supervisor. Mrs. Densmore is survived by her husband Robert Densmore of San Juan Bautista, daughter Nikki Densmore of San Juan Bautista, daughter Lesley Densmore of San Juan Bautista, daughter Diana Salazar of Southern California, father Benjamin (Jim) Miller of Redwood City, brother Craig Miller of San Francisco Bay Area, brother Bruce Miller of San Francisco Bay Area. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 Cienega Road, Hollister. Private inurnment, graveside services, arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Contributions are preferred to the Joan Densmore Surviving Children’s Scholarship Fund at San Benito Bank, Account number 641000115981 or in care of the funeral home. Steffi DeWitt Steffi DeWitt, a Hollister resident, died February 10. She was 83. Mrs. DeWitt was born in Germany and came to San Benito in the 1930s and was the head cook for Almaden Vineyards for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. DeWitt is survived by her husband Lloyd DeWitt of Hollister, son Robert Lee DeWitt of Hollister, son Joseph M. DeWitt of Hollister, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were February 14 with burial at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to a charity of choice in memory of Mrs. DeWitt. Robert E. "Bob" Deyarmin Robert Deyarmin, a U.S. veteran, died February 6. He was 69. Mr. Deyarmin was born and raised in San Benito and attended San Benito High School and San Benito Jr. College in the class of 1949. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict with the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Deyarmin was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Hollister Post 9242 V.F.W. and Hollister Lodge No. 1436 B.P.O.E. Mr. Deyarmin was an avid 49er and San Francisco Giants fan, he loved all sports and he enjoyed going to Reno. Upon discharge from the Air Force, he worked for Bank Of America in Gilroy, and then he went to work for the Post Office in Hollister, from which he retired. While at the Post Office he served as a Hollister City Clerk for eight years. Upon total retirement from the Post Office he worked for both Union 76 Stations in Hollister to keep busy. Mr. Deyarmin is survived by his wife, Will Mae Deyarmin of Hollister, son Robert Deyarmin Jr. of Susanville, son Jeff Deyarmin of Hollister, sister Betty Brookshire of Hollister and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements for cremation have been made through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Friends attended the memorial service at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home Friday. Private followed at IOOF Cemetery with military honors. Donations are preferred to the Stroke or Heart Foundations c/o the Mortuary Chapel. Eleanor E. Fultz Eleanor Fultz, a Hollister resident, died February 7. She was 83. Mrs. Fultz was a former resident of Burlingame for many years. She lived in San Jose for eight years before moving here in 1980. Mrs. Fultz and her husband were married for 61 years last February. She was a homemaker most of her life, she and her husband enjoyed fishing in the Pacific Ocean and she enjoyed playing golf. Mrs. Fultz is survived by her husband Clyde W. Fultz of Hollister, son Ronald Lloyd of San Jose, son Dennis Lee Fultz of Redwood City, son Donald George of Hollister, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brother Bill Asmussen of South San Francisco, sister Vernice Rogers of San Luis Obispo and several nieces. Arrangements are being made for cremation at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. A memorial services will be scheduled at the funeral home chapel at a later date to which friends will be invited. Marilyn Lucchetti Marilyn Lucchetti, a founding member of Sacred Heart Bingo and a Hollister resident, died February 6. Ms. Lucchetti attended Sacred Heart Convent, Norte Dame high school, San Benito Jr. College and Heald Business College. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Ms. Lucchetti was an avid reader, traveler – visiting every state in the U.S. and the Caribbean and Panama. She enjoyed going to the symphony and plays in the Bay Area. She worked for Winn & Co. Insurance Office in Hollister as a receptionist and an executive secretary. Ms. Lucchetti is survived by her mother, Mary Lucchetti of Hollister, sister Terry Cruz of Hollister niece Stacey Cruz Rodriguez of Hollister, nephew Michael Cruz of Hollister, aunt Lena Pacheco of Hollister, aunt Margaret Klobucar of San Francisco, aunt Rose Falcone of Hollister, aunt Lois Matulich of San Jose and numerous cousins. She preceded in death by her father John A. Lucchetti. Visitations was held at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Friday. Entombment was at Calvary Mausoleum. Donations may be made to Visiting Nurses or San Benito Home Health Care c/o the Mortuary Chapel. Katharina "Katie" Mahaffey Katharina Mahaffey, a former owner of the restaurant concession at Bolado Park Golf Course, died February 7. She was 77. Mrs. Mahaffey was born in Eggenfelden, Germany, and came to San Benito 45 years ago from Germany. She operated the restaurant concession at Bolado Park Golf Course for many years with her husband. When they retired her husband passed away shortly after and then she went to work for Paine’s Restaurant and later managed the Brand Club. Mrs. Mahaffey was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Hollister. Mrs. Mahaffey is survived by her sister Maria Haas of Downey, nephew Dieter Haas of Santa Monica and many nieces and nephews in Germany. She preceded in death by her husband James Clarence Mahaffey, who died in 1965. Arrangements have been made for cremation through Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Her cremains will be buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery at San Bruno next to her late husband. Morris C. Risinger Morris Risinger, a Gilroy resident, died February 7. He was 84. Mr. Risinger was born in Terry Prairie, Mont., and moved to Morgan Hill from Eagle Point, Ore., in 1999 when his wife Fay died in Eagle Point. Prior to his retirement Mr. Risinger had worked in various lumber mills. They had lived in Eagle Point 15 years. Mr. Risinger’s wife Fay had many relatives in Hollister area. Mr. Risinger is survived by his son Richard Large of Oregon, daughter Nancy Casto of Auburn, daughter Dixie Booher of San Juan Bautista, son Richard Risinger of Gilroy, daughter Linda Gonzalez of Gilroy, close friend Sharon Conrad of Morgan Hill, close friend Gladys Aichele of Morgan Hill and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Fay Risinger and son Max Risinger. Graveside services were held February 12, 2001 at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister. Rev. Ardyss Golden of the United Methodist Church in Hollister officiated. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in Hollister, CA was in charge of the arrangements. Donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Risinger. Myrtle A. Waters Myrtle Waters, a Hollister resident and former rural schoolteacher, died February 10. She was 101. Mrs. Waters was born in Chicago and had been in San Benito since 1920. She attended what is now San Jose State University and received a teaching credential. The college was called San Jose Normal School. She taught in county schools for 25 years and was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Mrs. Waters is survived by her daughter Mary Mattos of Hollister, daughter Sarah Schmidt of Hollister, daughter Joan Destefanis of Hollister, sister Thelma Shelvock of Hollister, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Waters, who died in 1977, and her daughter Martha Waters who died in 1948. Funeral services were held February 14 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Rev. Joan Gardner officiated. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Donations are preferred to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th Street, Hollister, CA 95023. Week of February 8, 2001 Grace M. Agness Grace M. Agness, a Hollister resident, died February 2. She was 76. Mrs. Agness was born in Hamler, Ohio and moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1970. She came to San Benito two years ago from Scottsdale. Mrs. Agness was a graduate of Lima Memorial Hospital of Nursing in Ohio and had worked as a nurse during WWII, when she met her husband Robert Claude Agness. She had been a registered nurse all of her working life. She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Agness is survived by her daughter Julie Passon of Hollister, sister Mildred Brandt of Toledo, Ohio and sister Norah Menchoffer of Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Claude Agness in 1991. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Private burial at sea is planned. Dale Evans dead at 88 LOS ANGELES – (AP) Dale Evans, the singer-actress who teamed with husband Roy Rogers in popular Westerns and wrote the perennial songs ``Happy Trails To You'' and ``The Bible Tells Me So,''died Wednesday. She was 88. Evans died of congestive heart failure at her home in Apple Valley in the high desert east of Los Angeles, said Dave Koch, son-in-law of Evans' son Dusty. Evans' son and other family members were at her side. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Koch said. Evans was active in Christian evangelism and wrote more than 20 books, including the best-selling ``Angel Unaware.'' That was a poignant account of the brief life of the only child she had with Rogers, Robin, who was born retarded and died at 2. They also had three children by previous marriages and five adopted children. In a 1984 Associated Press interview, she called her travel to promote Christian causes ``the most meaningful, the most enjoyable part of my life. ... I can only do what I do because of Roy. He's so understanding.'' Evans was born Frances Octavia Smith on Oct. 31, 1912, in Uvalde, Texas. When she was a girl her family moved to Osceola, Ark., where she attended high school. She was the ``Queen of the Cowgirls'' to Rogers, the ``King of the Cowboys.'' She rode her horse, Buttermilk, beside him on his celebrated palomino, Trigger. The first movie she made with Rogers, already an established singing cowboy star, was ``Cowboy and the Senorita'' in 1944. They married in 1947, and together appeared in 35 movies, including such Saturday afternoon favorites as ``My Pal Trigger,'' ``Apache Rose'' and ``Don't Fence Me In.'' When the B Western faded in the early 1950s, they began their television career. ``The Roy Rogers Show'' ran from 1951 to 1957; later incarnations included ``The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show,'' 1962, and ``Happy Trails Theatre,''1986-89, a show of repackaged Rogers and Evans movies on cable TV's Nashville Network. She and Rogers recorded more than 400 songs. Rogers died in July 1998 at age 86. Lucille Wilson McCulley Lucille Wilson McCulley died of Alzheimers complications on February 3 at Ygnacio Valley Nursing Home in Walnut Creek. She was 85. Mrs. McCulley moved from Hollister to be near family in the Walnut Creek area several years ago after being diagnosed with Alzheimers. Prior to that she made her home in Hollister for over 55 years. Mrs. McCulley was born and raised in Kentucky. She moved to California in the mid-30s, met and married her husband Earl and settled in Hollister. Lucille was a proud homemaker and joined Hollister Methodist Church. She was also active in the local "Rebecca's". After her husband's death in 1978 and her eldest daughter’s death in 1979, she began volunteering for the "Grandmothers" teacher's aid program at San Juan Bautista Elementary School. Later she worked part time for several years at the "Sugar Plum." Mrs. McCulley is survived by her sister Mary Carter in Kentucky, brother William Rogers in Arizona and half sister Joyce Wagoner in California. She also is survived by her son Byron McCulley in California and daughter Linda Steele in Pennsylvania. There will be a private family service to scatter ashes. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, (800) 272 3900 or http://web.archive.org/web/20020821074019/http://www.alz.org/. Addie I. Sparks Addie Sparks, a Hollister resident, died February 5, 2001 at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital in San Andreas. She was 90. Mrs. Sparks was born in Arkansas and has been a past resident of Hollister and Watsonville, just moving to San Andreas less than a year ago. She had worked as a clerk for various retail stores over the years. Mrs. Sparks is survived by her son, Newton Sparks Jr. of Groveland, son Lee Sparks of Groveland, daughter Robbie Reprice, sister Marie McNapp of Sedona, Ariz., 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Newton Sparks, Sr. who died in 1990. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister. Rev. Jerry Guthrie will officiate. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in Hollister is in charge of the arrangements. Helen C. Wood Helen C. Wood, a Hollister resident, died January 30. She was 93. Mrs. Wood was the daughter of Ambrose Cunning, who practiced law in San Benito County many years ago. She was born in San Francisco and reared in Hollister. She had lived in Berkeley for the last five years. During her working life she was an office manager for the California Library Association. Mrs. Wood is survived by her son Roy David Wood of Richmond, daughter Katherine M. Tonkyro of Berkeley, grandson Dr. Roy Allen Wood of San Francisco, and several grandchildren. Memorial services will be held today at 2:45 p.m. at Chaparral House, 1309 Allston Way, Berkeley. Interment services will be on February 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister in the family plot. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in Hollister is in charge of the arrangements. Week of February 1, 2001 Gloria J. Acosta Gloria Acosta, a teacher’s aide for R.O. Hardin, died January 25. She was 60. Mrs. Acosta was born in El Mulato, Chihuahua, Mexico and came to San Benito 41 years ago. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and New Beginnings, was a former member of Local 890 Warehousemen and the Teamsters of Salinas. Mrs. Acosta loved to cook and collect porcelain figurines. She had worked for both the Hollister Canning Company and Fairview Packing Company. Mrs. Acosta was a teacher’s aid for the Hollister School District for over 10 years. Mrs. Acosta is survived by her husband Robert Acosta of Hollister, daughter Alice Ramona Acosta of Hollister, son Ted Alfredo Jimenez of Fremont, son Sam Felix Jimenez of Texas, and several grandchildren nieces and nephews. The rosary was Monday at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Mass was Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church. Donations may be made to Scleaderma Foundation c/o the mortuary chapel. Austreberto Bermudez Austreberto Bermudez, a Hollister resident, died January 27. He was 84. Mr. Bermudez was born in Queretaro, Qto. Mexico and came to the United States in 1942, where he resided in Colorado. He returned to Mexico, where he married his wife Felicitas in 1948, and they moved to Texas and then worked their way to California in 1955. They lived in the Santa Rosa area and came to Hollister in 1967. He last worked for the Chardee Ranch as a tractor driver. Mr. Bermudez was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Bermudez is survived by his daughter Mary B. Gonzalez of Brownsville, Texas, son Pete Bermudez of Gilroy, son Felix Bermudez of Hollister, son Marty Bermudez of Seaside, daughter Judy Rodriguez of Hollister, and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Felicitas Bermudez, who died in 1997, son Ralph Bermudez, daughter Socorro B. Joaquin and son Austreberto "Bobby" Bermudez. Friends can pay their respect to Mr. Bermudez today at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home until 9 p.m. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home and then proceed to Sacred Heart Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment and graveside services will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Manuel J. Furtado, Jr. Manuel Furtado Jr., a World War II veteran, died January 29. He was 79. Mr. Furtado was born in San Jose and came to San Benito in 1950. He served in the 8th Air Force in World War II in England. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, S.D.E.S. Lodge of Hollister and a former member of the Hollister Elks’ Lodge. Mr. Furtado was a field supervisor for Krueger Foods Inc. in Gilroy and formerly had been with Del Monte and Vlassic Foods. Mr. Furtado is survived by his wife, Evelyn D. Furtado of Hollister, son David M. Furtado of Lakeview, Oregon, daughter Kathleen Mozzone of Gilroy, brother Clarence Furtado of San Jose, and several grandchildren. Friends may visit at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home today after 10 a.m. and are invited to attend the recitation of the Holy Rosary Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. proceeding to St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister for a funeral Mass commencing at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at the Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to American Cancer Society or St. Benedict Church Building Fund. James R. Hornback James Hornback, a veteran of World War II, died January 27. He was 73. Mr. Hornback was born in Mayfield, Kentucky and came to California in 1948. He came to San Benito in 1958 from Southern California. Mr. Hornback served a short period in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II. He is a member of the Model A Ford Club of America and a technical advisor of the local chapter known as the Cherry A’s. Mr. Hornback was also an avid bowler. He was a businessman for over 30 years in Gilroy as the owner of Gilroy Machining. Mr. Hornback is survived by his wife Dorothy Hornback of Hollister, son James Robert Hornback Jr. of Hollister, son Glen L. Hornback of Ventura, daughter Kimberley Marquez of Hollister, son Kevin L. Hornback of Gilroy, son Keith A. Hornback of Santa Rosa, son Kerry M. Hornback of Ventura, son Kenneth S. Hornback of Yucca Valley, brother Bob Hornback of St. Charles, Missouri, brother Gordon Wienecke of St. Charles, Missouri, sister Kathy Wilson of North Carolina, 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home Saturday, February 3 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements for cremation and private inurnment and under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory in Hollister. Contributions preferred to Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation. Helen E. Lavagnino Helen Lavagnino, a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, died January 25. She was 93. Mrs. Lavagnino was born February 25, 1907 in San Juan Bautista. She was raised in San Juan Bautista, attending schools in Hollister and graduated from Hollister High in 1925. In 1926 she was married to Laurence J. Lavagnino, Sr. In 1933 they moved to San Francisco and then moved to Santa Maria in 1934, where they continued to reside. She is a long time member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West and also the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Lavagnino is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Donna Lavagnino of Santa Maria, four grandchildren, four great grandsons and special care-giver, Delia Lopez of Santa Maria. She was preceded in death by her husband Laurence J. Lavagnino. A graveside service was held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Bautista Cemetery in San Juan Bautista. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Marian Medical Center Foundation, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria, CA 93454 or to any favorite charity. Services are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. Nancy LoBue Nancy LoBue, mother of Hollister Council Member Tony LoBue, died January 28 after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 61. Mrs. LoBue, a native of Sicily, Italy, who lived in Hollister for 25 years, became known in San Benito County last year for her impassioned protests against death penalty foe Sister Helen Prejean. Mrs. LoBue’s beloved daughter, Rosellina, was murdered in a San Jose robbery in 1987. Mrs. LoBue met and married her husband, orchardist Salvatore LoBue, while visiting San Jose on a tourist visa. They were married for 33 years. Mrs. LoBue became a homemaker and gave birth to daughter Marie LoBue-Peterson of Hollister and son Tony LoBue. After moving to Hollister from San Jose in 1975, Salvatore LoBue continued farming apricots, cherries and walnuts at orchards around San Benito County and in the Central Valley. At about the time the family was celebrating Tony LoBue’s District 4 city council victory last November, Nancy LoBue, a non-smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer. The family visitation will be Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday at Lima Family Mortuary, 710 Willow Street, San Jose. The rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at the mortuary chapel. The funeral procession will leave the chapel at 9:30 a.m. Monday for services at Holy Cross Church in San Jose. Servo Deus Ribeiro Servo Deus Ribeiro, a Hollister farmer, died January 24, 2001. He was 96. Mr. Ribeiro was born Lisbon, Portugal and received the equivalent of a college education in Portugal before coming to America. Mr. Ribeiro had lived in San Benito for over 60 years. He was a member of the I.D.E.S., Old Mission San Juan Bautista, Knights of Columbus, Eagles of Hollister Aeire 1017, San Juan Service Club and teamsters Local 890 of Salinas. Mr. Ribeiro was a self-employed farmer all his life; he was also a foreman for Hollister Canning Company for 25 years. Prior to working there he was employed at Spreckels Sugar and at Ideal Cement Plant. He enjoyed raising his own grapes to make wine, growing his vegetables, as well as raising animals. Upon his retirement from the cannery he was a custodian at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista for 15 years, maintaining the mission, its grounds, the altars within the missions and the priests garments all through his generosity. Mr. Ribeiro is survived by his son, Albert D. Ribeiro of San Juan Bautista, daughter-in-law Esther Aguirre Ribeiro of San Juan Bautista, granddaughter Priscilla Georgina A. Ribeiro of San Juan Bautista, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary M. Ribeiro, who died February 1999. The funeral was Saturday with interment at San Juan Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Week of January 25, 2001 Eva Geneieve Grow Eva Geneieve Grow, a Hollister resident, died January 7 at her home. She was 85. Mrs. Grow was born July 14, 1915, in Ogden, Utah. She married David Wendell Grow on August 30, 1940 and they were married for more than 57 years. Mrs. Grow and her husband came to San Benito in 1946 and helped settle what was then known as "Harmony Hills" up San Juan Canyon Road in San Juan Bautista. They returned to Utah in 1971. Mrs. Grow was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Her interests included painting, playing the piano, knitting, playing games with family and entertaining friends. She was a wonderful example of love and charity. Mrs. Grow is survived by her son David Grow of Pleasant Grove, Utah, son Daniel Grow of Rogue River, Oregon, son Joel Grow of Hollister, son Lorin Grow of Hollister, daughter Chari of Crawford of Orem, Utah, daughter Julie Dabo of Hollister, daughter Cindy Patton of Charleston, West Virginia, 34 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, brother Leon Poulson, sister Helen Phister, sister Fern Turner and sister Bessie Hartwell. The funeral was January 13 at the Sharon Stake Center in Orem, Utah with Bishop Lon Bowen conducting. Pallbearers were grandsons: Lonny and Steven Grow, Brian and Matthew Grow and Mitch Dabo III and John Dabo. Honorary Pallbearers were grandsons: David Grow III, Gregory Grow, Joel Grow, Jr., Daniel Grow, Jr. and Tyler Dabo. Mrs. Grow was laid to rest at the Orem City Cemetery with the dedicatory prayer given by her son Daniel Grow, Sr. Ray LeDuc Ray LeDuc, a veteran of the U.S. Marines, died January 17. Mr. DeDuc was born and reared in Hollister and moved to Gilroy in 1965. He served in the U.S. Marines in the late 50’s. Mr. DeDuc loved to restore old cars and was an artist, painting in oils. He was a butcher and worked for Nob Hill in Gilroy for many years before getting a job delivering meat for Mohawk Packing Company. Mr. LeDuc is survived by his wife, Vonceial LeDuc, of Gilroy, daughter Felicia LeDuc of Gilroy, daughter Nanette LeDuc of Newark, grandson Rashawn Smith of San Jose, mother Nettie LeDuc of Hollister, brother Robert LeDuc of Vancouver, Wash., sister Michelle Canez of Hollister, and two nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday at Grunnagle Ament Nelson. Burial and graveside services followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to your favorite charity. Servo Deus Ribeiro Servo Deus Ribeiro, of Gilroy, died January 24. He was 96. Mr. Ribeiro is the father of Albert Ribeiro of San Juan Bautista. Arrangements are pending through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Henry George Zanger III Henry George Zanger III, whose father was a founding brother of Casa de Fruta, died Jan. 19 in Colorado after a long battle with cancer. He was 35. Mr. Zanger grew up on his grandfather’s ranch and often accompanied his father, Henry George Zanger Jr., on agricultural rounds. As a child he swam in Pacheco Creek and camped at the family ranch on Mt. Hamilton. Mr. Zanger attended grammar school at North County School in Hollister, where he belonged to Ausaymas Cub Scouts and Pacheco 4-H. He graduated from Palma High School in Salinas, where he lettered in football. In 1988 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from De Vry Institute of Technology in Southern California with a B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems. He lived in Denver and worked for Great West Life as a computer programmer/analyst. Mr. Zanger is survived by his wife, Jodi, and sons Jacob and Zachary of Colorado, and mother, Mary T. Zanger of Hollister, sister Maria Zanger-Middleton of Annapolis, Md., brother Peter Zanger of Hollister, and sister Isabella Zanger of Hollister. He also is survived by numerous aunts, uncles cousins and friends in the area. The service will be Saturday in Colorado. A memorial fund to benefit his children has been established. A memorial mass will be celebrated at the family home on Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. The address is 7380 Pacheco Pass Highway. Week of January 18, 2001 Laura Lenora Bettencourt Laura Bettencourt, whose daughter lives in Hollister, died January 14. She was 91. Mrs. Bettencourt was born in San Luis Obispo and after marrying Joseph Silva Bettencourt in 1926, lived in Hayward and Sacramento. Mrs. Bettencourt returned to the area in September. Mrs. Bettencourt survived by her son Joseph "Stanley" Bettencourt of Sacramento, daughter Laura J. Rossi of Watsonville, daughter Darlene L. Williams of Hollister, daughter Gloria K. Wade of Sacramento, brother Tony Silva of Salinas, sister Eva Filice of Salinas, sister Lorraine Gamboa of Salinas, sister Mamie Di Maggio of Seaside, 29 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Bettencourt was preceded in death by her husband Joseph S. Bettencourt in 1978, daughter Geraldine P. Duncan in 1999, daughter Lucille M. Howard in 1984, daughter Joan N. Machado in 1999, son John C. Bettencourt in 1994, son Arnold M. Bettencourt in 1984. The service will be January 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Sacramento. At the family’s request, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Association. Brother Frank Luke Dalton, CFC Brother Frank Luke Dalton, CFC, a Christian Brother of Ireland, died January 11. He was 63. Mr. Dalton was born in Philadelphia and moved with his family to Monterey Park when he was eight. After graduating from Cantwell High School, Montebello, he entered the Christian Brothers of Ireland in 1955. As a brother Mr. Dalton taught in Vancouver and Burnaby in British Columbia; Palma High School from 1964 –1969 and 1988 – 1999. Mr. Dalton also taught in the Brother’s high schools in Butte, Montana; Joliet, Illinois; Burbank, Illinois, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Cantwell High School, Montebello, California. Mr. Dalton graduated from Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y., and earned a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. In addition to Mr. Dalton’s teaching duties, he coached football, wrestling, and the pole vault. Mr. Dalton enjoyed mountain hiking and camping out. During his final stay in Salinas, he tutored and counseled the migrant labor camp children in the Gonzales area. Working with the Franciscan Workers, he held summer camps for the pre-teen migrant labor camp children. He was a commissioner on the Monterey County Juvenile Justice Commission. Mr. Dalton is survived by his mother Sally Dalton of Simi Valley, sister Sally Ryan of Simi Valley, numerous nephews and nieces in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Christian Brothers’ Retirement Fund or the Brother Dalton Scholarship Fund, care of Palma High School, 919 Iverson Street, Salinas, 93901. Helen E. Davis Helen E. Davis, a member of the Aromas Grange, died January 12 in Salinas. She was 91. Mrs. Davis was born in Iowa and moved to Aromas from Castro Valley in 1969. She was an artist who enjoyed working with clay. Mrs. Davis was wife of the late Harry F. Davis, who died in 1984. She is survived by her children, Vernon Davis of Fresno, Richard Davis of Aromas and Ellen Gardner of Lodi. She also is survived by her brother, Kenneth Cole of Denver, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughters Phyllis Woolson and Linda Voellemeke. Graveside services were Tuesday at the IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. David Rodriguez of The First Presbyterian Church officiating. Eleanor R. Diaz Eleanor Diaz, an interpreter for San Benito County Superior Court, died January 13. She was 68. Mrs. Diaz was born in Los Angeles, and come to San Benito 65 years ago. Mrs. Diaz was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Teamsters Union Local #890 of Salinas and a Union Representative. She was an interpreter for San Benito Superior Court. She also worked for 35 years as a floor leader last for Tri Valley Growers. Mrs. Diaz is survived by her husband Jesus Alfonso Diaz of Hollister, daughter Alice Haro of Hollister, son Abbie Diaz of Hollister, son Alfonso Diaz Jr. of Hollister, daughter Diane Diaz Hopkins of Hollister, son Larry Diaz of Hollister, sister Erlinda Carrillo of Hollister, sister Sally Zuniga of Hollister, brother Elidoro Ruiz of Hollister, brother Tony Ruiz of Hollister, sister Josephine Aguirre of Walnut, brother Clemente Ruiz of San Clemente, brother Chapo Ruiz of Los Angeles, 18 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral was Wednesday with burial and graveside services at Calvary Cemetery. Mary Ann Elrod Mary Ann Elrod, a Hollister resident, died January 11. She was 59. Mrs. Elrod, was born in Redwood City, and lived in Hollister for six months in 1998, though she resided most of her adult life in Sacramento. Mrs. Elrod is survived by her husband Tim Elrod of Sacramento, daughter Crystal Uribe of San Jose, son Rudy Uribe of Sacramento, son Eddie Uribe of San Jose, sister Shirley Morris of Stockton, sister Bev Caplette of Hollister, sister Barbara Preader of Holland, brother Richard Preader of Corning, brother Billy Preader of Corning, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation is today at 11 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. John Amelio of Glad Tidings Church officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow the services at Calvary Cemetery in Hollister. Buzz Hart Buzz Hart, a lifelong Hollister resident, died January 10. He was 90. Mr. Hart married his wife Irene, June 21, 1936, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hollister. He was a contractor and member of Operating Engineers Union and Excavating and Grading Contractors Association. He attended Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and has a degree in Electrical Engineering. He had been the past president of Hollister Exchange Club. Mr. Hart is survived by his wife Irene Hart of Hollister, brother Willard Hart of Hollister, nephew Don Hart of Hollister, nephew Jere Ehrich of Hollister, nephew Paul Hart of Houston, nephew Mick Ehrich of Gilroy, and also by other nieces and nephews. The funeral was Thursday with the Rev. John Amelio of Glad Tidings Church officiating. Interment and graveside services followed at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to San Benito County Library c/o Black Cooper Sander funeral home. Buster Intravia Buster Intravia, an orchardist and Elk, died Jan. 16 at Sunbridge Care Center. He was 81. Mr. Intravia was an avid fisherman and golfer, and was a trucker who once ran the Hollister Weigh Station. He also operated a Yamaha Golf Cart business. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and received a lifetime membership to the Hollister Elks Lodge after 58 years as a member. Mr. Intravia is survived by his wife, Lucy Intravia of Hollister, and children Chris Intravia of Hollister and Joanne Ramirez of South Pasadena. He also is survived by three granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation is today from noon until 7 p.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. The funeral is Friday at 9:30 a.m., proceeding from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for a 10 a.m. mass. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Silvia P. Whitaker Silvia P. Whitaker, who fled Cuba during the revolution and lived in San Juan Bautista and Gilroy, died January 14. She was 63. Mrs. Whitaker worked as a technician with Fairchild Industries. Mrs. Whitaker was married to the late Wayne Whitaker, who died in 1977. She is survived by her son James Whitaker of San Juan Bautista and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at San Juan District Cemetery in San Juan Bautista. The Rev. John Amelio of Glad Tidings Church will officiate. Week of January 11, 2001 Marie J. DaRoza Marie DaRoza, a Hollister resident and avid bowler, died January 6. She was 68. Mrs. DaRoza was born in San Jose and spent most of her life in Hollister. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Y.L.I. of Hollister for over 30 years and a member of the Hollister Women’s Bowling League. Mrs. DaRoza’s family and her home were her primary interests, said her four children. Mrs. DaRoza was a homemaker for more than 45 years. Mrs. DaRoza is survived by her son Mark DaRoza of Hollister, son Danny DaRoza of Hollister daughter Janice DaRoza of Morgan Hill son Dean DaRoza of Hollister, brother John Lomanto of Hollister, brother Carmen Lomanto of Hollister, brother Sam Lomanto of Hollister, sister Marian Falconi of Hollister, sister Lucy Intravia of Hollister and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony DaRoza, who died January 1992 and her brother Tony Lomanto. The funeral was Wednesday and entombment followed at Calvary Mausolem. Donations are preferred to the Visiting Nurses or Cancer Society c/o the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home chapel. Jennei S. Lombardi Jennei Lombardi, a Hollister resident, died January 8. She was 87. Mrs. Lombardi was born November 14, 1913 in Chicago, IL., and had lived in Hollister for the past 11 years. Mrs. Lombardi is survived by her son Anthony Lombardi of Hollister, brother Sal Termini of Berwyn, four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Lombardi, who died March 1997. Visitation will be today from 4-8 p.m. at Mission Mortuary Chapel in Monterey. The vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. at the Mortuary Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey. Burial will follow at the San Carlos Catholic Cemetery also in Monterey. Contributions are preferred to Leukemia Society of America, Northern CA Chapter, 832 Folsom Street, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107-3465. Marie Christensen Rezendes Marie Christensen Rezendes, a long-time volunteer for the Hazel Hawkins Auxiliary, died suddenly Jan. 8 while a patient at the hospital. She was 85. Mrs. Rezendes was born in Hollister, raised on the Flint Ranch and attended San Juan Grammar School and Hollister High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Native Daughters of the Golden West, the San Benito County Cattlewomen’s Association, the San Benito County Employees Association and was a former member of the B.P.W. Mrs. Rezendes worked as a clerk in San Benito County Superior Court for 20 years and before that worked for 20 years at Tiffany Motor Co. Mrs. Rezendes was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Rezendes. She is survived by siblings Thelma Shumway of Turlock, Ted Christensen of Stockton and Grace Edlund of Richfield, Idaho. She also is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral is today at 1 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation or to the Hospital Thrift Shop. Sergio A. Sanchez Sergio A. Sanchez, a Hollister resident, died January 2, 2001. He was 30. Mr. Sanchez was born in Hollister and graduated from San Benito High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his mother Theresa Sanchez of Hollister, brother Luis Sanchez of Hollister, daughter Melissa Sanchez of San Diego, daughter Isabel Sanchez of San Diego, daughter Sarah Sanchez of San Diego, grandmother Isabel Garcia of Hollister and grandfather Manuela Garcia of Hollister. He was preceded in death by his brother Ed Sanchez, who died in 1998. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Private family inurnment is planned. Week of January 4, 2001 Sally Ann Banks Sally Ann Banks, a Hollister resident, died January 1. She was 53. Mrs. Banks was born in Hollister and attended Hollister schools and went to Gavilan College. Her interests were her family, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing and horseback riding. Mrs. Banks was a receptionist at the former Coopers & Lybrand Accounting Firm in San Jose. Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband James Kenneth Banks of Salina, Kansas, son Brian Garcia of San Jose, son Tyson Garcia of San Jose, daughter Danielle Horio of San Jose, brother Adolph Cosio of Hollister, brother Gilbert Cosio of San Jose, brother Robert Cosio of San Juan Bautista, brother Joseph Cosio of Santa Cruz, brother Harvey Cosio of Hollister, sister Molly Clemente of Folsom, sister Helen Andrade of Hollister, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her brother Pete Cosio and sister Marian Lopez. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be today from noon until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until service time. Missa Carney Missa Carney, who fled revolutionary Russia in 1928, died December 29 at Southside Convalescent Hospital in Hollister. She was 89. Mrs. Carney was born in Krevoya Osero, Russia. She came to the United States in 1928 after civil war broke out in Russia after the revolution. She and her husband had lived in various places in the United States and she had been involved in the Red Cross during WWII. She met her husband, Clarence, who died in 1979 working with the Red Cross. Mrs. Carney received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of California-Berkeley and for many years was a psychiatric social worker for the State of California. She moved to Hollister from Palo Alto in 1996 to be with her daughter. She had lived most of her married life in Palo Alto where she belonged to Hadassah, a Jewish Women’s organization. Mrs. Carney is survived by her daughter Martha Lantz of Hollister, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she preceded in death by her brother Milton Polissar. A private interment will be at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto today. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Donations are preferred to the charity of your choice. Reynalda Mendoza Reynalda Mendoza, a Hollister resident, died December 23. She was 77. Mrs. Mendoza was born in Mexico and came to Hollister in October from Coalcoman, Mexico, to visit family when she fell ill. While in Hollister she attended Sacred Heart and St. Benedict’s Church and was a member of a prayer group at Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her daughter Teresa Bautista of Hollister, daughter Amelia Milanes of Hollister, son Juan Andrade of Fresno, son Eliodoro Andrade of Mexico, daughter Graciela Andrade of Mexico, daughter Ofelia Andrade of Mexico, daughter Alicia Andrade of Mexico, sister Maria Mendoza of Mexico, brother Antonio Mendoza of Mexico, brother Cristobal of Mexico, brother Nolberto Mendoza of Mexico, sister Francisca Mendoza of Winnemucca, NV, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Rosary and vigil service was Friday at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Funeral and interment will be in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico. Friends paid their respects Friday afternoon and evening at the funeral home chapel. Joanne M. Pettie Joanne M. Pettie, a Hollister native who worked for Chamberlain Acres, died Dec. 31 after a sudden illness. She was 64. Mrs. Pettie attended San Benito High School and moved away with her family until 1974, when she returned. She worked at Tri-Valley Growers for six years and at Chamberlain for 20. Mrs. Pettie is survived by her children Ida Richardson Hill of Florida, Robert Pettie of Hollister and Frank Pettie of Hollister, her sisters Barbara Bravo of Hollister and Mary Fartes of Hollister. She also is survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Evening services will be today at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, with the funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Week of January 31, 2002 Fernanda Mendez Avila Fernanda Mendez Avila died in Hollister on January 27, 2002. She was 92. Mrs. Avila was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and came to San Benito County in 1971. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Jovenes De Antano, where she enjoyed going on Mondays and Wednesdays. She was an accomplished seamstress who made clothes and quilts. Music was a pleasant past time for her. She was a homemaker more than 80 years; she started taking care of family in the mountains of Mexico where she lived as a young girl. The last 25 years of her life were spent with her son and daughter-in-law, Manuel and Elba Avila. Mrs. Avila is survived by her sons and their spouses; Manuel and Elba Avila of Hollister, Leonardo and Martha Avila of Gustine, Pedro and Esperanza Avila of Long Beach, and Francisco and Anastasia Avila, sister Magdalena Herrera of Mexico, 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herculano Avila, in 1968. Visitation will be held at the Grunnagle-Ament Nelson Funeral Home on today from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Recitation of the rosary will be this evening at 7 p.m. Family and friends will eave the mortuary chapel on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. to go to Sacred Heart Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Elvira Burnson Elvira Burnson, an early pioneer for the English as a Second Language Program, died in Santa Cruz on Jan. 7, 2002. Mrs. Burnson was devoted to her church, family and community. She was a dedicated schoolteacher for more than 45 years and founded the ESL Program in the South County. She was active in the Gilroy program at the time of her death. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Burnson of Santa Cruz, sisters Josefa Rodriguez of San Jose, Delia Rodriguez of San Jose, Lidia Rodriguez of Mountain View. She is also survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Gilroy. A reception will follow at Coyote Grange Hall, Monterey Highway just north of Morgan Hill. Committal Services will be on Monday at 10 a.m. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Services are being directed by Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy. The family prefers donations to the Elvira Burnson Memorial Fund, Migrant Workers Educational Program, c/o United Methodist Church, 7600 Church St., Gilroy, Ca., 95020. Frank S. Carbonel Frank S. Carbonel, who was born in the Philippines, died Jan. 26 in Morgan Hill. He was 97. Mrs. Carbonel moved to Hollister 76 years ago and worked for many years in the seed business. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Hollister and St. Catherine’s in Morgan Hill, as well as the Legionaros del Trabajo of America. He moved to Morgan Hill three years ago because of his failing health. He was preceded in death in 1991 by his wife Marina Carbonel. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Teresa and Rudy Cayabyab of Morgan Hill, Frances and Ernie Marlan of Alameda, Frank Jr. and Lelia Carbonel of Pittsburgh, and eight grandchildren. A rosary and vigil is Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander in Hollister. The funeral is Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m., proceeding from funeral home to Sacred Heart for an 11 a.m. Mass. Interment follows at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to The National Brain Tumor Foundation or the American Heart Association. Loretta M. Hodges Loretta M. Hodges, who was born in Hollister, died Jan. 12 in Mesa, Ariz. She was 76. Mrs. Hodges, a homemaker, was born in Hollister Sept. 7, 1925. Her husband preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by her children Loretta Felix, Donald, John and Jeffrey Hodges, sisters Edna Graves and Laurel Emerson, brothers Robert and Fermin Graves, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The service was Jan. 17 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mesa. Memorials are preferred to the Arizona Kidney Foundation, 4203 E. Indian School, Suite 140, Phoenix, Ariz., 85018. James D. Johnson James D. Johnson died at his home in Hollister on Jan. 18, 2002. He was 70. Mr. Johnson was born in Duluth, Minn. He had lived in San Benito County for about 20 years and had worked for Control Data in the 1960’s as a computer engineer. He left to start Computer Communications Inc. in Southern California. He served as vice president and held the patent for their primary product that dealt with computer terminals. He also served on the board of seven different electronic companies. His hobbies were photography, gourmet cooking and opera. He was also an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Hollister. Mr. Johnson is survived by his children Jennifer Johnson of Seattle, Wash., and Jeffrey Johnson of Japan. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Private family inurnment will take place in Minnesota, where he was born. Marjorie Mansmith Marjorie Mansmith died in Hollister on Jan. 25, 2002. She was 91 She was born in Ransom, Ill. She had been a resident of San Juan Bautista since 1955 moving here from Minnesota. She was a member of Mission San Juan Bautista. Mrs. Mansmith is survived by her children and their spouses: Judith Ann Hendricks of Janesville, Minn., Gene and Laura Lee Mansmith of McClearly, Wash., and Hon and Juanita Mansmith of San Juan Bautista. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1998 by her husband James Mansmith, sister Beulah Brown and her brother Wesley Thomson and her grandson Patrick Mansmith. Private cremation services are being arranged through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Crematory. Donations are preferred to Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Foundation of San Juan Library Auxiliary c/o Black Copper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St., Hollister, Ca. 95023. Frank L. Mondo Frank L. Mondo died in Hollister on Jan. 25, 2002. He was 86. Mr. Mondo was born in Salinas. He and his wife Erma were married in 1946 in Castroville. He had worked for Gavilan College prior to his retirement and served in the US Army during WWII and the National Guard. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and Knights of Columbus San Benito Council #1792, where he was a 4th Degree member. He was involved in his community through his affiliation with Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Italian Catholic Federations, Elks Lodge #1436, Boy Scouts of America and Scarpum Cementum. Mr. Mondo is survived by his wife, Erma Mondo of Hollister, his children and their spouses, Larry and Caroline Mondo of Prunedale and Ed Loeser of Hollister, his brother and sister-in-law Chet and Margaret Mondo of Fresno, two grandchildren, one great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday at Sacred Heart Church. The fourth Degree Knights of Columbus participated and Rev. Michael Miller was the celebrant. Entombment services will be private at Calvary Cemetery with Elks Lodge #1436 officiating with the priest. Donations are preferred to Sacred Heart School, c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St., Hollister, Ca., 95023. Marilynn Mullen Marilynn A. Mullen, a bookkeeper for Fortino’s, died at her home in Hollister on Jan. 24, 2002. She was 67. Mrs. Mullen was born in Chicago and came to San Benito County in 1969 from Fairfield. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as working on her garden. She worked as a bookkeeper for Fortino’s and Fortino’s Total Home for 22 years. She was preceded in death by husband Raymond Francis Mullen, who died April 1999. Mrs. Mullen is survived by her daughters and their spouses: Sharon and Donnie Cabral of Hollister and Karen Mullen and Steve Anderson of San Leandro, seven grandchildren, siblings Ken Meyers of Mission Veijo and Marge Hassler of Elmhurst, Ill, Aunt Marg Oliver of Illinois, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been made for cremation at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. A mass was held Saturday at Sacred Heart Church and was followed by Inurnment at St. Benedicts Church Columbarium. Donations are preferred to the Cancer Society c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Gladyce Nishita Gladyce N. Nishita, a former resident of San Juan Bautista, died in San Jose at the Plum Tree Care Center on Jan. 19, 2002. She was 84. Mrs. Nishita was born in Stockton and raised in Parlier. After graduating high school, she married her husband George and moved to San Juan Bautista in 1938. She was a member of the Watsonville Buddhist Temple, J.A.C.L of San Juan Bautista, San Benito County Howa Kai and the San Jose Yu Ai Kai. She worked for 25 years as a bookkeeper for Frank Gould and then the King and Domingues accounting firms. Mrs. Nishita is survived by her son and his wife, George and Linda Nishita of San Jose, grandchildren, Jeff and Kimi Nishita of San Jose, siblings and spouses Glenn and Ritsuko Kawaka of San Juan Bautista, Frank and Betty Nishita of San Juan Bautista, John and Mabel Kadotani of Santa Cruz. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George Nashita, who had been in the farming business in San Juan. The funeral was Wednesday at the Grunnagle Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Interment and graveside services followed at the San Juan District Cemetery. Week of January 24, 2002 Delorese Clark Sadler Eikenberg Delorese Clark (Sadler) Eikenberg, a long-time resident of San Juan Bautista, died Jan. 15, 2002 at her home in Altaville. She was 68. Mrs. Eikenberg was born September 19, 1934 in East Los Angeles, and grew up there and in the Imperial Valley. For many years, she served as a postal carrier in San Jose and Hollister and as a school bus driver and Special Education aide in both California and Colorado. Gifted with a talent for needlework and a variety of handicrafts, which she shared with friends and family alike, Dee also taught the art of oil painting in many communities, including Altaville. An avid bowler, she directed a junior league in Hollister during the 1970’s. She was a Chihuahua breeder for more than 15 years. Mrs. Eikenberg moved to Calaveras County in April of 2000, where she attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her five children, Myonica Gibler of Aromas, Andy Rowe of Tukwila, Wash., Myrna Uhlig of Clatskanie, Ore., Bob Rowe of San Bruno, and Kristi Sadler of San Juan Bautista; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Also surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Glenn Graham, and brother Marvin Clark, of Altaville, many nephews, nieces, and special friends, including Heather Harvey and Lance Smith. A special service was held on Jan. 19, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Altaville, with Pastor Darrel Leamon presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for Dee’s memorial to be sent to U.S. Bank, P.O. Box 607, Altaville, California 95221, in her name. Elizabeth C. Hanna A private service will be held for Elizabeth C. Hanna, who died in Gilroy on January 3, 2002. Mrs. Hanna was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 19, 1917. She graduated from the University of Iowa and married Edward R. Hanna on May 10, 1941. The early years of their marriage were spent in Gilroy and Palo Alto. The couple moved to Hollister in 1948. Mrs. Hanna was a homemaker and raised three children. Mrs. Hanna was an enthusiastic bridge player and an avid reader. She enjoyed her affiliations with the Hazel Hawkins Auxiliary and the Children’s Home Society. She is survived by her two children and their spouses; Molly and George Cole of Redding and Tim and Jackie Hanna of Sagle, Idaho; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hanna is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Jane and her brother Jim Clark. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Foundation, 911 Sunset Drive Hollister, CA., 95023. Helen M. Holstrom Helen M. Holstrom, a former Morgan Hill resident, died in Hollister on Jan. 21, 2002. She was 82. Mrs. Holstrom was born in San Jose. She has been a resident of Hollister for nearly 10 years and had lived in Morgan Hill, where she attended Live Oak High School. She later attended NYA Finishing School in San Jose. Mrs. Holstrom had been active in PTA at Machado School in Morgan Hill and a 4-H Leader and was involved with Young Life. She is survived by her daughter and son Linda Luttrell and Richard Holstrom, both of Hollister, her sister, Louise Gallarda of Tracy and her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Louis Holstrom, who died in 1970. Memorial services will be held on Feb. 2, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Machado School in Morgan Hill. Roger Britt of Victory Christian Training Center in Hollister will officiate. Donations are preferred to Hospice or Machado School Fund c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St., Hollister, Ca., 95023. A reception will follow the services at the school. Florence Lydon Florence Lydon died on January 15 at Hazel Hawkins Convalescent Hospital after a long illness. She was 87. Mrs. Lydon graduated from Whittier High School. She represented the city of Whittier in the California Rodeo in Salinas. While attending the University Of California Davis, she met her husband Rocky Lyon and after marriage the family lived in Santa Cruz and San Mateo before moving to Hollister, where she lived for more than 50 years. She was fond of animals and her home was a halfway house for injured and orphaned animals. She also enjoyed playing the organ and played at events throughout the region. The spirit of competition was woven through her entire life. She appeared on television quiz shows and won blue ribbon baking entries at the San Benito County Fair. Mrs. Lydon had a passion for baseball and auto racing. She taught herself how to keep the official scorebook of baseball games and scored many regional baseball tournaments for Little League. She also scored at car races such as the Laguna Seca and Sears Point and finally retired from the SCCA with 27 years of service. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Rocky of Hollister, her sons and their spouses, Sandy and Ann of Aptos, and Stuart and Tess of Salinas. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Her two sisters, Mary Jane and Dorothy and her daughter Susan Kozen preceded her death. There are no services planned. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donation in her name made to the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation, 711 Sunset Dr., Hollister, CA., 95023. Arrangements for cremation are under Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Leah Rose Trotter Leah Rose Trotter, a lifelong resident of San Benito County, died in Hollister on January 13, 2002. She was 98. Mrs. Trotter was born in the Bitterwater area and lived in San Benito County all her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She was a homemaker and had been a clerk with J.C. Penny Co. in Hollister many years ago. She is survived by grandchildren, Gary Norton of Hollister, Jo-Ann Hushbeck of Hollister, Kitty Haugen of Hollister, Toni Johnson of Minnesota and Larry, Mike and Jimmy Lomanto of Hollister. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by late husband C.J. Trotter, who died in 1956 and daughters, Alberta “Bert” Grogan and Edna M. Lomanto. A funeral mass was offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Jan. 16. Burial and graveside services followed at Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements and services are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Contribution are preferred to St. Benedicts Church. Week of January 17, 2002 Viola “Vi” Armijo Arzaga Viola “Vi” Armijo Arzaga, a beloved secretary at San Martin/Gwinn School for more than 30 years, died on Jan. 13. She was surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Arzaga was preceded in death by her husband, Jose. Mrs. Arzaga is survived by her children, Steve Arzaga of Morgan Hill, Ralph Arzaga of Leesburg Va., Mike Arzaga of Hollister, Trish Arzaga of Modesto, Alice Howard of Morgan Hill, grandchildren, Christopher Arzaga of Columbus, Ohio, Chloe and Christopher Howard of Morgan Hill, two great grandchildren, as well as her sisters, Gloria, Dora, Martha, Beatrice, Lydia, Maxine, Irene and brother David. Mrs. Arzaga was born in Las Cruces, N.M. Jan. 25, 1931. She spent most of her life in Morgan Hill, graduating from Live Oak High School in 1950. She moved to San Francisco for a time but relocated to Morgan Hill in 1960. Mrs. Arzaga was a great friend to many in the school district, community and church. A memorial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at Shadow Mountain Baptist Church at the corner of Llagas and Hale in Morgan Hill. Helen O. Carrillo Helen O. Carrillo, a former resident of Hollister, died Jan. 12 at her home in Newark. She was 83. Mrs. Carrillo attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Church when she lived here. She was kitchen manager and cook at the Presidio Army Base in San Francisco. Mrs. Carrillo is survived by her children, Oflilia Salazar, Irma Solis Mercado, Mario Carrillo, Marco Carrillo, Jose Carrillo, Xochilt Perez, Gracie Martin, all of the Bay Area. She also is survived by 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday with Fr. Larry Betrozoff of Immaculate Conception officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Frank Ghione Frank Ghione, a veteran of WWII and the Army Air Corps, died on Jan. 8, 2002 at his residence in Sonora. He was 78. Mr. Ghione was born in Hollister in 1923 and attended San Benito High School. He lived in Hollister for 77 years before moving to Sonora 14 years ago. Mr. Ghione was a member of Hollister Lodge #1436 B.P.O.E.; Hollister V.F.W. Post #9242; SIRS, and was a Hospice volunteer and a member of the Spudnut Doughnut Gang. He worked for the Pacific Telephone Company for 36 years and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. He and his wife Reba, who died June 2000, were married for 51 years and had traveled throughout the United States. Besides gardening, traveling and collecting telephones, Mr. Ghione enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren and going on fishing trips with them. He also enjoyed cooking. Mr. Ghione was preceded in death by wife Reba Ghione and son Michael Ghione, who died March 2001. Mr. Ghione is survived by his children: Gale Campbell of Sonora, Harriet Ghione of Sonora and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and sister Esther O'Neal of Petaluma. A memorial service will be Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Services will follow at the IOOF Cemetery with military honors provided by Hollister Post 9242 V.F.W. Hollister Elks members are requested to assemble at the mortuary chapel on Saturday at 10:45 a.m. Mildred “DeDe” Smith Mildred “DeDe” Smith, a homemaker who enjoyed baseball with her grandchildren, died Jan. 8 at Southside Convalescent Hospital. She was 78. Mrs. Smith attended Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart and St. Benedicts churches. Her grandchildren were her fulltime enjoyment. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Smith in 1994. She is survived by her children Terri Andrade, Becky Kostielney and Don Smith, all of Hollister, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, sister Helen Kutz of Hollister, Charles Corotto of Sonora, several nieces and nephews. The mass was Jan. 14 at Immaculate Conception with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Jerry Orabuena Jerry Orabuena, a lifetime resident of Hollister, died Jan. 8, 2002 in. He was 67. Mr. Orabuena worked for Garden Valley Foods and Hollister Canning Co. for many years. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was a member of Teamsters Union Local 890. Mr. Orabuena is survived by his wife, Corrine Orabuena of Hollister, his children, Laura Tijerina, Joe Orozco, Dorothy Orabuena, Jerry Orabuena Jr., Jo Ann Orabuena, Carla Stout, Carla Vargas, Elias Quezada and Julie Hannah all of Hollister, his brothers and sisters, Carmen Orabuena of Hollister, Annie Leon of Hollister, Frank Orabuena Jr. of Hollister, John Orabuena of Tracy, Shirley Orabuena of San Jose and Helen Garcia of Merced. He is also survived by numerous grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. A memorial Mass was celebrated on Jan. 11, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Reverend Dick Clark was the celebrant. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Eva Parra Eva Parra died on Jan. 10, 2002 at the age 42 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Mrs. Parra was born in San Jose and came to San Benito County in 1996. She attended James Lick High School in San Jose. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and enjoyed being with her family. Mrs. Parra also enjoyed arts and crafts and hobbies. She was a bingo supporter at Sacred Heart Bingo and enjoyed motorcycling with her husband. She was a homemaker and former employee of Pacific Bell. Mrs. Parra is survived by husband, Rick Parra of Hollister, and children Joseph D. Parra, Danae Parra and Qiana Parra and granddaughter Ariana Parra of Hollister. She is also survived by siblings Barbara Morales, Mary Badella, Gilbert Vasquez, John Vasquez and Daniel Vasquez and many nieces and nephews. A rosary was held Monday at Grunnagle Ament Neslon Funeral Home. A mass was held at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday morning followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. Week of January 10, 2002 Cosme Fidel Ocampo Lopez Cosme Fidel Ocampo Lopez, a member of Sacred Heart Church and Teamsters Local 890, died in Hollister on Dec. 29, 2001. He was 45. Mr. Lopez was born in Mexico City. He had lived in Hollister for 14 years and worked for San Benito Foods for many years. He and his wife, Evangelina, were married in 1980 in Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Evangelina Ocampo of Hollister, his son, Ricardo Ocampo Arciniega of Hollister, brothers and sister Elena Ocampo, Gloria Ocampo, Maria Clara Ocampo, Filiberto Ocampo, Santos Ocampo and Manuel Ocampo. Mr. Lopez is also survived by many cousins. A memorial service was held on Jan. 4, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Reverend Miguel Grajeda was the celebrant. Interment and services will be held in San Bartolo, Mexico D.F. Madge R. Young Madge R. Young, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and resident of San Benito County for 51 years, died Jan. 4 in a convalescent hospital in Watsonville. She was 88. Mrs. Young was a homemaker and member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West and Sacred Heart Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis G. Young, in 1991. Surviving her are daughters Leslie A. Plecque of San Jose, Katherine G. Rey of Hollister, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Monday at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home with Fr. Miguel Grajeda. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Heart Association or VNA c/o the mortuary chapel. Lovel R. Broadfoot Longtime San Benito resident Lovel R. Broadfoot died on Jan. 3, 2002. He was 87. Mr. Broadfoot was born in Salem, Mo. He was an orchardist and farmed apricots and walnuts. He liked to fish, camp and hunt. Mr. Broadfoot, husband of the late Doris Broadfoot, is survived by his daughter Arlene Taylor of Lacy, Wash., two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at 10 a.m. at the Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Reverend Richard Smith of the United Methodist Church officiated. Interment and graveside services were at the IOOF Cemetery. William Alan Cullumber William Alan Cullumber, a member of Knights of Columbus, died on Dec. 31, 2001 at his home. He was 64. Mr. Cullumber was born on March 8, 1937 in San Juan Valley and has lived in San Benito County all this life. He attended local school and graduated from San Benito High School, when he went to work for Cullumber Construction. Mr. Cullumber was a San Juan Bautista Council Member during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. He played City League basketball and was a Little League coach. Mr. Cullumber was a Boy Scout Leader and nearly was an Eagle Scout. He was also a San Juan Volunteer Fireman. He and his wife, Stella, were married 45 years last August. Mr. Cullumber loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Stella Cullumber of San Juan Bautista, his children and their spouses: Carolyn and Jason Noble of Tres Pinos, Cynthia and Ron Morgan of Hollister, Charlotte and George Netto of Santa Clara, Alan Jr. and Terry Cullumber of Hollister. He also is survived by seven grandchildren, siblings Betty Hutchinson of San Juan Bautista, Joe Cullumber of San Juan Bautista and Shirley Maggini of Healdsburg. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. The funeral was Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Reverend John Amelio of the Church of Glad Tidings officiated. Private burial will be at the San Juan District Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the Community Pantry, Pet Friends or Hospice. Charlotte Ortiz Charlotte Velasco Ortiz, a charter member of M.A.C.E. in Hollister, died on January 4, 2002 at her Hollister home. She was 71. Mrs. Ortiz was born in San Juan Bautista and lived in San Benito County all her life. She attended San Juan Grammar School and San Benito High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Mrs. Ortiz was also involved with many local clubs such as Eagles Auxiliary No. 1017 of Hollister, the Catholic Ladies Aid Society and TOPS. She was a former employee for Tri-Valley Growers for 15 years and was a teacher’s aid at San Benito High School for 21 years. There she was “The Detention Lady” and affectionately called “Sarge” by many students. She also was the Queen of the Snorkels. She was the first vice president of the Sacred Heart Mother's Club and was the hamburger chairman for many years. She was also manager of Bolado Park Concessions from 1972-1976. Her later years were spent as a caregiver to children and the elderly. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Michael and Jill Ortiz of San Juan Bautista, Marti McKim of Hollister, Rose Ortiz of Hollister, Rick Ortiz of Hollister, loving companion Rogelio Sanchez of Hollister, siblings Mary Sellen of San Juan Bautista, Raymond Velasco of Hollister, Anita Morris of Antioch, Lupe Ortiz of Hollister, Richard Velasco of San Juan Bautista. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elvira Uribe. Visitation was Monday at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Mass was at Old Mission San Juan Bautista with interment San Juan Cemetery. Donations are preferred to American Lung Assn/Pulmonary fibrosis c/o the mortuary. Week of January 4, 2002 Joseph E. Andrade Joseph E. Andrade died in Salinas on Dec. 24, 2001. He was 80. Mr. Andrade was born in Sonora, Mexico. He came to his area as a young boy from San Gabriel, worked for many years for Tri-Valley Growers and was member of Teamsters Local 890. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Church and served his country honorably during World War II in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children and their spouses; Joseph Jr. and Helen Andrade of Hollister, Lawrence Andrade of Hollister, Carol and Marty Martinez of Hollister, Steve and Chris Andrade of Hollister, Alex Andrade of Hollister, Annette and Danny Lopez of Hollister, and Michael Andrade of Hollister. His sister-in-law Mary Andrade of San Jose, 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive him. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose Andrade, who died in 1984, children Abraham Andrade and Stella Wilson and brother Ernest Andrade. A Rosary was held on Dec. 30, 2001 at Sacred Heart Church. Internment and graveside services followed that mass at Calvary Cemetery. Gerald Max Johnson Gerald Max Johnson, a World War II veteran, died Dec. 30, 2001. He was 79. Mr. Johnson was born and reared in Hollister until going into the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Johnson worked in a printer for the Los Angeles Times newspaper for 15 years until his retirement. Mr. Johnson is survived by his brother Melvin Johnson of Kansas, sister Peggy Thompson of Kansas, sister Aleen Dumont of Auburn, sister Juanita Valdez of Hollister, long time friend Jim Goodman of West Hills, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his sister Leona Ford. Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Ruth Bravo Ruth Bravo died at Mark Twain Hospital in San Andreas on Dec. 24, 2001. She was 85. Mrs. Bravo was born in Asarco, Durango, Mexico. She had been a resident of Hollister for many years with her husband “Nash” Bravo, who died in 1994. Recently she moved to San Andreas to be closer to her son, Richard and wife Lois of Calaveras County. When in Hollister she was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Bravo is survived by her children Richard Bravo of Murphy’s, Helen Leininger of Saratoga, Dolores Owens, David Bravo of Redwood City and Gregory Bravo of Beaverton, Ore. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Mass will be on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with interment at the IOOF Cemetery. John Patrick Hastings John Patrick Hastings died Dec. 14, 2001 at his residence with his family at his side. He was 76. Mr. Hastings was born in Chicago and came to San Benito County 27 years ago. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, where he and his wife Lucille donated time to the parish. He was a self-employed businessman for over 30 years in the ornamental industry. He and Lucille were married for 48 years last November. His interests were his family, his grandchildren and golf. Mr. Hastings was a former member of Ridgemark Golf and Country Club until his health prevented him from playing. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Hastings of Hollister, daughters, Judy Hooper and husband Don of Hollister, Bonnie Freeman and husband Fred of Santa Barbara, son Mike Hastings of Reno, brother Ted Hastings of Chicago, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son John Thomas Hastings in 1977. Arrangements have been made through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Crematory for private cremation and entombment. A memorial mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Tres Pinos on January 5 at 10 a.m. to which friends are invited. Reception at the Hall will follow the mass. Donations are preferred to the Hospice of Central Coast c/o and Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Rose A. Mortara Rose A. Mortara died in Santa Rosa on Dec. 19, 2001. She was 91. Mrs. Mortara was born in Salinas in 1910 and came to San Benito County in 1988. She attended many Salinas schools and was a member of the Ladies Whisteria Circle of Druids of Salinas. Mrs. Mortara was a homemaker and co-rancher and business owner with her husband in San Benito County and Riverside. She is survived by husband, Nathaniel H. Mortara of Hollister, son Richard Mortara and wife Rita Mortara of Santa Rosa, sister, Mary Valli of Riverside and cousins in the Hollister area. Services for family only were held at Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, under the Direction of the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred to the visiting nurses Hospice of Santa Rosa, 1110 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, 95401. Marcela Zavala Marcela Zavala, a long-time Hollister resident, died in Los Banos on Dec. 28, 2001. She was 87. Mrs. Zavala was born in Tucla, Tex. She had lived in Hollister from 1994 to 1999 moving here from San Antonio, and then moved to Los Banos in 1999 to be with her daughter. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Zavala is survived by her daughter, Lillie Hildebrand of Los Banos, her nieces, Oralia Perez of Los Banos, and Margaret Lopez of Corpus Christy, Tex., two grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Rosary and vigil service were held Wednesday. The mass is today at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends can gather at Black Cooper Sander funeral home at 11 a.m. to proceed to the church. Donation re preferred to the Alzheimer’s Day Care Center c/o the Funeral Home. Week of December 13, 2001 John Thomas Allen John Thomas Allen, an expert rifleman who qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team, died Dec. 8, 2001. He was 60. Mr. Allen was a Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines from 1959 until 1971. He moved to Hollister from San Jose in 1992. He was a member of the NRA, the U.S. Practical Shooting Association, the California Rifle and Pistol Association and California Gunsports. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Allen of Hollister, and children John Allen of Auroroa, Ill., Rhonda Valentine of San Jacinto and Melinda Allen of San Jacinto. Arrangements are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, and interment with military rites will be at Riverside National Cemetery. Donations are preferred to The American Diabetes Association or the UCSF Transplant Center, or a memorial fund at the funeral home. Dennis Bryan Dennis Bryan, who attended local schools and then moved back to Hollister for retirement, died Dec. 10, 2001. He was 65. Mr. Bryan was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked for the State of California for 30 years in physical rehabilitation programs, especially for the blind. He is survived by his father, Bob Bryan of Hollister. A family memorial will be held at a later date, but no donations or flowers are desired. Arrangements for cremation are by Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Beverly Ann Clausen Beverly Ann Clausen died in Salinas on Dec. 5, 2001. She was 66. Mrs. Clausen was born in Long Beach on Feb. 18, 1935. She enjoyed travel, was involved with her husband in trap shooting and liked to paint. Mrs. Clausen was employed in Monterey County for many years in the Superior Court. She and her husband resided in San Juan Bautista and lived in Salinas for many years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Deanna Wheetman. She is survived by husband Don Clausen of San Juan Bautista, daughters, Nancy Ann Tucker of Salinas and Dianna Grace Plamer of Soledad, sisters, Linda Dunn of Gonzales, Geraldine Spurling of San Jose and Patricia Tossie of Redding and two grandchildren. The funeral was on Dec. 11 at the Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Donations are preferred to the American Diabetes Association or the Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabilitation Center c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Frances S. Gaxiola Frances S. Gaxiola of Tracy, who once lived in Hollister, died on Nov. 29, 2001. She was 91. Mrs. Gaxiola was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on June 4, 1910. She lived in Tracy for six years and previously was a resident of Hollister for three years. She enjoyed collecting dolls, crocheting, telling stories and gardening. She was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Tracy and Community Service Organizations in San Jose. Ms. Gaxiola is survived by children, Rita Molina of Tracy, Joe Gaxiola of Sunnyville, Epifinia Huddin of Los Banos, Mary Alvarez of Modesto, Raymond Gaxiola of Casa Grande AR, Rosa Gaxiola of Hollister, Eugenia Andazola of Rio Rancho NM, Robert Gaxiola of Hollister and Ruben Gaxiola of San Jose, siblings Pete Santos of Sacramento, Virginia Rodriguez of Sacramento, Lupe Esparza of Sacramento, Mary Alcantar of Sacramento and Barney Santos of Salida. Services were held Dec. 5 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Edward H. Medaugh Jr. Edward H. Medaugh Jr., married for many years to the late Hazel Palmtag of Hollister, died on Nov. 17, 2001. Mr. Medaugh was born in Nashville. He Joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was stationed at the Navy Auxiliary Air Station in Hollister. He retired from the San Mateo Fire Department, where he was Assistant Fire Chief. After his retirement he moved back to Nashville. He is survived locally by sister-in-law Frances Palmtag of Hollister. Memorial services were held on November 21, 2001 in Nashville. The family requests memorials to the charity of your choice. Carlos Munoz Carlos Munoz, a Lockheed Aerospace electronic technician, died Dec. 9 in Hollister. He was 42. Mr. Munoz was born in Texas and as a child moved to Hollister, where he was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He attended Heald College in San Jose. Mr. Munoz is survived by his son, Carlos Munoz Jr. of Hollister, mother and stepfather Maria and Al Razo of Hollister, father Roberto Munoz of Mexico, siblings John Munoz, Robert Munoz, Maria Irma Munoz of Hollister and David Munoz of Watsonville. The rosary is today at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral is Friday at the funeral home, proceeding to Sacred Heart Church for mass at 10 a.m. Interment and graveside services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is noon today. Eugene Richard Orlando Eugene Richard Orlando died on Nov. 15, 2001 at the VA Hospice Care Center in Palo Alto. He was 77. Mr. Orlando was born on June 16, 1924 in Tacoma, Wash. He came to San Benito County in 1930. He attended Hancock School in San Francisco, Fremont School, Sacred Heart School and Hollister High School. Mr. Orlando served in the 3rd Armored Division, Combat Command B –33rd, Armored Regiment, Recon Company of the Armed Forces, and was decorated with the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Latin Cross. He was employed by Jones Cheverolet/Tipton Motors for 45 years as well Hollister Garage. Mr. Orlando is survived by his daughter Cheryl Rieger of Lompoc, Denise Orlando of Sycamore, Nancy Orlando of Hollister, twin brother Robert Orlando of Hollister, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Orlando’s arrangements were made through the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Private interment with military honors were held on Nov. 23 at San Joaquin National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the V.A. Hospice Palo Alto through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Leslie Spencer Leslie Spencer died on Dec. 5, 2001. He was 85. Mr. Spencer was born and reared in Hollister. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Tirzah Spencer, and children Joan Destro, Sue Kinder and Elizabeth Stutz. He also is survived by children and grandchildren. A memorial was held on Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill’s Drawing Room Chapel in San Jose. Louise Ann Vieira Louise Ann Vieira, who was born in Brown’s Valley and lived in San Benito County all her life, died on Dec.10, 2001 in Hollister. She was 98. Mrs. Vieira was a rancher’s wife who worked right along with her husband, Charles Vieira, in the 1940’s in the Santa Ana Valley. Retiring from ranching during the war years, she went to work for the Fairview Cannery. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting, and was a homemaker for more than 70 years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, a former member of the S.P.R.S.I., the Catholic Daughters, and AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, who died in 1969. Her late brothers were Joe, Frank, and John Pacheco, and her late sisters were Marie Furtado, Josephine Meyer, Helen Alvarnaz, Annie Azevedo, Rose Silva, Ida Bonito, and Dollie Loveless. She is survived by her son Bill Vieira of Hollister, son Dick Vieira and his wife Carmen of Hollister, and son Ed Vieira and his wife Shirley of San Jose. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, a great great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today before the service, which will start at 2 p.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Community Pantry, care of the mortuary chapel. Marie A. Verissimo Marie A. Verissimo, who was born in the Azore Islands and operated a dairy in Palo Alto from 1930 to 1945, died Dec. 7 at home in Hollister. She was 94. Mrs. Verissimo was a member of Sacred Heart Church, S.D.E.S. of Hollister, and helped her husband run an orchard in Coyote Valley from 1945 to 1972 and in Hollister from then until retirement. She was preceded in death by husband Joseph Verissimo, and is survived by her sons Henry Verissimo and his wife, Patricia, of Hollister, and Arthur Verissimo and his wife, Aurelia, of Napa. She also is survived by nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The rosary was Tuesday in the chapel of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. The funeral was Wednesday at Sacred Heart, with interment following at Cavalry Cemetery. Donations are preferred to a favorite charity or to Hospice of the Central Coast. Week of December 6, 2001 Albert George Adam Balz Jr. Albert George Adam Balz, Jr., a portrait photographer for 25 years who lived in San Juan Bautista, died at his home on Nov. 29 after a battle with cancer. He was 75. Mr. Balz was born in Charlottesville, Va., and came to California in 1957. He has been a resident of San Benito County since 1972. Mr. Balz graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. He is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Marines. He received the Purple Heart Award for tour duty in battle at Iwo Jima. He was formerly a member of the Board of Directors of the chambers of commerce of both Hollister and San Juan Bautista; he served on the Board of Directors of Parents serving Parents; was a member of the San Juan Service Club; Member of the Historical Society, Chairperson for Photography Dept. at San Benito County Fair; was a Commissioner of the San Juan District Cemetery; a volunteer for San Juan Fire Dept., and was a volunteer for many San Juan fundraisers. He monitored the old seismograph at the Mission San Juan Bautista and reported San Juan weather to the Free Lance newspaper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terri Perez Balz. He is survived by daughters Heidi Balz of San Juan and Trudi Baltz Sabel of Beverly Hills, sister Patricia and her husband Pat Vincent of Durham N.C., and many other relatives. A celebration of his life will be Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at the San Juan Bautista VFW Hall. Contributions are preferred to your favorite charity. Interment will be at the University of Virginia cemetery. Eva Harlene Bentley Eva Harlene Bentley, a claims adjuster with Allstate for more than 30 years, died Nov. 28, 2001 in Morgan Hill. She was 74. Mrs. Bentley was a member of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Morgan Hill. She collected old dolls, was an avid reader, enjoyed walks and traveling. She loved dining at Cottage Green with her friends. Mrs. Bentley is survived by her son Barry Bentley and his wife, Cheryl, and grandchildren Joseph and Erik Bentley. A memorial service is Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. at her church in Morgan Hill, 16970 Dewitt Ave. Arrangements are through Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill. Frederick A. Brent Frederick A. Brent, who worked for 30 years for Western Union maintaining microwave communications, died Dec. 3 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He was 88. Mr. Brent was a native Californian who moved to San Benito County in 1961. His wife, Ruth G. Brent, preceded him in death. Mr. Brent is survived by children Joseph N. Brent of Gilroy and Shefflee Brent, brothers Kenneth Brent of Fresno, Bob Brent of Red Bluff, Donald Brent of Chico, granddaughter Rochelle Gonzales of Fresno, and several nieces and nephews. Private memorial services have been held with inurnment at the IOOF cemetery in Hollister. Clarence Edgar Chamberlain Clarence Edgar Chamberlain died on Nov. 21, 2001 in Carson City, Nev.. He was 92. Mr. Chamberlain was born on June 4, 1909 in Grants Pass, Oregon. He was a self employed truck driver for forty years. Mr. Chamberlain lived in Hollister from 1972 to1997. He is survived by sons, David Chamberlain of Minden, Nev., Logan Chamberlain of Hollister; brothers, Bill Chamberlain of Hollister and Harold Chamberlain of Reno, sister Lorraine Leek of Merced and grandchildren Barbara West of Canadian TX and Valari Chamberlain of Hollister. Graveside Services were held in Nevada. Frances S. Gaxiola Frances S. Gaxiola of Tracy, who once lived in Hollister, died on Nov. 29, 2001. She was 91. Mrs. Gaxiola was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on June 4, 1910. She lived in Tracy for six years and previously was a resident of Hollister for three years. She enjoyed collecting dolls, crocheting, telling stories and gardening. She was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Tracy and Community Service Organizations in San Jose. Ms. Gaxiola is survived by children, Rita Molina of Tracy, Joe Gaxiola of Sunnyville, Epifinia Huddin of Los Banos, Mary Alvarez of Modesto, Raymond Gaxiola of Casa Grande AR, Rosa Gaxiola of Hollister, Eugenia Andazola of Rio Rancho NM, Robert Gaxiola of Hollister and Ruben Gaxiola of San Jose, siblings Pete Santos of Sacramento, Virginia Rodriguez of Sacramento, Lupe Esparza of Sacramento, Mary Alcantar of Sacramento and Barney Santos of Salida. Services were held Dec. 5 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Ann Z. Lyman Ann Z, Lyman died in Gilroy on Nov. 28, 2001. She was 91. Mrs. Lyman was born in Chicago. Prior to moving to Hollister last year to be near her son, she lived in Sun City, Ariz. Mrs. Lyman worked for the U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture for about 30 years. Mrs. Lyman preceded her husband, Chalmer K. Lyman, in death. She is survived her children and their spouses, Barbara and Gary Thronson of Livingston, MT and Yale and Julane Lyman of Hollister, brother Ed Zacha of Dallas, and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Dec. 8 in Hamilton MT. Donations are preferred to the Salvation Army. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Angie A. Monetti Angie A. Monetti, who was born in San Jose and had lived in San Benito County since 1925, died Nov. 29 at the SunBridge Care Center in Watsonville. She was 81. Mrs. Monetti was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was involved in the Mothers’ Club and scouting with her children as they were growing up. She collected rabbit figurines and at one time raised rabbits. She also had worked with her husband, John, at the Hollister Elks Lodge. She taught piano lessons for many years and was a graduate of San Jose State. Mrs. Monetti was preceded in death in 1999 by her husband, John Monetti. She is survived by her children Rosie Monetti of Hollister, Jonatha Monetti of Houston, Tex., Tony Monetti of Roseville, and four grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home proceeding to Sacred Heart for mass. Graveside services were at the Calvary Cemetery mausoleum. Contributions are preferred to the Elks Major Project of the American Heart Association c/o the funeral home. Ronald Mosegaard Ronald Mosegaard, who lived in San Benito County in his later years, died Nov. 27. He was 27. Services for Mr. Mosegaard were in San Lorenzo, and he was interred in the Pioneer Section of the Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward. John E. Mueller John E. Mueller, a former fire engineer with the Department of Forestry, died Nov. 29 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 59. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Hollister, a former member of the C.B. Club and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his sister, Deanna D. Henthorn, of Middletown, and nieces and nephews Marta White of Arkansas, Greg White of Hollister, Teri Stice of St. Helena, and Michael Henthorne of El Paso. Graveside services were Tuesday at the IOOF Cemetery with Bishop Daryl Michaelson officiating. Robert D. Trevino Robert D. Trevino, former manager of many local golf courses, including Bolado Park, Gavilan Golf Course, Riverside Golf Course and Gilroy Country Club, died Nov. 29, 2001 in Gilbert Ariz. He was 70. Mr. Trevino was born in Crystal City, Tex., and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Pinos. He was a member of the Mexican-American Golf Association. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emma, daughters, Theresa Marie and Mary Esther Rodriguez; son Jamie; siblings, Roy Bertha Lujan, Armondo, Henry, Lazaro and Art; several grandchildren nephews and nieces. A funeral mass will be as 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Week of November 30, 2001 John A. Conroy John A. Conroy, father of Hollister City Council Member Brian Conroy, died Nov. 22. He was 69. Mr. Conroy was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime member of San Jose’s Pate House, a recovery house, volunteering time to help others with recovery. Mr. Conroy is survived by his children Brian, Stephen, Kevin, Jack and Patricia Conroy, Theresa Schmidt and Karen Bellantoni. He also is survived by his siblings Elizabeth Koehler and Eileen Griffin, companion Jan Newland, grandchildren Teresa, Tiffany, Joshua, John, Branden, Felisha, Joseph, Stephen, and Kathryn, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends and family are invited to attend a Rosary today at 7 p.m. at Lima Family Mortuary, 466 North Winchester, Santa Clara. The funeral Mass is Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. The family requests donations to the American Heart Association. Friend, professional found murdered OAKLAND (AP) – A San Jose Mercury News photographer who had been missing nearly a week was shot to death, police said Monday. The body of Luci S. Houston, 43, was found in the back seat of her company car covered with a tarp near a Cemetery, about a mile from her home. She died of multiple gunshot wounds, said police spokesman George Phillips, who would not say when Houston died. Police have not identified any suspects, but they have questioned family members and neighbors. Houston's estranged husband, Raymond Houston, showed up at the police station Sunday night with his lawyer, but refused to give a statement, Phillips said. The couple was planning to divorce, Phillips said. Family members and friends said they had not seen or heard from Luci Houston since last Tuesday. She had planned to pick up a friend from Oakland International Airport on Wednesday and to attend a Thanksgiving get-together Thursday, they said. About 200 friends and colleagues gathered outside the newspaper Monday to hold a candlelight vigil. They watched a slideshow of Houston's photographs projected onto a huge screen. The Washington, D.C., native worked as a staff photographer at the Mercury News since 1993, and had previously been a staff photographer for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland. Patricia Ann James Patricia Ann James died of cancer on Nov. 24, 2001. She was 56. Mrs. James was born in Edgewood, Md., on June 17, 1945. She was raised in Santa Ynez and later attended UCLA. She married Kenneth B. James in 1965. Together they had three daughters. A devoted wife and mother and natural teacher, Mrs. James was known for her creativity, service and the loving support she gave her family. In 1983 Mrs. James received a bachelor’s degree in child development from Cal State Fullerton. She retired this year. Mrs. James is survived by her husband Ken, of Glen Haven, Colo., their three daughters and their husbands Jennifer and Rob Bernosk of Hollister, Kelly and Paul Dean of Illinois and Molly and Dan Lundak of Denver. She is also survived by four grandchildren, her parents Charles and Betty Barnes of Lafayette, Indiana, sister Julie Stephen of Santa Ynez and brother David Barnes of Colorado. Memorial services will be held at Tustin Presbyterian Church, Tustin, on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. The James family requests that remembrances in the form of donation be made to Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD Educational Foundation, designated for the Patricia A. James Memorial Teaching Recognition Grant, P.O. Box 115189, Carrollton, Texas 75011-5186. Local arrangements were made through the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Greg Landry A memorial service for Greg Landry, who died nearly three weeks ago, will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hollister. Mr. Landry was born April 9, 1949 in Long Beach and lived most of his life in Bakersfield. He moved to Hollister in 1987 and lived there with his family until he died. He was preceded in death by his Father, E.V. Landry in 1972 and brother Dewey in 1989. Mr. Landry graduated from North High School in 1967, and attended Bakersfield College and Whittier College before joining the U.S. Navy. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. Mr. Landry worked for himself most of his life as the owner/operator of a trucking business. He was also employed by the City of Arvin as Director of Public Works and The State of California, Dept. of Housing Code Enforcement. Mr. Landry loved to dance and was involved with many dance groups throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 13 years Lori Landry and son Gregory of Hollister, mother Hilda, brother Bill and daughters Morgan, Megan and Meredith and Grandson CJ of Bakersfield and many loving relatives. Contributions are preferred to the Monterey Council of Boy Scouts of America, c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Julio M. Rojas Julio M. Rojas, a Hollister resident, died Nov. 19, 2001. He was 31. Mr. Rojas was born in Santa Monica. He was enrolled in Heald Business College and had moved to Hollister from the Los Angeles area in 1983. He attended San Benito High School and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Rojas is survived by his parents, Julio and Delfina Rojas, of Hollister, brothers Jesus Rojas, Moses Rojas of Hollister, sister Amelia Rojas of Hollister, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation was Nov. 26 at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and at Church of God of Prophecy, where the funeral was held. Alvaro Orellano officiated. Interment and graveside services were at the IOOF Cemetery. Virginia Bolen Simpson Virginia Bolen Simpson, a former radio actress and member of the Athena Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Hollister, died at home Nov. 26. She was 89. Mrs. Simpson was a member of the Republican Central Committee and the Republican Women’s Club and a football fan. She worked for the Santa Clara County Tax Collector’s office and in the 1950s was a Realtor in Los Angeles. In her early years she was an actor on radio shows, playing parts in old-time plays. Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Simpson, in 1994. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Melanie and Lou Ravizza of Hollister, grandson Joe Ravizza of Fresno, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial at 11 a.m. Monday at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. James Harold Sterner James Harold Sterner, an avid ham radio enthusiast and retired IMB programmer, died Nov. 26 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He was 72. Mr. Sterner served in the U.S. Army and moved to San Benito County in 1975. He was born in Williamsport, Penn. He worked for IBM for nearly 40 years. Mr. Sterner was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Sterner. He is survived by his children, James H. Sterner Jr. of Clearlake, David Sterner of Glendale, Sandra L. Hanks of Hollister, siblings Evelyn Garman and Edward Sterner of Pennsylvania, five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private memorial is planned. Contributions are preferred to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Association. Week of November 22, 2001 Kevin Patrick Carrillo Kevin Patrick Carrillo, an avid golfer and lifelong San Benito County resident, died Nov. 16 in San Juan Bautista. He was 23. Mr. Carrillo attended San Juan Grammar School, San Benito High School and graduated from North Monterey County High School. He also attended Gabilan College, West Valley College in Sarasota and Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz. He was a member of the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Mr. Carrillo is survived by his parents, Manuel and Ann Carrillo of San Juan Bautista and sisters Kasey Carrillo of San Juan Bautista and Sophia Fealy of Austin, Tex., as well as numerous aunts and uncles: Cheryl Whalen, Michael Whalen, Julia Aceves, Connie Ramirez, Rose Martinez and John Aparicio. Mass was Tuesday at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, with burial at the Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga. Fred George Frechette Fred George Frechette, who grew up in Morgan Hill and managed the San Martin Feed Store, died Nov. 16, 2001 in Gilroy. He was 76. Mr. Frechette attended the historic Machado School. He served in the U.S. Navy before settling in San Martin. Throughout the years he had his own wood-cutting business. He is survived by his children Ben Frechette of Gilroy, Charles Frechette of Morgan Hill, Fred Frechette Jr. of Antelope and Laurie Clark of Gilroy. He also is survived by sisters Louise Gallard of Tracy and Helen Holstrom of Hollister. A memorial will be held at his daughter’s house on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. The address is 10835 Watsonville Road, Gilroy. Edna M. Goff Edna M. Goff, a Hollister resident, died Nov. 14, 2001 at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 89. Mrs. Goff was born in Novato, but spent many years living in the San Juan Valley with her husband and family. She was an avid artist. Her parents were a pioneer family that came to California from Iowa. Her father was Lawrence Fischer and her mother was Lizzie Goetsh. Mrs. Goff was preceded in death by her two brothers, Earl Dean and Aurthur and sister Irene. Mrs. Goff is survived by her husband, Elvin E. Goff of Hollister, children John E. Goff and Eugene E. Goff of Hollister, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren in Colorado. Graveside services and interment was Nov. 20, at Templeton Cemetery in Templeton. Donations in memory of Mrs. Goff can be made to a favorite charity c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Maria del Carmen Hurtado Maria del Carmen Hurtado, a Hollister resident, died Nov. 12, 2001. She was 42. Mrs. Hurtado was born in Huapeo, Michoacan, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Rafael Hurtado of Hollister, children Jose, Salvador and Maribel Hurtado of Hollister, parents Jesus and Josefa Chavez of Alamogordo, NM, sisters Berta Gonzalez of Chicago, Teresa Ambriz of Chicago, Celerina Chavez of Alamogordo, brother Enrique Chavez of Alamogordo and grandchild Alexis Hurtado of Hollister. Visitation was and mass were Nov. 16. Additional services will be held in Huapeo, Michoacan, Mexico, where she will be interred. G.V. “Greg” Landry G.V. “Greg” Landry, a Hollister resident, died Nov. 12, 2001. He was 52. Interment and graveside services were Nov. 17, 2001 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Bakersfield. Family and friends are invited to attend the memorial service Dec. 1, 2001 at the First Presbyterian Church, Hollister. Time will be announced in a complete obituary at a latter date. Arrangements were made for cremation at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Eugene Richard Orlando Eugene Richard Orlando, a military veteran who came to San Benito County in 1930, died Nov. 15 at the VA Hospice Care Center in Palo Alto. He was 77. Mr. Orlando attended Hancock School in San Francisco, Fremont School, Sacred Heart School and Hollister High. He served in the third Armored Division, Combat Command B 33rd Armored Regiment, Recon Company of the Armed Forces and received the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Latin Cross. He was employed by Jones Chevrolet/Tipton Motors for 45 years and worked at Hollister Garage. Mr. Orlando is survived by his children Cheryl Rieger of Lompoc, Denise Orlando, of Illinois, Nancy Orlando of Hollister, his twin brother Robert Orlando of Hollister, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson, as well as numerous other relatives. Arrangements through cremation are through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Private interment with military honors will be Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at San Joaquin National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the VA Hospice through the funeral home. Lorraine Ritchie Lorraine Ritchie, a former Hollister resident, died Nov. 13, 2001 at home after a short battle with cancer. She was 57. Mrs. Ritchie was born August 14, 1944 in Hollister. Mrs. Ritchie was a nurse at the CYA for 13 years. She grew up on the Quien Sabe Ranch and attended local schools. Mrs. Ritchie is survived by her husband of 37 years, John Ritchie, children Lorri and James Ritchie of Lodi, mother Dolores Smith and stepfather Howard of Concord, sister Barbara Smith of Arizona, brother Mark Gillaspie of San Juan Bautista, sister-in-law Jean Gillaspie of San Juan Bautista. She preceded in death by her father James Gillaspie. Lodi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Alex T. Rivera Alex T. Rivera, a Red Cross volunteer and former ranch foreman for Casa de Fruta, died Nov. 20 at his Hollister home. He was 77. Mr. Rivera was a member of REACT, the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus and was Citizen of the Year in 2000. He also was a former member of the San Benito County Grand Jury. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marcy Rivera of Hollister, children Alex Rivera Jr. of Fresno, Helen Sanchez of Hollister, Victoria Rivera of Salinas, Juanita Rivera of Hollister, Richard Rivera of Castroville, Manuel Rivera of Hollister, siblings Barney Rivera of Atwater, Mary Aranjo of Fresno, Natalie Agredano of Fresno, 15 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. The funeral is Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Interment and graveside services follow at Calvary Cemetery. Larry Valencia Larry Valencia, a Hollister resident and VFW member, died November 17, 2001. He was 56. Mr. Valencia and his wife, Margaret, were married in Las Vegas in 1972. He was employed with Teledyne and had worked many years in Riverside before transferring to Hollister. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1965 to 1967 in the Vietnam War and was Past Commander of VFW Post 9242 and a member of Sacred Heart Church. He liked to fish and camp near the ocean and was an avid Rams fan. In addition to his wife, Mr. Valencia is survived by children Eli Valencia of Hollister, Melissa Valencia of San Diego, Timmy Valencia of Hollister, parents Larry and Mary Valencia of Riverside, siblings George Valencia, Ray Valencia, Hector Valencia, Robert Valencia, Beatrice Steffen, Linda Idsten, Stella Diaz, Bertha Adame, Lizzie Cabrera of Riverside, grandchildren Eli Valencia Jr. and Anthony J. Valencia of Hollister. A vigil and Rosary were Nov. 20, 2001. The funeral was Nov. 21 at Sacred Heart Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. Interment and graveside service followed at Calvary Cemetery, where military rites were offered by VFW Post 9242. Donations are preferred to Community Pantry c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Week of November 16, 2001 Grace Graham Bedell Grace Graham Bedell, who taught for 35 years in the North County School District, died Nov. 12, 2001 at Southside Convalescent Center. She was 91. Mrs. Bedell was born in Santa Clara and moved to San Benito County at age 7. She attended Sacred Heart School, San Benito Jr. College and received her teaching credential from San Jose State College. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. Mrs. Bedell is survived by her husband of 58 years, O.J. Bedell, her children, Martha Crum and John Bedell, all of Hollister, grandchildren Ruth Crum, Patrick, Matthew and Jeffrey Bedell, and five great grandchildren. The mass is today at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Contributions are preferred to the Sacred Heart Alter Society. Mary Laverne Busby Mary Laverne Busby, a longtime Hollister resident, died Nov. 11, 2001 at St. Louise Regional Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Busby was born in Richmond and was married for 57 years to Max Enyeart Busby, who survives her. She was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Benedicts Church and loved to knit, cross-stitch, do craft work, travel and dine out. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter Peggy Pierce of Hollister and her husband, Ray, son Greg Busby of Garnerville, Nev., and his wife, Penny, siblings Raymond Mathews of Walnut Creek, Regina Reid of Sacramento, grandchildren Nathan Pierce, Lisa Paterson, Danylle Kelly, Sheri Perry, Kimberly Nichols, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The rosary was Wednesday. A mass of Christian Burial will be today at 3 p.m. at St. Benedicts, 1200 Fairview Rd., Hollister. Inurnment will follow at St. Benedicts Columbarium. A reception will be held at the Pierce home, 390 Tina Dr., Hollister. Donations are preferred to the church building fund c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Brian Jason Gonzalez Brian Jason Gonzalez, infant son of Brian Gonzalez and Joelene Madani of Marina, died Nov. 8, 2001 at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto. Brian is survived by his sister, Leeandra Rodriguez of Marina, grandparents Arthur Gonzalez of Salinas, Linda Nixon of Fresno and Irma Martinez of Hollister. Visitation is today from 9-10 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, followed by the funeral and graveside services at the IOOF Cemetery. Pastor Jim Achiles of Grace Bible Church will officiate. Betty Jones Betty Jones, a well-known nurse retired from Hazel Hawkins Hospital, died Nov. 11, 2001. She was 82. Mrs. Jones attended Sacred Heart School, Hollister High, San Benito Jr. College and St. Luke’s Nursing College in San Francisco. She worked as a nurse in San Francisco until the death of her father in 1944, when she returned to Hollister and married Alvin A. Jones. After raising her daughters, she worked for 20 years at Hazel Hawkins, retired in 1989 and worked as a volunteer until 1999. She was a member of Scared Heart Catholic Church, a charter member of the Gabilian Chapter of the Children’s Home Society (now the Kinship Center) and a member of the board of the local hospice. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones is survived by daughters Judy Furman and her husband, Bernie, of Hollister, Sally Tiffany and her husband, Bill, of Hollister, grandchildren Johnathan, Christopher and Sara Tiffany. Her parents, the late William and Alice Regan, were prominent orchardists in the area. A mass will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Private inurnment is at the IOOF Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation. Arrangements are under Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory. Yolanda Emma Brookshire Vogel Yolanda Emma Brookshire Vogel died peacefully at home Nov. 10, 2001. She was 78. Emma, as she was known to friends and family, was born in Hollister on Oct. 8, 1923, and lived there most of her life. She was the daughter of John Wesley Brookshire and Yolanda Tabaracci. She attended Hollister schools, and in 1941 went to work at Wimpey's restaurant in Hollister, where she met and married William Vogel, her boss. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Vogel then worked for K&S Market until her retirement in 1990. She came back part-time until her illness in 1998. Mrs. Vogel loved her family and often cooked wonderful meals for gatherings. She fought lung cancer and for the past 3½ years enjoyed time with her family. Mrs. Vogel is survived by her daughter and her husband, Billie Lynn and Richard Shell of Sacramento, grandchildren Shalene Shell Walker, Richawn Shell, Corinne Shell and Richard Shell Jr. of Sacramento, three great grandchildren, brothers in Hollister and their wives, whom she considered her sisters: Robert and Virginia Brookshire, Wesley and Betty Brookshire and Marco and Barbara Brookshire, aunts Made Sanchez of Stockton, Madeline Tricamo of San Leandro, and Soriana (Susie) Shelton of Hollister, as well as numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her younger sister Josephine, and sister-in-law Ann Brookshire. The funeral was Wednesday at the chapel of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Following the services the interment was at the IOOF cemetery. Contributions to Hospice Of The Central Coast would be appreciated c/o the mortuary chapel. John P. Weiss John P. Weiss, a former Hollister resident and California Highway Patrol officer, died in Manteca on Nov. 8, 2001, at the age of 89. Mr. Weiss was born in Hollister and also lived in Tracy and Santa Cruz. Mr. Weiss was the husband of the late Mildred Weiss, who died in February. He is survived by his sons, Robert Weiss of Tracy and William Weiss of Bothell, Wash., sister Andrea Ames of Hollister, sister-in-law Louise Rehmus of Hollister, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Nov. 14 at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister. Rev. Ardyess Golden of the United Methodist conducted the service. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements and cremation. Week of November 9, 2001 Charles Thomas Brooke Charles Thomas Brooke, both a magician and engineer for Underwriters Laboratories, died Oct. 31 in Fremont. He was 90. Mr. Brooke moved to San Benito County in 1975 and was a member of Ridgemark Golf and Country Club. He enjoyed golf, woodcarving and lapidary. Mr. Brooke received his engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati. He was honored by IBM in 1985 with the company’s highest honor. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and a former member of Hollister Lodge No. 211 and Hollister Elks Lodge No. 1436. He served in the Pacific in WWII as a captain in the U.S. Army. His wife, Annabel D. Brooke, a golf instructor at Gavilan College, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Michael Thomas Brooke of Cincinnati, Charles Dean Brooke of Lake Steven, Wash., and Cherilyn D. Brooke-Eleazarraraz of Fremont, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 6 at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home with entombment at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Donations are preferred to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Sylvia M. Herrera Sylvia M. Herrera, a native of Durango, Mexico, and a 25-year resident of San Benito County, died recently after a long illness. She was 39. Ms. Herrera was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Ms. Herrera is survived by her parents, Raul and Aurelia Herrera, daughter Leana Rae Herrera, siblings Relen Martinez and Thelma DeLeon, all of Hollister, Raul Herrera Jr. of Sacramento, Leticia Churchill of Texas, Michael Herrera of Redwood City, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Thursday until 8 p.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The funeral will be Friday at 9:30 a.m., proceeding to Sacred Heart Church for a 10 a.m. funeral mass. Burial and graveside service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Hollister. Ronald “Ron” John Koch Ron Koch, a well-known San Benito County farrier, died of a heart attack Oct. 31 while hunting with his son, Glenn, near Cody, Wyo. He was 69. Mr. Koch shod horses for more than 40 years and taught the horseshoeing program at Gavilan College for 21 years. He and his wife, Ramona, bought their dream ranch and built a horse-training facility near Paicines two years ago. The death was a shock to his friends and hunting buddies. “He was as lean as they come,” said Bill Tye of Gilroy. “He was real religious with his checkups, and his heart was in great shape.” Mr. Koch – or Ron, as he preferred – was born March 11, 1932 in the Salinas Valley. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Amarillo, Tex., and studied horseshoeing at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. His passion was hunting and trophies decorate the Koch home. Instead of goodbye, he often said, “Keep your powder dry.” “He was off doing something he truly loved and embraced when he passed away,” said friend Charlie Tobias. “I don’t know if we could ask for much more.” Mr. Koch is survived by his wife of 21 years, Ramona, children Sally Welly of Sandy, Utah, Joanne Koch of Berkeley, Glenn Koch of Hagerman, Id., son-in-law Pete Welly and grandchildren Leane and Bryan Welly and Lindsey Connell. His family wrote this about him: Those who knew Ron Koch could count on this: he always got there early. Whether he was arriving to shoe a horse, or meet a friend for a hunting trip, or even visit the dentist, he was always there before the appointed time. So, to the friends and customers of the long-time San Benito County farrier and cowboy, it wasn’t entirely out of character when Ronald John Koch reached his final destination early. Following his wishes, there will be no funeral, but friends are invited to an informal celebration of his life. Nov. 11 at the Koch ranch in Paicines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the California Rifle and Pistol Association c/o Ramona Koch, PO Box 5, Paicines, 95043 or to a charity of one’s choice. Curtis R. Miller Curtis R. Miller, a former Hollister policeman, died Nov. 2, 2001. He was 79. Mr. Miller was born in Cooperton, Okla., and came to Hollister from Tulare nearly 45 years ago. Mr. Miller and his wife, Josephine, were married in 1960 in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Miller worked many years as the chief of probation for San Benito County, was a member of Sacred Heart Church and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight and District Deputy. The funeral was Nov. 5 at St. Benedict’s Church. A Mass of Christian burial was also held at St. Benedict’s Church with Msgr. Charles Fatooh. A private entombment was Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Bernice Schell Bernice Schell, a Gilroy native and San Martin resident, died Oct. 31 at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose. She was 81. Mrs. Schell was married to her husband, Roy Schell, for 63 years. She was a graduate of Live Oak High School and attended San Jose State University. She and her husband co-owned the San Martin Country Store from 1946 to 1980. She was a member of the San Martin Presbyterian Church, Women in Touch and The Others Club. She was an avid golfer and member of the Gilroy Golf Course. She is survived by her son, Peter Schell of Gilroy, and his wife, Carolyn, grandchildren Robert Schell of Highland and Chantelle Deaver of Riverside, two great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Betty Schell of Gilroy, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial was held Nov. 4 at San Martin Presbyterian Church under direction of Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy. The family would appreciate donations to the church memorial fund. Stephen James Schmitt Jr. Stephen James Schmitt, a close friend of Fr. Ed Fitzhenry at Mission San Juan Bautista, died Nov. 5 in an auto accident. He was 26. Mr. Schmitt, of San Jose, was studying at DeAnza College to teach English in Japan. He is survived by his parents, Stephen and Tamara Schmitt of Mears, Mich., sisters Stacy Schmitt of San Jose and Samantha Schmitt of Michigan, daughter Emma Schmitt of Japan, grandparents Donna Lathers, Barbara Neiboer and Charles Swift of Michigan. Mass is Friday at Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Inurnment will be in Michigan. Rosa Mendes Valadao Rosa Mendes Valadao, a Gilroy resident, died Nov. 3, 2001. She was 80. Mrs. Valadao was born January 1, 1921 in Fonte Bastarde, Terceira, Azores and lived in Gilroy for 23 years. Mrs. Valadao was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gilroy. Mrs. Valadao is survived by her husband, Jose Valadao of Gilroy, sons Jose Valadao of Gilroy and Francisco Valadao of Livingston and 10 grandchildren. The Rosary is Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Mary’s Catholic Church in Gilroy. Visitation was at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. Graveside will be held Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Gilroy. Whitehurst, Norton & Dias Chapel in Modesto are in charge of arrangements. Ignacio Villanueva Ignacio Villanueva, who worked for Grimsley RediMix and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, died Nov. 2. He was 48. Mr. Villanueva was born in Condembaro, Mexico, and came to Hollister from San Marcos 11 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Matilde Villanueva of Tres Pinos, children Victoria Villanueva of San Marcos, Francisco Villanueva of Tres Pinos and Ignacio Salvador Villanueva of Tres Pinos, siblings Rafael Villanueva of San Marcos, Virginia Villanueva of Mexico, Agripina Villanueva of Escondido, Teresa Villanueva of San Marcos, Maria del Refugio Villanueva of San Marcos, Maria de Los Angeles Villanueva of North Carolina, and parents Manuel and Maria Villanueva of San Marcos. Mass was Nov. 7 at Sacred Heart Church. The rosary was at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Interment will be at the San Marcos Cemetery in San Marcos. Week of November 2, 2001 Frank R. Arballo Frank R. Arballo, a lifetime resident of Hollister, died in Morgan Hill on Tuesday, Oct. 23. He was 68. Mr. Arballo was a member of Sacred Heart Church and prior to his retirement was employed by Granite Construction. Mr. Arballo is survived by his children, Frank Arballo Jr. of Granite Falls, Wash., Penny Cordova of Mesa, Ariz., Michael Arballo of Yuma, Ariz., Sandra Martinez of Winslow, Ariz., and Patricia Arballo of Mesa, Ariz., his two brothers John and Joe Arballo both of Hollister, as well as 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rev. Miguel Grajeda of Sacred Heart Church officiated. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Angelina Bernal Angelina Bernal, a longtime Hollister resident, died on Friday, Oct. 26 at the age of 83. Mrs. Bernal was educated in Clovis and moved to San Benito County in 1939. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Catholic Ladies Aid Society of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed traveling often after her retirement from the Bank of America, where she was a teller for 16 years. She was also employed by Williams Pharmacy in Hollister for eight years, K & S Market for eight years and at the original Safeway on San Benito Street for three years. She is survived by her brother, Gabriel B. Diaz of Hollister, as well as her close friends Ralph and Mae Landeros of Hollister, John and Virginia Tinoco and Edward and Louise Medina of Sanger. Visitation was Monday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funeral began Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home and proceeded to Calvary Cemetery for the graveside service. Donations are preferred to the Catholic Ladies Aid Society at Sacred Heart Church c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Katie L. Bisceglia Katie L. Bisceglia, a Hollister resident for 70 years, died Friday, Oct. 26 at the age of 81. Mrs. Bisceglia was born in Holtville. She was a member of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception Parishes and belonged to Teamsters Local 890 of Salinas. She loved to crochet and often gave her handiwork as gifts to her family and friends. She enjoyed flying and traveled to Europe, Mexico and the East Coast. She also enjoyed traveling to Reno with her friends. She was employed by the Hollister Canning Company and spent 35 years in that industry. Mrs. Bisceglia was preceded in death by her parents, Zenon and Maria Luz Lopez, her son, Jesse Miranda Sr., brother Joe Lopez and sister Ynes Lopez. She is survived by her husband, Eugene J. Bisceglia Sr. of Hollister, son David Talavera Sr. of Hollister, daughters Cruz Arballo of Hollister, Rachel Rushing of Marina, Angie Garcia of Los Banos, Terry Juarez of San Juan Bautista and Diane Miranda of Hollister, her brothers Pedro Lopez, Celso Lopez, Ralph Lopez, Angel Lopez, Senon Lopez, and Isaac Lopez Sr., her sisters Juana Lopez, Maria Lopez, Victoria Reyes and Enedina Canales as well as 27 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A rosary was held Sunday at 7 p.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. A Mass was held at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Benedicts Church. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Heart Fund. Helen E. Haruff Helen E. Haruff, a longtime Hollister resident, died suddenly at her home on Oct. 28. She was 92. Mrs. Haruff was born in Limon, Colo., and attended Colorado State College at Greeley. She received her teaching credential and taught at a rural school. She met her husband while he was in medical school at the University of Colorado and they were married when he graduated and became a doctor. The couple moved to San Benito County from San Francisco more than 60 years ago. Mrs. Haruff was a homemaker and was active in the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary, Hollister Women’s Club, PTA’s of the local elementary and high schools and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Guild and Altar Society, among others. She was a Grand Master Bridge player, and played with two long-lived clubs. She also enjoyed Pedro nights in Tres Pinos as well as rummy with her grandchildren. She traveled the world with her husband and recorded their trips through photography. She was proud of her garden and her home, which served as the center for family celebrations. Mrs. Haruff was preceded in death by her husband John Haruff, who died in 1992, as well as her five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her daughter Marjorie Filseth of Toronto, son John J. Haruff of San Carlos, as well as three grandsons, two granddaughters and two great grandchildren. Arrangements for private cremation were through Grunnagle Ament Nelson Crematory. Private interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Colorado. Donations are preferred to the Red Cross c/o the mortuary. Sandra Lea Martin Sandra Lea Martin died on Friday, October 26 in Boulder Creek, Calif. She was 44. Ms. Martin is survived by her parents, Evan Thomas Post and Bette Arnott Post, her brothers and their wives, Michael Thomas Post and Marie of West Linn, Ore., Richard Allen Post and Jennifer of Morgan Hill, her grandmother Elsie Ingram of Gilroy as well as several nieces and nephews. Ms. Martin was last employed as a Statistical Analyst with Applied Materials. The memorial service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill on Thursday, November 1 at 11 a.m. Donations are requested to St. Francis of Assisi, 17297 Chesbro Lake Drive, Morgan Hill, Calif., 95037. Maria L. Moitoso Maria L. Moitoso, a Hollister resident, died Friday, October 26 at Hazel Hawkins Convalescent Hospital. She was 68. Mrs. Moitoso was born and educated in the Azore Islands. She came to San Benito County in 1957 and was employed by the Guerra Nut Company for over 30 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Portuguese organizations S.D.E.S. and I.D.E.S. She was a dedicated volunteer for the Portuguese Fiesta every year, which included decorating the Portuguese Hall. She loved to travel, camp, fish and take long walks outdoors. In her spare time she made afghans for her family. Her children say she was especially devoted to her family and loved family get-togethers. She is survived by her husband, Antonio “Tony S.” Moitoso of Hollister, her son Tony Moitoso Jr. of Hollister, her daughter and son-in-law, Lidia and Chris Champion of Sacramento, her granddaughter Kristen Maria Champion of Sacramento, her brother Daniel Duarte of San Jose, her sisters Delfina Silveira of New York and Marta Dutra of Florida as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to the rosary on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Family and friends will leave the mortuary chapel on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to go to Sacred Heart Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Donation may be made to Children’s Cancer Research c/o the mortuary chapel. Jerry Randolph Ruvalcaba Jerry Randolph Ruvalcaba, a Hollister native, died on Wednesday Oct. 24 at the age of 41. Mr. Ruvalcaba was a resident of Hollister all his life and worked mainly as a chef, most recently at the Ding a Ling Café. Mr. Ruvalcaba is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Ruiz of Pacific Grove, his father, Evaristo Ruvalcaba of Hollister, his daughter, Laura Ruvalcaba of Reno, as well as his brothers and sisters, Larry Ruvalcaba of Woodland, Ronnie Ruvalcaba of Hollister, Gilbert Ruvalcaba of Hollister, Tracie Ruvalcaba of Hollister and Andrea Ruvalcaba of Gilroy. Vigil and prayer services were held Monday at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral was Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Ruben Matuk and Jim DeLaPena officiated. Interment and graveside services followed at Calvary Cemetery. A reception followed the graveside services at the Apostolic Full Gospel Church of Christ on Santa Ana Road. Donations are preferred to a memorial fund in memory of Jerry c/o the funeral home. Donald Francis Wills Donald Francis Wills, a Hollister resident, died at his home on Friday, Oct. 26 after a long illness. He was 54. Mr. Wills was an honor graduate of the University of Phoenix with a degree in business management. He worked as an analyst and business manager at United Technologies Corp. for the past 18 years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed conquering the Poppy Hills Golf Course. His hobbies included tending his garden, cooking, walking the beach at the dunes of Pajaro and listening to nature. He served in the U.S. Army as a guided missile mechanic during the Vietnam Era. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Wills. He is survived by his loving companion, Diane Darnell of Gilroy, parents Bertram and Theresa Wills of Haverhill, Mass., twin brother Dennis Wills of Leominster, Mass., brother Douglas Wills of Sacramento, sister Eileen Wills of Methuen, Mass., daughter Sherri Shedd of Derry, N.H., son Kevin Wills of Kanoehe, Hawaii, and grandson Nathan Shedd of Derry, N.H. He was a beloved friend of the McIntyre Clan. A memorial mass will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. A gathering of friends will take place at 3 p.m. at Jardines de San Juan restaurant in San Juan Bautista. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Odyssey Health Care of Santa Clara County. Week of October 26, 2001 Abel Campos Abel Campos, a San Benito County resident for more than 40 years, died Saturday, October 20 at the age of 52. Mr. Campos was an avid soccer player and coached the boys and girls soccer teams at Spring Grove School. He also played on and was a coach for a Hollister soccer team. Mr. Campos was a bus driver for the North County School District and worked as a maintenance employee for Spring Grove School. Mr. Campos is survived by his daughter and her husband Marisa and Ralph Palacio of Salinas, son Ariel Campos of Northridge, daughter Tina Campos of Hollister, parents Ausencio and Rita Campos of Hollister, sisters Marina Campos, Blanca Overpeck, Gloria Campos, Laura Orona and Abelina Campos, brothers Joe Campos, William Campos and Daniel Campos as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral was Tuesday at noon in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial and graveside services followed at Calvary Cemetery in Hollister. Salvador A. Castro Salvador A. Castro, a Hollister resident, died Monday, October 22 at the age of 75. Mr. Castro was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, and moved to San Benito County from Casa Grande, Ariz., in 1968. He was employed as a golf cart mechanic for Ridgemark Golf and Country Club. Mr. Castro was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Castro, who died in February 1993. He is survived by his children, Michael Castro of Hollister, Mark Castro of Hollister, Lillian Castro of Santa Cruz, Sylvia Castro of San Jose, Rosemary Castro of Hollister, Victor Castro of Morgan Hill, Edward Castro of Marina, Elizabeth Castro of Hollister and Helen Castro of Hollister, as well as 27 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Private arrangements for cremation have been conducted by Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory in Hollister. Adelaide Florence Grosslein Di Marco Adelaide Florence (Grosslein) Di Marco died unexpectedly Oct. 21 in San Jose. She was 83. She was born May 31, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minn. The family moved to Santa Clara County in 1938, when her father accepted the position of general manager for Bee Gee Manufacturing Co. in Gilroy. The family maintained a 10-acre prune and walnut ranch on Barrett Avenue in Morgan Hill. Mrs. Di Marco attended San Jose State for classes that would enable her to enter nurse's training at O'Connor Hospital. She earned a certificate as a registered nurse in October 1941 from the old O'Connor Hospital, where the Midtown San Jose Safeway store now stands. While working as a nurse in the old Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy, Mrs. Di Marco and her sister enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Both served at March Air Force Base in Riverside, where the future Mrs. Di Marco was promoted to first lieutenant. Mrs. Di Marco and her sister received orders to ship out to the Far East, but the orders were rescinded days before their scheduled departure when the war came to an end. After the war, she returned to the family ranch. She would meet her future husband in January 1953 at his the medical practice he shared in Morgan Hill with Dr. J. Alison Cary. "We were looking for a nurse," her husband recently said. "She made it clear that she'd only come to work part-time - until we found a permanent replacement." The Di Marcos were married seven months later, on Aug. 11, at Mission San Carlos de Borromeo de Carmelo. A year later, Raymond accepted a residency in dermatology at Stanford Hospital. Mrs. Di Marco is survived by her husband and partner of 48 years, Raymond H. Di Marco, M.D.; her sons, Michael, Robert, Jeffrey, Stephen, John, James and Paul, sister Marie L. Barrett and four grandchildren. The Di Marcos reared their seven sons in San Jose while he maintained a 30-year dermatology practice in Sunnyvale. "What a wonderful life we had together," her husband said. "She really was the most charming woman I ever met." A funeral Mass was Thursday at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, 88 Race St., San Jose. Burial will follow in Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Theresa F. Smith Theresa F. Smith, a San Benito County native, died on Sunday, October 21. She was 84. Mrs. Smith was born in New Idria in 1917. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and worked as a homemaker and housewife most of her adult life. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Smith, who died in 1973, her son, John Smith, who died in 1999 and her sisters, Marty Machado, Margaret Gutierrez and Ida Larios. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Jim and Barbara Smith of South Lake Tahoe and Robert and Michelle Smith of Hollister, her daughter-in-law Diana Smith of Salinas, her brother Andrew Fernandez of Hollister as well as nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday morning from the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a funeral Mass commencing at 10 a.m. Burial and graveside services will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association. Annie Duarte Sahagun Annie Duarte Sahagun, a Hollister resident, died at Hazel Hawkins Hospital on Tuesday, October 16 after a brief illness. She was 62. Mrs. Sahagun was born in Firebaugh Calif. She and her husband, Salvador Sahagun were married in Hollister in 1962. She worked most recently for Fairview Packing Co. She was a member of Mission San Juan Bautista and the Teamsters Local 890. She was crowned Fiesta Rodeo Queen in 1958 and was involved in community affairs by helping translate for new immigrants in the area. Mrs. Sahagun is survived by her husband, Salvador Sahagun of Hollister, her children and their spouses, Mary Theresa and Ramundo Alvarez of Hollister, Elizabeth Sahagun of Hollister, Caroline Sahagun of Hollister and Guadalupe and Alfredo Garcia of Hollister, her sisters Lucy Herrera of San Jose, Mary Avalos of Hollister, Lola Duarte of Texas, Paula Serrato of Salinas, Cecilia Duarte of Hollister and Lupe Duarte of Hollister, her brothers Peter Duarte of Hollister, Ralph Duarte of Hollister, Ramon Duarte of Hollister, Manuel Duarte of Hollister and Augustine Duarte Jr. of Hollister as well as ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Francisca Duarte, her brothers, Johnny Duarte, Rudy Duarte, Josie Ortega and her niece, Mary Ann Duarte. The Rosary was held on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral began on Saturday, October 20 at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home then proceeded to Mission San Juan Bautista where a Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment and graveside services followed the Mass at San Juan District Cemetery. A reception followed the services at the family home. Friends paid their respects after noon on Friday at the funeral home chapel. Donations are preferred to The American Cancer Society. Jose Luis Sanchez Jose Luis Sanchez, an employee of Willow Creek Construction Co. and a Hollister resident for 20 years, died Oct. 20 in Hollister. He was 38. Mr. Sanchez and his wife, Guadalupe, were married on Feb. 26, 1982, in Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sanchez is survived by his children, Armando, Maricela, Myra, Jose Jr. and Lisette Sanchez, all of Hollister, siblings Jesus Sanchez, Salvador Sanchez and Augustine Sanchez of Hollister, Alfredo Sanchez and Carmen Sanchez Ceja of Las Vegas, Olivia Avalos and Sandra Rogel of Mexico, Alicia Ochoa and Griselda Sanchez of Hollister. He also is survived by his father, Luis Sanchez of Mexico. A rosary and vigil is tonight at 7 p.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral is 9 a.m. Friday beginning at the home and proceeding to Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m. Interment and services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Friends can pay their respects today until 9 p.m. at Black Cooper. Theresa F. Smith Theresa F. Smith, a San Benito County native, died on Sunday, October 21. She was 84. Mrs. Smith was born in New Idria in 1917. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and worked as a homemaker and housewife most of her adult life. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Smith, who died in 1973, her son, John Smith, who died in 1999 and her sisters, Marty Machado, Margaret Gutierrez and Ida Larios. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Jim and Barbara Smith of South Lake Tahoe and Robert and Michelle Smith of Hollister, her daughter-in-law Diana Smith of Salinas, her brother Andrew Fernandez of Hollister as well as nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends visited the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Services were Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and proceeded to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial and graveside services followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association. Week of October 19, 2001 Ann Elizabeth DeRosa Ann Elizabeth DeRosa, a longtime San Benito County resident, died Sunday, October 14 at the age of 95. Mrs. DeRosa moved to San Francisco from Pennsylvania with her parents when she was two years old. She came to San Benito County at the age of 16 and a few years later, on November 28, 1925, married Frank G. DeRosa at Sacred Heart Church in Hollister. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and was also active in A.Y.L.I., traveling with them on many trips. She especially enjoyed visiting Hawaii. She loved to play Blackjack with her friends locally and also in Tahoe. Mrs. DeRosa was a self-employed homemaker and devoted mother to her daughters, especially Betty Lee DeRosa who needed special care all her life and now survives her mother. When her husband was alive they operated a trucking company and he farmed in San Juan Bautista and in Southside areas. Mrs. DeRosa is survived by her daughter Beverly Rodgers and son-in-law R.C. Rodgers of Hollister, daughter Betty Lee DeRosa of Hollister, granddaughter Denise Thome of Hollister, great grandsons Nathan Michael Thome and Kevin Rodgers Thome of Hollister, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank G. DeRosa, who died in 1985, her grandson Don William Rodgers, brothers John Volosing and Andrew Volosing, and sister Mary Stout. Friends are invited to visit at the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. when family and friends will leave the mortuary to attend a 1 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at the IOOF cemetery in Hollister. Donations are preferred to Sacred Heart School c/o the mortuary chapel. Week of October 11, 2001 Jose M. Ruiz Jose M. Ruiz, A Hollister resident, died on Wednesday, October 10 at the age of 66. Mr. Ruiz is survived by his wife, Maria Ruiz of Hollister, his children and their spouses, Beatriz and Sergio Ruiz of Paramount, Jose Elias and Maria Enoes Ruiz of Lowell, Ariz., Sergio and Vilma Ruiz of Van Nuys, Alicia and Samuel Solorio of Hollister, Lidia and Jesus Orozco of Lomita, Juana and Jose Zendejas of Paramount, Maria Guadalupe and Jaime Ruiz of Upland, Maria de Los Angeles Ruiz of Hollister, Siria and Fernando Cortez of Gilroy and Miguel and Araceli Ruiz of Hollister. He is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters and 27 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mr. Ruiz was born in Cerrito Colorado, Michoacan, Mexico. He and his wife, Maria, were married in 1956 in Cerrito Colorado, Mexico. He came to the Hollister area at the age of 17 and worked many jobs, the last being with San Benito Foods. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and Teamsters Local 890. He died at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. The Rosary was on Friday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. The funeral began on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and proceeded to St. Benedict's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment and graveside services followed the Mass at Calvary Cemetery, Friends paid their respects at Black Cooper Sander on Friday from noon until 5:30 p.m. and then at Sacred Heart Church from 6:00 until service time. Fred Wayne Strome Fred Wayne Strome, owner of San Martin Electric, died on Tuesday, October 2. He was 64. Mr. Strome owned and operated San Martin Electric for over 30 years. He was active in the V.F.W., Fish and Game, Ducks Unlimited and Elk’s of Gilroy. He is survived by his wife, Claudine (Karen) Strome, his children; Christine Sirianni of Palo Alto, Claudette Sexton and her husband Lee of Kent, Wash., Janet Green and her husband Steve of Redwood Valley, David Newsome of Modesto, Greg Lammers of Morgan Hill, Kent Lammers of Cubia, N.Y., Joan Hill of Turlock, sister Pat Neel of Fresno, as well as five grandchildren. Visitation was held at Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill on October 9 from 5 – 8 p.m. The funeral took place at Johnson Funeral Home on October 10 at 9:30 a.m. with internment following at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine. Family requests donations to the American Disease Research Foundation, 50 Court Street 306A, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201-4801 or American Cancer Society 1717 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 100, Campbell, Calif. 95008-0607. Fred L. Todd Fred L. Todd, a Hollister resident, died on Thursday afternoon at the age of 86. Mr. Todd was born in Oklahoma and came to Hollister 20 years ago at the age of nine. Mr. Todd formerly owned and operated the Mission Freight Lines and sold his business to Delta Freight Lines in the early 1960’s where he continued to work as General Manager until his retirement. Mr. Todd served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. He served as a civilian flight instructor and was an active pilot with the Air transport Command in Alaska and China. Mr. Todd was awarded the D.F.C. and the Air Medal W/2 Cluster. Mr. Todd loved to fly and flew eight years with the Civil Air Patrol on Search and Rescue. He was still flying at the age of 82. Mr. Todd was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Pinos, SIRS of Hollister, Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, Incline Village Golf and Country Club, LaRinconda Country Club and was a former member of the Hollister Elks Lodge. Mr. Todd is survived by his wife, Angela B. Todd, his children and their spouses Judith and Bob Lyon of Oakland, Bruce and Cindy Todd of Los Gatos, son Robert Todd of San Diego, grandchildren Paul Lyon of Santa Rosa, Kristin Sankey of Australia, Julie Horn of Fremont, Robyn Todd of Berkeley, Alyson Todd of San Diego, Robert Todd and Christine Todd of Los Gatos as well as three great grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be offered Tuesday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Pinos. Fr. Larry Betrozoff will officiate. Services and arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Disabled Veterans of America or Hospice. Week of October 5, 2001 Frances Garrett Jones Frances Jones, a native of the San Juan Valley, died Thursday, September 20 at the age of 94. Mrs. Jones was born in 1907 on Bixby Lane in San Juan Valley. She was raised on her family’s farm, where they grew sugar beets, which were transported by horse and wagon to Sprecklel’s Sugar Company in Salinas. Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughter, Beverly Jones, son Clarence Jones Jr., and brother Bud Garrett of Hollister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jones, and her sisters Helen Garrett and Esma Saufnauer. Mrs. Jones was interred in the family plot at the IOOF cemetery in Hollister. Marcos Castaneda Lopez Marcos Castaneda, a Hollister resident, died at his home early Tuesday, October 2 at the age of 85. Mr. Castaneda was born in El Teul de Gonzalez Ortega, Zacatecas, Mexico and came to the United States in 1945 as a “bracero.” He saw the Statue of Liberty as he arrived in New York and the experience made a lasting impression on him. He moved from New York to Texas and arrived in California in 1952. He worked for many farmers in the area during his working life. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and was married for 51 years to his late wife, Elpidia Perez de Castaneda, who died September 17. He is survived by his children, Hector Castaneda of Morgan Hill, Olivia Castaneda of San Mateo, Joseph Marcos Castaneda of Hollister, Ana Maria deAlba of Hollister, Norma Castaneda of Hollister, Sylvia Castaneda Patton of San Jose and Daniel Castaneda of Gilroy, his sister Luz Maria Flores of Palmdale as well as 13 grandchildren. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends may gather at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home at 12:15 to prepare to go to the Church. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Janie Helen Martindill Janie Helen Martindill, a South Santa Clara resident, died Wednesday, September 17 in Morgan Hill at the age of 92. Mrs. Martindill was a long time resident of Bell Gardens, Calif., but had lived the last six years of her life in the Santa Clara Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie G. Martindill, son Richard E. Martindill, brothers Fay Clark German, Glenn Donovan German, Norman James German and sisters Gladys Irma Hansen and Cleapha Rosella “Wink” Mathewson. She is survived by her son Steven L. Martindill of Morgan Hill, sister Nellie J. Harsh of Roland Heights, Calif., and grandchildren Travis James Martindill, Katie Michelle Martindill, Ashlee Nicole Martindill, Corey Scott Martindill and Tobey Jozef Martindill. Mrs. Martindill was a very active member of the Bell Gardens Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill. Services will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif., on Monday, October 8 at 3 p.m. Mary Hernandez Moura Mary Hernandez Moura, a long time Hollister resident, died Sunday, September 30 at the age of 81. Mrs. Moura was born on March 10, 1920 to Bridget and Frank Hernandez, former orchardists in Paicines and Hollister. She moved to San Benito County in 1930 and attended San Benito High School. She is survived by her husband, Edward Moura of Hollister, sons Frank Arzie of Hollister, Larry Arzie of Los Gatos and George Howard of New York, stepsons Allen Moura of Newark and Mark Moura of San Diego, sisters Betty Sanchez of Modesto, Frances Hernandez of Hollister, Eleanor Pitta of Union City and Madelene Aguilar of Union City, brother Chris Hernandez of Modesto, granddaughters Chantel Howard of Los Gatos and Alicia Howard of New York and step grandson Jeremy Moura of Newark as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Justo Hernandez, stepson Jonathan Moura and grandson Scott Arzie. The funeral is today at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Boulevard in Hayward. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to “Scott Arzie Memorial Scholarship Fund” in care of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Leo Dwain "Hap" Richardson Hap Richardson, a resident of Prunedale, died Saturday, September 22, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital from complications after lung cancer surgery. He was 72. Mr. Richarson was born on April 12, 1929 in Leedy, Oklahoma and lived in Prunedale for nearly 40 years. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and began his active duty in Bainbridge, Maryland as a Military Police Officer, and later took reassignment as a heavy equipment operator. He was decorated with five medals of honor including a World War II Victory medal, American Area Campaign medal, European African Campaign medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, and Good Conduct medal. He retired from the United States Navy in 1967 after 23 years of service. After retiring from the Navy, Mr. Richardson settled in Monterey County and sold British cars on the Monterey Peninsula. He joined the Jaguar Club of the Monterey Bay as a charter member, joined the Sports Car club of America. He raced British sports cars as a hobby and sped himself to multiple finish lines throughout California and as far away as Ontario, Canada. His precision driving caught the attention of many sports writers and became the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles. He raced and collected trophies until 1974 when his new hobby ? roping horses - forced him to hang up his helmet and buy a saddle. Mr. Richardson opened Hap's Trailer Sales in 1972. He sold his trailers to other local racers who needed to haul their cars back and forth to various racing venues. Over the years, the demand for car trailers transitioned into a demand for horse trailers, and following that business trend, he built Hap's Trailer Sales into the business it is today. Mr. Richardson was an active member of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse and was always available when help was needed. Mr. Richardson was devoted husband, father, and trustworthy friend. He loved life and was very well known for his laughter and teasing. When he was in the Navy, he earned the nickname "Hap" because he was always happy and would never let an opportunity slip by to say something funny to make others laugh. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jeannie Richardson of Prunedale, daughter, Tammy Richardson of Orlando, Florida, and granddaughter, Amy Nilsson also of Orlando, Florida. A memorial service for Mr. Richardson will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at the Monterey County Sheriffs Posse Grounds located at 395 Old Natividad Road in Salinas. A potluck reception for family and friends will follow immediately after the service. For directions and information, call Hap's Trailer Sales at 449?1144. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society Week of September 27, 2001 Rosario Cuevas Rosario Cuevas, a Hollister resident for six years, died on Friday, September 21 at the age of 47. Mrs. Cuevas was born in Mexico and moved to Hollister to be with her family. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and worked for Hollister Super Market. She is survived by her children, Jorge Sayun Cuevas of Mexico City, Abril Sayun Cuevas Arredondo of Hollister and Janin Sayun Cuevas of Jalisco, her sons in law Juan Arredondo of Hollister, and Jose Zaragosa of Mexico and her daughter in law, Fabiola Marin of Mexico, her brothers and sisters, Alfredo Cuevas of Hollister, Miguel Cuevas of Mexico, Margarita Cuevas of Mexico and Ignacio Cuevas of Mexico and her granddaughter, Brenda Arredondo of Hollister, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements and cremation are through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory. Interment will be in Panteon San Lorenzo, Culhuacan, Mexico. Hugh Leon Little Mr. Hugh Leon Little, a Hollister resident, died of natural causes on Tuesday, September 18 at the age of 74. Mr. Little was born in Columbia, Missouri and served in the Navy during World War II. He was employed as a night clerk at the Thrifty Inn Motel for the last two years. He is survived by his sons; Michael Little of Hollister and Mark Alexander of Redwood City as well as five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis Memorial Chapel in Watsonville. Master violinist Isaac Stern dead at 81 By MARTIN STEINBERG Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Isaac Stern, the master violinist who saved Carnegie Hall from the wrecking ball, died Saturday, September 22. He was 81. Stern, who was one of the last great string players of his generation and helped advance the careers of a new generation - including Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Yo-Yo Ma - died of heart failure at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. ``Isaac was far more than a musician. He was a person who was outstanding in everything, whether thinking about politics, or business, or as a humanitarian,'' said Sandy Weill, chairman of Carnegie Hall and chairman of Citigroup. Weill said he and Stern, Carnegie's president, worked ``to create a proper kind of endowment to rebuild the hall. And we were very, very successful.'' Five-foot-6, rotund and with pudgy, dimpled hands, Stern commanded a rich tone and steady rhythm from his 18th century Guarneri instrument. With his dynamo energy and fluid bow strokes, he was equally at home with the mathematical contortions of Bach, the fury of Beethoven, the syncopations of Brahms and the convulsions of 20th century composers. He was one of the most recorded classical musicians in history, making well over 100 recordings. Supporter of Israel, tireless concertizer, teacher and raconteur, Stern played well over 175 performances at Carnegie Hall, America's musical temple renown for its acoustics. The hall at Seventh Avenue and 57th Street was built by industrialist Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1891 with a concert conducted in part by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. ``Carnegie was, is and will not be only a building. It's an idea. It's a mythology, a necessary mythology about music,'' Stern recalled in a 1997 interview with CNN's Larry King. In the late 1950s, as the city was planning Lincoln Center, a developer proposed razing Carnegie and building a 44-story office tower with panels of bright red porcelain and diagonally placed windows. Life magazine in 1957 described the architect's plan as ``a strange-looking checkerboard.'' Using his prestige and his contacts among fellow artists and benefactors, Stern rallied the opposition, eventually securing legislation that enabled the city to acquire the building in 1960 for $5 million. ``I talked a lot,'' Stern told King. ``It's something I do very well. When you believe in something, you can move mountains. I knew that this could not disappear from the face of the Earth.'' Stern was born in 1920 in Ukraine in the fledgling Soviet Union. His parents brought him to America when he was 10 months old, settling in San Francisco. Believing that music was an essential ingredient to education, they started him on the piano at age 6. Two years later, after hearing a friend's violin playing, he picked up the fiddle and wound up playing it for the rest of his life. Ironically, he never went to college. He studied at the San Francisco Conservatory and with Naoum Blinder, concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony and a violinist of the Russian school of playing. ``He taught me to teach myself, which is the greatest thing a teacher can do,'' Stern recalled in a 1987 interview with the Guardian. At 16, Stern attracted his first national attention, performing the Brahms Violin Concerto with Pierre Monteux conducting the San Francisco Symphony in a concert broadcast on national radio. Seven years later, on Jan. 8, 1943, he made his Carnegie Hall debut in a recital produced by the impresario Sol Hurok. Performing with pianist Alexander Zakin, who became his longtime accompanist, Stern played Mozart, Bach, Szymanowski, Brahms and Wieniawski. ``I played almost defiantly, to demonstrate my skills, to show them all what I was capable of doing with the fiddle,'' Stern recalled in his 1999 memoir, ``My First 79 Years.'' The performance attracted the attention of composer-critic Virgil Thomson. Writing in the New York Herald Tribune, Thomson proclaimed him ``one of the world's master fiddle players.'' He later played in countless places around the world: in Iceland, Greenland and the South Pacific for Allied troops during World War II; in Moscow after Stalin's death; on Jerusalem's Mount Scopus immediately after Israeli soldiers recaptured it in 1967; in China months after Washington restored full diplomatic relations in 1979. One country he refused to perform in was Germany, which he boycotted for years because of the Holocaust. During the 1991 Gulf War, a concert in Jerusalem was interrupted by a siren warning of an Iraqi Scud missile attack. After the audience put on gas masks, Stern returned to the stage and played the Sarabande from Bach's D minor Partita for solo violin. Stern didn't wear one, saying he doubted Saddam Hussein would fire missiles at Jerusalem with its many Muslim holy sites and large Palestinian population. ``It was a very eerie sensation to look out in the hall with the audience covered with gas masks,'' he said. Through the American-Israel Cultural Foundation, he helped finance the studies of many Israeli performers, including Perlman and Zukerman. He also helped arrange for Ma to study with the great cellist Leonard Rose - Stern's partner in the much recorded Istomin-Stern-Rose trio, along with the pianist Eugene Istomin; and approached Hurok about the sensational young cellist. At his peak, Stern would perform more than 200 concerts a year - two every 31/2 days. He also played in the movies ``Humoresque'' and ``Fiddler on the Roof'' and on TV's ``Sesame Street.'' The Academy Award winning documentary ``From Mozart to Mao'' chronicled Stern's performance and tutoring in China in 1979 after the Cultural Revolution. Stern ended his boycott of Germany in 1999 for a nine-day teaching seminar, saying it was time to see how young German musicians were absorbing their musical heritage of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn. ``It isn't very human not to give people a chance to change. The time came when I wanted to hear, search and think. With my visit, I forgive nothing,'' he said at the time. ``I have a responsibility to pass on to the next generation what I learned from my teachers,'' Stern said. ``It keeps me young and reminds me where I came from. Teaching young artists is like giving water to a flower.'' Survivors include his wife, Linda Reynolds Stern, whom he married in 1996; three children from a previous marriage, daughter Shira, a rabbi, and sons Michael and David, both conductors; and five grandchildren. Stern, president of Carnegie Hall since 1960, ``was the inspiration for all of us to scale higher heights to create an institution that would really make the world feel better,'' said Weill. ``What we did in reaching out to young people in public schools was really unique.'' Stern, who suffered from heart disease for several years and had undergone bypass surgery, was in and out of the hospital for the past six weeks, Weill said. Their last conversation was a few weeks ago, and ``his spirits were good right to the end,'' Weill said. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carnegie Hall Isaac Stern Education Endowment Fund. The funeral will be private, Diebold said. V. Keith Stone Mr. V. Keith Stone, a descendant of a pioneer family in San Benito County, died in Forsyth, Montana on Saturday, September 23 at the age of 77. Mr. Stone was orphaned in 1934 and raised by Claude L. Stone. He married Josephine Hooton on November 7, 1942 in Hollister. He dry-land farmed with Claude Stone in San Benito County until 1967, when he moved to Montana to continue farming. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Edward Stone and his brothers Jim Sanborn and Doug Sanborn. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands; Virginia and Dennis Stevenson of Montrose, Colo., June and Everett Baker of Hollister, and Judy and Ted Bacon of Wise River, Mont., his son and daughter-in-law Marvin and Mary Stone of San Juan Bautista, his son K. Vernon Stone of Sheridan, Mont., his sisters Shiela Wyatt and Jan Rica and his brothers Mack Stone and Macy Sanborn, as well as 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Week of September 21, 2001 Refugio M. Campos Mr. Refugio M. Campos, a Hollister resident, died Tuesday, September 18 at the age of 75. Mr. Campos was born in Tyler, Texas, moved to Gilroy in 1948 and became a resident of San Benito County in 1994. He worked in the Landscaping and Maintenance Department for the City of Gilroy for many years. Most recently he had worked as a self-employed gardener. He enjoyed working in his own yard, where he planted vegetables and created his own garden. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. He was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church as well as the Bethel Church in Gilroy. Mr. Campos is survived by his wife, Eleanor Campos of Hollister, his daughters; Ambrosia Campos of Hollister, Louise Ruiz of Riverside, Esther Garcia of Hollister and Virginia Campos of Greenfield, Calif., his sons Clifford Campos of Gardnerville Nev. and Refugio Campos, Jr. of Carson City, Nev., his son-in-law Joe B. Garcia of Hollister as well as nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 20 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Elpidia Perez de Castaneda Elpidia Perez de Castaneda, a Hollister resident, died on September 17 at the age of 72. Mrs. Perez de Castaneda was born in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, Mexico. She and her husband Marcos were married in 1950 in Guadalajara, Mexico. They moved to Hollister from Texas many years ago. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by her husband, Marcos Castaneda Lopez of Hollister, her children, Hector Castaneda of Morgan Hill, Olivia Castaneda of San Mateo, Joseph Marcos Castaneda of Hollister, Ana Maria DeAlba of Hollister, Aracelia C. Samarron of Morgan Hill, Leticia C. Valenzuela of Hollister, Norma Castaneda of Hollister, Sylvia Castaneda Patton of San Jose and Daniel Castaneda of Gilroy, her brothers and sisters, Luis Perez, Amador Perez, Salvador Perez, Rosa Magana and Domitila Perez, all of Mexico, as well as 13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Interment and graveside services will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Glenn E. Copas Glenn E. Copas, a Hollister resident, died in his home Monday, September 10 at the age of 64. Mr. Copas was an adventurer at heart and had ridden his motorcycle to the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota this summer with his son, Gary. He rode the four corners of the United States with his friend Les, and recently visited Russia. He was an avid gardener, and specialized in tomatoes and squash. His friends and family reaped the benefits of his efforts. He was a respected income tax preparer and Realtor for over 25 years with more than 600 clients. He is survived by his sons Gary and Bryan, daughters-in-laws Catherine, Sandra and Gina, grandchildren Ashley, Gregory Jr., Taylor and Caitlyn, as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Olive, his wife of 37 years Leonette, his twin brother Gordon, his sister Shirley Gafford and son Gregory Sr. Memorial services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 1024 Piedmont Road, San Jose on Saturday, September 22 at 2 p.m. In lieu of sending flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the National Parks Conservation Association, 1300 19th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Ayako Fujimoto Mrs. Ayako Fujimoto, a Morgan Hill resident, died Wednesday, September 5 at the age of 84. Mrs. Fujimoto was a member of Wakayama Kenjin Kai Morgan Hill Howa Kai and San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin. Mrs. Fujimoto is survived by two sons; Isao Fujimoto and Kazuya Fujimoto, eight daughters; Yoshiko Kajiko, Toyoko Ohmi of Japan, Motoko Seto, Coleen Salsbery, Janet McCabe, Ann Fujimoto, Shigeko Perryman and Tomiko Franklin, and by her 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Taichi Fujimoto, and three children Keiko, Shoko and Donald. The funeral was held on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the San Jose Buddhist Betsuin, 640 N. 5th St. under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Chapel. Nancy J. Montoya Leighty Nancy J. Montoya Leighty, a long-time Hollister resident, died on September 15 at the age of 55. Mrs. Leighty was born in Dixon, N.M. She and her husband, Bill Leighty, were married July 18, 1970 in Hollister. She last worked for Sunnyslope Christian Center and completed many projects there, including fundraisers and dinners. She enjoyed traveling and home decorating. Mrs. Leighty is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bill Leighty, her father Victor Montoya, her brothers and their wives, Richard and Mary Lou Montoya, and Sam and Marilyn Montoya, all of Hollister, her sister-in-law Debby Heinrich of Michigan, her aunt Marge Pieper of Florida as well as other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Antonia Montoya, who died in 1995. Family and friends were at the funeral home chapel after 6 p.m. Tuesday to greet friends. The funeral services were held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Sunnyslope Christian Center. Interment and graveside services followed the funeral at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Donations are preferred to Sunnyslope Christian Center in Mrs. Leighty’s memory. Flor Antonia Martinez Flor Antonia Martinez, a California native and Hollister resident for more than nine years, died on Saturday, September 15. She was 15. Ms. Martinez was born in Huntington Park. She attended local schools and was enrolled at San Benito High School. She is survived by her parents Jose and Martina Martinez, her brothers Jose F. Martinez, Juan Martinez, Joel Martinez, her sisters Marissa DeAlba, Melisa Lucatero, Melinda Martinez and Marisol Martinez, her maternal grandmother Dora Villalon, her paternal grandfather Rafael Martinez, her paternal grandmother Carleta Martinez as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Wednesday after 9 a.m. The rosary will be offered Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a funeral Mass commencing at 10 a.m. Services will conclude at the church with cremation to follow through the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory. Robert A. Renz Mr. Robert A. Renz, a life-long resident of San Benito County, died on Sunday, September 16, at the age of 89. Mr. Renz was a local rancher and farmer all of his life and was well known in the Hollister community. He was educated in local schools and was one of the founders of the Sunnyslope Water District, and served on their board for over 25 years. He also served on the Hollister Elementary School Board for several years. He is survived by; his wife, Nina Renz, his son Jerry Renz, his daughters Shirley Broadfoot and Kathy Chestnut, all of Hollister, his granddaughters; Juli Latham, Kim Cirelli, Gina Grant, Felicia Costa, Karen Eichler, and Annette Chestnut, his grandsons; Robert Vieira, Jeff Vieira, Bruce Vieira, and Todd Renz, as well as 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers George Renz and William F. Renz, Sr., and his sisters Anna Walker and Ida Thorp. Friends may visit at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral home between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. today and on Friday morning until service time. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by Reverend David Rodriguez of the First Presbyterian Church. Cremation will follow with inurnment to be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister. Contributions are preferred to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Week of September 13, 2001 Patsy I. Cobb Patsy I. Cobb, a native of Hollister, died Monday, September 10 in San Luis Obispo at the age of 76. Mrs. Cobb was born June 11, 1925 to the late Chris and Ruth Smith of Hollister. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Billy A. Cobb of Morro Bay; sons Randy Cobb and wife Linda of Hollister, David Cobb and wife Debi of Cambridge, Neb., Chris Cobb and wife Ruth of Atascadero, Calif.; daughters, Sondra Rogers and husband Niall of Largo, Fla., Janet Cole and husband Preston of Carmel Valley, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. No services are planned at her request. Cremation and the scattering of her ashes at sea will take place off the coast of Morro Bay, Calif. Magdalen “Maggie” Colbert Maggie Colbert, a longtime resident of Hollister, died on August 26 at the age of 42 after a battle with cancer. Mrs. Colbert was born on February 23, 1959 in Cleveland Ohio. She graduated in 1977 from West High School and attended El Camino Junior College in Torrance. Her family said she was inspiration to all of them and they will love her forever. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Colbert of Hollister, sons Kenny, Nick, Daniel and Bobby Colbert of Hollister; parents Mario and Olga Pietrantonio; mother-in-law Dorothy Howell, siblings and spouses Pete and Stefanee Pietrantonio, Anna and Kit Cody Angie and Jeff Fleming and Yolanda Young; brother-in-law David Colbert, sisters-in-law Patricia Geddings and Judy Collins; and many nieces and nephews. Services were August 31 at White and Day Memorial in Redondo Beach. Burial followed at the Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. Donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Ivan L. Michell Ivan L. Michell, a resident of Hollister since 1972, died September 9. He was 92. Mr. Michell moved to Hollister from Fullerton, Md. to be near his family. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister and belonged to the Sunnyside Lodge #577, F&AM in Torrance for more than 50 years. Mr. Michell was a sheet metal worker in the Los Angeles area for more than 25 years. He retired in 1971 and moved to Hollister the following year, focusing his time and energy on his family and his ranch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathrine S. Michell, who died in 1999 and his daughter, Joan Egger, who died in 1997. He is survived by his son-in-law Arnold Egger of Md.; his grandchildren and their spouses Michael and Catherine Egger of Md., Nelson and Sheryl Egger of Md., Kathrine and James Filice of Hollister, Ellen and Dale Doxtater of Md., and Julie and Jaime Switzer of N.M., his nieces and 11 great grandchildren. Friends are invited to join the family at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 1100 Hillcrest Road, Hollister, at 1 p.m. today for the funeral. The Rev. David Rodriguez of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Contributions are preferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. Randolph “Randy” Jayson Sanchez Randolph Jayson Sanchez, a longtime Hollister resident, died on Monday, September 10, at the age of 36 after he was involved in a serious automobile accident. Mr. Sanchez was educated at local schools and worked as an assembler for various local companies. He is survived by his mother, Rachel C. Sanchez of Hollister, his sisters, Nancy Sanchez of Hollister and Yolanda Martinez of San Diego, his brothers; Harold James Sanchez, Randy Sanchez and Anthony Sanchez Jr., all of Hollister, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death last year by his father, Antonio C. Sanchez. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial and graveside services will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions are preferred to the American Diabetes Association. Andrew J. Stagnaro Friends and relatives of Andrew Joseph Stagnaro are invited to attend a memorial service on September 15 at 3 p.m. at 7430 Lovers Lane in Hollister. Mr. Stagnaro, a former Hollister resident and member of the Professional Rodeo of California Association, died August 25 at the age of 65. Week of September 6, 2001 Mr. Bernard Franklin Bargar Bernard Bargar, a resident of Morgan Hill, died August 28 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. He was 87. Mr. Bargar was born in Benson, Nebraska on January 22, 1914. He was the third of 11 brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded him in death. He married his late wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Beaman from Ceresco Nebraska, in 1938. They remained married for 44 years until her death in 1982. Mr. Bargar and his family lived in Ashland, Nebraska and many relatives still live in the area. Mr. Bargar worked for the Burlington Railroad during World War II and was a carpenter on several large construction projects in eastern Nebraska. In 1957 he moved his family to San Jose, where he was employed as the maintenance foreman for the Ordinance Division of Food Machinery Corporation. Following his retirement in 1978, he lived first in Gilroy, then spent seven years with his youngest sister in Ashland, Nebraska in the 90s, and retuned to live in Morgan Hill after her death. Mr. Bargar is survived by his youngest son Kenneth, daughter-in-law Diane, granddaughters Stacey, Kaylee, Sheree and Jarae, great-grandchildren, Jason, Alan, Alexander, Ashley, Trevor and Troy of Sunnyvale; his oldest son Keith, daughter-in-law Chere, grandsons Bill and Scott and grandchildren Tyler and Kali of San Martin. Mr. Bargar was very devoted to his family and friends. He enjoyed helping people and could always be counted on to apply his considerable skills to their building and remodeling projects. He often anticipated friends’ needs and acted generously to help, as he did when he surprised neighbors by painting the exterior of their house while they were on vacation. Not one to sit back and take things easy, at the time of his death Mr. Bargar had nearly finished remodeling the home he lived in during the last three years of his life. Visitation was held on September 1 at 2:30 pm at the Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill. Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 3 pm. Interment will be in Ashland, Nebraska. Joseph F. Corrales Joseph F. Corrales, the wife of Hollister Mayor Peggy Corrales who was known locally and by motorcycle enthusiasts around the country as “Hollister Joe,” died last Thursday. He was 54. “He had an opinion about everything,” said former Hollister Mayor Richard Boomer. “He loved San Benito County. He’d help everybody out that needed help. He’s just a good guy.” Mr. Corrales spent much of the last two months with his wife of 37 years slowly traveling the coast of California, Oregon and Canada. Born in Hollister, Mr. Corrales was a lifelong county resident. Mr. Corrales owned a 1967 Police Special Harley-Davidson. An avid gun collector and an accomplished marksman, Mr. Corrales was a long-time member of the National Rifle Association. “He was just one of those special people you meet once in a lifetime,” said Jeff Contival of Lock, Stock and Barrel, where Mr. Corrales would sometimes stop to talk about hunting. “He had his own set of rules, and they were a good set of rules.” A graduate of San Benito High School, Mr. Corrales served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972. He worked over the years for Granite Construction Company and Piazza Construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Operators Engineers Local #3 and LULAC. In addition to his wife, Mr. Corrales is survived by his son Joseph M. Corrales of Hollister, and siblings Jorge Corrales of San Francisco and Faith Corrales of Oklahoma. A rosary was held Tuesday. The funeral was Wednesday with interment and military rites at Calvary Cemetery with honors provided by VFW Post 9242. Donations are preferred to Hospice or LULAC Scholarship Fund c/o Black-Cooper- Sander Funeral Home. Ann Nevis Damkar Ann Nevis Damkar, a long time South Valley resident and mother of San Benito County District Attorney Harry Damkar, died September 2 after a period of failing health. She was 92. Mrs. Damkar was born July 4, 1909 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, the only daughter of Joaquin and Maria Nevis. As a child, she grew up speaking only Portuguese, her parents’ native language. During her formative years, she learned many domestic skills and also assisted her brothers who as youngsters worked on farms in Contra Costa County. When she was 16, she married her first husband in an arranged marriage. The couple had two children, Celeste Avilla and Maybelle Avilla. During this time Ann worked at a paper plant in Crockett. The marriage was short-lived and at age 19 she became a single mother. With the assistance of her family, who helped care for the children, she began to commute to San Francisco by ferryboat. She trained as a nurse, working days at San Francisco General Hospital and nights as a waitress at a small coffee shop across the street from the Ford Motor Company assembly plant. On St. Patrick’s Day in 1930 she met Harry N. Damkar, himself an immigrant, who worked as a tool and die maker at the Ford plant. The couple married on September 30, 1930, and remained married for 67 years until Mr. Damkar’s death in 1997. The couple lived in San Francisco and later moved to San Pablo as the depression worsened. Eventually, Mr. Damkar found work in San Jose and the family moved to Morgan Hill. They purchased a small parcel of land and grew strawberries. Mrs. Damkar and a friend then started a small café business, “Ann and Winnies Truck Stop” in Morgan Hill. The two women ran the business until World War II worsened and Mrs. Damkar sold the truck stop and temporarily moved to Alameda County, where she took a job in the Naval Ship Yards in Richmond. She was trained as a welder and worked welding ship’s cabins on Liberty Ships. After the war the family returned to Morgan Hill, where they purchased and ran the “21 Mile House” truck stop, a red wooden building that still stands on Monterey Highway. They kept a menagerie of horses, birds, dogs, cats and even monkeys at the truck stop to attract business. During these years, the family had grown with the addition of daughter Ann Marie and later with son Harry J. Damkar. The couple built the Hillview Nursing home in Morgan Hill, which they operated for 14 years. During this time they also purchased and ran an orchard and a ranch. After selling the nursing home the family operated a second nursing home, the “County Guest Home,” also in Morgan Hill. After selling this business, the family operated the old “Morgan Hill Hotel,” and managed the Greyhound Bus Depot. In addition to owning farms, the family ran a number of other businesses, including an ornamental stone business, rental properties, and real estate investments. In 1981 they retired to Hollister. Mrs. Damkar spent many years caring for her husband, who had been in failing health. Mrs. Damkar loved to paint, and also loved ceramics. She combined her love of both and hand-painted and fired many dishes in her kiln that she gave away as gifts. She also crocheted and knitted and made Afghans and blankets for her family. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends best remember Ann for her cooking and baking; she would make giant plates of Christmas cookies for them each year. She also loved to play cards, especially Cribbage and Pedro. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry and daughter Celeste Matranga and grandson Timothy Kruse. She is survived by her children; Maybelle Farotte of Gilroy, Ann Marie Kruse of Reno, and Harry J. Damkar of Hollister, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren. The funeral is Friday at 11 a.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. Burial will follow at San Juan Bautista District Cemetery. The family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of choice. Carlos Jesus Casas Escobar, Jr. Carlos Jesus Casas Escobar Jr., infant son of Carlos and Raquel Escobar of Hollister, died in San Francisco on August 28 at the age of two months. Carlos Jesus was born in Hollister. He is survived by his parents, Carlos and Raquel Escobar of Hollister, grandparents Jesus and Julia Casas of Hollister and Brigido Escobar of Mexico, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria del Carmen Escobar and his uncle, Mario Escobar. A rosary was held August 31. The funeral was September 1 at Sacred Heart Church, where a Mass of the Angels was celebrated. Interment and graveside services followed the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Lupe Maria Martinez Mrs. Lupe Maria Martinez, a resident of Morgan Hill, died in Gilroy on August 27. She was 73. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children: Albert Ron Martinez, Janet Martinez and Donna Sue Martinez, all of Morgan Hill, her brother John Cesena of Encenitas, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert R. Martinez. Visitation and the funeral were September 1 at the First Baptist Church in Morgan Hill. Interment was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill. Joe R. Ramirez Joe R. Ramirez, a resident of San Juan Bautista, died Monday, September 3 at the age of 75. Mr. Ramirez was born in Sanger, California and moved to San Benito County when he was 9. He was educated at local schools and served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1956. Mr. Ramirez was an auto mechanic for over 40 years at Tipton’s, formerly known as Jones Chevrolet. He loved to bowl and was captain of the Valley All-Stars for years. Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife of 45 years, Annabell Ramirez, his daughter Sandy Spevax and son-in-law John Spevax of Los Banos, brother Manuel Ramirez and sister-in-law Margie Ramirez of Hollister and his sister Ruby Jaime of Hollister, as well as four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be held on Friday at the San Juan Cemetery. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory.