Monthly Archives: October 2007

Rachel Marie Estrada passed away in Gilroy, California at the age of 78. She was a long time housewife and graduate of Live Oak High School class of 1948. Rachel, a long time resident of Morgan Hill, California, raised her family there. She is survived by her three children, Henry (Kathie) Martinez of Bend, Oregon, John Estrada (Sylvia) Estrada of San Jose and Olga Jean Sanchez of Morgan Hill. Rachel is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her unending devotion to her children and her fighting spirit. She will be missed. May she rest in peace. She was a volunteer at St Catherine's food pantry for approximately 13 years and worker at the voter polls for many years.

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Emiliano Tibursio Garcia, age 87, passed away on October 29, 2007, at his residence in Temecula. Emiliano was born on August 11, 1920 in Hayden, AZ. Emiliano worked in the City Maintenance Department in Hollister from 1950-1957, he then moved on to become a sheet rocker in San Jose from 1958-1973, then from 1976-1985 he volunteered in teaching and maintenance at the Apostolic Christian Academy in Hollister. He went on to become a Hollister Transit Driver from 1986-1993. Emiliano served in the U.S. Army as Sergeant in the 126th Infantry, he earned a purple heart and an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. He served from July 1942-November 1945 in the Asiatic Pacific Arena during WWII. He also received a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star. Among other awards, he has received multiple appreciation awards from the Apostolic Christian Academy. He was a member of Rancho Community Church and their Mature Adults Program. He was also a member of the American Legion and the retired carpenter's union in Santa Clara, CA.

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