Monthly Archives: May 2009
Shooting Stars stay undefeated with draw
Javier Kanoa Margarito scored two goals to help the Shooting
Accused killer’s case set for preliminary hearing
The Gilroy man accused of killing a man near Palo Alto City Hall
Darkness to blame for draw
A lack of light is to blame for Gilroy baseball's only tie of
Roger Eugene Neff
Roger Eugene Neff passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, April 27 at Peace Harbor Hospital in Florence, OR. Roger was born in Sacramento and raised in Watsonville, CA. He worked as an electronic engineer for Hewlett-Packard and IBM, raising a family in Hollister before retiring to Westlake, OR. Roger was an active member of the Ada Grange #570 in Oregon, serving as state treasurer. Roger loved hunting, fishing and bowling with his family and was an avid golfer, organizing college scholarship tournaments. Roger will be remembered for his warmth, friendship and commitment to his extended family. Deeply moved by those less fortunate, Roger's help and support will be sorely missed.
Jose Ramirez Rivera (Joe)
Jose Ramirez Rivera "Joe", of Lathrop, CA, peacefully passed away on April 30, 2009. Joe was born in Mesilla, NM, on March 18, 1949, to Luz and Santos Rivera. Joe was raised in Morgan Hill and graduated from Live Oak High School where he participated in basketball and track and field. Joe was a United States Army Vietnam era veteran and was a paratrooper who earned his wings as a specialist E-4. Joe received an honorable discharge for his service to his country. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Rivera and four sons, Joe Rivera of Lathrop, Alexis Rivera of Lathrop, Amador Rivera of Lathrop and Anthony Garcia and his wife Senna of Hayward, CA. He was a great husband and an awesome dad who had his sons involved in football, basketball, baseball and martial arts. His favorite sport was basketball and he loved to go fishing in his spare time. He was a huge Giants, Warriors and 49ers fan and enjoyed watching and listening to games. Family and friends are invited to services for Joe on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill.
John J. Andrade
John J. Andrade, age 80, passed away on April 9, 2009 in Paradise, CA.
Vong closes out strong
Vinh Vong took advantage of what his coach, John Langer, called
Police blotter: Parolee arrested for threatening to commit a violent crime
David Coronado, 31, of the 5800 block of Garlic Farm Way, 8:22
Red Phone: A garden downtown?
Dear Red Phone, With the city not being able to fund the art and
