Monthly Archives: December 2012

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self,” Ernest Hemingway once wrote. This philosophy is a perfect one to ponder as we journey into 2013.

Calli is approximately 7 or 8 years old, white with a dark calico patchwork pattern. She is about 15 pounds and went missing Dec. 7. She was wearing a collar of maroon fabric with a tag. If you’ve seen her, call Caron Wolff at (408) 661-6929.

Silvester is a 5-year-old miniature pinscher who is sweet, relaxed, knows some commands and is good with other dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since September. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

Friends are invited to attend memorial services on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 11:00 A.M., at the Deegan Funeral Home, 111 S. Palm Avenue in Ripon, CA. Please visit the Tribute Page to share your memory of Aileen, or to view and share photos, or leave a message for the family at www.plfryandson.com/obituaries.

Friends can pay their respects on Thursday, January 3, 2013, from 1:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.The Mass will be on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends can gather at the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. for a procession to the church. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com

Services to be held at Sacred Heart Church, Hollister (corner of Fifth & College) on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 1:00 P.M.  To read more about Bill’s extraordinary life and sign his guest book, please visit: www.grunnagle.com/Obituaries.html.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palma High School 919 Iverson St. Salinas, CA 93901 & Notre Dame High School 455 Palma Dr. Salinas, CA.

Vigil Friday, December 28, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com

Gilroy Police Officers responded to an armed robbery at 7:39 p.m. Sunday at the Gavilan Market, located at 8110 Westwood Drive in Gilroy.

Free Lance sports editor Connor Ramey and Dispatch sports editor Tristan Aird sit down to talk about the top 10 sports stories of 2012 in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and San Benito County.