Monthly Archives: April 2017
State’s Top Educator Visits Gilroy Charter
California’s top educator visited Gilroy classrooms for the first time in the history of the Gilroy Unified School District.
Donna Joann Cousins
Donna Cousins passed away at her San Juan Bautista residence with her loving family by her side on Monday, April 3, 2017. Visit www.grunnagle.com for condolences. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm.
Nicholas Lust
A celebration of life: Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 10:00am at Marguerite Maze Middle School, Meridian St at Memorial Drive, Hollister. Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Full obit and condolences: sanderfhcares.com.
Herlinda L. Vasquez
Herlinda L. Vasquez passed away on April 1, 2017 surrounded by the care, comfort, and love of her family and friends. The loving mother of Ralph (Lupe), Fred (Tera), and Edward (Charlotte), Herlinda was a devout Catholic who prayed daily for the health and well-being for her loved ones.
Delfina “Del” Margaret Fancher
Delfina "Del" Margaret Fancher, 92 of Paso Robles passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her home with her family at her side. She was born March 25, 1925 in Arroyo Grande, CA. She was one of 17 children born to Manuel and Mary Perry.
Lawrence (Larry) Winans Whitaker October 5, 1935 – March 26, 2017
Lawrence (Larry) Whitaker passed away March 26, 2017 in Apple Valley, CA due to cardiopulmonary arrest. He was born in Altadena, CA Oct. 5, 1935. At 12 years old Larry professed faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was devoted to him throughout his life.
Fedro Segundo Yanez April 23, 1934 – March 29, 2017
Fedro Segundo Yanez passed away in Valley Village California on March 29th, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in El Monte, California on April 23, 1934. His parents were Segundo and Virginia Yanez. Services are scheduled for April 10th, 2017 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA. Viewing 10:00 - 12:00pm, Funeral Mass at 12:00pm. Memorial gifts may be sent to La Historia Society, 3240 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.
George L. Razo
George Razo passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends who loved him, on March 30, 2017.
Gilroy reaches out to 20 million tourists
Gilroy might want to brace for an onslaught of circus goers.
Seniors and Vets Fear Losing Meals on Wheels
Marilia Andrade, 67, lives alone at The Village Green, a seniors only gated community in Gilroy. Past the gate, the grass surrounding her apartment is green and well manicured. New looking and well-maintained homes sit nearby in a quiet and cozy neighborhood. In her room, Andrade, wearing a comfortable blue gown and pink and blue knitted cap, is still moving in. It's been a busy year for her. For three months she received chemotherapy to treat her pancreatic cancer and losing part of her freedom has been a difficult transition.
