James Peterson, age 38, passed away in Gilroy on Feb. 22, 2003,
following a lengthy illness.
James Peterson, age 38, passed away in Gilroy on Feb. 22, 2003, following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Morgan Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita C. Peterson of Gilroy and his son James Peterson, Jr. of Gilroy. James is also survived by his mother, Evelyn C. Peterson of Morgan Hill; his brother and his wife, Scott and Lisa Peterson of Gilroy; and his brother Todd Peterson of Gilroy; and his mother-in-law, Catherine Cruz of Gilroy. He is also the brother-in-law to George Cruz Jr. of Morgan Hill, Margaret Cruz of Merced, Abbey Villarreal of Gilroy, Ricky and Rhene Cruz of Gilroy and nephew of Nick Mouton of San Jose. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was raised in Morgan Hill, attended Morgan Hill Schools and moved to Gilroy nine years ago.
A Vigil will be held today at 7 p.m. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Services begin on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and then proceed to St. Marys Church for a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
