Weddings
Inman-Yamat
Paige Inman, daughter of Doug and Jamie Inman of Hollister, and
Roger Yamat, son of Nemesio and Cecilia Yamat of San Jose, were
married on July 11.
Weddings
Inman-Yamat
Paige Inman, daughter of Doug and Jamie Inman of Hollister, and Roger Yamat, son of Nemesio and Cecilia Yamat of San Jose, were married on July 11.
The bride wore a strapless white organza gown with lace and sequins on the bodice. Her attendants were Chase Inman, Sol Valdez, Linda delos Santos Emily Tripiano and Patrice Dugan, and Roger’s attendants were David Alvarez, Rodrigo, Rolando, and Roberto Yamat, and Spencer Inman. The ring bearer was Emily Heacock and the flower girls were Marin and Noelle Heacock.
The bride is a ballroom dance instructor and the groom is a certified public accountant auditor for Santa Clara County. The wedding reception for the 100 guests in attendance was held at the De Anza Hotel in San Jose, and the couple honeymooned for two weeks in Cancún, Mexico.
Schreck-Terry
Jennifer Schreck of Hollister and Richard Terry of Hollister were married Oct. 2 at Lake Tahoe. Jennifer is the daughter of the late Duane D. Schreck Sr. and of Ruby and Louis Hicks. Richard is the sone of Diane and Philip Terry Sr.
The maid of honor was Jennifer Clampitt and bridesmaids were Sheena Vasquez and Elisa Turpin. The best man was Dio Arevelo and ushers were Gary Matthews and Jake Hubbell. Leyna Reynolds and Destiny Dial were flower girls. Other attendants were the bride’s grandmother Frieda Reynolds from Salmon, Idaho and close family and friends. There were 75 guests.
Jennifer is a full-time student at Allied School and is a certified medical administrative assistant. Richard is a diesel mechanic at Hollister Truck Parts. The reception was held at Harry’s Wedding Chapel in Lake Tahoe and the couple honeymooned for one week in Lake Tahoe.
Nordstrom-Baxter
Kirstin Nordstrom and Jeff Baxter were married Aug. 7 at the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Kirstin is the daughter of Darick and Ruth Nordstrom of Hollister, and Jeff is the son of Brent and Karen Baxter of Hillsboro, Oregon. The newlyweds are making their home in Provo, Utah. Kirstin is teaching school in Lehi, Utah and Jeff is attending Brigham Young University.
Maderis-Medina
Mark Medina and Deena Maderis were united in marriage on Aug. 7 at Riverhouse in Ben Lomond, Calif. The afternoon ceremony was officiated by The Honorable Judge Thomas Breen. The bride is the daughter of John and Trish Maderis and Jack and Laurie Modine. She is the grand-daughter of Vaughn and Orlaine Franklin. The groom is the son of Marie Medina and the late Michael Medina. Christine Navarro was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jessica DeLaCruz, Tami Clayton, Tammy Jackson and Melanie Anastasi. Haley Taddei and Julia Guerrero were the flower girls. Joey Marquez was best man. Groomsmen were Holden Renz, Jim Smiley, Dave DeMaggio, Sam Bailey and Greg Meamber. Matthew Medina was ring bearer for his uncle. The couple spent their honeymoon in Italy. They now reside in Virginia.
Griffin-Recalde
Andy Recalde and Karin Griffin were married on Nov. 20. Andy is the son of Barbara Recalde of Hollister and Arnold Recalde of Madera. Karin is the daughter of Ellen Donnelly of Petaluma. Andy works for Quinn Catepillar of Salinas and Karin works for the county of San Benito. They will continue to reside in Hollister.
Honors
Who’s Who
The following Hollister students are featured in the Third Annual Edition of Who’s Who Among American High School Students Sports Edition 2003-04: Tommy N. Broadstreet, Christian A. Mercado, Victor Hernandez D., Alex Zapien and Matt R. Miller.
National Honor Roll
Ruben C. Espinoza Jr, James Jimenez, Francisco Reyes, residents of Hollister and students of San Andreas High School;
Jessica Darwin, resident of Gilroy and student of Valley Christian High School; Sonia E. Martinez, Madelyn RoseToews, Catherine Wilson, residents of Gilroy and students of Gilroy High School; Lisa Donaldson, resident of Morgan Hill and student of Presentation High School; Andrew Suarez Gradillas, resident of Morgan Hill and student of Live Oak High School; Elva Hinojos resident of Morgan Hill and student of Moffet High School; John Lane resident of Morgan Hill and student of Valley Christian High School.
Rachelle Barrientos
Rachelle Barrientos, a senior at San Benito High School, has been recognized by the College Board’s national Hispanic Recognition Program for exceptional academic achievement.
Gina Renee Pirtle
Gina Renee Pirtle of Hollister accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and was honored during a campus ceremony at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Pirtle, a third-year student at Cal Poly, is a 2002 graduate of San Benito High School and a life-long resident of Hollister.
Anniversaries
May & Tom Barry
May and Tom celebrated their 60th anniversary Nov. 10. were married Nov. 10, 1944. Prior to their marriage in Hollister, May Weatherly was a resident of Hollister and Tom Barry was a resident of New York City. They met while Tom was stationed at the Naval base at the Hollister Airport.
Births
Constance Lynn
Constance Lynn was born Nov. 3 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy to Donald Baze Jr. and Christine Campos. She weighed 7 pounds.
Daniel Román
Daniel Román was born Nov. 15 to Delfina Gutierrez and Diego Román at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 5 lbs. 12 oz.
David Ozzy Dozal
David Ozzy Dozal was born Nov. 8 to David and Nova Dozal of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He weighed 6.5 lbs.
Yadhira Vasquez
Yadhira Vasquez was born Nov. 14 to Omar and Maria Vasquez of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Yadhira weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz.
Julian Cesar Sanchez
Julian Cesar Sanchez was born Nov. 11 to Carlos Sanchez and Llubia Valdivia of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz.
Anjoel Rey Valentino Flores
Anjoel Rey Valentino Flores was born Nov. 7 to Joe and Luisa Flores of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Anjoel weighed just over eight pounds.
Grace ‘Dani’ Baldwin
Grace “Dani” Baldwin was born Nov. 7 to Mike and Elena Baldwin of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz.
Kyle Joseph Edwards
Kyle Joseph Edwards was born Nov. 15 to Landon Edwards and Jenna Cavanaugh of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz.
Desina Annette Reyes
Desina Annette Reyes was born Nov. 12 to Wilmer and Rosario Reyes of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. She was 8 pounds 2 oz.
Alexander Benjamin Svenningsen
Alexander Benjamin Svenningsen was born Nov. 16 to Mads Svenningsen and Latoya Reyes of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He was 7 pounds 9 oz.
Delila Lisbeth Vasquez
Delila Lisbeth Vasquez was born Nov. 17 to Leon Vasquez and Lisbeth Vasquez of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. He was 7 pounds 10 ounces.
Makiley Ann Mezera
Makiley Ann Mezera was born Nov. 16 to Aron and Tracy Mezera of Hollister at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces.
Yeral Ricardez
Yeral Ricardez was born Nov. 11 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister.
Lilliana LeDesme
Lilliana LeDesme was born Nov. 13 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister.
Salvador Sandoval
Salvador Sandoval was born Nov. 13 to Salvador Sandoval and Hilda Cimental. The baby boy weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces.
Ricardo Jr. Guitierrez
Ricardo Jr. Guitierrez was born Nov. 12 to Ricardo Guitierrez and Mariana Abonce at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He was 8 pounds 5 ounces.
Damian Emmanuel Gonzalez
Damian Emmanuel Gonzalez was born Nov. 15 to Damian and Alma Gonzalez at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces.
Adrian Chavez
Adrian Chavez was born Nov. 17 by Silvia Arreola at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces.
Julian Martinez
Julian Martinez was born Nov. 21 to Armando and Teresa Martinez at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. The boy weighed 8 pounds.
Peter Allen Campbell
Peter Allen Campbell was born Nov. 20 to Robert and Tawnia Campbell at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces.
Kaylie Jane Galvan
Kaylie Jane Galvan was born at 8:05am on Nov. 18 to Robert and Cassandra Galvan at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces.
Jose Manuel Ceballos
Jose Manuel Ceballos was born Nov. 21 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces.
Sescily Raelynn DeLaTorre
Sescily Raelynn DeLaTorre was born to Raymond and Valerie DeLaTorre on Nov. 22 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces.
Siana Cherish Garcia
Siana Cherish Garcia was born Nov. 24 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital to Jesse Garcia and Monica Rodriguez . She weighed slighly more than 8 pounds.
Efrain Garcia
Efrain Garcia was born Nov. 23 to Efrain Garcia and Maria Artega at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 8 pounds 6 pounds.
Silver Marcus Castorena
Silver Marcus Castorena was born Nov. 22 to Larry Catorena and Angela R. Gonzalez at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 17 inches long.
Ailyn Marie Villa Servin
Ailyn Marie Villa Servin was born Nov. 23 to Jose Villa and Regina Servin at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. She was 7 pounds 12 ounces.
Emily Delgado
Emily Delgado was born Aug. 30 to Jesus Delgado and Lupita Cervantes at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. She was 7 pounds 10 ounces.
Letey Delgado
Letey Delgado was born Sept. 1 to Octavio and Erica Delgado at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. She was nine pounds once ounce.
James Vincent Hayhurst
James Vincent Hayhurst was born Sept. 1 to Jimmy and Danette Hayhurst at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces.
Beatrice Garcia Gonzalez
Beatrice Garcia Gonzalez was born Oct. 30 to Manuel Garcia Rodrizuez and Martha Gonzalez Garcia at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. She was 6 pounds 13 ounces.
Melynda Darlene Butler
Melynda Darlene Butler was born Nov. 9 to Timothy Robert and Amy Renee Butler of Dos Palos. She weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces.
Amelia Anne Buzzetta
Amelia Anne Buzzetta was born Nov. 19 to Josh and Jenny Buzzetta at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. She weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces.
Ronnie Joseph Honeycutt
Ronnie Joseph Honeycutt was born Nov. 10 to John and Dawn Honeycutt at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed eight pounds.
Damian Alexander Munoz
Damian Alexander Munoz was born Nov. 3 to Osiel and Monica Munoz at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds.
Felix Antonio Venegas Ramirez
Feliz Antonia Venegas Ramirez was born Nov. 1 to Apolinar Venegas and Maria Elena Ramirez at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister.He was 9 pounds 8 ounces.
Bryanna Vida Acuña Morales
Bryanna Vida Acuña Morales was born Nov. 1 to J. Oswaldo Morales and Elsa Carranza at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 8.2 pounds.
Esteban Coria
Esteban Coria was born Oct. 29 to Jaime Coria and Patrica Estrada at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister. He was 9 pounds 4 ounces.
Brady Bruno Connelly
Brady Bruno Connelly was born Sept. 26 to Coley and Alisa Connelly in Delnor Hospital in Illinois. He was 8 pounds 1 ounce.
Kaylee Janae Newton
Kaylee Janae Newton was born Nov. 8 at Kaiser in San Jose to Randy Lee Newton Jr. and Chelsey Janae Gonzales of Gilroy. She was 6 pounds 14 ounces.
Paco Leonel Alvarez Jr.
Paco Leonel Alvarez Jr. was born Nov. 24 to Genevie Colin and Paco Alvarez of Morgan Hill.
Diandra Marie Vasquez
Diandra Marie Vasquez was born Sept. 5 at Travis Air Force Base to Roger and Erica Vasquez, formerly of Hollister, and is a little sister to Devona Monique Vasquez. Diandra weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Military
David Gaitan
Army PFC David J. Gaitan, a graduate of San Benito High School in 2002, recently graduated from Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He has been assigned to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas where he will attend a 16-week course to become an Army Health Care Specialist. He is the son of Mike and Eva. His brothers are Mikey, Steve and Gabe.
Nicole Harlan
Nicole Harlan, daughter of Grant Harlan and Emily Hanson and grand daughter of of Cleva Harlan of Hollister and Manuel Castro of Gilroy, just completed her four-year tour of duty. Her duties on the U.S.S Higgens was Operations Specialist Service War Far. She was deployed to Bagdad, Iraq Nov. 2, 2003. Harlan’s job was classified, but she is able to mention the U.S.S Heggens was launching missles to Baghdad to support the troupes. Since her honorable discharge in October, she is attending Mesa City College in San Diego and persuing her Criminal Justice degree.
Benjamin Miner
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin R. Miner, a 1998 graduate of Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, and his fellow shipmates recently returned to their homeport of San Diego after a deployment in support of the war on terrorism, while serving aboard the dock landing ship USS Comstock.
Terri Marini
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Terri Marini, daughter of Nancy E. and Edward Marini of Gilroy, and her fellow shipmates recently returned to their homeport of San Diego after a deployment in support of the war on terrorism, while serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood. The Belleau Wood crew helped save 12 crewmen of an Indonesian vessel sinking in the Persian Gulf.
Brian d. Contival, Pablo J. Gonzalez, Kirk W. Perry
Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian D. Contival, Air Force Airman Pablo J. Gonzalez and Air Force Airman Kirk W. Perry Jr. have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airmen studied the Air Force mission, organization, military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches, received physical training, rifle marksmanship training, and completed field training exercises. Contival is the son of Allen Contival of Hollister, and he graduated in 1991 from San Benito High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1997 from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Gonzalez is the son of Sabas and Lucy Gonzalez of Hollister and a 2003 graduate of San Benito High School. Perry is the son of Brenda Perry of Hollister and is a 2004 graduate of San Benito High School.
William R. Farmer
Navy Seaman William R. Farmer, son of Kathleen A. and Edwin Farmer of Gilroy, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was meritoriously promoted to his current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Farmer completed training including classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety.
Corey A. Bell, Christopher L. Mason
Army Pvt. Corey A. Bell and Army Pvt. Christopher L. Mason have graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the eight weeks of training, the soldiers received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Bell is the son of Allan Bell of Hollister and is a 2004 graduate of San Benito High School. Mason is the son of Pamela Wilton of Hollister and Robert Mason of Portage, Mich., and is a 2004 graduate of San Benito High School.
