Obituaries

Candice passed away at El Camino Hospital, Mt. View, CA at the age of 59 after a courageous eight year battle against cancer. Her arrangements are pending. Date and time will be announced. You may call the mortuary (831-637-3757) or visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences and further information.

Adriana Hernandez passed away peacefully at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco at the age of 34 years. She was born and raised in Hollister. She worked for many years at Community Solutions. Adriana is survived by her parents Luz and Alejandro Hernandez; her two beloved young daughters Alyssa and Giovanna; brothers Ruben, Javier, Alex, and Rudy; sisters Rosa and Sylvia; nephews Robert, Abel Jr., Daniel, Stevie, Johnnie, Javier Jr., Alex Jr., Rudy Jr., Fernando, and Orlando; nieces Vanessa, Karina and Dariana and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced. You may call the mortuary (831-637-3757) as well as visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences and further information.

Isabell Prieto passed away Friday morning at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital at the age of 98. She was born in Paicines and has lived in San Benito County all her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the S.D.E.S of Hollister.

Brawley, Lowell Donald, also known as LD, passed away on June 9, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in Ardmore, OK on January 26, 1935. In the spring of 1936, the family moved to California and he attended Morgan Hill elementary schools and graduated from Live Oak in 1955 where he was active in the FFA. After graduation, he went to work as a crane operator for BG Manufacturing in Gilroy. When BG closed Lowell went into farming on his own throughout the Santa Clara Valley and in Hollister. He raised prunes, walnuts, cucumbers, and grapes. He became known as the "Cucumber King" when he grew cucumbers in bottles. He also began his own commercial tractor business. In 1963, he began working for Morgan Hill Unified School District as a custodian and retired after 33 years as a transportation assistant. Lowell served as a volunteer fireman and was a member of several organizations including Morgan Hill Junior Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Farm Bureau, Fish & Game Club, and the Morgan Hill Historical Society.  His fondest memories are his time with the fire department and the monthly meetings of the Historical Society. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Dora and Grady Brawley and brother Byron. He is survived by his brother Gary (Linda) Brawley of Peoria, AZ, sister-in-law Angie Brawley of San Jose, nephew Gary Matthew (Tiffany) of Peoria, AZ, niece Jodi of Boise, ID, great-nephews Joshua and Nathan Brawley and great-niece Macy Brawley of Peoria, AZ and many close friends in the Morgan Hill area. Services are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M., visitation begins at 8:30 A.M., on June 17, the Reverend Tim Howe officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morgan Hill Historical Society or the First Baptist Church of Gilroy.

Infant son of Ivan and Rosangelica Munoz.

His parents Ron and Sue Beeck, his sister Julie and her husband Keith Magee will miss Gregg every day.

Emma Zamarron Martinez, daughter of the late Pablo and Manuel G. Zamarron. She was born on June 30, 1923 in San Antonio, TX. Emma worked and lived with her husband, Dionicio Martinez in Soledad, CA until his passing in 1979. Emma then relocated to Gilroy, CA to be with her family. Emma was an active member at the Gilroy Senior Center, Phil Am Club and loved Bingo. Emma was 85 years young when she passed away with family at her side on June 9, 2009. Emma, the oldest family member, will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters, Jesus (late Jennie) of Phoenix, AZ, Joe (Elenore) of Manteca, CA, Nora Landeros (Jose) of Gilroy, Pablo (Frances) of Gilroy, Theodore (Antonio) of Gilroy, Anthony (Armendina) of Hollister, Guadalupe of Gilroy, Rudolfo (Rose) of Gilroy, and the late Martin (late Tilla) of Glendale, AZ, late Ricardo (Carmen) of Gilroy, late Julio (late Guadalupe) of Colorado Springs, CO. She also had many nieces and nephews and their extended families. Viewing will begin at 2:00 P.M. and Vigil will be at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St., Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 11 First St., Gilroy followed by burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial 7:00 P.M. Sunday 6/14 Gilroy Apostolic Assembly Church.