Obituaries

Mary S. Quesada, long-time resident of the Imperial Valley passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009. She went peacefully, in her sleep. She fought the good fight, and had survived three strokes within the last year and a half. She was 85. Mary married Antonio Quesada and they raised their family of six in Holtville, CA. After waitressing many years, Mary decided to stay home and become a Foster parent. Our brother, Thomas, was adopted into our family when he was three years old. Mary will be remembered for her loving heart, her quick wit, her ready smile, and her wicked games of Yahtzee and Bunko! And her very funny stories! We were fortunate to have her for many years, and we miss her dearly, but we rest in the knowledge that she is at rest with our loved ones that have gone before us.

Bill died at the age of 78, surrounded by his devoted wife and daughters after suffering complications from a fall while vacationing in Palm Desert. Bill was born and raised in San Martin. He worked and retired from Raisch Products where he was a 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Union. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara, daughters Cindy Cross (David) and Leslie Bozzo (Dave), grandchildren Andrew, Aaron and Ashley Cross, Elizabeth, Nathan and Emily Bozzo, sisters Jean McCoy (Denny) and Joan Lynch, numerous longtime friends, nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Judy. He was preceded in death by his sister Valeda, brother Loren, sister-in-law Fran Byerly and brother-in-law Mike Lynch. Please join us for a celebration of Bill's life at the Byerly Family Home on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dementia Care Coaching, 413 Allegan Circle, San Jose, CA. 95123

Josepha Q. Beltran passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in D'hanis, TX on May 16, 2009. She was a long time resident of Morgan Hill for 38 years before moving to D'hanis, TX. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Luis Beltran and 7 chrildren; Frank & Mariam Beltran of San Jose, CA.; Tommy B. Munoz of Morgan Hill, CA.; Julia B. Castaneda of San Jose, CA.; Albert Beltran of San Jose,CA.; Juanita Beltran of San Antonio,TX.; Jose Beltran of San Jose, CA.; and Dolores & Hector Rios of Sabinal, TX.; Her 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grand children; many nieces and nephews, and one living sister Paula B. Garza of North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister. Services were held yesterday at the Hondo Funeral Home in Hondo, TX; Funeral Mass will be held today at the Holy Cross Catholic Church and the burial at the San Fernando Cemetary both in D'hanis, TX.

Passed away in Gilroy at the age of 81. She was born in Oxnard, CA and lived in Hollister nearly all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and worked in the local cannery for over 40 years. She was also a member of The Teamsters Union Local 890.

Britt J. Schweitzer, 82, of Morgan Hill, following a long illness, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday May 8, 2009. He was with family who will miss him dearly.