Beatrice A. Sola passed away at the age of 103, Wednesday evening at the Mabie Northside Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister. She was born in New Idria in San Benito County and has lived here all her life. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Passed away in Grass Valley at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital on June 3, 2008. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life, June 28, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at King Center in San Mateo. She will be buried at San Juan Batista Cemetery in Hollister, CA.
January Ellen Norman - beloved daughter of Marietta and Donald Norman, beloved mother of Alana Alcini, and sister of Judy Norman - passed away of a terminal illness on October 22, 2008 at 6:25 P.M. She went to be with her grandmother, Nellie Demee, in heaven. Born January 24, 1956 in Washington D.C., Jan moved to Morgan Hill with her family in 1971. Jan graduated in 1974 from Live Oak High School and loved all that California had to offer including snow skiing, water skiing, camping and fishing. Jan was full of life and always loved to help others. She will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Her ashes will be spread over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park at a later date.
Entered into rest in Salinas at the age of 67. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cienega Road, Hollister. Cremation to be followed by private family inurnment.
Manuel J. Escover passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 2008. Mr. Escover is the son of the late Manuel F. and Lenora Escover, and brother of the deceased Marie Buckner and Gloria Escover. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Escover, and sons Matthew Escover and Steven Escover. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins in the Santa Clara Valley, San Benito County, and the Central Valley.
John P. Carpio Jr. passed away at 60 yrs. old on Jan. 27th, 2007, in Sacramento, due to a lengthy illness. He grew up in Gilroy and resided in Rocklin, CA for the past 21 years. John attended Saint Mary's school and was a 1965 graduate of Gilroy High. He proudly served in the U.S.Army between 1967 and 1969 and was deployed in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. John was an avid sports fan who loved local High School football.
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Neill, 57, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2007, in San Antonio. She was born on July 10, 1949, in Santa Barbara, CA, to George and Barbara Huskey. Bobbie will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, a devoted and caring wife, and a delightful friend to all who knew her. An avid reader, she was happiest with a good book and her husband by her side.
Carol A. Winters was born July 24, 1954 in Hollywood, CA. Carol was predeceased by her father, Douglas Winters and her mother, Odette Moore. Carol was a prolific gardener, a caring nurse and lived life to the fullest. She will be sorely missed by the children she played cards with, taught to swim, and in general, spent time with. She is survived by her son Aaron, son Adrian, daughter Yvette and son Isaiah. Other surviving members include her brother Patrick, sister Claudette, and brother David.
A mass to celebrate his life will be held on January 11, 2014, at 1:00 P.M., at St. Catherine's Church in Morgan Hill. A brief reception will follow in the Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Reception to follow in the Parish Center.