Charles Lennie Robinson
Passed away in Rocklin, CA. Age, 88. Private services.
Evelyn Florence Porcella
EVELYN F. PORCELLA, 93, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at St. Louise Hospital, Gilroy. Wife of the late George P. Porcella. Mother of Carol E. Porcella of La Quinta, CA, Robert P. Porcella, Richard C. Porcella, David W. Porcella of Gilroy and Barbara P. Marcosa of Aliso Viejo, CA. Grandmother of Peter Porcella (Tara) & Lori Falconer(Josh) of Bakersfield; Esther A. Campos (Michael) & Ricky Porcella of San Francisco, Christopher Dean of Gilroy, Lorri Lopez (Michael) of San Clemente, James P. Marcosa (Nancy) of Tustin, CA. Great-grandmother of Kayla, MaKenna, Bryson, Aiden, Bryce, Reese, Tatum and Joshua. Sister of Alda Gloss of Escondido, CA. and the late Adolph & George Pedroni. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews and was a native of Patterson, CA. She moved to Gilroy when she married her husband in the 1930's. After raising her 5 children she worked as a clerk for the Gilroy Municipal Court. Member of St. Mary's Church.
Jose C. Gutierrez
Jose C. Gutierrez (Polkas) 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Manuel and Agapita Marroquin Gutierrez. He migrated to the USA in 1947 heading north following crop seasons. He settled in Hollister in June of 1960 where he became an employee of Almaden. He worked many years and had lots of wonderful memories after retiring from Almaden in 1975. He played harmonica and the accordion and enjoyed listening to music, liked dancing, telling stories, laughter and writing poetry in Spanish. He especially loved being surrounded by his family and friends. He will be remembered by the love, respect and compassion he had for life, work and people. He was a dedicated and amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His positive thinking and strong will to live is what we will treasure forever.
Robert Flores
Robert Flores, 78 of Raytown, MO passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Park Place Care Center in Raytown, MO. Robert retired from the United States Air Force in 1972 after 23 years of service. He worked for Menorah Medical Center in shipping and receiving until health issues demanded his retirement in 1995. Survivors include his wife Hilda Flores of Raytown, MO, children: Robert N. Flores of Berryville, AR, Rebecca Hiestand of Raytown, MO, Brett Flores Warrensburg, MO, Richard Flores of Berryville, AR and Misti Crosley of Harrison, AR. Surviving siblings include: Francis E. Flores of Hollister, CA,Gene Flores of Fresno, CA and Olivet Martin of Hollister, CA. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary Flores, brother Thomas Melvin Flores and sister Bridget Angie Valenzuela. At his request there will be no funeral or memorial services but friends and family are encouraged to celebrate Robert's life and remember the good times. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arrangements were handled by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel of Kansas City, MO.
Gregory Thomas Jones
Services@ 12:00 P.M. Ridgemark Country Club Sat. 11/29/08
Peter John Radulovich Sr.
Peter John Radulovich Sr., long-time area rancher, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away November 9, 2008 in Vallejo. At his request, no formal services will be held.
Favian Ernesto Delatorre-Rico
Passed away in Santa Clara.
Robert Lopez Sotelo
Robert Lopez Sotelo, 79, of Morgan Hill, passed away November 9, 2008.
Francisco Ayon
Services held at Oak Hill Memorial 11/16 -11/17.
Mary Jacinto Jones
Mary Jacinto Jones passed away at the Windsor Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Salinas on November 7th at the age of 60 years. Mary was a native of San Juan Bautista, was raised in San Benito County as a child and young adult. She was graduate of San Juan Grammar School, San Benito High School, and received her Associate of Arts Degree from Gavilan College. She was a member of the Old Mission San Juan Bautista Parish. She moved to Watsonville when she and her husband Bill Jones were married. Mary worked for Martinelli's in Watsonville. "Her son was her life" said her family. Mary loved to cook and enjoyed listening to Country Music. Mary was predeceased by her parents George & Isabelle Jacinto, and her husband Bill Jones. Surviving are her son Jesse Jones of San Juan Bautista, her sister Patricia Jacinto of San Juan Bautista, and brother George Jacinto of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Friends are invited to visit at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister on Thursday, Nov. 13th from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Family and friends will gather at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 2nd & Mariposa Streets, San Juan Bautista Friday morning at 11:30 A.M. to attend the Mass Of The Resurrection beginning at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at San Juan District Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Cancer Society c/o funeral home chapel.
