Ray Hernandez
Passed away in Gilroy, California after a chronic illness. Ray is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Hernandez of Gilroy; younger siblings, Jeannie Castillo of Gilroy; David Prieto of San Diego; and Rose Cabrera of Gilroy. He was the beloved uncle of Samuel A. Centeno, Jr. of Gilroy and great-uncle of Samuel Ray Centeno III of Gilroy. His many aunts, uncles, and cousins will also miss him.
Georgia Reece
Georgia Reece, resident of Mabie Northside Nursing Facility, passed away Saturday at the age of 92. She was the mother of Fannie Jo Lndley and grandmother of Val Garioto of Hollister.
Yoshiko Tamura Kamimoto
Yoshiko Tamura Kamimoto passed away last Thursday at her home in San Juan Bautista at the age of 89. Yoshiko was born in San Francisco, CA, coming to San Juan Bautista in 1955, after her marriage in San Jose. She was the daughter of Torakichi Tamura and Riki Tanigawa. Yoshiko was the wife of the late Kay Kunijo Kamimoto, who died in 1995. She is survived by her children, David Ross Kamimoto of Campbell, Norman Wayne Kamimoto and wife Barbara Jean Landolt of San Francisco, and Howard Bruce Kamimoto of San Juan Bautista, her grandsons; Matthew Kyle Kamimoto and Nicholas Ryan Kamimoto, both of San Francisco, and her siblings, Kimiko Yamaguma and husband Joe of Foster City, her late siblings Masako Minami and husband George, Chiyoko Tamura, and Minoru Tamura and wife Ruth. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Lorayne Stricker
Lorayne Stricker passed away in Lapeer, Mi, at the age of 84. She was a 30 year resident of Gilroy, CA.
Jose L. Gonzalez
Son of Lupe Gonzalez and Louie Gonzalez of Hollister. He died in an automobile accident in Batesville, AR. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. 637-3793
Louie Cordova January 30, 1949 – December 20, 2013
Vigil Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 12:00 Noon at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. For online condolences go to ww.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Trinidad Martinez Partida May 25, 1942 – June 6, 2013
Trinidad Martinez Partida, age 71, passed away peacefully in Denver, CO surrounded by family.
Eddie F. Cervantes
Eddie, age 72, passed away on May 29, 2009 in Gilroy, CA. He was born in Texas on Nov. 29, 1936. He was the beloved husband of Anita Cervantes for 51 years. Loving father of Norma (Michael) Costa of Chowchilla, CA, Eddie (Susan) Cervantes, Jr. of Los Vegas, NV, Priscilla Wilkins of Houston, TX and the late Mario Cervantes. Devoted grandfather of Elaina & Erin Rivera, Jade & Jewel Cervantes and Joey Parham (Ana). Dearest great-grandfather of Xavier Parham. Survived by his brother Al Cervantes of San Jose, CA; two nieces Veronica Rodriguez of Morgan Hill and Antoinette Cervantes of San Jose.
J. R. Guthrie
J.R. was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Feb. 27, 1943 and raised in Riverton, Wyoming. He spent the last 38 years of his life in Hollister, California.
Wendell Gaylord Peterson
Wendell joined his flight of Angels after a six month illness at home, leaving behind Alice Marie Peterson, his wife of 26 years. Also surviving him are brother Norman (Margaret) Peterson, sisters Rachel Brown of Merced, CA, Florene Tyre of Branson, Mo, daughters Diann Peterson of Castaic, CA, Laurie Hallum of Redding, CA, Rebecca(Sam) Bauman of Wilsonville, OR, step-sons Victor (Roxanne )Wilson of Redmond, OR, Robert (Stephanie) Wilson of Gilroy, CA and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was a flight instructor for the Army Aircorps during WWII. He was also a respected retired member of Carpenters Union Local #405 for over 50 years as well as a member of the American Legion of Gilroy, the Eastern Star, Freemasons and a 32degree of the Scottish Rites. He lead a long life with involvement in many organizations and interests too numerous to mention. He died at home surrounded by family. There will be no service and the family requests that instead of flowers a donation be made to your favorite charity in Wendell's name.
