Eugene (Gene) James Palermo
Gene passed away from a sudden illness on November 6th, 2010.
William Joseph Lavagnino, Sr.
Passed away in San Juan Bautista, Monday afternoon, at the age of 87. As per Bill's wishes, no services are planned.
Melba (Missey) Bissey November 29, 1927 – March 24, 2015
Cremation has already occurred. Memorial services to be held, April 24, 2015, at 6:00 P.M., at St. Mary's Catholic Church Chapel, 11 First St., Gilroy.
Ignacio Medina
Passed away at his Hollister home. Visitation: Sun. Jan. 13, 2008 12:00 noon until 9:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Rosary: 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Mass: 10:00 AM Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
Robert E. Hanson
Robert E. Hanson was 86 years old and is survived by his wife, Helen M. Hanson, his daughter Mary Hohenbrink and 5 grandchildren.
Tom S. Mattart
Tom S. Mattart passed away after a short illness on June 10, 2007 in Gilroy. He was 94. He is survived by his wife Joyce Vieira Mattart of Gilroy, his niece Susan (Stuart) Mattart Smith of Salinas, stepfather of Richard Katen of San Juan Bautista and Robert Katen of Montana, step-grandfather of Jade, Coleman, Carson and Caleb Katen, and step-children Don, Judy, and GiGi Da Rosa. He was preceded in death by his daughter Judy, "The Lumber Lady" Mattart . Mr. Mattart was a Salinas resident for over 90 years; as a rancher he raised and trained quarter horses including " Lucky Blanton", a famous quarter horse. He moved to Gilroy in 2004. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, a gold card holder of the Professional Rodeo Association, and longtime director of the Salinas California Rodeo.
Samuel Rey Tenney
Samuel R. Tenney was born in New Mexico to Nathan and Myrtle Payne Tenney. He married Myrtle Hatch. Samuel was in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was the golf course superintendent at Holiday Lake Estates, and Sea Ranch Golf Links. He served as a branch president for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his sister Irene Mousley, his wife, Myrtle, two sons; Rey and Sam Tenney, three daughters; Lynn Lawrence, Tamra Palmer, and Lisa Smith.
Helen Tabaldo Alnas
Helen Tabaldo Alnas passed away Monday at the age of 67 in Seaside, Oregon. She was born in Stockton, CA, She presently resided in Hollister, but had lived in San Juan Bautista most of her life. Helen enjoyed cooking and had worked the past year in a family restaurant in Seaside,OR. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Alnas,Sr., who died January of last year. She was the mother of Joe Alnas, Jr., wife, Olivia, of Hollister and Greg Alnas of Marina and her late son, Michael Anthony Alnas. She was the grandmother of Joseph Alnas, III, wife Emily and Marissa Alnas, all of Hollister, sister of Joyce Thieme of Seaside, OR, and Adrian Tabaldo of Nevada. Also survived by a niece, Kris "Tina" Parks and husband Tim Parks of Seaside and numerous nieces and nephews.
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.
Roger J. Finton December 12, 1942 – March 8, 2013
Friends and family are invited to share memories and stories of him at a Celebration of Life service to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. at the San Jose Police Officers Association Hall, 1151 North Fourth Street, San Jose, CA 95112.
