Obituaries

Carolynn "Lynn" Mercurio Hernandez born in Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family by her side at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, on 5/13/12.

 Per her request there will be no services.

Hermie May Medley died peacefully at home on February 28th, after a brief illness. Born in Centralia, WA and raised in Oregon, Hermie moved to Gilroy, CA in the 1950s and resided there for over 40 years. She taught children with disabilities at the Gateway Center in Gilroy for 20 years. She was active in any and all events her children participated in, from athletics to band and 4H. When her grandchildren took an interest in theater, she became a producer and a member of the local community theater. 17 years ago, Hermie relocated to Santa Cruz, where she invested her energies in writing poetry. Her work was frequently published in literary journals and she was a regular contributor at local poetry groups and the Celebration of the Muse, an annual reading of poetry by Santa Cruz County women writers. Hermie loved living near the ocean and the open, liberal attitude of the Santa Cruz community. She was a feminist and peace advocate and felt Santa Cruz embodied the beliefs she held dear. Hermie is survived by her daughter, Robin Medley; daughter-in-law, Jane Medley; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Megan and Kevin Tresham; grandsons, Ethan Stocks, Charlie Medley, Joe Medley, and Andy Medley; great-grandchildren, Kalen and Mason Tresham; three brothers, nieces, nephews and many, many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Medley; sons, Steven and Peter Medley; brother, Burt Palmer; and parents, Roy and Mina Palmer. A memorial service will be held for Hermie on Saturday, March 13, at 3:30 P.M. at Innerlight Ministries, 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries or Poetry Santa Cruz. A special thanks to the many friends, old and new, who so lovingly cared for Hermie during her final weeks. Her family is eternally grateful for your love and support.

 Visitation will be at Habing Family Funeral Home on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. Vigil will be 7:00 P.M., at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.  Funeral Mass Friday, April 10, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Mary Church. Family would appreciate donations to the Gilroy High School Wrestling Team c/o Habing Family Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Calvary Baptist Church at 1900 Highland Dr. Hollister, CA. 95023 are appreciated. Manuel will be remembered at a private ceremony for family and friends. Condolences can be made at www.grunnagle.com.

Guadalupe P. Gomez passed away in Hollister at the age of 92. He was born in Guanajuato, Mexico and came to Hollister in 1970 from Mexicali and worked as a laborer in the agriculture industry. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church.