Dorothy Francis (Markovic) Ruffalo
Dorothy "Dottie" Francis (Markovic) Ruffalo, 78, formerly of Kenosha, WI late of Hollister, California, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 14, 2008.
E. (Maggie) Magdalen Freeman
E. (Maggie) Magdalen Freeman, 95, passed away on September 4, 2008 at her daughter's home in Arlington, WA. She was born to Andrew Jackson and Mary Francis Hendricks on August 27, 1913 in Tres Pinos, CA. Maggie graduated from Livingston High School in Livingston, CA in 1935. She enjoyed sewing, painting and gardening. Maggie was known for being a strong, outgoing, and artistic woman. Surviving Maggie are her daughters, Barbara Elsie Hopper of Arlington, WA, Royalee Russllyn Cannon of Kent, WA, Jessie Elizabeth Ann Cravens of Arlington, WA, 14 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-granchildren. Maggie was preceeded in death by her daughter Elva Jane Eckles, her first husband Roy Russell Pierce, fire chief of Santa Clara county for many years and her second husband Cheif Petty Officer Roy George Freeman.
Virgie Elaine Flynn
Virgie is survived by her husband John Daniel, son Robert and mother Virgie Nicoletos. Memorial mass will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Our Lady Chapel, 11 First St., Gilroy. Arrangements by Habing Family, Gilroy.
Kenneth Arnold Eggers
Kenneth Eggers is survived by his father Kenneth E. Eggers, Jr. and his step mother Kay L. Eggers. Siblings Karen D. Sanford, David T. Snapp, Daniel T. Snapp, Christopher A. Carpenter and their families.
Joseph S. Martinez
Joe passed away Tuesday evening at Santa Clara Kaiser Hospital after a lengthy illness. Loving husband of Elisa Martinez of Gilroy. Dear father of Gina Read & Marta Trujillo (Ruben) both of Gilroy. Grandfather of Ruben, Robert, Jacob and Christine of Gilroy. Brother of Alec Martinez of Gilroy & Mary Lou Bejar of WA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held as per his wishes. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association preferred
Miquela Lin Quintana-Zimmerman
Born and raised in Gilroy, CA. Wife of Robert Zimmerman, loving mother to Mathias Zimmerman, daughter of John and Judy Quintana. Loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Hilda Fernandez DeLeon Paxton
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Alum Rock Chrisitan (Baptist) Church, 2962 Story Road San Jose, Ca 95127, for Hilda Fernandez Paxton, who died Aug. 17 at age 83.
Guadalupe P. Gomez
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.
Bette Jo Walker
Bette passed away surrounded by family in Jackson Ca. on July 14th 2008 of cancer. She was 77 years old.
Akiye Hirata
Akiye Hirata, age 87. A long time resident of Morgan Hill, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2008. She is survived by sons, Masao Jr. (Hiroko), David, Jerry, daughter Joyce, four grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
