Lydia C. Dassel February 8, 1917 – April 19, 2013
Services include the saying of the rosary on Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 P.M., at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson funeral home, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 P.M., until 8:30 P.M., at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will commence Friday at 10:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Church, corner of 5th and College Streets, Hollister, CA. Donations may be made to San Benito Historical Society for Park Development or donor’s favorite charity. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.
Georgette M. Barnes
Passed away at home in Morgan Hill at the age of 84. She was born in San Juan Bautista, CA and grew up in Tres Pinos. She has lived in Morgan Hill for 42 years. She worked as a cook at South Valley Hospital in Gilroy until she was 75 years old. Her family was the biggest interest in her life.
Manuela Esparza Castillo June 1, 1928 to December 17, 2016
Manuela Castillo, born June 1, 1928 in Brawley, California to Rosalio and Paula Perez. He peacefully passed away December 17 surrounded by her only surviving child Jenny De La Cueva and her family.
Marie E. Medina May 23, 1937 – March 30, 2015
Private cremation will be followed by private family inurnment. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.
Roberta Brass Garrettson
Roberta Brass Garrettson ('Bert'), a Sun Valley, Idaho pioneer and early ambassador, passed away in Twin Falls, ID. She was born on March 15, 1912 in Caldwell, ID to Ernest F. and Gertrude Hart Brass. She was the youngest and last of the five Brass children, including her twin brother Richard and older sisters Ernestine, Elizabeth and Marjorie.
Jose Luis Rivera
Entered into rest in Hollister at the age of 63. Visitation: Tues. May 27, 2008 12:00 noon until 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Rosary: Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Mass: Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery. Obituary and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Gustavo R. Gonzalez
Gustavo R. Gonzalez passed away in his home in Hollister on Feb. 21, 2011 at the age of 74. Gustavo (Tavo) was born on Nov. 24, 1936 in Jerez, Zacatecas Mex and immigrated to the United Stated as a child. Gustavo spent most of his life residing in Hollister.
Harold Le Roy Bellairs
Memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, 11/12 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 651 Broadway, Gilroy.
Sue M. Serafin
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Sue Merenda Serafin who passed away at St. Louise Hospital on May 18, 2011. Born in Arma, Kansas to Frank and Mary Merenda, she was 89 years old. Sue came with her family to Gilroy in 1937. She graduated from Gilroy High School and Hartnell College.
William (Bill) Henry Porth
On January 10, 2007, Bill Porth passed away. Bill was born in New York. He was a California resident for 38 years. He loved to help out at the Morgan Hill Senior Centerand he loved to cook.
