Visitation on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Internment will take place on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.
Born in Detroit, Michigan he was a longtime Gilroy resident. Preceded in death by his parents Baldassaie and Caterina, his infant brother Michael, sister Mary Gigante, loving first wife Ella and son Richard.
Amelia, age 97, passed away in Morgan Hill, the last of the 10 children of Pierre & Marie Pourroy. Mother of three, grandmother of three, great-grandmother of four & many nephews and nieces.
Loving mother of Michele Rodriguez of Gilroy, Grandmother of Marissa, Mark, Alissa, Sarissa and Isaiah Escobedo all of Gilroy, Sister of Pauline Munoz, Ofelia Rodriguez and Richard Rodriguez all of Gilroy, Joe Rodriguez and Junior Beltran both of Fresno, Ralph Beltran and Eleanor Beltran both of Union City, beloved companion of Isais Carrero Nunez of Morgan Hill. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephew. Mary was born in Fresno but was raised in Morgan Hill and was a longtime resident. Funeral Services will be Friday, August 29, 2008 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin Friday at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Rose Eloise Caldera, age 96 of Santa Maria passed away Sunday, August 24th at Villa Maria Convalescent Hospital in Santa Maria, CA. Rose, better known as "Buddie", was born on May 28, 1912 in San Luis Obispo, CA to Peter and Marika Bondesen.