Michelle F. Cordova-Maggiora
Resident of Gilroy and member of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Gilroy and Santa Cruz, passed away at home peacefully with family and friends. Michelle was a graduate of Live Oak High School, class of 1988. Michelle was a certified Respiratory Therapist and worked at local hospitals.
Mario Baroni
A native of Florence, Italy Mr. Baroni died as a result of a brain tumor and heart failure. He is survived by his wife Dolores of 50 years, his daughter Susan Baroni of Westlake Village, CA, his son Daniel Baroni and his wife Tania of Santa Cruz and his granddaughters Anastasia and Dasha. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Jeanette Weddell of Orland, CA, his brother and sister-in-law Larrry and Carole Weddell of Paradise, CA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lincoln L. Elsten
Lincoln L. Elsten died at his Hollister home at the age of 44. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, moved to Hollister from San Jose in 1999 and worked in quality assurance in his family business. He married his wife, Mary, in 1990 in San Jose and liked to golf.
Robert L. Carter
Robert was born in Fairmied, CA on March 9, 1917 and passed away in Morgan Hill, CA at the age of 91.
Claire Buletti Macfarlane
Claire Buletti Macfarlane was born in Gilroy, Ca to the late Ansel and Bernice Buletti. She died at home at the age of 65 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, David Macfarlane; survived by her sons Ian Macfarlane (Gilroy) and Duncan Macfarlane (San Francisco), She is also survived by her aunt Olga Goicovich (Fresno), and cousins Michael Goicovich (Long Beach) and Gail Aune (Santa Rosa), sister in-law Marie-Claude Macfarlane (Riverside), nephew Reid Macfarlane (Riverside) and niece Judith-Marie Macfarlane (Paris, France).
Robert E. Ottoboni
Robert Ottoboni passed away Saturday morning in Hollister. Private burial and graveside blessing has been held at San Juan District Cemetery.
Josephine Gomez Melchor
Rosary: Aug. 6th 7:00 P.M. at funeral home. Mass: Aug. 7th at 10:15 A.M. St. Benedict's Church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
Allen Virgil Wharton
Passed away at the age of 86 years. Allen, better known as Skip, was a native of California and had been a resident of San Benito County for the last 25 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sue Wharton of 52 years, 3 sons, Michael, George and Ronald, 1 daughter, Amanda, 2 brothers, and he is preceded in death by 2 sisters. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held for Skip on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church on 521, Monterey Street in Hollister. Following the memorial service, family and friends are invited to gather at the church.
Juanita Fernandez Pena
Juanita Fernandez Pena passed away at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. Juanita, her husband Richard and family, moved from Clint, TX to San Benito County 42 years ago. Juanita was employed with Tri Valley Cannery until the cannery closed. She was a member of Teamsters Local Union 890. Juanita had a passion for cooking. You could smell her food a block away. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Juanita also enjoyed music and singing. On any given morning you could hear her singing in the kitchen while she cooked for her family. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. Juanita is survived by Richard Fernandez of Hollister, her children and their spouses, Tommy Fernandez (Delia) of Hollister, Julie Roybal and David Flores of Hollister, Norma Amador (Frank) of El Paso, TX, Grace Lara (Jorge) of Hollister, Alfred Fernandez (Leonore) of Hollister, Stella Alvidrez (Paul) of San Jose, Richard Fernandez Jr. (Mary) of Phoenix,AZ, Raul Fernandez (Virginia) of Hollister, Sylvia Ruiz (Jose) of Phoenix, AZ, Robert Fernandez (Nancy) of Gilroy, Raymond Fernandez (Brandy) of Gilroy and Rebecca Arias (Andrew) of Hollister. Juanita is also survived by her sister, Maria De Los Angeles Acosta (Max) of Texas, 40 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Juanita will be greatly missed.
Christine L. Shacklett
Hollister native and long time resident Christine "Chris" Shacklett passed away at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 61 years. Chris was a graduate of San Benito High School, Gavilan College, as well as the California College Of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. Her artistic talents could be found in the "paste up advertising layouts" for major newspapers. Later as she developed a strong interest in antiques and collectibles, she and her sister Lucy Ghione opened a shop in Moss Landing called Curiosities. "She was a great Mom, super Grandmother, and was very devoted to her family", said her children. She loved the out-of-doors, especially spending time in Yosemite.
