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Erma J. Sosa

Passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy. Loving wife of Chris Sosa of Gilroy. Loving mother of Anthony Sosa (Nancy) of Texas, Kenneth Sosa (Doris) of Gilroy and Russell Sosa of Gilroy. Dear grandmother of Jeff (Nancy), Stephanie, Chris & Stephen Sosa. Adoring great-grandmother of Matthew, Michelle, Michael & Mark Sosa. Loving sister of Arlene Lujan, Irene Perez, Sylvia Guajardo, Geri Guerriero, Henry Diaz, Edwin Diaz, Bobby Diaz, Alfred Diaz and the late Ella Peralta, Eloise "Cookie" Molina, Benny Diaz and Leonard Diaz. Also preceded in death by her sister-in-law Betty Pappani. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.

Lyman Gregg Horton

Lyman Gregg Horton, a Carmel resident since 1996, died at his home on July 12, 2008. A native of South Pasadena, CA, he was born November 26, 1915. Lyman received his Engineering Degree from UC Berkeley and was a Civil and Structural Engineer for 43 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea "Beps" Horton of Carmel; his daughters, Ann Horton of Reno and Carol (Jerry) Hawkins of Hollister; his sisters, Barbara Wiley of Manhattan, KS and Phyllis Borie of Douglas City, CA; his grandsons, Mark Hawkins of Hollister and Lee (Anna) Hawkins of Bakersfield and his great-granddaughter, Allyson. Lyman was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Ferguson Horton, in 1991. At his request, no services will be held. Contributions are suggested to Carmel Valley Manor, 8545 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, 93923 or to Community Hospital, PO Box HH, Monterey, 93942. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Lyman's guest book and leave condolences for his family.

Col. Merwin Hancock Silverthorn, Jr.

On July 12th, 2008 God called home his child, Colonel Merwin Hancock Silverthorn, Jr. Col. Silverthorn had been waiting to meet his maker and join his wife of 63 years, who had preceded him.

Louie Nava, Jr.

Louie Nava, Jr. passed away suddenly in Hollister, July 5, 2008, at the age of 63. Born to Frances and the late Louie Nava, Sr. on October 1, 1944, in Hollister.

Phyllis Kelly

Keeping Promises. Making People Smile. Bringing Joy and Happiness. Cheerful and Upbeat. Touching Your Heart. All these were Phyllis Kelly and much more. Join Darrel, Heather, Devon and lots of her friends at South Valley Community Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday the 19th of July to celebrate a wonderful woman's life. Come to share stories; bring pictures (there will be computers and scanners).

Ronald J. Koll

Ronald J. Koll, long-term resident of Hollister, CA, passed away at the age of 70 on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Dominican Rehabilitation Center in Santa Cruz, CA from complications of Diabetes.

Rosario Castro

Rosario Garciduenas Castro, beloved mother, passed on July 9, 2008. She was born October 1, 1921 in Mexico to Maria Zavala and Mardonio Ortega Garciduenas. A longtime resident of Morgan Hill, she spent her early years in La Verne, CA. She will be remembered as a loving mother and doting grandmother who built her world around her sons, daughters and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Ralph R. Castro, her eldest son Ralph Castro Jr., grandson Alexander Alfaro, great-grandson Gil Delao, and five Altamirano infants. She is survived by her 8 children and their families: Raquel Altamirano of Madera, Rosa Linda Viola of Gilroy, Rich Castro of Boulder, CO, Rita Hawkins of Morgan Hill, Ralph Castro of Morgan Hill, Roberto Castro of Fresno, Ramon Castro of Milpitas, and Rudy Castro of Las Vegas, NV, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A member of St. Catherine's Parish in Morgan Hill for more than 40 years, she was a woman of exceptionally strong faith which she used as a guiding force in her life and to shepherd her family. Her gifts of love, humor and inner strength made her the center of family life for all of her children; she will be remembered for her caring character and particularly how special she made all those who loved her feel in her presence. Visitation will begin Thursday July 17th at 2:00 P.M., followed by a Rosary at 6:30 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street. The Funeral Mass will be Friday July 18th, 10:00 A.M. at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 17400 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home.

Dorothy S. Wallace

Dorothy S. Wallace passed away in Hollister, Monday, at the age of 82. Funeral services and burial will be in Opp, Alabama, next week.

Sandra Darlene Hawkins

Sandra Darlene Hawkins passed away on Saturday, June 28 in Hollister at the age of 63. Born in Watsonville, she lived in Hollister for the past 44 years.

Priscilla Salas Martinez

Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

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