Dorothy L. Judkins
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 3, 2008 2:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
Hortencia Abrego Urdiales
Hortencia A. Urdiales of Gilroy passed away on June 22, 2008 at the age of 85
Evelyn Barbara Silveria
Services: Oakhill Cemetery Sunday June 29, 2008 from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. viewing 7:00 P.M. Rosary. June 30, 2008 Funeral at the Chapel of the Roses.
Erma Lois Dirimple
Free at last! Long-time resident of both Gilroy and Morgan Hill, went home to her Lord. She would have turned 100 on July 21, 2008. The family is celebrating her farewell privately.
Bertha G. Pereira
Beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away at home on June 23rd at the age of 90. Born on the Island of Sao Jorge in the Azores, she emigrated to the US and settled in Gilroy in 1960. She was a homemaker and loved to cook. Her priority was to make sure everyone that came to visit was well fed. She was preceded in death by her husband George Pereira, her brothers Antonio, Raul, Miguel, Antero, Jose, Alberto, & Herminio and her sisters Emilia, Sabina, and Gabriela. She is survived by her sons and their spouses Antonio & Sabina Perry, George & Olivia Perry, her only granddaughter and husband, Elizabeth & Gino Rosa, all of Gilroy; a sister Maria Maciel of Sao Jorge, Azores and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harvey S. Nyland
Harvey S. Nyland
Alfred Joseph Navaroli
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend entered into his eternal peace on June 19, 2008. Born in Massachusetts but quickly grew to love his adopted town of Gilroy, Alfred started his career in the mailroom at PG&E in 1954. Two years later, he joined produce shipping company Bud Antle where he spent the next 31 years. Upon retirement, he became more actively involved in his community and served on various city task forces, Parks and Recreation, Sons of Italy and most notably with the South Valley Symphony where he had served as President. His top priorities were securing funds and serving as the symphony's promoter extraordinaire. His passion for classical music was only eclipsed by his love and dedication to his family and friends. He displayed his competitive spirit every time he dealt a game of Pedro or Gin Rummy, played a round of golf, or engaged in a lively discussion on a wide range of topics. World traveled and always quick witted, he most enjoyed the simple pleasures of sitting around a table with the ones he loved.
Bernice W. Van Nattan
Passed away at her Hollister home at the age of 82. She is the mother of Ray Sebree of Hollister. Arrangements for cremation with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in West Covina, CA
Jose G. Cervantes
Passed away in Hollister at the age of 88. Rosary: Wed. June 25th at 7:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Mass: Thurs. June 26th at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
Shirley Max Peachey
Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Shirley was born in Buffalo, NY where she met her only love George who preceded her in death. Together they left New York and traveled to California where they raised three children - Catherine Sorci (husband Joseph) Mark Peachey (wife Donna) and Beth Newquist (husband Erik). Shirley's passion was her grandchildren, Megan, Gregory, Christina and Michael Sorci and Cameron, Jacob and Emma Peachey, Luke and Molly Newquist. Shirley's love for her family extended to her many nieces and nephews throughout the country and to her "adopted" sisters Anna and Mary Esther Candee. She was a devoted friend to everyone she met and "Grandma Shirley" to every child.
