58.2 F
Gilroy
October 8, 2025

Andrew Sosa Castaneda December 2, 1997- August 31, 2016

 Visitation: Thursday, September 15, 2016, 1:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander. Mass: Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Benedict Church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery. Full obit and condolences: sanderfhcares.com.

Donald S. Thome April 2, 1920 – April 29, 2012

Don was born in Capay, CA and grew up in Aromas where in high school he met Bertha Gotterba. Don and Bertha fell in love, married in May 1941 and were happily together for 71 years.

Jeanette (Jan) Morones Morton

Jeanette (Jan) Morones Morton died peacefully Friday, September 2, 2011. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved son Brett Morton on September 6, 2011. Although, the last years of her life she suffered poor health, she remained optimistic and resilient. Her spirit, kindness and faith persevered. Jan loved and nurtured her sons and grandsons completely. She will be deeply missed by her sons Benjamin and Jason Morton, grandsons Joseph and Jacob Morton, as well as her two brothers, sister and many friends.

Rosen A. “Pop” Batrez March 1, 1934 – June 6, 2014

Visitation will be Thursday, June 12th, 2014, from 12:00 noon until 8:30 P.M., with the Rosary offered at 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary chapel. Family and friends will leave the mortuary on Friday morning at 9:30 A.M. for a Mass at 10:00 A.M. at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Interment, San Juan District Cemetery. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences

Ruth M. Gunnels August 20, 1926 – March 26, 2014

Services: Friday, 4/25/2014 at 1:00 P.M., at the IOOF Lodge, 4th St. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.

Laurette C. Ehrich

Laurette C. Ehrich loved dearly by her family passed away peacefully at her home in Gilroy on October 24, 2008 surrounded by her family. Laurette was born October 4, 1923 on Mount Madonna where she lived until she was 13. She then moved to Gilroy where she attended Gilroy High School and met her husband Jack S. Ehrich who preceded her in death in 1980. Laurette worked for Eustice Insurance Agency for many years. She also worked and eventually retired from Wheeler Hospital/St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy. She was a remarkable woman with a great talent of crocheting. Laurette was a charter member of Las Animas Post 669 of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of The ICF District 28 and The Others Club. She belonged to the P.T.A. of her daughter's school. She enjoyed playing Bridge and Bunco with her many friends.

Charlene Rice

Passed away in Turlock at the age of 75. She was born in St. Joe, Texas and lived in Hollister for 48 years, moving here from Salinas. She and her husband, Sam, were married in 1947 in Tulia, TX. Along with her husband, they pastored for many years at The Apostolic Full Gospel Church of Christ on Santa Ana Rd and she had a great love of gospel music.

Alice E. Herron

Alice E. Herron passed away June 5, 2007 at the age of 95. She is survived by her son Gordon and his wife Donna Herron and grandchildren Matthew and Christina Herron all of Gilroy. She also leaves behind her sister Doris Rasmussen of Aptos and numerous nieces and nephews. Private services will be held.

Frances M. Alejandro March 9, 1918 – March 6, 2013

 Rosary: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7 pm, Mission San Juan Bautista. Funeral Mass: Friday, March 15, 2013, 10:00 A.M., Mission San Juan Bautista. Burial: Immediately following the mass, San Juan Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.grunnagle.com

Herbert L. McAbee March 24, 1929 – May 7, 2013

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home Chapel, 870 San Benito St., Hollister.  Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

SOCIAL MEDIA

10,025FansLike
1,394FollowersFollow
2,589FollowersFollow