Rosemary Castro
Passed away in Hollister at the age of 49.
Leslie A. (Les) Valentine
Passed away in Long Barn, CA at the age of 86. He was born in Attica, OH and lived in Hollister for many years prior to moving to Long Barn in 1987, after building his own home there. He worked for many years for Saufnauer Plumbing and served his country honorably in the US Navy during WWII. He is a 53 year member of Mound Lodge #166 IOOF. He and his wife, Mary Jane, were married in 1945 in Hollister.
Dora A. Torres May 2, 1948 – January 3, 2016
Rosary: Monday, January 11, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Mass: Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Church. Condolencess: www.blackcoopersander.com.
Johnnie Glen Wright Sr.
Born in Cross Plains, TX on Feb 9, 1934, to Johnnie T. and Jackie Wright, both deceased.
Bernice Marie Lanini
Long time Hollister resident Bernice M. Lanini passed away at her Ridgemark Residence on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010, at the age of 93 years. Bernice was a native of Redwood City, and moved to Hollister as a child with her parents Attilio and Venuta Guerra. She was a graduate of San Benito High School. Bernice was a homemaker most of her life; a member of Sacred Heart Parish; belonged to The Swiss Club and enjoyed attending their functions in Greenfield. "Working in her garden was her number one activity", said her daughters; in addition to the time she spent with her grandchildren, helping others who need assistance, traveling throughout Europe and Alaska, baking cookies in her spare time, and attending the cooking classes at the former Dorothy McNetts's.
Albert Mendoza
Albert Mendoza, 87, of San Martin passed away peacefully with his family on Wednesday November 24, 2010. Albert lived a long healthy life and enjoyed farming until his death.
Francita V. Vasquez
On February 13, 2008, Francita Vasquez Gonzalez, was called home by our Father. She was the loving wife of Theodore Gonzales, mother of her beloved animals, sister of Eleanor Nash, Angie Campa, Leon Vasquez, Gilbert Vasquez, Jesse Hernandez, and the dear departed Maria Correa. Although, she struggled with a lifetime illness of rheumatoid arthritis, she continued to touch the hearts of all whom crossed her path. Without question, she embraced everyone with open arms, hospitality, charitable gifts and generosity. Her smile and her strength enlightened our souls. Her perseverance, honesty, and kindness, was a mirror image of her gentle character and most importantly her heart. She was a woman who loved a special kind of love. She loved not like most, but mostly like GOD. She Loved Unconditionally, and we were fortunate to have her with us for so long. May she Rest in a land of Peace throughout eternity. God knows she earned it.
Margaret Hawkins Houghton
Entered into rest in Hollister. She was born in Hollister and lived here all of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Houghton who died in 1965. She was a graduate of Mills College in Oakland with a bachelor's degree. Margaret taught school in San Francisco, Morgan Hill and San Benito County. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, California Retired Teachers' Association, Republican Women, Native Daughters of the Golden West and Hollister Women's Club.
Guadalupe Duarte
Husband of Maria de Jesus Duarte passed away in San Jose at the age of 57 years.Visitation this morning (Fri) from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at the mortuary followed by graveside services at 11:00 A.M. with military honors at San Juan Cemetery. See www.grunnagle.com for condolences.
Ryan Dennis McDuffie
Ryan McDuffie former resident of Hollister died in Fort Worth, Texas.
