Jose Luis Rivera
Entered into rest in Hollister at the age of 63. Visitation: Tues. May 27, 2008 12:00 noon until 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Rosary: Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Mass: Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery. Obituary and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Carmen L. Garcia
Carmen Garcia passed peacefully early Wednesday, May 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Gregorio Garcia and grandsons Mike "Big Mike" Lopez and Jeremiah Tanguma. Carmen was also preceded in death by her stepchildren Trini Garcia, Annie Garcia, Juana Lopez, Petra Galtmen and Oralia Garcia. She is survived by her children Thomas Ledesma, Linda Bridges, Tom and Yolanda Corsick and Sonia Ruiz , her stepchildren Johnny Garcia, Tony Garcia, Joe Garcia, Phillip Garcia, Richard Garcia, Dolores Castro and Chona Garcia all of Gilroy. She was loved and very well respected by her many Grandchildren. May she always rest in peace.
Ruth Ann Franco
Ruth Franco passed away at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center on May 18th at the age of 87 years after a two year period of failing health. A native of Oklahoma, Ruth come to California in 1940 and had been a San Benito County resident for 40 plus years before she and her husband Tony moved to Fresno four years ago to be with her grandson. Their lives were spent together working on their ranch in the Cienega Area. Ruth attended the San Benito County Horse Show & Rodeo every year with her family. An accomplished leather worker, she made chaps and many other items that her family wore in the Parade.
Marilyn D. Silhanek
Marilyn D. Silhanek passed away May 20, 2008 in Gilroy. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Allen Silhanek Sr. of Gilroy. She was the mother of Allen Silhanek Jr. of Gilroy and Sue Silhanek of Roseville and grandmother of Zachary and Allen Silhanek III. A native of Chicago, Ilinois age 67. Visitation will be Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
Virginia Lee Tobitt
Passed away in San Juan Bautista at the age of 86. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Tobitt of San Juan Bautista. Private cremation with private family inurnment. For condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
William J. (Bill) Ryan
Bill Ryan passed away peacefully at home Monday. He was a husband for 56 years to the late Catherine Rya and father of Candace Yeamans (John) of Long Beach, CA, Debby Stuker(Chris) of Gilroy and Sheri Orlando (Joe) of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Grandfather of Adrienne, Michele, Lindsey, Alan & Scott and great-grandfather of Brenden, Spencer, Austin & Brian. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Gabriel Bernal Diaz
Passed away in Salinas at the age of 93. Private cremation will be followed by private inurnment in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella.
Linda J. Handley (Nee Monroe)
Linda passed away on May 15, after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born in San Jose, a long-time resident and founder of Vanity Hair Salon in Morgan Hill, CA. Linda loved to travel, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family and friends who loved and appreciated her caring, thoughtfullness and ever present joy. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Ron Handley; parents, Jean and Thomas Monroe; sister, Vickie Monroe; daughter, Jennifer McGill; sons, Steve and Michael O'Hara; grandsons, John, Joshua, Mickenzy and nephew, Gabriel. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Linda's memory to the American Cancer Society.
Rudolph (Rudy) Ochoa
Rudy Ochoa passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008. A memorial mass will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.
Maria Miranda Lopez
Beloved spouse of Harry C. Lopez of Hollister. He is survived by many other family members. Visitation today (Tues) 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the mortuary chapel, with funeral services at 7:00 P.M. Burial May 26th (Memorial Day) at 9:30 A.M. at San Joaquin National Cemetery.
