Rachel Mae Larson, 80, passed away on June 8, 2007 in Crescent City, CA. She was born to Dick & Minnie (Ratzluff) Wiebe on June 12, 1926 in Newton, KS. She was a 40 year resident of Santa Clara County, making her home in Gilroy, CA. She managed apartment buildings in both Gilroy and Saratoga, CA. She enjoyed tennis, love to gamble and she loved gardening. She also enjoyed the company of her dog Duffy.
Jacquelyn Carol Sorensen passed away Wednesday evening at the age of 60 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Born in Independence, Kansas, she has lived in Hollister for the past 11 years. Jacquelyn is survived by her husband, Mark Sorensen of Hollister, children; Dede Bitbol of New Jersey, Bo Pierce of Illinois, Toby Pierce and Shawna Dicksen, both of Hollister and Mike Sorensen of Illinois. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 brothers, David and Robert Reid of Illinois.
Jean L. Chance passed away Friday morning at home in Hollister at the age of 83. She was a native of Illinois. She is survived by her daughter, Jonean Chance of Hollister.
Lou Hudson passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2009. He was 90 years old. Lou was the beloved husband of the late Arlene Hudson. He is survived by his two loving daughters Lori Dawson and Nancy Davin. He also has 3 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren.
Age 88, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2009, following a series of strokes. She was born Feb. 28, 1921 in Morgan Hill, CA to Anna (Linden) Gordon of San Francisco and Michael Gordon of New York City. The family resided in New York City until Bessie was ten, where her father was a partner in his family's insurance adjusting and accounting firm.
Alice Lorraine Bilan died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2009. She was born in San Jose, CA on April 24,1932 to Lillie and John Skinner.
Frank T. Medina passed away Saturday at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. Born and raised in Hollister, having lived here all his life. Frank had been in farming most of his life, along with starting a tomato cannery in Gilroy and raised row crops and cattle. He also was a partner in Betabel R.V. Park. He was a member of the Hollister Elk's Lodge, Gourmet Lunch Club and the Boosters club. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, daily Pedro with friends at Ridgemark, trips to Reno with his family, vegetable gardening and sharing of crops. Frank loved to make friends laugh with his quick wit. He also enjoyed his work and meeting friends for lunch. Frank was a true family man and loved his family immensely.
Joyce G. Escover passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at the age of 80. She was beloved wife of the late Manuel J. Escover and daughter to Anthony and Dolores Vierra who preceded her.