Passed away in Hollister, CA at the age of 75. Visitation will be at Whitehurst, Norton and Dias Funeral Chapel, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA from 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. May 9, 2008. Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Dr., Modesto, CA
Douglas D. Colliver passed away in San Jose at the age of 53. He was born in Gilroy and lived in Paicines for many years and was raised in San Juan Bautista. He liked woodworking, fishing, hunting, cooking and being out of doors. He is survived by his love, Connie Marquez of Paicines, his daughter and her husband, Toni and Ken Broadhurst of Chico and his grandchildren, Damien Colliver and Stacia Broadhurst of Chico and Nathanial and Cailann Marquez of Hollister and his sisters, Stephanie Broadstreet and Sharon Olinger of Hollister and his niece and nephew, Tommy Broadstreet and Brittany Broadstreet and other nieces and nephews.
Gary passed away on May 6, 2008 in Morgan Hill, CA at the age of 61. He was the beloved husband of 8 years to Virginia Lomanto. He was the cherished son of Virgina and the late Tony Lomanto; devoted father of Tina Owen (Ken) and Paul Lomanto (Michelle); loving step-father to Jason and Kam Gin; adored brother to Lydia Pine (Albert); the loving grandfather of Kayla & Riley Owen, Brittney, Lindsey, Paul II, Nicholas Lomanto and step-grandfather to Jason Leslie Hollingworth. The beloved uncle to Kari Pine. The caring mother of his children is Roberta Fisher.
Virginia passed away at her home in Salinas Saturday, April 19, 2008. She was the wife of the late Luis Lopez and mother of Raul Lopez of Salinas, Gary Lopez of Houston, TX, Janet Elias of Merced, CA and Adriana Lopez Hall of Fresno, CA. Virginia was a grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 3. She was a sister of Teresa Rembao, Rosalia Urioste both of Santa Cruz, CA and the late Blasa Flores, Juana Balcorta, Eduardo Flores, Berardo Flores, Roberto Flores, Linda Ochoa, Ysidro Flores.
Rae Leas passed away Wed. April 16, 2008 in Grove, OK where she and her husband, Todd had purchased a lakeshore home on Grand Lake of the Cherokees. Rae was born in Ada, Oklahoma to Ray and Kathleen (Lowry) Nelms. Rae moved with her family to South Gate, CA where she graduated in 1958 from South Gate High School. On October 3, 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, Todd F. Leas, and moved to Thousand Oaks, CA to start a family. In 1975, the Leas family moved to Gilroy where Rae worked for 25 years as an Administrative Assistant, retiring in 2001. In addition to a very fulfilling career, Rae had very fond memories of coworkers; and many lasting friendships.
Susan Castillo passed away in Gilroy at the age of 50. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. For full obituary and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Jimena Hernandez Diosdado, infant daughter of Miguel Hernandez and Maria Diosdado of Hollister. Entered into rest in San Jose. Private cremation with private family inurnment. For condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Robert, born in Dubuque, IA passed away in Gilroy, CA. He is survived by Joanne Bentley of Gilroy, children Kyle and his wife Wendy of Oceanside, CA, and Shannon of San Jose, CA; grandchildren, Evan, Owen and Aiden Schetgen; brother of Beverly and Frank Reinert of Dubuque, IA, Ronald and Rose Schetgen of Sunnyvale, CA and Joleen and Frank Sumner of Realto, CA. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Olive Schetgen.
Passed away in San Jose at the age of 53. Services are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. For a full obituary and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Michael Anthony Hernandez passed away April 26, 2008 in Gustine, CA at the age of 27. Funeral services have been held and burial took place at Mount Hope Memorial Park, Morgan Hill.