Albert (Al) Benjamin Roth
Beloved husband of Paula Roth of Hollister passed away at St. Louise Regional Hospital March 26th, 2008 at the age of 86 years. His funeral arrangements are pending and will appear in the newspaper when completed.
Consuelo I. Bernal
Born January 23, 1943 in Rio Hondo, Texas she grew up in Arizona and lived most of her adult life in Morgan Hill, CA. Connie was a house wife and later in life became a home care provider loving her job, but most importantly her family. Connie cherished her children and her sibling always the life of the party making people laugh when they were at their lowest and giving so much to those in need. The warmth will be missed, but not forgotten.
Billie Marie Roach
Billie will be remembered as a kind and thoughtful person, a loving wife, Mother of 2 sons, Randell and Bill Roach, Grandmother of 3, great-grandmother of 5, and a great-great-grandmother of 2. She passed away at home in Gilroy, CA on March 25, 2008.
George Andrew Taylor
George Andrew Taylor, aged 95, loving father and grandfather, passed away on March 25, 2008 in Gilroy, California. He is survived by his children, daughters Vonia Haselhofer (Loren) and Janet Anderson (Andy), son Solon Taylor (Barbara), 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Crystal, second wife Lee, son Dennis and daughter Minnie Ann.
Maria de Jesus Graham
Passed away March 23, 2008. Visitation Wednesday, March 26, 2008 5:00 – 9:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral services Thursday, March 27, 2008 – 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, San Jose
Mark E. Felix
Mark E. Felix entered into rest in Visalia at the age of 44. Committal services will be held on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. at the IOOF Cemetery Columbarium. Pastor Duane Cashion of Grace Bible Church will officiate.
Ramiro B. Garcia
Ramiro B. Garcia entered into rest March 23, 2008, Easter Sunday at the age of 83. He was born in Donna, Texas came to Hollister and later to Gilroy in the mid 40's, he was retired from Gilroy Foods, a member of the Teamster's Union, St. Mary's Church and was an avid hunter. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Victoria Velador. Mr. Garcia is survived by his children Adolf (Linda) Garcia of Oklahoma, Suzanne (John) Trujillo of Susanville, Sylvia (Frank) Dutra of Morgan Hill, Robert Garcia of Indiana, Sandy (Gordon) Fortino of Gilroy and Ramiro Jr. (Rey) Garcia of Quatar. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church. Vigil Services will be Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M.
Thomas Eugene Hannah
Mr. Hannah passed away suddenly March 24th at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. He is the spouse of Earline Hannah of Hollister. As per his wishes, no services will be held. For those who wish to do so, memorials may be sent to the Hollister Animal Shelter c/o the funeral home chapel.
Helen S. Gonzalez
.Passed away at her home on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Mother of Robert Aviles of Fresno, Roy Aviles of San Martin, Cecilia Quihuis of Gilroy, Bill Aviles of Morgan Hill and Bernice Sanchez of San Martin. Grandmother of 15. Great-grandmother of 29. Great-great-grandmother of 2. Sister of Eva Hernandez of El Monte, CA, Adam Sanchez of Sacramento, and the late Albert & William Sanchez and Carmen Diaz. A native of Winkelman, AZ. Mrs. Gonzalez enjoyed quilting.
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.
