Dorothy F. Swanberg
Survived by her husband, Carl Swanberg of Morgan Hill, CA and 3 children, Steven, Chuck, and Janice Horne of Colorado Springs, CO.
Irene H. LoGuidice
Entered into rest in Salinas at the age of 85. She was born in Pittston, PA and came to Hollister in 1980 from San Jose to be closer to her family. She had moved to San Jose from New York and was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, who died in 1996 and is survived by her children, Emily Easthouse of Hollister, Mary Bragga of O'Fallon, MO, Vito LoGuidice of Hollister and Thomas LoGuidice of San Jose, her brothers William Gelatka of Pittston, PA, Edward Gelatka of Allentown, PA and Frank Gelatka of Bud Lake, NJ. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and her niece, Rita Mecadon of Pittston, PA.
Huldah Champion
Huldah Stainback Champion, beloved mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Phelan, California.
Yvonne Rae Jacob
Age 51, and was born in Mannassas VA. She passed peacefully in her home in San Jose, CA. surrounded by her loved ones. She had endured a nine year battle with breast cancer. Yvonne's beautiful eyes, smile and friendship will be deeply missed by all. Morgan Hill family, please know she treasured your time and loved you all. Beloved mother, aunt, friend and wife. Survived by husband Jerry, children; Jackie, Theresa, Michelle and little Jer, two sisters, two brothers, mom, and dad. A vigil will be held on Sunday March 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. A funeral service will be held on Monday March 17, 2008 at 9:30 A.M., at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 479 Blossom Hill Rd., SJ. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
Elvira M. Hernandez
Elvira M. Hernandez, preceded in death by her husband, Faustino R. Hernandez, who passed away in 2007. Known to her family as "MAMA", she passed into the Lord's arms at her home on Monday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. Elvira was born in Aldama, Guanajuato, Mexico. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her children; Ignacio Faustino (Daisy) Hernandez, Rose (Alex) Hernandez, Cesareo Hernandez, Carmen Hernandez and Beatriz "Bette" Hernandez. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one sister. Elvira worked at Gentry's for approximately 25 years. She was the happiest during family gatherings and she loved to cook for her family. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and sewing. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A visitation will take place on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. with a vigil service to commence at 7:00 P.M., both at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Catherine Parish, 17400 Peak Avenue in Morgan Hill. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Josephine M. Valdivia
Entered into rest in Mountain View. She was born in Los Angeles and lived in San Benito County since she was a young girl. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and liked to play bingo here and in Reno. Her hobbies were collecting miniature elephants and doing jigsaw puzzles. Her great love in life was her family and spending time with them. She married her husband, Rudy, in 1960 in Tres Pinos.
Jean L. Ryan (Firpo)
Jean L. Ryan a native of Gilroy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 10, 2008.
Zulmira Furtado
Passed away at home Monday, March 10, 2008. She was a loving wife of John Furtado of Gilroy and loving mother of Carlos Furtado of Idaho, Manuel, George and Rosa Furtado all of Gilroy. She was a grandmother of 17 and a great-grandmother of 18. She was a native of San Miguel, Azore Islands, Portugal.
Leslie Denise Alper
Our beloved Leslie Denise Alper peacefully left this earth to reunite with her loved ones on January 16, 2008.
Cruz Avila
Cruz Avila aged 91 years passed away in Guadalajara, Mexico while on vacation visiting family members.
