Obituaries

Molly Marie Paulsen passed away last Thursday at the age of 86. She was a native of Wisconsin.

Clair Cagney Berglin died last night at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Recently she celebrated her 80th birthday with her twin brother, children and relatives.

David Ingersoll passed away suddenly at his residence Feb. 25th at the age of 64 yrs. David was well known for his talents as a floral designer. As per his wishes, private cremation has been held.

Augustine Levario passed away Tuesday, February 26th at the age of 62 years. A native of Socorro, Texas, he was proud of his Native American heritage. "Junior", as he was affectionately called, spent his childhood years in Santa Clara County, attended Santa Clara schools, but had made San Juan Bautista his home for the 36 years prior to his becoming disabled. Augustine had been a truck driver; had owned and operated a janitorial service with his wife, Carol, for many years maintaining the floors for Mervyn's Department Stores in the Bay Area; and lastly, was a charter bus driver before his disability. Augustine had loved the out-of-doors-swimming, camping, fishing, and gardening --"He had a green thumb", said his spouse. As a young man he helped to build the footings for the rock bridge at the Pinnacles' National monument. He and his wife had been Boy Scout Leaders in San Juan Bautista , and he was a member of the former El Cendero Church in Hollister. Surviving are his spouse, Carol, of Hollister; children David Levario, (Susana), Matthew and Elaine Levario of Hollister; and Daniel Levario, (Misty), of Oakdale, grandchildren, Timothy and Candace Branham of Oakdale, and Alize Anker of San Jose; brothers, Gilbert, Michael and Lorenzo Levario of Stockton; sisters, Velia Munoz of Stockton, Theresa Rodriguez, (Henry), of San Jose, Margaret Perreira, (Edward), of Clearlake, and Linda Cavazos, (Louis), of Hollister; plus many nieces and nephews.

Susan Marie Young was born in Williamsport, PA on January 16, 1956 and passed away on February 27, 2008, at the age of 52, after a 7 year bout with breast cancer. Her family was by her side. Susan is survived by her beloved husband of 17 years, Bill Wonderly; son, Charlie and his wife, Re, and grandson, Conner; brother Bill McClintock and his wife, Monica, their children Michelle and David; sisters Kathy Mazikowski and her sons, Aaron and Brandon; Karen Altamirano and her husband Ronnie and their children, Kristen and Matthew; mother Vera Turner; step daughters, Tammy, Veronica and Cathy. She is preceded in death by her former husband, Ron Young, of St. Mary's, PA. Susan and family migrated to Morgan hill in 1963. She attended Morgan Hill Elementary School and graduated from Live Oak High School. Susan started her career in St. Marys, PA, as a bookkeeper for a family owned and operated Young's Auto Parts and Tires. She moved back to CA in 1991 and worked as a Real Estate assistant for Coldwell Banker. The last 12 years of her career she worked in the accounting department of M H Engineering and was their Event Planner. Her pride and joy was her son, Charlie and grandson, Conner. She also enjoyed spending quality time with her husband and family. She filled the hearts of many people with her fun loving and witty nature. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 North Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Susan's name to the American Cancer Society at 1710 Webster Street, Oakland, CS 94612.

Kathy Kelly passed away February 22nd of cancer. A Hollister native and 1966 graduate of Hollister High, she traveled widely and lived in many places, but returned home and started a personal assistance service for the elderly. Kathy was devoutly religious, gentle and full of grace. Her lighter side enjoyed her pets, jazz, playing tinwhistle in a traditional Irish band, deep sea fishing, and Hawaiian sunsets. She had deep and abiding relationships with her beloved friends and family. Kathy lived well, and was liked by everyone she met. Donations can be made to The Russian Ecclesiastical Mission, Attn: N.Ohotin, 75 E. 93rd St., NY, NY 10128. Friends and family are invited to a memorial gathering Sunday, March 9th at noon at 1741 Sunnyslope Lane, Hollister. 637-7212

Janet Noonan, 92, passed at her home in Salinas. She graduated from the University of California in 1937. In 1952, she married George Raymond Noonan. While living in Morgan Hill, they were active members of St. John's Episcopal Church.

Former San Juan Bautista resident, Salvatore S. Zangari passed away at Sonora Regional Hospital on Feb. 6th at the age of 92 years. Mr. Zangari was a native of Brooklyn, NY, moved to California in the 1920's, settling in San Francisco, later in Redwood City, and moved to San Juan Bautista in 1968. He was a Veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945, and a lifetime member of the Leslie L. Garrett Post 6359 V.F.W of San Juan Bautista. Most of his life was spent in the Construction Trades as a superintendent for heating and air conditioning jobs. He was a 65 year member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Local 467 of San Mateo County. Upon retirement from the Trades he became a manager for the Public Works Department for San Juan Bautista. Besides being a Chief of the San Juan Bautista Volunteer Fire Department, Salvatore was a handy-man doing iron work in San Juan Bautista; he constructed the hand rails required for the City when the Disabilities Act was passed. Sal and his late wife Waive Marilyn Zangari had been married for over 60 years when she passed away in April 2000. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Dustra and Lloyd Myers of Twain Harte and Tanya and Steven Goldberg of Half Moon Bay; grandchildren, Michaelle Beach (Rodger) of San Lorenzo, Nathan Myers (Dina) of Indiana, and Theresa Goldberg of Half Moon Bay; and great-grandchildren, Scott and Dalton Myers of Indiana. Friends are invited to the graveside service on Saturday March 8th at 1:00 P.M. at San Juan Bautista District Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Friends of San Juan Library ,c/o Grunnagle Funeral Home, 870 San Benito St., Hollister.

Died on February 20, 2008 after a short illness. He was one of 13 children born in Shawmut, Montana to James and Sadie Roma. He grew up on the family ranch until he gladly joined the Navy at the start of WWII. He was awarded The Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. After his service in the Navy he returned to Montana and married Helen L. Olson from Two Dot. Together they were the proud parents of 4 children. In 1953 they moved to Willow Glen, California and 20 years later they moved to San Martin, California. He worked for 35 years as an Operating Engineer and worked on many roads and projects around the valley. He was a master mechanic and fabricator. He was also a skilled horseman.