Obituaries

Arthur Warren Jones passed away Monday afternoon at his home in Hollister at the age of 92. Born in Los Alamitos, California, he came to Hollister 11 years ago. Arthur served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years as a test and transport pilot during World War II and the Korean War. Arthur retired as a Lt. Commander. Mr. Jones also worked in the San Francisco school district for 18 years and retired as an industrial arts teacher. He was a member of the San Benito County Farm Bureau. He was the husband of Gloria Jones of Hollister and father of Teresa Brennan, husband, Don, of Hollister, Jeffrey Jones, wife, Trish, of Valley Springs, CA. and Maria DeBenedetti, of San Ramon,CA, grandfather of Marissa Brennan, Brett Brennan, Anna Jones, Russell Jones, wife, Lori, and Jack DeBenedetti, also survived by a great-granddaughter, Isabella Jones, all residing in California.

Passed away at age 73, surrounded by family at Palo Alto Veterans Hospital.Survied by his wife of 47 years Frances ,three children Dennis (Kathy) of Gilroy, Gerald (Vicky) of Los Banos and Susan (Michael) Nuno of Los Banos. Proud Grandfather of Amanda (Patrick)Wetzel, Samantha, Halee, Adrian, Brenden, Ciarra, Dillon, Melissa, Sarah, Jason Witts and Chris Bolin. Great grandfather of Myles Wetzel.Surrvied also by 13 brothers and sisters, ranging from California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. Alfonso served 20+ years in the U.S. Army and retired in 1977, then settled in Morgan Hill with his family. He worked as a Security Guard for two local companies, Monterey Mushroom Co. and Gilroy Foods where he retired. His favorite pass time was fishing with family, brothers-in-law,and friends. He will surely be missed by everyone who loved him. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 5-8 pm at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment to follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, CA

After a lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer, Julie Scowden, of McMinnville, Oregon died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and her beloved Yorkies. Julie was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. In 1962, she married Tom Enberg, and together they had two children. They divorced in 1973, but remained good friends through-out her life. In Oct. of 1973, Julie married Roland Scowden, or "Scowie" as she affectionately called him. Together they raised her children along with his at their home in Gilroy. During her lifetime, Julie was active in many clubs, including various bowling leagues, the San Martin Horseman's Association, Los Viajeros Horseman's Club, and the Gilroy Elks Lodge where her husband was Exalted Ruler and she was First Lady during the early 90's. After retirement, they traveled extensively in their RV, visiting nearly every state in the continental U.S. making many friends along the way. In 1997, they made Sedona, AZ their home and she took up golfing with a passion. Julie became involved in the Verde Santa Fe Ladies Golf Association in Cottonwood, AZ and forged many friendships there. In 2005, they moved to Oregon, where she became an active member of the Michelbook Country Club as captain of the Ladies 9-Holers Club and member of the Ladies 18-Holers Club, as well as the OSWGA. Julie lived life to the fullest and wouldn't let a cancer diagnosis change that. She kept a positive outlook through it all and remarkably often played a round of golf the day after a chemo session. She cherished all of her grandchildren and will certainly be remembered as a fun-loving grandma, with a penchant for pedicures and all things "girly", and as one heck of a card player. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Roland Scowden; brother Donald Echeverria, of San Francisco; son Don Enberg (Laura)of San Francisco; daughter Dina Enberg of San Francisco; son Scott Scowden (Debra) of Sherwood, OR; daughter Shannon Orlando (Jeff) of Sherwood, OR; grandsons Christopher Enberg of Rocklin, CA, Philip and Aidan Orlando of Sherwood, OR; grand-daughters Lauren Orlando, Emily and Danielle Scowden of Sherwood, OR and Kiarra Enberg of San Francisco. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on March 11, 2008 at 12 p.m. at the Michelbook Country Club, McMinnville, OR.

Born April 15, 1956, Wendy Arlene Braddock, was among seven children born to Ernest & Shirly Payne. Wendy was born and raised in Salinas, later residing in Hollister for 15 years, where she worked at Sunnyslope Elementary School, and in late 2006, moved to Redding with her family. After a valiant battle with lung and liver cancer, Wendy went home to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ the evening of February 15, 2008.

Maria H. Haro peacefully passed away at her home Saturday, February 16, 2008. She was the wife of Emilio A. Haro of Gilroy, mother of Sergio Haro, Angelberto Haro, Yolanda Garcia (Enrique), Irma Torres (Rodney), Evangelina Haro and Manuel Haro, grandmother of Angel, Matthew, Lucas Anthony, Teresa, Alexandria, Susan, Deanna and Angelica. She was the youngest sister of 2 sisters and 5 brothers in Mexico. A native of San Julian, Jalisco, MX. Mrs. Haro moved to Gilroy from her native home in 1961. She worked at Gilroy Foods for more than 30 years, and was a very active member of St. Mary Parish. She was also very proud to earn her citizenship in 1996.