Obituaries

Donald Elbert Lantz was born in Campbell, California on June 4, 1923 and passed away peacefully on February 9, 2008. Donald was a UC Davis Alumnus, an agricultural pioneer, and an avid hunter, fisherman and world traveler. He was a docent at the UCSC Long Marine Laboratory for 24 years and a Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteer for 48 years. Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley F. Lantz; his two children, Pam Chiala (Chris Schroeder) and Tim Lantz; three grandchildren, Vito Chiala (Lucy), Gina Chiala and Alisha Mazzucco (Rico); and great-granddaughter Siena Chiala. The family extends its wholehearted thanks to the caring staff at Our Lady of Fatima Villa in Saratoga, California. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association. A private memorial will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1:00 at the home of Tim Lantz.

A celebration of life for Ellen J. Mullins will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Mountain View Retirement Center, Ashland. Mrs. Mullins, 89, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Feb. 6th at home.

Margaret L. Carlson passed away on Feb. 4, 2008. A resident of Morgan Hill for over 50 years, she raised her family and owned and operated Carlson's Antiques. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Howard; daughter JoAnne Barker; and son David Carlson and his wife Esther. She was the proud and doting grandmother of: Karen Thun and Michael Barker; Kelly Maxwell, Briana Monaco, and Anthony Carlson; and great-grandmother of McKenzie Brown, Delanie and Aubrie Monaco; and Jeremy, Jeffrey and Christopher Thun.

Yoshiko Clara Hoshida, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Mountain View, California, surrounded by her family on February 8, 2008.

Beatrice A. Sola passed away at the age of 103, Wednesday evening at the Mabie Northside Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister. She was born in New Idria in San Benito County and has lived here all her life. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Jack L. Waters passed away in Hollister. He was born in Paicines and lived in San Benito County nearly all of his life. He attended Live Oak School where his mother taught, Hollister Grammar School, San Benito High School, San Jose Normal School (San Jose State University) and UC Davis. During WWII he was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and flew B-26 airplanes. After the war he was in the National Guard. He was employed many years with P.G.&E as an engineer and also cattle ranched and farmed in south county. He was a longtime member of Mound Lodge #166 IOOF and Fidelity Rebekah Lodge and St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In the IOOF, he served as Noble Grand, Secretary and was a District Deputy. He also was a member of Hollister Elks Lodge, a member and leader in 4-H and as a youth was involved in The Boy Scouts of America and Y-Indian Guides. He enjoyed reading, bowling, played in a 7 piece band and played horns, the organ and piano and enjoyed flying airplanes.

Peter went to be with his Lord & Saviour. Fully restored to Joy, Peace & Everlasting life.

Evelyn D. Furtado passed away Tuesday evening at the age of 83 at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Born in San Jose, California coming to Hollister in 1950. Member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and the S.D.E.S. both of Hollister. Formerly had been a warehouse manager for several years with Casa De Fruta fruit packing. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Manuel Furtado who died in 2001. Mother of David M. Furtado, wife, Tina, of Lakeview, Oregon and Kathleen Mozzone, husband, Tom, of Gilroy. Grandmother of Beth Sanborn, James and Matthew Furtado, Thomas Mozzone, Jr. and Tami Mozzone. Also survived by a great granddaughter, Miranda Ackerman.