Betsy Anne Bean
After a long battle with COPD she passed away peacefully, her family and best friend Pam Teddleton by her side. She is survived by her daughters, Leah McLaughlin, Anne Steele and Nancy Samson, her sister Nancy Kerr, brother Franklin Welch as well as her Grandchildren, Jamie, Zach and Patrick. Born in Boston, MA she traveled the world as an Army Officer's daughter and then graduated from John Hopkins University. She was an X-Ray Technician for more than 30 years in Southern CA, before retiring in Morgan Hill. She loved helping care for her youngest grandson and his last words to her were "You're the best Grandma ever, I will love you forever." We are thankful for the time we had with her. By her request no services will be held, a prayer and a smile was all she wanted. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Odyssey Hospice and Pacific Hills Manor, for the care given to "Grandma" as well as for the comfort and help given to us.
Gandolfa V. Holson
Gandolfa V. Holson, a curious traveler who embraced new experiences with child-like zeal, died on Friday, January 4. She is survived by her eight children, seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Diana Guerra Moreno
Diana Guerra Moreno passed away January 5, 2008 in Gilroy. She is survived by her partner Judy; 9 children, 30 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 8 brothers and sisters. A memorial mass will be said 7 pm, Wednesday, January 9th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First St., Gilroy.
William J. Paterson
William J. Paterson, former Gilroy School Board Trustee, passed away on December 12, 2007.
Rex Louis Duden
Rex Louis Duden passed away in peace after 87 full and colorful years in the midst of great love and respect from family and friends at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City on January 4, 2008.
Robina Kay-MacVicar
Robina Kay-MacVicar passed away January 2, 2008 in Gilroy. Memorial services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday, January 11 at South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Dr., Gilroy.
Mary Louise Martinez
Mary Louise Martinez passed away Sunday morning at Mabie Southside Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 66. Mary was born in Minnesota and resided in Southern California. She came to Hollister the past year. Mary had been a micro-welder for 25 years with Hughes Aircraft, now Boeing, where she retired from. She was the mother of Yvette Martinez-Garfano of Seal Beach and Patricia Ibarra of Downey, CA, daughter of Maria Echevarria of Watsonville and sister of Daniel, wife, Arminta, Echevarria of Hollister, grandmother of six and also survived by aunts and cousins in Watsonville.
Don Francisco Rojas Patino
Don Francisco Rojas Patino entered into rest in Hollister at the age of 91. He was born in Guanajuato, Mexico and lived in Hollister since 1967. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and worked for Jesus Quintero and The Casillas Brothers. He also was a member of The United Farm Workers Union. His family referred to him as "A Giant Among Men."
Robert E. Hanson
Robert E. Hanson was 86 years old and is survived by his wife, Helen M. Hanson, his daughter Mary Hohenbrink and 5 grandchildren.
Mary Jane Morton
Mary Jane Dole Morton, longtime Aromas resident and community activist, died in her bed in the early hours of Saturday, December 8, 2007; she was 85.
