Kathryn was the beloved wife of Charles Haines for 25 yrs, although they were together for over 35. She was preceded in death by her mother Jessie E. Ray and Grandson Tony Carreiro. Kathy is survived by her sister Lanetta Bishop, and was the loving mother of Cheryl Carreiro of Tres Pinos, Shelley Redd of Klamath Falls and Julie Ashe of San Juan Bautista, and extended children Charlene Lukkasson, Judy Nadler, Janet Mazsei and Lenny Haines. Between Charlie and Kathy they shared 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Glenna N. Long passed away in Conroe, TX, at the age of 57. She was born in Delbarton, WV and lived many years in Atlanta, GA and recently in Willis, TX, to be with family. She was a member of the Baptist Church and worked as a mortgage underwriter. She is being interred in Hollister to be near family. She is survived by her daughter, Christy Long of Willis, TX, her sister, Vaughnie Salvetta of Hollister, her niece, Shaun Salvetta of Morgan Hill and her great-niece, Alanna Pere of Morgan Hill.
Sally Orona Gonzalez passed away January 1, 2008 in Gilroy, CA. A memorial mass will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First St., Gilroy, CA.
Beloved husband of the late Jessie McCarver passed away in Brentwood, CA on Dec.30th at the age of 93 yrs. Glen was a native of Blue Ridge, Texas, and had lived in San Benito County from 1979 until 8 years ago, when he moved to the Antioch area. He had belonged to the Church Of Christ of Hollister; S.I.R.S. at the airport; and Bolado Park Golf Club, where he scored a "hole-in-one" on hole No. 4. Glen spent 32 years as a heavy equipment operator. Surviving is his grandson Mike Gann of Oakley, granddaughter Cathy Green of San Ramon, great-grandchildren Ashley and Cody Green of San Ramon, and son-in-law Ray Medlock of Antioch.
Mary Frances Yerman, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2007 in Morgan Hill at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward M. Yerman and son Edward D. Yerman. She was the loving mother of Elaine Milar of Gilroy, devoted grandmother of Brandon Milar, Shannon Milar, David Yerman and Amy Szucs, proud great-grandmother of Caroline Milar and Cole Szucs, mother-in-law of Dennis Milar of Gilroy and Deborah Yerman of Los Gatos, grandmother-in-Iaw of Ann Margaret Milar and Anthony Szucs, loving sister of John Bluth, Robert Stariha, the late Mathew (AI) Bluth, and the late Virginia Corboff. She is survived by sisters-in-law; Irene Bluth, Angeline Tomsic, Norma Yerman and many dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters-in-law; Lorraine Bluth and Mary Kump; brothers-in-law Jack Corboff, John Yerman, Joseph Tomsic and Anton Kump. Mary was born January 20, 1917 in Berkeley. She was a longtime resident of San Francisco where she raised her cherished family, held a successful career as an accountant and was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Church. She moved to Gilroy with her husband in 1994. Mary was a member of St. Francis Lodge #236, San Francisco; Slovenian-American F&B Society, San Francisco; Slovenian Women's Union, Br. 13, San Francisco; Catholic Ladies Aid Society, Br. 6, Gilroy, and a parishioner of St. Mary Church. Mary delighted in baking for her family and friends and tending to her gardens. She was a sweet lady, loved by all who knew her.
Jesse J. "Alo" Hutchings Jr. passed away at his home on Dec. 28, 2007. He was 75 years old. Mr. Hutchings is survived by his wife Juanita of Gilroy, his children Gail Isaac of Madera, Leslie (Dave) Koppel of Gilroy, Daryl Hutchings of San Jose and Kevin (Paula) Hutchings of San Jose, grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of 3. He is also survived by a brother and many nieces and nephews. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. After college he began his career as a contractor in the San Jose area, moved to Gilroy in 1989, and has been a Gilroy resident ever since, retiring in 2005. As a member of the New Hope Community Church, in Gilroy, he worked on many construction projects as well as at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church. He had many friends and family that loved and respected him, he will be dearly missed.
Albert passed away on Dec. 14, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by siblings; Hope Vegas, David, Abe, James, Gilbert & Sal Camarillo, plus nieces & nephews. Served honorably with the U.S. Army. Services will be held on Jan. 4th at the San Joaquin National Cemetery at 11:00 A.M.