Helen V. Salazar
Helen passed away at Mabie Skilled Nursing Center Southside on Tuesday, December 18th at the age of 95 years. Helen was a native of Hollister. She is survived by her daughters Rena Dolores Nunez, husband Bill; Nancy Atkins; and son Robert Quejada, spouse Margaret. Also by 6 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Helen was a 5th generation Californian and the last of 3 siblings in her family. In conforming with her wishes, arrangements were made for cremation and inurnment followed by private committal services at 1:00 P.M. yesterday at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Officiating was Fr. Rudy Ruiz from Sacred Heart Church.
Dorothy R. Fisher
Dorothy Fisher passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2007. Dorothy had been a resident of Gilroy since 1945, surely to be missed by all. Dorothy enjoyed visiting, traveling and Bunko Club with her friends. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed many sunny days in her patio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Tony Fisher and daughter Sally Soares. She is survived by her daughters Barbara Dias (George) of San Juan Bautista, Vickie Coe (Sam) of Petaluma, nieces Sherry Honnold, Doretha Green and nephew John Milam (Karen), 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Nina F. Sebesta
Passed away in South San Francisco at the age of 68. Private family graveside services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister.
Ebbie Pinkernell
Ebbie Pinkernell passed away at Stanford Medical Center on December 18th at the age of 65 years. Ebbie was born in Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from East Tech High School and received her nursing education at Cleveland Community College. Ebbie has been a resident of San Benito County for the last 30 years, 20 years working as a private duty nurse. She was an active member of Sacred Heart/St. Benedict Catholic Church Communities and the Y.L.I.
David K. Sumisaki
David K. Sumisaki, 60, passed away on December 10, 2007. David grew up in Gilroy, CA and lived in Berkeley for the past 15 years. He is survived by wife Pam, sons; David, 12, Shayne, 11, of Berkeley and mother Marie Sumisaki, brother Roy and sister Nancy, of Gilroy.
Doreen E. Barroza
Doreen was born in Gilroy to Rocky & Mildred Rea on December 13, 1929. She attended grammar school in Gilroy before moving to San Jose. She graduated from San Jose High School and then went on to attend O'Connor's School of Nursing. She met "Lucky" and married in August 1949. She was married for 59 years and is survived by "Lucky" Manuel and three children; Randy (Gloria) of Mesa, AZ, Kathy (Harry) Hill of Hollister and Dennis (Julie) of Gilroy. She is survived by seven grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, JulieAnn Barroza of Morgan Hill, Damian & Jennifer Hill of Hollister, Justin & Sierra Barroza of Gilroy, sisters; Virginia Grossi, Vira Bowen and Mildred Pendergraft, along with many nieces and nephews.
Paula H. Rodarte
Paula was the loving spouse of the late Samuel Rodarte. Paula passed away at her residence in San Juan Bautista at the age of 93 years. A native of Zacatecas, Mexico, Paula lived in San Benito County since 1971. She was a member of Old Mission San Juan Bautista and a former employee for Alfred Valenzuela and Felice Farms. Paula was the mother of 13 children; grandmother to 32 grandchildren; great- grandmother to 68 great grandchildren; and great-great-grandmother to 10 great-great- grandchildren.
Anthony Jack Silva
Anthony Jak Silva, a long time resident of Gilroy, passed away December 17, 2007. Memorial services will take place 12 noon, Saturday, December 22nd at St. Mary Catholic Church.
Maxine M. Weber
Maxine M. Weber passed away in Salinas. She was born in Oklahoma and lived in Hollister since 1945. Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Weber, who died in 2005. She was a past member of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge.
Gail Gene Sewell
Gail Gene Sewell of San Jose, CA, was born on July 22, 1934 and passed away on December 16, 2007. He now joins his beloved wife Joy in heaven. His daughters, Juli Silva and Lori (Jim) Birtola survive him. He is grandfather of Allison Lake, Heather Silva, Jeremy Birtola and Justin Birtola, loving brother of Eloise Kateton, Tom Sewell & Jim Sewell. Gail had a passion for life. He loved golf, travels to Mexico and mostly, his time at his get away place in Santa Cruz. Gail has been an instrumental influence in the Real Estate Market for over 40 years. Gail will be missed so much by his family and friends.
