Passed away peacefully on February 2, 2009 at the age of 80 with her entire family by her side. Born on November 11, 1928 in Monterey, CA to the late Gladys Dawson and Edmund Piedmont, she lived in Gilroy, CA for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linton B. Kludt, grandson, Miles Linton Kludt, and brother, Howard Williams. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Donald and Joyce Kludt, Patricia and Clay Bentson, and Daniel Kludt; her sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Ken Stevenson, brother-in-law and sister-in law, Clarence and Nancy Kludt, step-sister, Kirsteen Dawson, as well as sisters-in-law, Betty Williams, Laura Botelho, Rosemary Kludt and Jeannie Kludt. She was a loving grandmother to Benjamin Kludt, Robert Bentson, Leslie and Michael Galvan, Caitlin Kludt, Ryan and Ingrid Hinn, and Jeff and Melissa Hinn. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren in 2008, Isabella Mackenzye Hinn, Alanna Lynn Galvan, and Taylor Ryan Hinn. In addition, she is survived by her Aunt Margaret Piedmont, and many cousins, grand nieces and nephews.
Walter Lee Mathison was born on Sept 9, 1924, in Gilroy, CA. He was the oldest of four children. He attended Gilroy schools, Gavilan College and San Jose State. He was a WWII veteran, and served in the 124th Antiaircraft Gun Battalion, stationed in England and Europe during 1943-1945.
Father Porfirio Martinez,a Catholic Priest was laid to rest in his Native home of Leon, Spain 2-14-12. He was preceded in death by his sister Maria Jesus Martinez in September 2012 and his uncle, Monsignor Amancio Rodriguez from Mission San Juan Bautista in 1992.
Gennero Filice passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017 after a short illness. Gennero was born in Gilroy California on August 3, 1930 to Francisco and Teresa Filice.
Former Hollister resident Royce McFadden died Saturday July6, 2008 in a traffic accident in Limon, Colorado. Born June 4, 1946 in Dyersburg, TN. Arrangements pending and complete obituary will follow when available.
Memorial donations in memory of John can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower, Phoenix, AZ, 85014. To send condolences, please visit www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com. Services will be Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85248. Catholic Mass will be on Friday, September 18, 2015, at St. Stevens Catholic Church, 24827 S Dobson Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248.