Obituaries

Albert Calpito was called home in the presence of his family after a 4 month battle with lung and brain cancer. Albert was a retired U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and 23 years with the United States Postal Service. He was born in the Philippines. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicanor and Bernarda Calpito, and eldest brother Romualdo Romis. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Calpito of 22 years, his children Rodney and daughter-in-law, Fretzel Calpito, Jasmine Calpito, Albert Jr. Calpito, Derek Calpito, Darius Calpito; his brother, Rogelio Calpito;and his granddaughters, Sjannah and Hailley Calpito.We will miss you.

Robert C. Zuniga passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 27, after battling cancer for the last couple of years. Robert was 67 years old. A long time resident of Morgan Hill, Robert was born on October 26, 1940 in Glendale, Arizona and grew up in Gilroy, California. He attended Gilroy High School. Always a hard worker, Robert had many jobs over the years. He worked forf Aristocrat in Morgan Hill. For five years, Robert worked for Stephens and Poletti as an EMT. He eventually retired from the VTA (Valley Transportation Authority) after 27 years working as a bus driver and facilities maintenance worker. For many years, Robert was a volunteer firefighter for Morgan Hill. When the Morgan Hill Fire Department was primarily volunteer, Robert was fire captain. In 1971, he was volunteer firefighter of the year.

Robert C. Zuniga passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 27, after battling cancer for the last couple of years. Robert was 67 years old. A long time resident of Morgan Hill, Robert was born on October 26, 1940 in Glendale, Arizona and grew up in Gilroy, California. He attended Gilroy High School. Always a hard worker, Robert had many jobs over the years. He worked forf Aristocrat in Morgan Hill. For five years, Robert worked for Stephens and Poletti as an EMT. He eventually retired from the VTA (Valley Transportation Authority) after 27 years working as a bus driver and facilities maintenance worker. For many years, Robert was a volunteer firefighter for Morgan Hill. When the Morgan Hill Fire Department was primarily volunteer, Robert was fire captain. In 1971, he was volunteer firefighter of the year.

Barbara Brant, age 70, passed on at her home in Morgan Hill on the morning of November 17, 2007. She is a long time resident of the San Jose and Morgan Hill area and is survived by her loving husband of 49-½ years, Archie L. Brant, Sr., 5 children, 14 grand children and 14 great-grand-children.

Louise Weydell, 72, of Salinas, passed away on November 14, 2007 from lung cancer and peripheral vascular disease. She was born Myrtle Louise Powell on March 5, 1935, in Comanche, Oklahoma, a descendant of the earliest European pioneers in America and a direct descendant of Hannah Cole (1762-1843), the pioneer mother of Missouri. She was related to Daniel Boone, and her great-great- grandmother and uncles were portrayed in the John Wayne movie, "The Sons of Katie Elder."

Ramiro S. Salgado passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007, after a lengthy illness. Father of Ofelia Pequeno, Raul Salgado, Patty Granados, Mike Salgado and the late Ernest Salgado. Son of the late Luciano & Ruth Salgado. Grandfather and Great-grandfather of many including the late Frank Tomasetti. Brother of Rudy & Pat Salgado of Gilroy, Isabel & Danny Lanzano of San Jose and Rosie Perez of Santa Paula, CA and the late Cuco Salgado and his wife Julia & Raymond Salgado. Brother-in-law of Jennie Salgado and the late Tony Perez. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.