Royce McFadden
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.
Roberta M. Johnson-Fisser
She was born in Merced, Ca on July 25,928. Only child of Robert E. Pyatt and Mabel Katherine Fagan. Died Peacefully on June 14, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.
James P. Garske
James P. Garske passed away in Hollister at the age of 85. He was born in Duluth, MN and moved to Hollister from Soquel in1989. He married his wife, Eileen, in 1951 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Capitola. He was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Benedict's Church, a past member of the Lions Club and the VFW. He presently was a member of SIRS and donated his time to Community Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, singing and making people laugh.
Eugene Abraham Artman, Jr.
Born on May 30th, 1925, Lawrence, KS.
Ruth Carroll Parker
Hollister resident Ruth C. Parker passed away March 24th, 2010, at the Gilroy Health Care Center at the age of 88 years. Ruth was a native of San Diego, CA but has been a resident of San Benito County for the last 65 years. She and her late husband David Parker farmed their 400 acre ranch in Tres Pinos with assorted tree crops as well as raised cattle and sheep. David died June 9, 2003, just short of their 62nd wedding anniversary. Ruth and David built the 5th home at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club where they both enjoyed golf activities. Ruth has been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister since 1945 and enjoyed serving her church through an active part in the church's many activities. Family, family activities, barbeques, family outings, brought special joy into her life, especially being with her grandchildren. Aerobic swimming and sewing also were among her interests.
Wilbur Dale Lenhert
Wilbur "Will" Lenhert passed away December 5th after a couragous battle against cancer at the age of 78 . Will was born in Abilene, Kansas, and moved to Oregon, attended schools in Grants Pass, Oregon. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He came to Hollister in 1972 where he bought and ran the Foremost retail route while attending school at Gavilan College for Appliance Service repair technician. Upon receiving his certificate he went to work for Enterprise Electric Co. In 1996 he established Will's Appliance Service which he ran until November 2008. Will loved the out-of-doors, hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He especially loved the Sonora Pass region of Sierra Nevada. "Will was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for 22 years. His strength and courage was and remains an inspiration to his family and friends.
John Edward McKenzie
John Edward "Ed" McKenzie, son of the late John and Elizabeth McKenzie of Los Altos and long-time resident of the South County, passed away of heart failure on May 6 in Morgan Hill. He was 76. Ed was preceded in death in 1989 by his devoted wife Barbara. Survivors include loving daughter Ann Marrier (Stephen) and grandsons Christopher and Brian Ragone, all of Sarasota, Florida; sister Caroline Appling (David) of Morgan Hill; and brother Thomas McKenzie (Lillian) of Schertz, Texas. He will be much missed by his many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Clarence Joseph Hesse
Clarence Joseph Hesse died in Salinas, CA, Monday, August 22, 2011.
Daniel Quezada Quiroz
Rosary: 7/19/2011 7:00 P.M. at funeral home. Mass the next day.
Dominic J. Lomanto, Sr.
Dominic J. Lomanto, Sr. passed away in Hollister at the age of 87. He was born in San Jose and lived all of his life in Hollister. He married his wife, Betty, in Minden, NV in 1948, served his country honorably during WWII in the US Army and was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He worked as a self employed farmer and as a buyer for San Benito Foods. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, Hollister Elks Lodge, The Gourmet Club and liked golf, Pedro and hunting.
