Matthew Ray Plesek
Matthew "Matt" R. Plesek passed away in Watsonville, CA on April 8th as the result of a traffic accident at the age of 33 years. He is survived by his spouse, Stephanie, his sons, Jordan and Austin, his parents, Frank and Nancy Plesek, in laws, William and Linda Pedrazzi and many other family members. Funeral services and a celebration of Matt's life will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., Hollister. A reception will follow.
Manuel Jose Martinez
Passed away in Salinas, Tuesday afternoon at the age of 68. A native of CO, former resident of Hollister and presently of Salinas. He had worked for nearly 30 years for Bertuccio Farms as an agricultural supervisor. Manuel was predeceased by his wife, Antonia (Toni) Martinez in 1986. He is survived by his daughers, Letitia (Tish) Martinez of Santa Barbara and Michelle Leeman of Salinas, his grandchildren, Toni and Aaron Leeman of Salinas, and by his close, long-time companion, Terry Trevino, known to him as Baby Doll, of Salinas and her children, Sindy, Gaby and Isabel, brothers, Tony and Joe Martinez and also survived by several additional grandchildren great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Eugene Marcel Pourroy
Gene went home to be with his LORD at the age of 75. His active life was cut short by cancer. He was born and lived his life in Morgan Hill, CA. Gene is the loving father to Eugene M. Pourroy Jr., Debra Ann Isenberg, and Cyndy K. Pourroy. He will also be missed by his sister, two brothers, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. After 27 years of service, Gene retired in 1987 as a Lieutenant from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department. He spent his retirement years fishing, camping and enjoying life with family and friends.
Maria M. DeLaRosa
Rosary:6/17/10 7:00 P.M. F.H. Mass: 6/18/10. 10:00 A.M. Sacred Heart Church.
R.C. Rodgers
R.C. Rodgers was born in Paoli, Oklahoma on August 7, 1926 and moved to California when he was six months old. He was a graduate of San Benito High School and attended San Benito Junior College. A Veteran, he served in WWII with the U.S. Navy on Guam and Hawaii. He married Beverly DeRosa on April 9, 1950 – Easter Sunday, and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. R.C. worked for A.T.&T. and retired after 37 years. His memberships included Hollister Post No. 9242, V.F.W., the I.O.O.F. where he served twice as Noble Grand; Hollister Lodge No. 1436, B.P.O.E., and the S.I.R.S. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his wife at Topaz Lake for weeks at a time. R.C. enjoyed trailer traveling and also cruising to such places as the Panama Canal, Alaska, the upper Mississippi and lower Mississippi on a river boat; and most recently Hawaii. R.C. was an avid Oakland "A's" baseball fan and he and Bev enjoyed traveling to Arizona each year to watch their spring training.
George T. Lejman
George Lejman passed away on January 1, 2010 in Morgan Hill, CA. He was born December 17, 1924 in Chicago, Ill. After graduating high school, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and received a Purple Heart in the European African Middle Eastern Theater as a tail gunner on a B25.
Tina L. Berglund
Tina Berglund passed away peacefully of a short illness in Hollister at the age of 53. She was born in Hollister and lived here all of her life. She worked at Pinnacles National Monument and at Hazel Hawkins Hospital.
Luis H. Luna
Services held Wednesday July 6,2011, 1:30 P.M. St.Mary's Church followed by burial.
Francisco Rojas (Tio Kyo) Jacquez
Services: 4/4/2011 at 6:00 P.M. at funeral home.
Eleanor C. Johnston
Beloved wife of the late Harvey K. Johnston. Loving mother of Cecilia and Sharon Johnston. Recitation of the rosary Thursday Sept. 13th at 7:00 P.M. and Mass of The Resurrection Friday Sept. 14th at l0:00 A.M., both at Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Full obituary to appear in Wednesday's newspaper.
