Theresa M. Bruni
Theresa M. Bruni died with her family by her side. Preceded in death by parents Mary and Frank Filice, husband Peter Bruni and sister Clara Cimino. Loving mother, sister, grandmother, geat-grandmother and a friend to everyone. Loving brothers Bruno and Frank Filice and their wife's Loretta and Terrie who gave her great support along with in-laws. Sam and Dolores Bruni and Tom Cimino. Her children David Bruni, Janice and Eric Moser, Gary Bruni and Becky (Bracco) ; their families and many nieces and nephews who she loved, will miss her.
David Turnquist
David passed away in Morgan Hill due to lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed. David was born on April 11, 1938, in Phoenix, AZ, and grew up on his father's horse ranch near Cave Creek. He attended California Institute of Technology and MIT in Massachusetts, graduating with a degree in Plasma Physics. He had a long and distinguished career in the fields if High Voltage Technology, Power Electronics Systems, Medical Laser Systems of many types, high-power microwave sources, and many other products, first as an engineer, then as a manager. He started with E.G.G. Co. in Massachusetts in 1960. In 1981, he founded his own company; IMPULSE ENGINEERING, in Conecticut, which he ran until 1994. After three years with EDD in Pennsylvania, he moved to California and joined ACCYS TECHNOLOGY in Pleasanton, CA, then moved to PERKINELMER POTOELECTRONICS in Azusa and Sunnyvale, CA, where he remained until 2001. After a short period as a Consultant, he joined AMO of Milpitas and was there until 2009. Recently he joined JPSA Corp. of Manchester, New Hampshire, where he was working until the onset of his illness. He was awarded the Germeshausen Award in 1996, at the Power Modulator Syposium for his contributions to the field of Pulse Power. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; and son, Richard Turnquist. Sevices have already been held.
Emilio B. Martinez
He was 62 Years old. He is survived by his mother, Emma Martinez, his wife, Norma, his children Veronica Cruz, Regina Allard (Kyle), Steven (Jennifer) and Joseph Brenner as well as his siblings, Mary Lopez, Lawrence (Linda) and David (Bevon). Adored grandpa to Brendan Allard, Nicholas Allard, Cheyenne Martinez, Spencer Allard and Vanessa Cruz.
Russell Gordon Smith, Jr.
Russell Gordon Smith, Jr., 88 died peacefully with his wife at his side in Newport Beach, CA on November 6, 2009. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Patricia Catherine Ferreira
Patricia Catherine Ferreira born and raised in Gilroy CA, died at age 63 of cancer. Patricia is survived by her son Antonio Edward Ferreira and her daughters Ann Marie Gutto and Theresa Webb-Harding. Patricia was also lovingly known as Ms. Pat and this is what one of her fellow teacher and friend has written in her honor.
Robert Michael Kelly
Bob passed peacefully in his sleep. Bob was a native of San Francisco.
James R. Winstead
Passed away at his Hollister home at the age of 78.
Poncho Turpin
When you hired the "white painter with the brown truck", you got a team. Poncho went everywhere with John and everyone in the contracting business knew and loved Poncho. He loved belly rubs, chasing squirrels, malted beverages and most of all going to work with John. Poncho fought cancer valiantly but lost his battle March 24, 2009. He was a beloved pet and companion of John Turpin, Tami Avis and family. He will be sorely missed. He was one of a kind.
Manuel F. Nunes
Manuel F Nunes, 84, long-time resident of Morgan Hill and Gilroy, passed away on January 26th, 2010.
Tony Kwock Min Yu (Tony Min Jung)
A long time resident of Gilroy passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 74.
