Paul John Mendez
Paul John Mendez passed away Sept. 19, 2007 in San Jose, CA. He is survived by his children; David (Lucy) Mendez of Los Banos, Betty (Leo) Cortez of Los Banos, grandfather of 7, great-grandfather of 1. Brother of Pete Mendez of Gilroy, Raymond Mendez of Corona, James Mendez of Gilroy, Charlie Mendez of Gilroy, Esther Rodriquez of San Jose and Doris Ochoa of Guadalajara. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Paul J. Mendez and brothers and sisters.
Maria Del Rosario Lopez
Maria Del Rosario Lopez passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007 at Stanford Medical Center;, she was 22 years old. Maria is survived by her parents, Ruben and Lourdes Lopez; she is the sister of Ana Maria Lopez, niece of Ana Berta Lopez and sister-in-law of Josh Silva, all of Gilroy. She is also survived by numerous best friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Trinity Melinda Adams
Trinity Melinda Adams, Feb. 13, 2002 - Sept. 16, 2007. Trinity was our amazing little miracle. Only having a 20% chance to survive after birth, we were blessed to have 5 and a half years with Trinity, with 3 and a half of those years spent out of the hospital. Trinity was born with a severe heart condition, Hypo-plastic Left Heart Syndrome. Spending her first 27 months in the hospital was very tough, but her last 3 and a half years were spent at home with her parents. Her quality of life was amazing! She loved the zoo's, pre-school, swimming, Sesame street, Barney, Little Einstiens, The Wiggles, loved bedtime stories, loved music and dancing, loved to sing, couldn't get enough of the Disney Princess stuff, always said hello's and thank you's to everyone, always smiling, loved to laugh, and was overall a very happy and vibrant little girl. Her love of life touched everyone around her. She was the best example of pure Christ-like love. Being unable to recover from her most recent heart surgery, our hearts ache with her absence. She will be sorely missed by her parents, family, and friends. We love you very much Trinity and we will be a complete family with you again! Until then, we are honored to have you as our precious Angel Baby!
Barbara Chastain
Barbara M. Chastain passed into her next life on September 16 after a very courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Leonard, her son Mark Chastain of Sacramento, her daughter Miki Allard of Reno, Nevada, and three grandsons; Kevin, Joel and Jared. She was preceded in death by her oldest son Mike Chastain.
Rhoda Elia Manzo
In loving memory of Rhoda Elia Manzo who passed peacefully in her sleep September 15, 2007. Rhoda was born in her family's home in San Benito, Texas on December 24, 1939. Her parents were David Plata and Maria Reyes De Rufugio. Rhoda attended Rio Hondo High in Rio Hondo, Texas. In 1961, Rhoda and family moved to California. It was at this time that she met her lifetime love, Donald Felix Manzo, and married him shortly thereafter.
Celeste P. Zamzow
Celeste P. Zamzow, 81, passed away at home Monday evening, September 17, 2007.
Guadalupe R. Zuniga
Guadalupe R. Zuniga passed away September 14, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert G. Zuniga, Sr. and their children; Alfonso, Gilbert, Jr., Robert, Samuel, Daniel, and Carol Zuniga. She is survived by her loving daughter-in-law Elva Zuniga, cherished grandchildren; Steve, Gilbert III, Catherine, Barbara, Sonya, Lisa, Armando, Robert, Melissa, Sylvia, Edward, Daniel, and Angelina, 30 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren; beloved sister of Mary Sanchez, and Librado Razo.
Antonio (Tony) J. Reyes
Antonio "Tony" J. Reyes died last Friday in San Jose at the age of 62. He was born in Hollister and was a former resident of San Juan Bautista. He was a maintenance supervisor for ConAgra Foods in Gilroy and had served in the U.S. Army in the 1970s. Tony is survived by his devoted partner, Karen Shurden, of Gilroy and his 3 sons; Jason and Mario Reyes of Watsonville and Jordan Reyes of Gilroy, brother of Robert Reyes of San Martin, Jess Reyes of Reno and Tillie Todd of San Juan Bautista. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elvia Garcia
Elvia Garcia passed away in San Jose at the age of 42. Visitation: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Mass: Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at the Mission. Interment: San Juan District Cemetery in San Juan Bautista.
O.C. (Jon) Johnson
O.C.Johnson, beloved husband, father and grandfather died peacefully at the V. A. Menlo Park Nursing Home surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held on Sat., Sept. 22 from 2-4 P.M. at Ridgemark Country Club.
