Dorothy (Filice) Torre
Dorothy Torre (nee Filice)
Clara M. Joyce
Clara M. Joyce passed away at her home on January 2, 2009 she was 91. Clara is survived by her sons James and wife Sherry Joyce of Redwood City, Frank and his wife Teresa Joyce of Carmel Valley and Michael and his wife Bonnie Joyce of Menlo Park, grandmother of Russell, Michael, Jennifer , Benjamin and his wife Becky, great-grandmother of Maddy. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell and daughter Mary Ann. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Clara was born in South Dakota and came to Gilroy in the late 70's, she was very active in community clubs , being an officer in Gilroy Seniors, Gilroy Fil-Am, Senior Bowling, Community Seniors Club, Gilroy Senior Site Council as well as her involvement at St. Mary's Church. Donations in her memory to the St. Mary's School Building Fund or a favorite charity are preferred and appreciated.
Anthony James Leimas
Anthony James Leimas passed away Feb. 5, 2010 in Hughson, CA he was 94. Born June 4, 1915 he is survived by his wife of 39 years Ellenore Leimas, his son Anthony F. and his wife Rosalina Leimas. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and sister-in-law.
Thomas Vernon Surber
Tom Surber, age 54, lost his battle with cancer on February 4th, 2010, at his home in Ceres.Tom will join his parents Bill and Annadine Surber, younger brothers Billy and Bucky in God's final resting place.
Mervin Leroy Gunter
Merv was born in Gilroy, CA and lived his entire life in Morgan Hill, except for the years he spent proudly serving hus country. He worked for Gunter Bros. Feed Store for 30 years. He had many hobbies including, but not limited to, control-line airplanes, HO model trains, camping at Mt. Madonna and antique tractors and gas enigines. He was a lifetime member of the E.D.G.E. and T.A. Branch 3. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dee; son, William; daughter-in-law, Kristine; granddaughters, Sarah and Shannon; daughter, Kathy and her fiance, Bob. Visitation will be on Monday, March 15, 2010, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 11:30 A.M., also at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mt. Hope Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages that donations be made in Mervin's memory to the American Heart Association, W.E.R.C., F.O.S.M., or charity of your choice.
Emma (Bisceglia) Perreira
Emma went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 26th after a courageous two and a half year battle with mesothelioma cancer. She was born, raised, and lived her whole life in Hollister. Emma is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward Perreira; her five children, Terri Maddux, Richard Perreira, Steve Perreira, Shirley Perreira, and Keith Perreira; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Martha Hatch
Services: Sat. 8/21/2010 1:00 P.M. IOOF Cemetery, Hollister
James G. Hammers
Resident of San Jose, Jim Hammers passed from this life on January 11, 2011.
Loren B. Partridge
Services: 5/11/2011 1:00 P.M. Mountainview Cemetery, San Bernardino, CA
Lowell D. Brawley
Brawley, Lowell Donald, also known as LD, passed away on June 9, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in Ardmore, OK on January 26, 1935. In the spring of 1936, the family moved to California and he attended Morgan Hill elementary schools and graduated from Live Oak in 1955 where he was active in the FFA. After graduation, he went to work as a crane operator for BG Manufacturing in Gilroy. When BG closed Lowell went into farming on his own throughout the Santa Clara Valley and in Hollister. He raised prunes, walnuts, cucumbers, and grapes. He became known as the "Cucumber King" when he grew cucumbers in bottles. He also began his own commercial tractor business. In 1963, he began working for Morgan Hill Unified School District as a custodian and retired after 33 years as a transportation assistant. Lowell served as a volunteer fireman and was a member of several organizations including Morgan Hill Junior Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Farm Bureau, Fish & Game Club, and the Morgan Hill Historical Society. His fondest memories are his time with the fire department and the monthly meetings of the Historical Society. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Dora and Grady Brawley and brother Byron. He is survived by his brother Gary (Linda) Brawley of Peoria, AZ, sister-in-law Angie Brawley of San Jose, nephew Gary Matthew (Tiffany) of Peoria, AZ, niece Jodi of Boise, ID, great-nephews Joshua and Nathan Brawley and great-niece Macy Brawley of Peoria, AZ and many close friends in the Morgan Hill area. Services are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M., visitation begins at 8:30 A.M., on June 17, the Reverend Tim Howe officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morgan Hill Historical Society or the First Baptist Church of Gilroy.
