Kay B. Hodgson
Kay B. Hodgson, aged 89 years, passed away at her Hollister residence April 22nd. Kay was a native of Maui, Hawaii and had lived in Sunnyvale, CA for almost 50 years.She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 glorious years, P. J. Hodgson and son Jimmy Hodgson, as well as her parents, Ruth and Matias Gutierres, and six siblings: Joe Gutierres, Isabella Krainock, Juanita Perez, Ruth Nabas, John Gutierres, and Pearl Jurevich. She is survived by nieces and nephews: Janice Dutra, Bob Nabas, Geri McKeller, Ron Gutierres, Susan Russi, Bill Jurevich, Gayla Jurevich, Steve Jurevich, Jill Jurevich, David Jurevich, Bruce Krainock, Joyce Walkey, and Linda Kraincok and many great nieces and nephews. Kay was a very proud and well respected self employed beautician in Sunnyvale for over 50 years. When she retired, she and her husband Paul J. Hodgson moved to Hollister to be close to their son, James Alan Hodgson, who was the pharmacist at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. Jimmy passed away in 1997 and Paul died in 2003. When her husband was alive, they enjoyed dinners and dancing with their many friends.
Esperanza Gonzalez
Esperanza Gonzalez, aged 89, passed away at her home last Sunday surrounded by her loving family. Esperanza was a native of Michoacan, Mexico, and has lived in San Benito County since 1959. In addition to being a homemaker, Experanza worked in the local cannery's for 23 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church; the Jesus Es Su Nombre Prayer Group at Sacred Heart, and the Teamsters Local 890 of Salinas. Esperanza was very interested in acquiring knowledge; she loved to read as well as study the bible. Sharing stories with her grandchildren, attending their school functions, especially their swimming meets, and walking to her home from church made her very happy. She is survived by her husband Baldomero Gonzalez; her children Angelina, Robert, and Josephine Gonzalez, Teresa Ochoa and Mary Macias, all of Hollister; Baldomero Gonzalez Jr. of Hanford, and Rafael Gonzalez of Sanger.
Frank (Panchito) Garcia
Frank "Panchito" Garcia passed away in Hollister. He was born in Querendaro, Michoacan, Mexico and lived in San Benito County for over 50 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Garcia, who died in 1989 and worked in agriculture and in the cannery. He originally came here with the Bracero Program and worked for Gilroy Foods. He was a member of the Teamster's Union and Jehovah's Witnesses.
Reade Anthony Giraulo
Reade Anmony Giraulo passed away Saturday afternoon at his home in Gilroy with his family at his side. Reade moved from New York to California seven years ago and lived with his daughter and son-in-law after his wife, Edith, of 52 years, passed away.
Rose Elaine Kong
Rose Elaine Kong died of a stroke while traveling in Leiden, The Netherlands, with daughters, Gwen and Pamela, their husbands; Robert Gin and Robert Hilbert and Rose's good friend, Ann Leong Williams. Rose recently celebrated her 90th birthday and we have that and a lifetime of warm memories.
Gertie Lee Dotson-Phillips
Gertie Lee Dotson-Phillips passed away in Gilroy on April 20, 2007. She was born July 13, 1912 in Cove Creek, Arkansas. Gertie was the mother of Clark (Carol) Dotson, grandmother of Anita Wilson, Ken Burns, Cindy (Paul) Karpinsky, Manuel (Nancy) Burns, Karen Ahumada, Robert (Vera) Burns, Christy (John) Winter and David Burns, great-grandmother of James Wilson, John (Amy), Tara and Jimmy Karpinsky, Jordenne and Jesus Burns, Lindsey and Jason Ahumada, Zack and Griffen Burns, John and Andrew Winters and Kathie, Michael and Anthony Burns, great-great-grandmother of Cody and Sydney Karpinsky, stepmother of Juanita (Howard) Schuler and aunt of Maxine (Rudy) Siderits. She was preceded in death by her husbands Oscar Burns Sr., Cecil Dotson and Troy Phillips, her son Oscar Burns, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and stepson Coy Phillips. She has been a Gilroy resident for over 40 years.
Lillie Marcheski
Lillie Marcheski died in Hollister. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.
Betty Mae Messier
In loving memory of Betty Mae Messier, preceded in death by her husband, Edmund, married for 53 years. Mother of Barbara Collins and son-in-law Patrick of San Jose; Brian and daughter-in-law Patricia of El Dorado Hills; Michael and daughter-in-law Trina of Tucson, Arizona; and Krsi Morton and son-in-law Phil of Morgan Hill. Grandmother of Paul, Emily, Marc, Jeff and Arthur; and great-grandmother of Ethan. Devoted owner of "Joey" and "Alfie". Betty was born in Oshkosh, WI, and recently relocated back to Morgan Hill after being in Amador County for 20 years. She was active in the Amador County Ladies Auxiliary for many years. Betty will be remembered for her artistic qualities, love of gardening, shopping, and her unconditional love. We will miss her forever!
Wanda L. Styron
Wanda Styron of San Juan Bautista, cultural and political activist and real estate sales representative, died on Tuesday, April 17, at the San Jose Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister.
Geoffrey (Jeff) Raymond Cooke
Geoffrey Raymond (Geoff) Cooke was born in Nottingham, England. He and his family immigrated to the USA in 1959. Geoff died from a massive stroke on April 18, 2007. Agnes, Geoff's wife of 60 years, their sons; Ian, Bob and Glen, their wives; Ivanowa and Bertie, were with him when he passed.
