Walter L. Rabenorth
Walter L. Rabenorth passed away peacefully in his sleep, with his sister and great-nephew by his side, at the age of 79 in his home in Hollister.
Tad K. Wilson
Surrounded by his family, Tad peacefully passed away on April 16, 2007 following a brief illness. Tad moved to Gilroy with his family in 1967, and attended local schools. He was a member of Gilroy High School, class of 1970. He moved to Tracy, CA in 1984, where he was an ironworker. Tad is survived by his 5 children, Jami Wilson of Davis, Lyle Wilson, Morgan Wilson, Zoee Wilson and Lucas Wilson, all of Tracy.
Norabelle Wright
Norabelle Wright of Salinas passed away on April 12, 2007. She was 99 years of age at the time of her death. She was born on March 3, 1908 to Jerry Wright and Grace Braden Wright. Norabelle was a native of Hollister, CA..
Alicia O. Martinez
Passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007 in a hospital in Redwood City, CA. She was the wife of Alvireno Martinez of Gilroy, mother of Elizabeth Martinez and Sonia Rodriguez, both of Gilroy, and Corina DeLeon (Andrew) of Hollister, grandmother of Frank Espinoza (Audrey), Alex Espinoza, Ruby Dimas (Raul), Emily Reyes, Jenevieve Ramos (Wally), Robert Aguirre, Gabriella Lopez, Joshua Badillo, Jesse Badillo (Sara) and Dora Sanchez (Edi), great-grandmother of 27.
Louise T. McDonald
Louise T. McDonald died in Hollister on April 16, 2007. She was born in Tres Pinos, CA and lived in San Benito County most of her life.
Jose E. Rodriguez Jr.
Jose E. "Gordy" Rodriguez, Jr., on April 13, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona, our beloved brother entered into a life of eternal peace. Gordy is survived by his two daughters; Maryanne Rodriguez of San Diego, CA and Stephanie Rodriguez of Modesto, CA. He was the only son of Jose & Maria Rodriguez of Gilroy. He was the grandson of Elisa Benavidez of Hollister, brother of Rose Mejia and Rachel Rodriguez, both of Gilroy, loving uncle of Nicholas Saldana, Juan Moreno, Samantha Moreno, Marky Mejia and Michaela Sanchez. He was a proud native of Gilroy. He joined the Army National Guard at the young age of 17. Gordy was a well accomplished tattoo artist as well as a machinist. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death his grandparents; Sabino Benavidez, Jose E. Rodriguez Sr., and Guadalupe Rodriguez; and his cousins; Pete Benavidez & Efrain Rodriguez.
Itsuyo (Ruth) Inokuchi
Itsuyo Ruth Inokuchi passed away at the age of 90 Monday morning at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Funeral services are pending at Grunnagle-Ament Nelson Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear in newspapers on Saturday, April 21.
Louise McDonald
Louise McDonald passed away in Hollister. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.
Esperanza Gonzales Morales
Born in Jerome, Arizona on June 29, 1918, Esperanza passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 6, 2007, with all of her children at her bedside. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church since the late 1940's, when she and her late husband Daniel established their home in the Gilroy area. She was a giving, humble, loving and spiritual person who enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Her children's involvement in their respective communities was acknowledged in 1993 when the family was chosen as the Hispanic Family of The Year for Santa Clara County.
Robert Chrisco
Robert Chrisco of Gilroy, passed away April 15, 2007 at the age of 90. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Friday, April 20 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First St., Gilroy.
