Javier A. Tovar
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Javier was the devoted husband of 31 years to Romelia, loving father of Javier Jr. (Amie), Erik, Veronika and wonderful grandfather of Natalie and Yazmeen. Javier was born in Juarez, Mexico in 1952 and moved to San Jose as a child before living his final years in Gilroy. He was an Honorable Marine, followed by an expert welder at FMC before retiring from the City of San Jose in 2000. He is preceded in death by his father, Pascual and brother, Alfredo Tovar. He is survived by his mother, Herminia and brother to three sisters, three brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.
Edward R. Galindo
Rosary: 8/1/11 at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Graveside next day.
Judy M. Rider
Judy M. Rider passed away in Hollister.
Elsie Bagoye
A South County memorial is planned for Elsie on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at the Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park located at 14485 Monterey Rd. in San Martin, CA.
Marie Celine Keyes
Marie Celine Keyes (aka Marie Mancha) – Born in Berkeley, CA on September 19th, 1930, to Joseph and Augustine Turturici, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 20th, 2010. Survivors: husband Bill (William Keyes) of San Martin, CA, who was her constant and attentive companion for whom she was very grateful; devoted sister Clara and her husband George Avilla of San Martin; daughter Susan Christie (h. John) of Beresford, SD, granddaughter Crystal Corbin of Watertown, SD; daughter Sharon Mancha Priem (h. Dan) of Kent, WA.
Albert Benjamin Silva January 25, 1927 – July 19, 2014
Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 8th, 2014, at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Kelly Marie Freitas
Kelly Marie Freitas passed away peacefully in her home in Hollister, CA on July 16, 2010, ending her battle with cancer. Kelly was 31 years old and lived life to it's fullest each and every day. She was born in San Jose, CA 1979 and was the youngest of three children of Carlos and Amelia Alvernaz (Silva). Kelly was raised in Hollister from the age of three. She attended Sacred Heart School and San Benito High School, where she played water polo. Kelly attended Chico State University, San Jose State University and the Art Institute of San Francisco where she studied photography. In addition to being a professional photographer specializing in children, she was the marketing manager at Pietra Santa Winery. She was a parishioner of St. Benedicts church and a member of the S.D.E.S. hall. Kelly grew up in a large and close-knit extended family. She loved traveling, camping, waterskiing and dancing.
John Alan Bolla
John Alan Bolla, of Gilroy, passed away November 28, 2007.
Kenneth Francis Peer, Sr.
Kenneth Francis Peer, Sr. died Sunday at the age of 85. He was a native of Aurora, Nebraska, moving to Hollister nearly 40 years ago. He was a WWII Marine Corp. veteran and worked as a General Motors Mechanic most of his life. Kenneth loved camping and traveling with his R.V. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn R. Peer of Hollister, daughter, Leanna Christensen of Fresno and a son, Kenneth Peer, Jr., wife, LaVerna of Hollister, grandfather of Cynthia Lovelace, Tria Nogo, Clay, Katie and Natalie Peer. Also survived by one great grandson, Cole Nogo.
Ellen “Elena” Oberg Moreno January 7, 1921-November 26, 2016
Ellen Oberg Moreno, a nationally-acclaimed educator and civic figure, peacefully passed away at her Morgan Hill home on November 26, 2016. She was in her 95th year, all of which were lived in her beloved South Santa Clara Valley and her home-town of Morgan Hill within view of El Toro Peak, which she last climbed in her seventies. Born of her fathers’ immigrant Swedish mining, and later, ranching family and her mothers pioneer Walnut Creek family, she was raised on a fruit ranch north of Madrone against the west hills. Ellen and her brother, Harold Sonny Oberg, always held warm memories of their early life on their family ranch, nearby creeks and surrounding hills. Ellen attended Old Burnett Elementary School, and graduated from Live Oak Union High School in 1939. By that time, her parents had moved to Morgan Hill and were operating the Cafe at the Skeels Hotel on Monterey Street. Ellen worked there while pursuing her advanced education at Hartnell College and San Jose State, where she earned her undergraduate degree and certification as a teacher. She met the love of her life, John Moreno, and they married in 1942. She began her professional calling as a local elementary school teacher, where her creative, artistic and musical approach delighted decades of young children. John embarked upon his career as Police Chief and later, City Administrator for Morgan Hill. Together, they raised three children: Glen, who attended Stanford and Harvard Law School, and has served a distinguished career as an international banker, financier and publisher. Then came twins, Candice and Kim, who attended university and pursued careers as an educator and a public administrator, respectively. Another love of Ellens’ life was her garden. She was a member of the Morgan Hill Flower Lovers Club of which her mother, Maybelle, had been a charter member. Her lovely garden bouquets frequently appeared, bringing enjoyment and comfort to her many friends and organizations. She was an avid world traveler, who, with her husband, explored six continents. She was also an accomplished pianist, who to the delight of her family, continually filled her home with the refrains of classical, romantic, popular and show tunes. Professionally, Ellen is listed in the Whos Who of American Educators for her pioneer concepts and classroom method in bi-lingual, bi-cultural elementary education. Her studies in Mexico led to her Masters Degree in Latin American Studies from San Jose State. Ellen was an active member of the American Association of University Women, the Morgan Hill Historical Society and The Fabulous Flappers Dance Team. She was the recipient of Morgan Hills Citizen of the Year award.
