Orlaine Tavares Franklin
Orlaine Tavares Franklin passed away in Hollister at the age of 88. She was born in Porterville, CA and came to Hollister in 1927. She was the daughter of James and Doris (Duncan) McDonald. She married her husband, Vaughn Franklin, in Hollister in 1996 and was predeceased by her first husband, Elmer Tavares. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in her many friends. She worked for San Benito County for many years and retired in 1983 after two terms as San Benito County Treasurer/Tax Collector and was named San Benito County Woman of the Year. After retirement she devoted her time to volunteering for the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Thriftshop contributing over 25,000 volunteer hours.
Robert Thompson December 20, 1936 – February 16, 2017
Bob Thompson passed away at his home on February 16, 2017, after a truly heroic battle with cancer. He was a dedicated and respected teacher at Live Oak High School for 38 years, retiring in 1997.
John Turner Hart, Jr.
JOHN T. HART Jr. 88, passed away at his home in Gilroy on Saturday, February 19, 2011.
Barry Mullen
Barry Mullen passed away on September 28, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Barry was 65 and retired from the Morgan Hill School District after about 18 years of service. He served overseas with the U.S.Navy during the Vietnam war.
Dolores P. King November 16, 1930 – October 26, 2013
Friends are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Dolores’s life on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 10:30 A,M., at the Grunnnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister 95023. Private inurnment, Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice of The Central Coast or a charity of your choice in the memory of our Mother. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.
James A. Harnden
Jim Harnden passed away January 16th at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, CA after a 6 month battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Lynda; sister Leola Rogers of Phoenix, AZ, sister Dorothy Griffin of Jenks, OK; and sister Hazel Buehler of Versailles, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother Effie Mae Hodges and father James Howard Harnden of Rogersville, MO. Jim was born in Cabool, MO.
John F. Lavagnino April 29, 1921 – January 19, 2016
The visitation will be held Sunday, January 24, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Family Funeral Home in Hollister, CA. A rosary will be offered Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., at Old Mission San Juan Bautista. The funeral service will be held at Old Mission San Juan Bautista on Monday, January 25, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., with Father Jerry Maher officiating. Reception to follow at Casa Maria. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice: https://secure3.ssmedia.com/ccvna/forms/donations/. Visit www.grunnagle.com for condolences.
Toyoko S. (Tomi) Terasaki
Tomi Terasaki, as she was lovingly known, went home to be with the Lord on November 6th at the age of 72 years. Tomi was a native of Niigata, Japan ,who came to the United States in December of 1954 and to San Benito County in 1960. Tomi retired from Teledyne McCormick Selph as the Lead Person of the Manufacturing Department after 33 years of service to Teledyne. Her family stated that " besides being a great mother and a great grandmother, Tomi always cared about others, rather than placing herself first". She was the beloved spouse of the late Ryo Terasaki who died August 6, 1994. She was the loving mother of Tatsuya Mike Terasaki (Spouse Teresa Kay) of Glendale; and Theresa Natt (Husband David) of Oregon, devoted grandmother to Briana and Micah Teresaki and Akemi and Ryoko Natt. She is survived by other family members living in Southern California and Japan. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday morning at 10 A.M. at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home, 870 San Benito St., Hollister. Private cremation will follow with interment at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA.
Bernice Frances Herman
Bernice Frances Herman, of Live Oak, CA died Monday, January 24, 2011.
Phyllis Catherine Lawrence
Lung cancer. Family Janice Pickett friend Kat,Elaine and Brian.
