Shiela D. Bertao
Mrs. Shiela Bertao passed away at 38 years old at home in Chowchilla, CA, from massive heart failure.
Joseph Anthony Farinella
Joseph Anthony Farinella of San Jose passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006, after a brief illness. He had recently celebrated his 79th birthday, surrounded by his family.
George W. Jean, Jr.
George W. Jean, Jr. died in Sunnyvale. Arrangements are pending through Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.
Martha Blanco Ponce
Martha Blanco Ponce passed away November 8, 2006, at Grover Beach, after a long bout with cancer. Martha was a long-time resident of Gilroy.
John P. Ansier
John P. Ansier passed away in Hollister. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at St. Casimir's Cemetery in Chicago, IL.
Winnie Williams
Winnie Williams, age 89, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, entered into rest peacefully on 11-10-06. She was the wife of the late Reginald Williams, beloved mother of Janice Avila (Ray), Gae-Lynne Stewart (Al), Ross Williams (Heidi) and Garry Williams (Peggy); cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 15. She was a 23 year resident of Gilroy and honorary member of Beta Sigma Phi. Winnie had a passion and a love of bingo, enjoyed flowers and dogs, of which "Peanut" was her favorite.
Marguerite Ann (Peggy) Hart
Marguerite Ann "Peggy" Hart passed away at her home from a short illness on Saturday November 4th at the age of 82 years. A native of Jordan, Montana Peggy lived in Hollister since 1964. Peggy was a former bus driver for the physically challenged as well as a
Petra H. Cruz
Petra H. Cruz, a caring Gilroy resident, passed away at the age of 56 of liver cancer on November 10, 2006, in the presence of her family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ricardo P. Cruz. She was the loving mother to Luciana (Arturo) Fuentes, Elizabeth Cruz-Castro, Ricardo Cruz, Jr., Josefina (Juan) Cruz Moreno. A devoted grandmother to 13 grandchildren. The daughter to Juana Quintanar, whom she loved very much. The special sister to Ricardo (Pilar) Quintanar, Helen Salinas, Georgia (Moises) Fuentes, and Gloria (Juan) Ojeda. The caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father Jose F. Quintanar, her brother Leonard P. Quintanar and her sister Virginia P. Quintanar. We will always have her in our hearts and will remember her forever. She was a hard working woman who loved and cared for her family and also for her community. She always took the time to help others in need. She enjoyed making crafts.
Milton R. (Mitty) Hitchcock
Milton R. "Mitty" Hitchcock died in Redwood City on November 13, 2006.
Guillermo A. Villasana
Guillermo A. Villasana passed away November 7, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Teresa A. Villasana; their two children, Aida Y. Villasana and Guillermo, Jr. and his wife Teresa R. Villasana; preceded in death by their son Eddie; also survived by his sister Bertha Jaquez; 5 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
