La Vern Peipelman January 14, 1936 – October 15, 2012
La Vern Peipelman, 76, formerly of Morgan Hill, died peacefully in her sleep, early Monday morning. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at her home in Augusta, KS.
Police seeking two suspects in late-night robbery
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed the Ramada Inn at gunpoint and fled in a red vehicle believed to be a Honda, authorities said.
Community shows support for family of murdered Hollister woman
Community members continued to rally around the Carroll family after the arrest of suspect David Quiroz Saturday who was arrested on murder charges in the disappearance of Heather Carroll, 25. An impromptu vigil was held at Dunne Park on Saturday and local residents have a fundraiser planned for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Target parking lot on Airline Highway. The Wednesday event includes a bake sale and gift basket fundraiser that will benefit the Carroll family.
Suspect has jail history, but no violent offenses locally
The suspect in the homicide of 25-year-old Hollister woman Heather Carroll has been convicted on three drunken driving-related charges in San Benito County and served time for other cases of driving without a license, but does not appear to have a local history of convictions for violent offenses, according to court records.
Red Phone: Jump on the trail, it’s nice
“Dear Red Phone, I noticed the city put in new street lights at Condit Road and East Main Avenue and it looks like they paved a path nearby as well. It’s nice, but who paid for that and where does it go?”
Ramiro (Ray) Mirelez May 22, 1927 – October 4, 2012
(Ray) Mirelez, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his daughter, Annie Tomasello’s home on October 4, 2012, in Gilroy, CA. Preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Maria Mirelez; son, Joey Mirelez and daughter Rachel Lozano; brother, Richard Mirelez and sister, Ellie Perez. Survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Mirelez; children, Annie (Sal) Tomasello, Fernando Mirelez and Gloria (Frank) Guiterrez; step-son, Emilio (Cathy) Martinez; son-in-law, Daniel Lozano and daughter-in-law, Lola Rodriguez; grandchildren, Mark Tomasello, Melissa (Chip) Beardsley, Danny (Michelle) Lozano, Monique Lozano (Eric ), Fernando, Jr. (Mia) Mirelez, Cynthia Mirelez (Justin), Cristina Pinto, Selina (Pete) Salazar, Gorette (Anthony) Perez; Hugh and Morgan Martinez; great-grandchildren, Andrea, Zachary, Jacob, Jenna, Dominic, Roman, Daniel III (Baba), Hailey, Tanisha, Brianna, Amber and Isaiah. Also survived by his brother, Ernesto (Miriam) Mirelez and sisters, Lilly (John) Valdez and Esita (Santos) Montez. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Effigy of Obama added to watermelon, noose political statement
The owner of a political display that has been criticized as racist and threatening has added what appears to be an effigy of President Barack Obama to the exhibit at the east Morgan Hill residence.
