Ida Desimone June 22, 1955 – February 17, 2012
IDA DESIMONE passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at her home in Chico, CA surrounded by her family. Husband of 37 years to Rick Desimone. Mother of Michael Desimone (Socorro) of Chico, Lisa Wharton (Russell) of Gilroy, Carlotta Van Etten (Waposta) of Chico and Raquel Mattice (Asa) of Chico. Grandmother of Roman, Michael, Alice, Aidan, Ezekiel, Micco and Richard. Sister of Jose Arellano of China, Marina Arellano of Morgan Hill, Rachel Martinez (Victor) of Gilroy, Peter Arellano of Gilroy, Lupe Arellano (Roberto) of Gilroy and Michael Arellano (Anne) of San Jose. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Daughter of the late Jose and Bessie Arellano.
Joe Haskell Nichols September 18, 1915 – February 11, 2012
Joe Haskell Nichols was born on September 18, 1915 near Realfoot Lake, TN, and left this life on February 11, 2012 in Kent, WA. He was the youngest of six children (four older brothers, and one sister who died before Joe was born).
Robert Willam Yant August 2, 1919 – February 16, 2012
Bob Yant, a 65-year resident of San Benito County and a respected Hollister businessman, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, after a short illness. He passed away in his son's home in San Francisco. He was 92.
Vea Riana Mendoza November 21, 2008 – February 12, 2012
Vea Riana Mendoza, 3 years old, earned her angel wings on February 12, 2012 Though Riana's life would seem too short to many, those whose lives she touched understood that her optimism, bright smile, and big heart exceeds the quantity of time in one's life. She reminded us of the preciousness of life.
BASKETBALL: CHS girls to host Los Gatos in CCS first round
The Monterey Bay League champion Christopher High girls basketball team was placed into the Division II bracket and will host Los Gatos in the first round of the Central Coast Section playoffs Tuesday night. Game time is 7 p.m.
