Leilani Lee Brawley October 19, 1954 – January 15, 2012
Leilani Lee Brawley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 15, 2012, at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Eddie Brawley for 39 years. Loving mother of Eddie and Jimmie (Denise) Brawley. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Brandon, Justin, Willie, Tyler, Kevin, Big Tyler, Matt, Melissa and Cesar. Dearest sister of Rick (Annette) and Larry Lovas. Dear Daughter-in-law of John and Pat Brawley.
Alfonso (Poncho) Perez February 20, 1959 – January 11, 2012
Passed away in Mexico at the age of 52. Friends can gather at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. to greet the family. The Rosary service will be at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
SOCCER: GHS girls soccer scores seven times in league win
Two games, 14 goals and two Tri-County Athletic League victories. Sounds about right.
BASKETBALL: Rams close gap, can’t finish in loss to MPC
In the second half of Friday night's game against visiting Monterey Peninsula College, the Gavilan men's basketball team chipped away at an 11-point deficit, sculpting a manageable four-point dilemma with plenty of time to spare. In workman-like fashion, the Rams again pulled themselves to the surface with another four-point climb ahead after the Lobos had stretched their lead back to 10 midway through.
James Madison Malone III October 6, 1951 – December 31, 2011
Hollister resident, James Madison Malone III, age 60, passed away December 31, 2011, at Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto. He is survived by his wife Mary (Miguel) Malone, two daughters, Tyler and Blake Malone, San Luis Obispo, CA, stepson Brett Basarich, Hollister, CA, sister Roxanne Easterwood (Chuck) South Jordan, UT, and many nieces and nephews.
Police briefs: Loud music leads to narcotics arrest
A complaint of loud music turned into possible felony charges Saturday for one Gilroy man, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Fundraiser invites support, memories of Tara Romero
Hundreds of local teenagers, parents, artists and performers attended a fundraiser Friday night to honor the memory of Tara Romero, and to encourage each other to face the loss of their friend with collective support.