Hollister crime: Charges dropped against man accused of luring girl; body ID’d as Calgary student
The district attorney has dropped charges against a man accused
MH police incidents: Suspected drunk drives wrong way on U.S. 101
Police used tire-busting spike strips and closed a section of
Go-cart track at former Wal-Mart?
Soon, when you're done picking up some deals at the Gilroy
BASKETBALL: Dirks, three Mustangs participate in charity all-star game
SALINAS - Representing the North squad, Greg Hamik, Andrel
Mercedes Palacios
Mercedes Palacios was born on April 15, 1924, in El Paso, TX. She passed away on April 10, 2010, in Riverbank, CA where she had lived for the last 5 years with her daughter and family. Mercedes was married to Robert Palacios in December of 1949. Their life together started out in El Paso, TX, eventually moving to Chino, CA. In 1969 the family moved to San Juan Bautista and then onto Gilroy in the early 1970's. Mercedes is survived by her daughters, Mary Sparr, Margarita Armendariz, Rosie Lopez, Sally Barnes and Deleia Paderez and son's Robert Palacio, Ray Palacios and Richard Palacios. In addition she has fifty-five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Mercedes' greatest passion was loving all her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Palacios, son Louis Palacios, daughter, Gloria Garcia and George Palacios. A service to celebrate Mercedes' life will begin with a Vigil at St. Mary's Church, 11 First St., Gilroy, CA 95020 on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, 900 First St., Gilroy. Condolences and information at habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
Locals get backstage look at SC water system
For a group of local Realtors, well owners and property owners,
Pastor Esther Ortiz Villanueva
Pastor Esther Ortiz Villanueva of Full Gospel Prayer Tabernacle Church passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2010.
Giving fitness a fighting chance
Nine in 10 of Gilroy's fifth graders are physically unfit,























