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Dear Editor,

Rena P. Chappell former Gilroy resident passed away June 17, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse A. Chappell Jr.. Mrs. Chappell is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Barr of Gilroy, Deborah Skinkle (Robert) of Silver Springs, Nevada, Esther Rank (Joe) of Riverside she is also survived by two grandsons, five granddaughters, six great-grandchildren and her beloved caretaker Fardowza Eghal. Rena and Jesse and family moved to Gilroy in 1947. A native of Akron, Ohio age 90 years.

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