Ernest L. Smith
Ernie was born and raised on a dairy farm in Franklin, California. He was one of four children; Charlotte, Ernie, Francis, and Irwin, born to Elizabeth and Matthew Smith. His father passed away when Ernie was a teenager, leaving Ernie and his brother, Irwin, to maintain the farm. He graduated with honors from Elk Grove High School, where he was a member of the band, and football and basketball teams.
Adela S. Chapa
ADELA S. CHAPA passed away suddenly at home in Gilroy Thursday, May 3, 2007. Mother of Joe G. Chapa (Yolanda) of Modesto, CA, Robert Chapa (Leticia) of Gilroy, Rene Chapa (Gloria) & Estella Gonzalez (Baldo), both of Gilroy. Grandmother of Mario, Danny, Laura, Anthony, Robert, Mark, Stevie, Cindy, Maryann, Sally, Rosanne, Janae and the late Gabriel, . great-grandmother of 21, sister of Esmeralda Gonzalez of Texas and the late Nestor Salazar. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.





















