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Robert Norman Goodrich passed away peacefully on December 6, 2012 at the age of 72. He was born and raised in Gilroy, attended Gilroy schools, and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1958. He worked at his family’s business, the old Sparkle Market on First Street, and served four years in the US Navy. He spent his career years in the magazine/paperback distribution industry, real estate, and residential painting. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman B. Goodrich, former Mayor of Gilroy, and his brother, Neil Goodrich. He is survived by his wife, Joan Goodrich; his children, Lori (Larry) Kent, Mark (Maria) Goodrich; grandchildren Sam and Max Kent, and Zachary, Makayla and Grant Goodrich; his mother, Marian Goodrich; his sister, Gail Carr, step-children Regina Colletto and her children Joe and Katie, and Chet (Denise) Colletto and their children Emily and Jacob. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Donations to the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, or a favorite personal charity would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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Anthony Garcia passed on unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Gold Beach, OR. Tony was born in Hollister, CA. He was the eldest son of Anthony J. Garcia and Lillian C. (Mattos) Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Anna Marie Kessler. Tony graduated from San Benito High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart , Jan Gonzales. Tony was looking forward to this year's San Benito High School 50th reunion. In January 1960, Tony joined the U.S. Army; he served stateside with the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell, KY. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Tony moved to Meford, OR where he joined his father's business, "Tony's Mobile Home Towing and Service." He learned heavy equipment and truck driving. Tony then became co-owner of the business. He later moved to Brookings, OR. Tony retired in 1997. He was a member of the N.R.A and the American Legion. He had a special appreciation for classic cars, especially the 454 Chevys. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on his homestead, "The Garcia Ranch." He is survived by his three children, Anthony C. Garcia, Julie Garcia-Smith, and Santo Garcia; a brother, William R. Garcia; two sisters Lillian Hill and Marjorie Bingham and two grandchildren who he adored, Samantha Smith and Ryan Garcia. He is in God's hands and forever in our hearts. Memorial services were held in Gold Beach, OR.

A man who reportedly fired his gun at officers during an hours-long standoff in unincorporated Gilroy was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after he was shot by police as he began to charge at them. A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy was hit during the...

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