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Steve died accidentally on August 31, 2009 at age 50. A native Californian, Steve grew up and attended school in Gilroy, CA. He is survived by his children Stefanie and husband David Pinheiro, Kevin and Lauren Jo Bertero of Gilroy as well as his former wife Amanda Bertero, grandchildren, Brittney Gitmed, Donavyn and Natalia Pinheiro. He is also survived by his mother, Elaine Bertero Pittroff and husband Lyle, sister, Angela and husband Mike Scarcella , nieces, Brittany and Josephine Mary Scarcella of Hollister and Aunt Phyllis Armenta, her partner Bob Dillon, cousin David Armenta and extended Bertero family members all of Gilroy. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Bertero, Steve's sister, Carrie Ann Bertero, grandparents Angelo C. Bertero, Josephine Mary Bertero and Maternal grandparents, Ben and Edna Marrujo. He loved his children, his family, his friends; and we all loved him well, in return. Steve graduated from Gilroy High School in 1976 he was a longtime employee at Northern California Safeway. A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, 6:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Adelaide (Adel) G. Castello passed away at 86 Monday afternoon in Hollister. Adel was born and raised in Campbell and moved to Hollister after her marriage to John Castello, Sept. 17, 1944. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Y.L.I., Alter Society, Grandmother's Club and Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary. Adel loved gardening, cooking and for many years worked along with her husband on the family ranch. Adel was predeceased by her husband, John in 1990, her daughter, Diane A. Sewell in 1976 and her son-in-law, Louis Avalli in 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Johnette Avalli of Hollister and son, Anthony John Castello of Fresno. Grandmother of Freddie Avalli of Denver, Francesca Avalli of Los Angeles, Lauren Marie Castello, Colin Anthony Castello and Victoria Diane Castello all of Fresno. Sister of Angela Garcia, husband, Pete, of Gilroy, Art Greco, wife, Shirley, of Salinas and the late Anthony Greco and Edna (Al) Losada. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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