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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.

Gavilan College women’s basketball coach Erik Nelson had to remind himself to breathe during the final minutes Tuesday against West Hills College.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, December 14th at 11:00 A.M. at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Layla is an 11-year-old petite wire-haired pomeranian mix who is very quiet, sweet and good with other dogs. She requires wet food only because of some missing teeth. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since November. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

Council unanimously voted to appoint Councilman Perry Woodward to the role of Mayor Pro Tempore, as recommended by Mayor Don Gage.