Funeral arrangements are being handled by Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home of Hollister (www.blackcoopersander.com). Visitation hours will be Monday, December 14, 2015, from 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., at the funeral home, followed by the Rosary service at 7:00 P.M., at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister, CA. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 3:00 P.M., also at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Flowers can be sent to Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 Seventh St., Hollister, CA 95023. As an alternative to flowers, the family invites you to donate to the Alex V. Armlin Memorial Fund, which will be used for funeral expenses and to support Alex's favorite charities. Donations can be directed to Rabobank of Hollister, 1730 Airline Hwy #310, Hollister, CA 95023; (831) 634-4844. Condolences to: www.blackcoopersander.com.
Dolores "Dede" J. (Ardizzone) Mariani - On December 26, 1944, Dede Mariani joined the family of her parents, Victor and Virginia Ardizzone and sister, Jo Ann, the day after Christmas. Throughout her life, she continued to be a gift. A native of San Jose, Dede graduated in 1962 from Samuel Ayer High School in Milpitas and attended San Jose City College. After vacationing in New Orleans, Louisiana she relocated and resided there for 18 months. A few years after returning to San Jose, her Aunt and future Brother-in-Law gave fate a hand in introducing Dede to her husband, Mitchell. In 1971, the newlyweds established their home on his parent's fruit ranch in Morgan Hill. Dede's family became complete with the birth of her Son, Mitchell II in 1974 and her daughter, Stacy in 1976. In the many years to follow, continuous growth of the families business, tireless dedication to her children and her love and commitment to her husband is what she lived for. On October 5, 2007, Dede joined her father and other family members on the other side of Heavens gate at the age of 62.
Clifford Russell Havens passed from this world August 28, 2012, in Gilroy, CA. Cliff, or Papa as he was known to all who loved him, touched many lives with his humor, warmth and integrity.
Micaela G. Higuera was born in Sinaloa, Mexico on Sept. 30, 1926 and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on April 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Peter Higuera. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Francisco H. Higuera, of 53 years of marriage, mother of Frank N. Higuera & fiance Debra Morano, Michael & Pamela Higuera, and Steve & Marie Ann Fischer, grandchildren Marisha Higuera, Shanel Higuera, Corine Higuera, Chris Fischer, Nico Higuera, Michelle Higuera, and Natalie Fischer. She's also survived by her brother Norberto Gaxiola, and many nieces and nephews in the Sinaloa, Mexico region.