Archived Obituaries

Frances Colleen Houseweart passed away in Salinas at the age of 82. She was born in Yakima, WA and moved to Hollister in 1992 from Santa Nella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Houseweart who died in 1989.

Annette M. Smith, 59, of Pioneer, passed away at home, after suffering a battle with cancer on December 23, 2011. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 17, 1952 to parents John and Santa Fondale. She moved to Salinas, CA at the age of eight with her parents where she resided until she moved to San Juan Bautista to raise her son Tim.

Private interment services have been held at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.

Juan Caudillo passed away Tuesday Morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose at the age of 58. Born in Casa Grande, Arizona having live in Hollister all his life. Attended local schools and had worked in the Maintenance Department of San Benito County for the past 26 years. He had served in the U.S. Army.

Passed away at his Hollister home. Age 72

Maurice "Red" L. Elder, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2011, in Gilroy, CA.

Rickey Contival passed away suddenly in Oroville, CA at the age of 46 years doing what he loved the most, going on a fishing trip. "Rick was loved by many and will remain in our hearts forever", said his family. Rick was a native of Hollister and was a graduate of San Benito High school. He was a active member of the Western Bass Masters Association.

Kathy Kelly passed away February 22nd of cancer. A Hollister native and 1966 graduate of Hollister High, she traveled widely and lived in many places, but returned home and started a personal assistance service for the elderly. Kathy was devoutly religious, gentle and full of grace. Her lighter side enjoyed her pets, jazz, playing tinwhistle in a traditional Irish band, deep sea fishing, and Hawaiian sunsets. She had deep and abiding relationships with her beloved friends and family. Kathy lived well, and was liked by everyone she met. Donations can be made to The Russian Ecclesiastical Mission, Attn: N.Ohotin, 75 E. 93rd St., NY, NY 10128. Friends and family are invited to a memorial gathering Sunday, March 9th at noon at 1741 Sunnyslope Lane, Hollister. 637-7212

Friends and family are invited to a Veterans Graveside ceremony at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA. on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. Memorial Service will follow at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth Street, Gilroy, CA. at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers donations to San Martin Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 203, San Martin, CA, 95046 are preferred and appreciated. For online condolences habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.