Perfecto P. Martinez August 30, 1920 – April 1, 2012
Passed away in Hollister at age 91. Rosary: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, Services: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Frank A. Messina August 21, 1929 – March 30, 2012
Frank A. Messina passed away at his Hollister home at the age of 82. He was born in San Jose and lived in Hollister since 1971. He served in the US Army and was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Benedict’s Church. He worked as a plumber and farmer, forklift driver, worked for Denice and Felice and worked until he was 80 years old.
Sprina M. Bozzo May 1, 1914 – March 30, 2012
In loving memory of our beloved Auntie Sprina Bozzo, who passed away at the Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility, one month before her 98th birthday. She was a lifelong resident of Hollister and a member of many organizations over the years, such as Young Lady’s Institute for 50 years, Italian Catholic Federation, Branch #26, the Sacred Heart Parish Choir for 50 years, and various Pedro clubs.
Barbara Matulich November 17, 1939 – March 30, 2012
Barbara Matulich, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 30, 2012. Barbara was born in Salinas, CA on November 17, 1929 to Russell and Bertsie Kretz. She married the late Tony Matulich in 1947, and they lived together in Hollister, CA.
Andrew “Andy” Hassler April 28, 1967 – March 27, 2012
Andrew “Andy” Hassler passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at the age of 44 years. He is survived by his wife Sandra Bautista; children Kassandra and David Reyes, Ruben and Charolette Alnas; his grandchildren Aaliyah Flores and Andrew (Boy) Flores and one soon to be born granddaughter; his siblings John Wade Hassler Jr. (Monica), William (Nancy), Peter (Rebecca), Molly and Sarah; five nieces and six nephews.
Susan Gonzales June 15, 1956 – March 17, 2012
Susan Gonzales (organist at Gilroy UMC, and madrigal singer with Tudor Rose, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2012. She fought a courageous battle with melanoma.
Luis T. Gallardo June 21, 1925 – March 25, 2012
Luis T. Gallardo passed away March 25, 2012, after a long illness. Luis Gallardo relocated to Gilroy with his family January 1960 from Texas.
Virginia C. McNown April 1, 1924 – March 26, 2012
Virginia Chadwell McNown, a Hollister resident for more than 60 years and wife of lifetime chiropractor of Hollister, Dr. Willard D. McNown passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the William and Inez Mabie Skilled Nursing Center. She would have been 88 on April 1, 2012.
Eleanor (Bonnie) C. Branco March 15, 1926 – March 5, 2012
Bonnie entered into rest peacefully at her home in Paso Robles, CA. She is survived by her husband Victor Branco of Paso Robles, daughters Carole
Abelina C. Bonilla January 15, 1930 – March 24, 2012
Rosary: Tues. March 27, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Mass: Wed. March 28, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Sacred Heart Church. Interment: IOOF Cemetery.
