Peter Nyland July 27, 1927 – March 5, 2012
Peter Nyland, husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather died peacefully in his sleep on March 5th, 2012, with his wife Clare of 61 years and his family by his side.
Randall “Randy” Evans Cobb October 23, 1943 – March 4, 2012
Randy Cobb of Visalia, CA passed away on March 4, 2012, after a prolonged illness. Born on October 23, 1943 in Hollister, CA, Randy was a retired Quality Engineer in the Aerospace industry. Randy served in the Army and was a proud veteran, enjoyed classic cars, especially his 1966 Mustang.
Santos Haro June 11, 1947 – March 4, 2012
Santos passed away in Hollister at the age of 64. He enjoyed spending time with close friends and was often seen walking his dog around town. Family and friends are invited to his memorial service March 10, 2012 at 12:00 P.M.. at Sacred Heart Church, 680 College St.
Javier Mercado November 4, 1937 – March 4, 2012
Javier, beloved husband, father, brother, tio and friend passed away surrounded by family, at home, on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Javier was born in Mexico City in 1937, to Carlos and Guadalupe, the fifth of eight children.
Gerald “Jerry-Papa” Smith August 11, 1934 – March 4, 2012
Gerald “Jerry – Papa” Smith, husband of Julia Smith passed away at his residence surrounded by his family at the age of 77. Private cremation will be held. A Celebration of Jerry's Life for family and friends to attend will be held at a later date and will be announced.
Mary Emma Cutter September 25, 1927 – February 29, 2012
Mary Emma Cutter, 84, a native of Gilroy and a graduate of Gilroy High School, passed away February 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her longtime companion Merle Johnson, her beloved children Stephen (Jane) and Michael (Michele) Nowakowski, adoring grandmother of Dennis Bedolla, Nicole Bedolla, Meghan Kovaleski (Craig) and Marissa Nowakowski, and great-granddaughter Kaitlin Habing; loving sister of Joyce Marks (Bob), Bruno Filice (Pearl) as well as many nieces and nephews.
Joyce Elane Culligan May 8, 1932- March 2, 2012
Joyce Elane Culligan was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on March 2nd, 2012 at the age of 79. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lasca Erdkamp, she is survived by her husband of 58 years, John Culligan of Gilroy. Loving mother and grandmother to Emily Culligan Chadwick (Beau Sizemore, Chrissy Mulder), Mary Culligan, Courtney and Pete Estrada (Casey and Cody), John and Beth Culligan (Sean and Cara), Liz and Jim Bolton, (J.J., Jillian, and Jaci), Tim and Laurie Culligan, (Ryan and Megan) Clare and Mark Campaigne (Madeline, Drew, Jameson, and Cooper). Beloved sister of Sharon Ahmad, aunt to Marya and Sameena and great grandmother to Miranda (Beau), Justin and Ashlyn (Chrissy).
Tommy Riesgo Medeles May 31, 1933 – March 2, 2012
Tommy Riesgo Medeles died in Hollister, CA on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was born in Tulare, CA on May 31, 1933. He graduated from Corcoran High School in 1952. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from San Benito High School after 15 years of service.
Jeffery John Nokyos May 16, 1947 – February 29, 2012
Passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and close friends, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; children, Elena (Mike), Matt (Nancie) and Mark; grandchildren, Tori, Jackie, Maranda, Gabby, Matthew and Gracie.
Angela C. Gulli March 1, 1924 – February 29, 2012
Victor, MT - Angela C. Gulli, 87 of Victor, MT., formerly of Gilroy, CA passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice Center in Hamilton, MT.
