James E. “Jim” Juhler May 14, 1961 – February 23, 2012
James E. "Jim" Juhler, 50, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. He was born May 14, 1961, in San Jose, CA.
Duke Newton January 5, 1963 – February 24, 2012
Duke Newton Resident of Gilroy. February 24, 2012, we lost our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend. At age 49 due to heart attack.
Holl Toum November 20, 1924 – February 25, 2012
Holl Toum has passed away after 88 wonderful and tumultuous years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Yolean, his 11 children, 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Cecilia Contreras Root November 22, 1915 – February 23, 2012
Cecilia Root died peacefully at home at age 96. Predeceased by husband, Richard Root, sisters: Dolores McKeever, Berta Obregon, and Amparo Tarditi. Tia Cecilia will be missed by sister, Sara Laguera, brother, Alberto Contreras (Gloria) devoted nephew, Michael McKeever (Stephanie) nieces: Nora, Linda, (New York) Sarita, Amparita, Amparo, Elsa, Pachita, Adriana, (Mexico) Margaret, Cecilia, Marie, and Monica, (Minnesota) nephews: Roberto, Luis, Eduardo, Francisco, Alfonso, Carlos, and Alberto (Mexico).
William Carl Harper April 29, 1917 – February 22, 2012
William Carl Harper April 29, 1917 - February 22, 2012 A devoted father, grandfather and brother passed away on February 22, 2012. Carl is survived by daughters Janet Somavia, Virginia Coombes, her husband John Coombes, his sister Jean Harriman, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, his church family and friends.
Arleen Elizabeth Sadler-Freeze June 27, 1938 – February 21, 2012
Resident of Gilroy, Arleen was born in San Jose to Francis W. and June Sadler. She was raised in Los Gatos. She met her husband of 52 years, James Freeze at the San Jose State Carnegie Student Union.
Manuel Encinas Munoz September 18, 1924 – February 23, 2012
Manuel E. Munoz passed away at Hazel Hawkins Hospital on February 22, 2012, at the age of 87. He is a native of Bisbee, AZ, lived there for a brief time, and moved to Mexico until 1948.
Esperanza (Hope) Cuellar October 22, 1934 – February 19, 2012
Esperanza (Hope) Cuellar passed away on February 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband Alfred Cuellar, daughter Romelia (Romie) Cuellar, Grandson Matthew Sanchez, granddaughter Erica Sanchez and great granddaughter Kailee Skye, all of Gilroy. Sister of Aurora Sandoval (Francisco) of Hollister and Manuel Leyvas of Gilroy. Considered a sister of Dolores Portello of Gilroy. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews including Ruben Espinoza who considered her as a mother.
Manuel Bettencourt January 3, 1926 – February 18, 2012
Manuel passed away February 18, 2012, at age 86 peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Dolores, son Bobby (MJ) and Lester (Darcy) daughter Tarasa “Penny” Bettencourt. Brothers John, Frank (Evelyn), Louis (Mary) and sister Mary (Art) Escobar. Proceeded in death by his son Manuel Jr, grandson Dustin, brother Filbert, Tony, Joe, and Edward. Manuel loved life, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Ruth O. Connell October 29, 1913 – February 18, 2012
RUTH O. CONNELL passed away at her home in Gilroy on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Wife of almost 74 years to Dale B. Connell of Gilroy. Mother of Larry Connell (Sally) of Gilroy. Grandmother of Kevin Connell, Darcey Keeler (Bob), Suzanne Bible (Dirk) all of Gilroy and the late Stephen Connell (Gwynn). Great-grandmother of Tiffany and Sarah Connell of Gilroy, Dale Keeler (Allyce) of San Juan Bautista, Brenna Keeler of Gilroy, Charlie Minyard of Oklahoma, Jessica Minyard of Texas, Colton Minyard of North Carolina and Collin Minyard of Gilroy and Tucker Connell of Montana. Great-great-grandmother of Savannah and Shane Minyard of Texas and Riley Claire Keeler of San Juan Bautista.
