Lillian Margaret Kershaw October 3, 1916 – February 15, 2012
Lillian, of Embro, Ontario Canada moved to California in 1963. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
Emma D. Errecarte Janaury 14, 1919 – February 18, 2012
"Babe" Errecarte was born in Los Angeles on January 14, 1919. Her parents were Fred and Adele Derbez, immigrants from France. She grew up on the family dairy in Pasadena, California. She passed peacefully at her home in Hollister on Saturday, February 18th, 2012.
David G. Castellano September 22, 1937 – February 20, 2012
David (Bob) Castellano, a resident of Hollister since 1942, passed away surrounded by his family. He was born in New Mexico and was married to the love of his life for 47 years. He is survived by his wife Mary, children Paul, David and Lisa (Jeff), six grandchildren, brother Alcario (Carmen), and sister Mary.
Father Porfirio Martinez Rodriguez April 10, 1931 – February 13, 2012
Father Porfirio Martinez,a Catholic Priest was laid to rest in his Native home of Leon, Spain 2-14-12. He was preceded in death by his sister Maria Jesus Martinez in September 2012 and his uncle, Monsignor Amancio Rodriguez from Mission San Juan Bautista in 1992.
Ida Desimone June 22, 1955 – February 17, 2012
IDA DESIMONE passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at her home in Chico, CA surrounded by her family. Husband of 37 years to Rick Desimone. Mother of Michael Desimone (Socorro) of Chico, Lisa Wharton (Russell) of Gilroy, Carlotta Van Etten (Waposta) of Chico and Raquel Mattice (Asa) of Chico. Grandmother of Roman, Michael, Alice, Aidan, Ezekiel, Micco and Richard. Sister of Jose Arellano of China, Marina Arellano of Morgan Hill, Rachel Martinez (Victor) of Gilroy, Peter Arellano of Gilroy, Lupe Arellano (Roberto) of Gilroy and Michael Arellano (Anne) of San Jose. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Daughter of the late Jose and Bessie Arellano.
Joe Haskell Nichols September 18, 1915 – February 11, 2012
Joe Haskell Nichols was born on September 18, 1915 near Realfoot Lake, TN, and left this life on February 11, 2012 in Kent, WA. He was the youngest of six children (four older brothers, and one sister who died before Joe was born).
Robert Willam Yant August 2, 1919 – February 16, 2012
Bob Yant, a 65-year resident of San Benito County and a respected Hollister businessman, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, after a short illness. He passed away in his son's home in San Francisco. He was 92.
Vea Riana Mendoza November 21, 2008 – February 12, 2012
Vea Riana Mendoza, 3 years old, earned her angel wings on February 12, 2012 Though Riana's life would seem too short to many, those whose lives she touched understood that her optimism, bright smile, and big heart exceeds the quantity of time in one's life. She reminded us of the preciousness of life.
Eleanor G. Taglio April 26, 1923 – February 19, 2012
Eleanor G. Taglio passed away in Rocklin, CA at the age of 88. Her arrangements are pending. Call Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home (831) 637-3793 or go to www.blackcoopersander.com
Halcyon “Hallie” V. Solberg October 20, 1924 – February 15, 2012
Halcyon "Hallie" V. Solberg, 87, of Morgan Hill, died peacefully at home following a long illness. Hallie will be remembered by all who knew her for her incredible love of animals and her insatiable appetite for knowledge.
