Tom Zamorez May 4, 1961 – January 10, 2012
Tom Zamorez passed away at the age of 50 on January 10, 2012, from a lengthily illness due to cancer. He was born and raised in Hollister. He went to local schools and graduated in 1979 from San Benito High School. He worked in masonry and construction.
Franklin Bruce Mello September 17, 1947 – January 16, 2012
Franklin Bruce Mello, age 64, of Gilroy CA passed away at home in his sleep on Jan. 16, 2012. Frank was born Sept. 17, 1947 in Watsonville to Frank C. Mello and Violet J. Mello. He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1965 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for PG&E and Terra Construction.
Forrest E. Kirchner October 19, 1915 -January 13, 2012
Forrest Kirchner whose life was filled with music, friends and family passed away in hishome surrounded by love at the age of 96.Forrest grew up in Des Moines, IA and excelled in music playing in the big band era.
Forrest E. Kirchner October 19, 1915 – January 13, 2012
Passed away at his Hollister home at the age of 96. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at 3:00 P.M. at The First Presbyterian Church in Hollister.
John L. Aragon Jr. November 14, 1963 – January 13, 2012
Our beloved John L. Aragon, Jr. left us too soon in his young life, passing away at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Salinas, CA and transplanted to San Jose in 1978 his junior-high year. He attended Andrew Hill High School and received an Associates Arts degree from Evergreen Valley College.
Ryan David George McFall July 3, 1988 – January 13, 2012
Ryan McFall, 23, Tres Pinos, CA, died on January 13th 2012, from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident in Hollister, CA. Ryan was born July 3rd 1988, in Rutherglen, Scotland. He arrived in Cupertino, CA with his family in April 1994 and moved to Tres Pinos in July 1996.
Leilani Lee Brawley October 19, 1954 – January 15, 2012
Leilani Lee Brawley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 15, 2012, at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Eddie Brawley for 39 years. Loving mother of Eddie and Jimmie (Denise) Brawley. Cherished grandmother of Tim, Brandon, Justin, Willie, Tyler, Kevin, Big Tyler, Matt, Melissa and Cesar. Dearest sister of Rick (Annette) and Larry Lovas. Dear Daughter-in-law of John and Pat Brawley.
Alfonso (Poncho) Perez February 20, 1959 – January 11, 2012
Passed away in Mexico at the age of 52. Friends can gather at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. to greet the family. The Rosary service will be at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
James Madison Malone III October 6, 1951 – December 31, 2011
Hollister resident, James Madison Malone III, age 60, passed away December 31, 2011, at Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto. He is survived by his wife Mary (Miguel) Malone, two daughters, Tyler and Blake Malone, San Luis Obispo, CA, stepson Brett Basarich, Hollister, CA, sister Roxanne Easterwood (Chuck) South Jordan, UT, and many nieces and nephews.
Augustine Gomez, Jr. January 5, 1959 – January 12, 2012
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay.
