Kenneth Orville “Cowboy” Jackson December 2, 1943 – January 4, 2012
Kenneth "Cowboy" Jackson passed away suddenly at his residence on Janunary 4th, 2012, at the age of 68 years. Cowboy as he was affectionately known, was a native of Illinois and had lived in San Juan Bautista the last 15 years.
Lucile De Rosa November 20, 1909 – January 12, 2012
Lucile Duclos DeRosa, 102, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2012, in San Jose. Mrs. DeRosa was born to Avila and Caroline Duclos on November 20, 1909 in Seattle, WA.
Armando Ruiz Quiroz February 20, 1936 – January 9, 2012
Armando Ruiz Quiroz passed away peacefully on January 9, 2012, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012, from 5:00-8:00 P.M., with a service at 7:00 P.M., both taking place at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey St., Morgan Hill, CA. A Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 17400 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Memorial Park in Morgan Hill.
James W. Wilkins August 27, 1947 – January 6, 2012
James W. Wilkins passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife Susanne, his son Dominik and his daughter Vanessa. He is also survived by his mother, Irene Austin, most of his siblings, nephews and nieces.
Emilio Leon May 24, 1919 – January 10, 2012
Emilio Leon May 24, 1919 - January 10, 2012 Emilio Leon peacefully passed away at the age of 92 in Hollister on January 10, 2012. Emilio was born on May 24, 1919 in El Teul, Zacatecas, Mexico. He grew up during the Historical Mexican Cristeros movement.
Mrs. Matilda V. Anaya August 30, 1922 – January 10, 2012
Mrs. Matilda V. Anaya passed away in Oakland, CA on January 10, 2012. She was the dearly beloved wife of the late James N. Anaya, loving mother of the late James J. Anaya and loving mother-in-law of Mary Lou Anaya Sternitzke. Devoted grandmother of Rebecca A. Anaya and Caroline K. Anaya. Dear sister to Elizabeth Salyer and the late John, Charles, and George Vidovich, Mary Cagno, Annie Pass and Helen Carver.
Simon Reyes March 13, 1939 – December 24, 2011
Age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Christmas Eve at the Reyes family home in Morgan Hill. He was born in Otis, New Mexico. He came to California as a child and grew up in Dinuba, CA.
Ron Edward May June 18, 1940 – December 22, 2011
Resident of Gilroy. Ron was born and raised in Santa Clara by his parents, Justus and Christine May. He lived in Gilroy for the last 35 years. He retired in 2006 from Welker Brothers as a Floor Layer/Foreman for the company.
Charles U. Rodriquez March 29, 1954 – January 9, 2012
Charles U. Rodriquez passed away January 9th, 2012, at the age of 57 years with his family by his side. He was the husband of Lucy Maria Rodriquez. Friends are invited to the Memorial Service on Saturday, January 14th, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses 2420 Fallon Rd., Hollister.
Emilio P. Leon May 24, 1919 – January 10, 1012
Emilio P. Leon passed away at the age of 92 years. A native of Mexico, Emilio lived in San Benito County since 1962. Emilio worked as a field worker for Almaden and later a cannery worker for Fairview Canning Company and Contadina Foods. A member of Teamsters Local 890, of Salinas.
