Archived Obituaries

San Benito County native Regina Pera passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, after a courageous two year battle with leukemia.

Beloved daughter of Mary Silva and the late Louis P. Silva, sister of William L. Silva and aunt of Lindsey M. Silva. A native of San Jose. She resided in San Martin for 60 years. She also leaves her aunts and uncles, Lorraine (John) Figueira, Anthony (Dorothy) Souza all of Santa Clara, Isabel Silva of Gilroy and Bernadette Silva of San Jose, and many cousins and numerous friends.

Jasmine Costa, 28, of Sunnyvale was taken from us early in life on Friday, August 27, 2010. She was born in San Jose and grew up in Gilroy. She was very active in dance and cheerleading, where she met a lot of her life long friends. She went on to get her Medical Assistant degree. She was very carefree and loved to have fun and laugh with family and friends. Her beautiful smile and spirit will stay with us forever. She is survived by her parents, Kevin Costa and Sandee Sutton, sister Jenelle Costa and brother Tyler Pederson. Services will be held Saturday September 4, 2010, 1:00 P.M. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

Margaret W. Barrett, a native of San Jose, passed away in Monterey on August 24, 2010. Born December 26, 1922, she lived in Morgan Hill for most of her life. Margaret received her California teaching credential and retired after 25 years as a third-grade teacher.

Memorial Mass Fri: Sept. 3, 2010 - 1:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Church.

Jack Tyler was born in Sayre, PA and moved to California in 1978, son of the late Delos and Maude Tyler and was preceded in death by infant son, Joshua Tyler. He graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1962 and was self-employed throughout his life which began with owning several businesses in Tunkhannock, PA, including Tyler Texaco Station and upon moving to California, he owned Tyler Real Estate Loans. Devoted and loving husband to Cindy for 30 years, wonderful father to Jessica Tyler, Alexis (Rich) Marcus, Jenny (Mike) Waller, Melissa (Jamie) Casillas. Doting and loving "Pa" to his six grandchildren Olivia, Tyler, Chase, Connor, Jaya, and McKenna. He is also survived by his siblings Rosemarie Tyler (Don Roberts), Esther (John) Prichett, Shaun (Linda) Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was a passionate man who loved singing and dancing, spending time with his family and working on outdoor projects. He will be remembered for his compassion for others, witty sense of humor and strong will. He lived a very full life and has touched many people along the way. Visitation will be held Thursday September 2, 2010, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. and services will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home. Reception immediately following at the family home. Contributions are preferred to the family of Jack Tyler, c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home to help with their funeral expenses.

Frank J. Caliri, 80, passed suddenly on Friday, August 27, 2010, at his home in Gilroy. A native of Gilroy and Husband of Gloria Locarnini Caliri for 56 years. Father of Susan Caliri (Terry) of Oakland, CA and Donald Caliri of Gilroy. Grandfather of Krystal Romero (Brian) of Gilroy, Tony Caliri of Gilroy and Isabella Caliri of Oakland. Brother of Sebastian "Buster" Caliri (Gina) of Plumas Lake, CA, Mary Mercer of Gilroy, Anna Mae Armstrong (Robert) of Concord, CA. and the late Frances Lewis, Santo Caliri, Annette Balestreri and Geraldine Copelan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his loyal canine friend, Tasha.

Lorraine Mendoza was welcomed into Heaven by God and her family and friends on August 28, 2010, at the age of 92. Lorraine was born in Hollister, CA and lived a long fulfilling life surrounded by her family, which consisted of 15 brothers and sisters, 11 children, 42 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 26, 2010, in San Martin, CA. She was surrounded by her love ones at the time of death.

On August 28, 2010, our beloved Mother Carmen Lucy (Loera) Sanchez passed from this life and into the Arms of the Lord at the young age of 88.