Archived Obituaries

Joyce Ellen Esparza Age, 63 died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Amarillo, TX. Memorial Services: 3:00 P.M., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the First Christian Church, Dalhart, TX.

John William Daudet Jr. (Bill) died on July 13, 2010, after a brief illness. He was 76. Bill was born on July 13, 1934, in Midway, PA. He was the second of three sons born to Lois Ferguson Daudet and John W. Daudet Sr. As a child he was very energetic. His great-grandmother wrote of him in her diary that, "Billy was never still a minute." This is a trait he passed down to his own children, grandchildren, and now, great-grandchildren. In high school, he funneled this energy into football.

Services Mon., July 19, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. Calvary Mausoleum

Passed away in Hollister at the age of 51.

Preceded in death by Wendell Peterson. Survived by Victor and Roxie Wilson, Robert Wilson and Stephanie Held and sister Barbara Bryant. She was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grand children, nieces and nephews to numerous to mention. She was a retired 35 year employee of P.G.& E. She also at one time worked at B of A and was a member of the International Business Association. Alice Marie passed away at home surrounded by her family after a short period with Breast Cancer. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Alice Marie's name to the American Breast Cancer Fund. Alice and Wendell will be taking a final boat ride together provided by the Neptune Society.

Rosary: 7/15/10 7:00 P.M. F.H. Mass: 7/16/10 10:00 A.M. Sacred Heart Church.

Richard "Dick" E. Porteur, 89, passed away July 5, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born November 20, 1920, in Clovis, CA and grew up in Hollister, CA. He was the 1939 California State Boxing Champion, the 1939 Diamond Belt Champion, the 1940 Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, the 1941 & 1942 Pacific Assn AAU Champion fighting for the San Francisco Olympic Club. He had over 70 amateur & several pro fights. He served in the US Army in Okinawa during WWII. He worked for the Civil Service at Fort Ord and Presidio of Monterey, retiring after 31 years. A longtime resident of Hollister and Salinas, he retired to Carson City, NV in 1994. Dick was an accomplished watercolor artist; he loved to hunt, fish, horseback ride, gold prospect, garden, read and travel. Instilled by his mother's family tradition of reciting poetry, Dick continued the tradition, usually with a knack for finding the perfect line from a poem to fit any situation. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, the Carson City Rife & Pistol Club and California Rifle & Pistol Club. He was the Monterey County High Power Rifle Club Champion several times. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joy Hodges Porteur, children Kraig Porteur, Michele McCandlish and Lance Porteur, grandchildren Staci Magdaleno, Garth Porteur and Aaren Porteur, great-grandchildren Illiana Porteur, Ashlyn Madelyn and Cole Magdaleno, brother Jess O'Farrell and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Marion Porteur, his mother and step-father Harriett and Manual Silva, great-grandson Elias Christopher Porteur, brother David Porteur, sister Annabell Lee Appling and dear friend, Ken Ching. Services will be held Friday, July 23, 2010, at 11:00 A.M.at Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery, Fernley, NV with a reception following at their home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans 5460 Reno Corporate Dr, Reno, NV 89511 or Saint Mary's Hospice, 429 Elm St., Reno NV 89503.

Funeral Service Friday, 7/16/10, at 9:30 A.M. at Community Christian Church, 305 W. Main Street in Morgan Hill. Interment to follow.

Private cremation with private family inurnment.

Louise Rossi passed away on June 25,2010, in El Dorado Hills at the age of 87. Louise is the widow of the late Albert Rossi and loving mother of five children.