Archived Obituaries

Lee Nora passed away in Jackson, CA. She was born in Fresno, CA to Ella and Oscar Cone. She attended school in Taft and graduated from Taft HS in 1934. She attended UC Berkeley. She met her husband Louis Filice at the cannery in San Jose. They were married in Oakland in 1938. They moved to the Triple F Ranch in Gilroy in 1944. She was a homemaker and taught at local schools. Louis passed away in 1966. She spent her later years living in the mountains near Volcano, CA and most recently in Sutters Creek. She was a wonderful seamstress, avid reader and gardener. She was involved in the Jackson Women's Club and loved watching sports on TV. Proceeded in death by her husband, her sons Alan & Ronald, her brother Gerald and her sister Iola. Survived by daughters Kathleen Orlando and Sylvia Meyer(both of Modesto),niece Annette Barbier(Burlingame),daughter-in-law Roxane Filice (La Quinta),four granddaughters and six great-grandchildren.

Anna worked for the Morgan Hill School District for 20 years as an Instructional Aide for special needs children.

Karen Simunic, a schoolteacher for over 30 years in several south Bay Area school districts, passed away peacefully at the Regional Medical Center of San Jose on July 3rd, 2010.

Mike passed away on July 4th, 2010, at his home in Gilroy, CA after a courageous battle against cancer with his family by his side. Mike was born in San Francisco, CA on May 8, 1943, to Louis and Amalia Franceschi of Rocklin, who survive him. He also leaves his brother and best friend, Robert Franceschi of Rocklin. Mike was a loving father to his children Judi, Victor, Robby, his fiance Lindsey and Matthew. His grandchildren Aurelia, Brianna and Louis also survive their beloved grandfather. He will be missed by his cousins, Ernie, Tommy and Kathleen Giono, Susan Tonjum and Jackie McCall, and lifetime friends, Phil Waegner and Norm Colteaux.

Mary was an elementary school teacher for many years in the San Jose area. She was preceeded in death by her husband Colin Watson and is survived by her daughter Cheryll Hill of King City and her son Dale Watson of Santa Clara. A memorial service will be held on July 10th at 11:00 A.M. at the Presbyterian Church of Hollister.

Born March 25, 1947, Barry passed away peacefully June 26, 2010. Survived by wife Jean, daughter Marie, son Ron, mother Audrey de Pass, step-father Ron de Pass, extended family and friends. His cheerful attitude and ability to make people laugh will be missed. A celebration of Barry's life will be held July 14, 2010, at the Morgan Hill Community Center from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Shirley Shields Hulbert passed away suddenly, July 3, 2010, in Turlock, CA.

Memorial services for Nellie Ilves Renegar Hart will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister; 2066 San Benito Street; Hollister, CA; at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Immediately following the service, a public reception will be held in the church's social hall.

Services: 7/9/10, 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home.

Services: 7/10/10,11:00 A.M. New Life Fellowship, 4th & San Benito Streets.