Archived Obituaries

Marcia T. Brozene, 58, passed away in Santa Cruz, CA, on June 20, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Tom Brozene, of nearly 27 years, their two sons, Tommy and Jimmy; adored brothers Robert Duncan of New Jersey, and Bill (and Camille) Duncan of Georgia; as well as cherished Aunt Helen Zarsky, cousins Mary, Chris, Michelle, John, and Dee Vertucci; and nephews Michael and Jonathon Duncan.

Passed away at home in Gilroy, CA with her family at her side.

Anthony (Tony) Furtado, 91, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Village Green on June 28, 2010. Anthony was born on April 11, 1919 to Antone and Marie Furtado. He lived on the Ausaymus Ranch and on Lovers Lane. In 1932 he and his family moved to the ranch on Roop Road in Gilroy. He was married to Norma Quartiero on February 12, 1955. They built a house on the family ranch and raised their two sons, Thomas and Richard (Carol). Norma preceded Anthony in death on February 13, 1980. There are two grandchildren Richard and Amber. Anthony had seven sisters. He was preceded in death by Adeline (Fred) Miller, Leona (Manuel) Mutoza, Dorothy (Louie) Lemos and Laura (Floyd) Maestri. Survived by Madeline (Tony) Andrade, Helen (George) Azevedo and Marianne (Joe) Sutton. There are many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Passed away in Hollister at the age of 84. Arrangements are pending.

Anna Maria Valdez, 81, of Gilroy. Passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 after a lengthy illness.

Mary F. Angulo passed away at Gilroy Health Care & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, June 25th at the age of 79 years. Mary was a native of San Bernardino, CA and at the age of 14 years she and her parents moved to San Juan Bautista. Mary was an active member of the Mission San Juan Bautista; was a long time employee of Vessey Foods in San Benito County; who enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren, as well as crocheting and needle point. She was the daughter of the late Silvino and Emilia Figueroa. Surviving Mary is her husband Charles Angulo of Gilroy; her daughters Sylvia Gamboa, spouse Humberto of Hollister and Roseanna Guerrero, spouse Lupe of Gilroy; grandchildren Ashley Gamboa, Jennifer Guerrero, Lisa DuBois and Robert DuBois; great-grandchildren Yesenia and Vanessa Dubois; her sister and brother Natividad Figueroa of Hollister and Chris Figueroa of Colton, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother Charlie Figueroa, sister Josie Figueroa, and grandson Nathaniel Gamboa.

Bob Reyes, raised in Gilroy, passed away in Bend,OR on June 22, 2010, at the age of 70 from natural causes.

Ofelia Lespron Esquivel born January 20, 1923, joined our Heavenly Father on June 22, 2010. Gilroy resident since 1964, she was a homemaker, hospital worker and restaurant owner throughout her life.

Angelo James Bertero, 75, a Gilroy Native passed away on June 13th, 2010, in San Jose, CA. Angelo was born September 25th, 1934.

Frances Patricia O'Donnell passed away Monday evening at the age of 87. Born in Hollister and attended Sacred Heart School, San Benito High School and San Jose State College. She received her master's Degree in Math from Stanford University. She taught at San Benito High School and was the first woman in the Math Dept. at San Jose State College. Patricia was an avid golfer and Stakeholder in Ridgemark Assn. and was a gifted Ukulele player.