Archived Obituaries

Passed away at her Hollister home at the age of 77.

Frances Alatorre was born Nov. 4, 1935 and passed away March 13, 2010 peacefully at home in Los Banos. She is survived by her husband Paul Alatorre; daughters Pamela Leonardi, Pamela Alatorre; sons Richard Alatorre, Mitchel Alatorre, Mark Alatorre; sister Janet Lenzora; grandchildren Jamie Lueck, Jessica Gaulke, William Lueck, Jr., Patricia Hanson, Jennifer Alatorre, Julie Alatorre, Roseann Alatorre, Melissa Alatorre, Kathyrn Alatorre, Paul Alatorre III; 6 great-grandchildren and loved by numerous family and friends.

Manuel G. Luna, Jr. passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 69 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. Born in Sacramento and has lived in San Benito County all his life. He attended local schools and has worked in farming for over 40 years.

After a wonderful life, Raymond K. Preuitt peacefully joined his loving wife Virginia and grandson Jerry Wachtler into eternal rest at his home in Morgan Hill, CA. He was surrounded by his loving daughters and care giver. His quiet, gentle presence will be missed by his family and friends.

Jimmy Carrillo, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, went to join his lord on March 10, 2010. Jimmy was born to Joseph Brabbio Carrillo and Edith Johnson on December 2, 1929 at home in Colorado. Jimmy was a loving husband to Bertha (Duran) for forty- five years. They built their home in Morgan Hill and their family followed.

Mary Margret Ramsay born in San Francisco on Oct. 23, 1931 passed away on March 12, 2010 in Gilroy, CA. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in San Jose class of 1950. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer Ramsay who passed away on Jan. 22, 2005, her son, Jerome Curtis Marci and her parents, Edward and Pearl Cadogan. She also leaves a brother, Ed Cadogan of Laytonville, CA. She is survived by her loving son, Clifford Allen Marci, Sr. She was mother in law of Corinne Marci and Sue Marci both of Turlock. She was loving grandmother to Kathleen Teixeira of Livingston and Susie Marci of Turlock, Charles Marci, Clifford Allen Marci, Jr. and Joe Marci. Dearest great grandmother of Haley Marci of Turlock, Daniel, Ryan, Nicole Teixeira of Livingston.

Ysidro Gallardo passed away in Gilroy at the age of 91. He was born in Pananidicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico and lived in Hollister since 1947. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and worked for Nicholas Turkey Breeding as a foreman.

Mary Yoshikawa passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2010 in San Jose, CA.

In loving memory of my mother, Dianne Pagan, who passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2010, she is survived by her daughter, Jacque Priest; son, Steve Lockwood; eight grandchilden and 11 great-grandchildren, "Momma, you were always there for us, my personal best friend, we will miss you so very much, we love you for always."

Wife of the late Woodrow Wilson Phillips (1990).