Archived Obituaries

David passed away in Morgan Hill due to lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed. David was born on April 11, 1938, in Phoenix, AZ, and grew up on his father's horse ranch near Cave Creek. He attended California Institute of Technology and MIT in Massachusetts, graduating with a degree in Plasma Physics. He had a long and distinguished career in the fields if High Voltage Technology, Power Electronics Systems, Medical Laser Systems of many types, high-power microwave sources, and many other products, first as an engineer, then as a manager. He started with E.G.G. Co. in Massachusetts in 1960. In 1981, he founded his own company; IMPULSE ENGINEERING, in Conecticut, which he ran until 1994. After three years with EDD in Pennsylvania, he moved to California and joined ACCYS TECHNOLOGY in Pleasanton, CA, then moved to PERKINELMER POTOELECTRONICS in Azusa and Sunnyvale, CA, where he remained until 2001. After a short period as a Consultant, he joined AMO of Milpitas and was there until 2009. Recently he joined JPSA Corp. of Manchester, New Hampshire, where he was working until the onset of his illness. He was awarded the Germeshausen Award in 1996, at the Power Modulator Syposium for his contributions to the field of Pulse Power. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; and son, Richard Turnquist. Sevices have already been held.

PATRICIA G. CHRYSLER, 79, of Morgan Hill passed away Thursday, February18, 2010 at St. Louise Hospital.

Maria Amparo Ortiz De Armond died peacefully at home in San Jose surrounded by family. She was born in Brawley, CA to Teresa and Leopoldo Ortiz and was married for 35 years to the late Bob De Armond. She is survived by sisters Lupe, Eva, Marina, Alice, and brother Jesse. Her sister, Lydia predeceased her. She is also survived by step-son, Tony De Armond and numerous nieces and nephews. Services at 2:00 P.M. Saturday March 6th, 2010, in San Jose.

Bartunek, Bernice S., 76, homemaker and retired postal worker, passed away peacefully in Morgan Hill, CA. She was the beloved wife of Richard Bartunek for 57 years. Loving mother of Debra (Lupe), William (Tina) and Kenneth. Cherished grandmother of Delane and Andrew. Dearest sister of Dolores (Mike) of Utah.

Barney Frank Ferranti passed away March 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife Sandra L. Ferranti of San Martin; his children Robert, Stephen, Karen and Janine; brother Donald and nephew Jeff; preceded in death by his son Richard, parents Mario and Inez Ferranti and brother Henry.

R.C. Rodgers was born in Paoli, Oklahoma on August 7, 1926 and moved to California when he was six months old. He was a graduate of San Benito High School and attended San Benito Junior College. A Veteran, he served in WWII with the U.S. Navy on Guam and Hawaii. He married Beverly DeRosa on April 9, 1950 – Easter Sunday, and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. R.C. worked for A.T.&T. and retired after 37 years. His memberships included Hollister Post No. 9242, V.F.W., the I.O.O.F. where he served twice as Noble Grand; Hollister Lodge No. 1436, B.P.O.E., and the S.I.R.S. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his wife at Topaz Lake for weeks at a time. R.C. enjoyed trailer traveling and also cruising to such places as the Panama Canal, Alaska, the upper Mississippi and lower Mississippi on a river boat; and most recently Hawaii. R.C. was an avid Oakland "A's" baseball fan and he and Bev enjoyed traveling to Arizona each year to watch their spring training.

Vargas, Edwin A. age 85, passed away on February 28, 2010, in Gilroy, CA. Beloved father of Edwin Jr., Nancy, Tammy (Michael), Sheri (William) and Brian (Monica). Loving grandfather of Racheal, Clint, Edwin, Joe, Edlinda, Havin, Montana, McKenna, Tyler and Dillon and great-grandfather of Jacob. Dear brother of Joe (Rosane) Vargas.

Life long Hollister resident Annie Paura passed away at her residence Thursday morning Feb. 25th at the age of 83 years. She was a graduate of Hollister Schools. Annie's working career spanned 37 years in the canning industry, first working for Fairview Packing Company and retiring as a Supervisor for Tri-Valley Growers. Her memberships included Sacred Heart Church, the Spanish Lodge (Sociedad Espanola De San Benito); the Y.L.I, I.C.F. SIRS, and the Golden Years Travel Club of which she was a founding member and continued to belong to until her health did not permit her to do so. Annie enjoyed traveling, her trips to Reno and the casinos, her trips abroad, as well as taking her "girl friends" to her home in Twain Harte and to the Black Oak Casino. She could be found with her friends as an avid supporter of Sacred Heart Parish Bingo. Annie was one of the principle partners of Betabel R.V. Park in San Juan Bautista. She was the spouse of the late Peter Paura who passed away January 23, 1993.

Was laid To Rest Feb.15, 2010, at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

Born and raised in San Jose, resident of Gilroy for many years, retired Gilroy HS teacher. Beloved husband of Sandi Nelson (Cumming, GA). Devoted father of Jeff Nelson (San Rafael) and Melanie Nelson (San Francisco). Cherished brother of Marcia Gregory and Joan Schuller (Larry) of San Jose. Dear uncle to Travis and Joelle Gregory and Amanda and Molly Schuller. Predeceased by parents, Lloyd and Ruth Nelson. A graduate of Willow Glen HS, he received a B.A. in Music and a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre Conducting from SJSU. He conducted many musicals at San Jose Civic Light Opera and is mourned by the local musical theatre community. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Sat., March 6th at 2:00 P.M. at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy. Donations to the Parkinson's Institute, 675 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2935