Archived Obituaries

Passed away in Gilroy at the age of 84. Resident of San Juan Bautista.

Passed away on October 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife Patti, his children; Jennifer, Tedd, Jr., Paul (Irene), Dennis Kyne, Bill Mueller and seven grandchildren.

Robert A. Vaughn Sr.

A memorial service will be held at the Calvary Cemetery for former Hollister resident Nello Puccetti at 11:30 A.M. on October 24, 2008. A beloved father and grandfather, Nello passed away in Chico on October 14 following a brief illness. Born in Jerome, Arizona on June 2, 1918, Nello was raised in the Hollister area. He married Mary Berrocoso 1942. After serving as a medic in France during World War II, Nello returned to make his home in Hollister with Mary. In 1988 they moved to Chico to be near their daughter and grandchildren. Nello is survived by his daughter Karen Puccetti, grandchildren Rachel Puccetti Steiner and Marc Puccetti Steiner, and son-in-law Dale Steiner, all of Chico, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary, and sons Arthur and Jeffrey Puccetti. Nello was a member of the Elks Lodge and Spanish Lodge in Hollister, and the Chico SIRS. A reception for family and friends at Liberty Christian Church, 10 Mansfield Road, will follow the service.

Ethel R. Lawton, loved dearly by her family, passed away Oct. 14, 2008 in Gilroy at the age of 85.

Catherine was born on November 4, 1939 to Paul and Catherine Scheck in Gilroy and entered into eternal rest at her home in Modesto, California on October 13, 2008. Catherine is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Marcus Carter of Modesto, daughter Paula, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Joey and Ben of La Quinta, California, nephews Sparky, Jim and Rick Trujillo of Gilroy and niece Laurie Camarillo of Los Banos. She was preceded in death by her loving son, Jeffrey Paul Carter, parents and sister, Shirley Trujillo. Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt and friend. Her caring, supportive and friendly nature will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home. Remembrances can be made in Catherine's name to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday October 23, 2004 at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 1:00 P.M. October 24, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Passed away suddenly in a Las Vegas hospital. Wife of 49 years to Jose M. Garza of Gilroy. Daughter of the late Inez & Maria Ybarra. Mother of Diana Gonzalez of Capitola, Anna Cano (Robert) of Texas, Joseph A. Garza (Lupe) of Gilroy, Andy E. Garza of Gilroy & Gilbert Garza (Rosie) of Corcoran, CA. Step-mother of Marie Ann Garza of San Jose. Dora is preceded in death by her son, Rafael Gonzalez. her two grandchildren Andres J. Garza and Dora A. Garza and all of her brothers and sisters. She was a grandmother of 25, great-grandmother of 26 and great-great grandmother of 1. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, sister and brother-in-laws. She moved to Gilroy in 1959 from Texas and worked at Gentry's, Volunteered at Rucker School then hired as the Yard Duty Teacher and then she became a driver for the Senior Outreach Program and a companion for many seniors. Member of St. Mary's Church. Vigil Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Mass Friday, October 17, 2008 – 1:30 P.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial service 10/20/08, 12pm, San Pedro Clubhouse, Morgan Hill, CA.

Passed away in San Jose. Son of Michael and Ashley Lum