Archived Obituaries

Infant daughter of Mauricio Gonzalez and Fabiola Guevara of Hollister died at birth in Hollister. Private cremation with private family inurnment.

Died on his Harley doing what he loved to do. He was the husband of 38 years to Ana Sanchez of San Juan Bautista and father of Christopher Sanchez of San Jose. He was grandfather of Colin Christian & Rachel Lucia Sanchez of San Jose. David is survived by 4 sisters. Preceded in death by his beloved mother Lucia C. Sanchez. He moved to San Juan Bautista in 1990.

Laida Bakich passed away June 6th at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital at the age of 77 years with her family at her side. Laida was a native of Hollister, had graduated from Sacred Heart Grammar School, the Morleand Notre Dame Boarding High School in Watsonville, and the College Of Notre Dame in Belmont, CA. Upon graduation Laida was employed by the Bank Of America in San Francisco and later, in Vacaville. After taking time off to start and raise her family, Laida then went to work for Almaden Vineyards in San Juan Bautista and the Don Pacheco "Y" Restaurant. In addition to the Old Mission San Juan Bautista Parish, Laida was a member of the Wednesday Card Club, and the San Juan Parlour N.G.D.W. Besides being an excellent cook, said her family, Laida loved gardening and going to garage sales. "Most important in her life was her family and grandchildren," said her husband Mitchell Bakich Jr. to whom she was married for 57 years last November 25th. Besides Mitchell, Laida is survived by her daughters Monique Cabrera, husband Mike of Hollister, and Michelle Boisen, husband Jeff of Santa Cruz; sister Marie Waller of Hollister; grandchildren Mitchell Ryan Bakich, spouse Heather, Nicholas Bakich, Marqui and Drew Boisen.

Retired Welder from Local 62 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union, owner of Blayney Saddle Company, custom saddlery. Gary loved cruising, Disneyland, camping at Memorial Park, riding ATV's in the Sierra National Forest, growing a rose garden for his wife, taking the Grandkids to see the deer, going to the cabin with family and friends, horses, custom leather & saddles, fixing everything, doing things with his family especially his pride and joy, daughter, Dineen and sons, Richard and Joel.

Mavis died peacefully at home Tuesday, June 10, 2008 after a long illness. Born to Frank and Mary Marten in San Jose, CA. Mavis graduated from Castilleja High School and U.C. Berkeley where she met her surviving husband George, whom she married in Houston, TX January 29, 1944.

Passed away in Grass Valley at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital on June 3, 2008. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life, June 28, 2008 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at King Center in San Mateo. She will be buried at San Juan Batista Cemetery in Hollister, CA.

Nick passed away Saturday June 7, 2008 at O'Connor Hospital, San Jose with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Nora Matulich. He is survived by his children; daughter Linda Matulich of Los Gatos, and his sons Mark Matulich and his wife, Lisa of Los Gatos, Nick Matulich and his wife, Mary Lynn Matulich of Stockton and Paul Matulich and his wife, Karen of Los Gatos. He will always be in the hearts of his grandchildren Stephanie, John, Marc Anthony, Kristina, Michaela and Gabrielle. He was the brother of the late Paul Matulich. Born & raised in Gilroy, he graduated from Gilroy High School. Nick worked for Bettencourt's Market prior to owning Bottle Shop Liquors in Gilroy for 35 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, PER of Gilroy Elks and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

Leland Dauberg passed away June 8, 2008 in Morgan Hill, CA he was 100 years old. Mr. Dauberg is survived by his daughters Nancy and husband Larry Schnaidt of Cameron Park and Judi and husband Jerry Oberthier of Saratoga. He is the grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 14 and the brother of Raymond Dauberg of Morgan Hill. Preceded in death by his wife Mrytle. Lee was born in Morgan Hill attended local schools and has been a resident his whole life. Mr. Dauberg and his brother ran the family ranch on Watsonville Road for many years, he was very active in the community throughout his life, he was a member of Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shriners, Duck's Unlimited and SIRS.

Herman Wrede passed away suddenly at his Hollister residence on June 8th at the age of 74 years.

Loving spouse of Kyung S. Kim and father of Daniel Kim of Tres Pinos. Age 63. Restaurant owner and business entrepreneur. Visitation Friday June 13th, 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with a memorial celebration at 6:00 P.M. at the mortuary chapel. Burial Saturday, Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma. Visit www.grunnagle.com.