Archived Obituaries

On May 9, Patty joined her recently departed parents Bob and Nat Duncan from complications due to breast cancer. Patty 54, was a lifelong resident of Morgan Hill and Gilroy. She was a much beloved teacher at Britton Middle School. Her home economics classes, like her life were filled with laughter and great aromas. Patty is a graduate of Live Oak High School, and received a BA from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Home Economics and her teaching credential from San Jose State University. After college, Patty worked in retail. Twenty year ago, she started substitute teaching in Morgan Hill, and joined the faculty at Britton in 2001.

Hector Angel Del Real entered into eternal life in Hollister at the age 49 on May 13, 2008. He was born in Los Angeles but moved to Hollister as a young boy where he has been a life long resident. He worked in Environmental Management (Hazardous Waste Disposal) for the past 27 years. He opened his company One Earth Environmental, Inc. in 1994. He married his wife Annette Casarez Del Real in 1979 in Hollister. He served in the US Navy from 1976 to 1982 and was a member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church & Hillside Christian Fellowship. In his free time Hector enjoyed Riding his Harleys, fishing, hunting, camping, traveling and he loved spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Pete and Mi Chuy Bueno and mother-in- law, Rosemary Casarez.

Alfredo Castaneda of San Juan Bautista, passed away Wednesday at the age of 75. A funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday, at 12 Noon at the Mission San Juan Bautista with a Rosary service offered Monday evening at 7:00 P.M. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. See www.grunnagle.com for full obituary.

Fred "Freddie" Lomas passed away peacefully at home on Sunday May 11, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father Cruz Lomas, and his brother Raul Lomas. Fred was born in San Jose, CA and grew up in Gilroy, CA where he attended and graduated from Gilroy High School. He was a highly skilled woodworker and he made a career out of making custom doors. He loved music, and movies and of course, the great, big family gatherings. He is survived by his mother, Cruz Lomas, sons Fred Lomas, Jr.(Monique), Nathan Lomas, Robert Lomas, Eric Lomas, Tommie Lomas and his grandson Jayden Matthew Lomas, brother Art Lomas (Sylvia), sisters Diamond Hernandez (Pete), Rosie Paculba (Ray), Margaret Mendoza (Henry), and sister-in-law Lydia Lomas. Plus many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. His laugh and smile made any time spent with him, a good time. We love you and we know that no matter what, you will always be right here by our side.

Janice L. Pyzer, Born March 11, 1948 in King City, CA passed away Sunday May 4 2008 after a battle with cancer. Janice is survived by her sons Rick, Jason and Kris Pyzer of Fresno, grandkids Travis, Jordan, Baylee, Kameron, Casey, and Ryan Pyzer, Brother Kenny Beatty of Coarsegold, CA, and former Husband Tim Pyzer of Coarsegold, CA. Mom loved camping and being outdoors with family, and friends. Mom will be missed by all who knew her, and her spirit will live on through her family and friends. A Mom's love is unconditional, and Mom showed that to her family. Mom, you will be forever in our hearts and thoughts. We love you. The family and friends of Mom will have a Celebration of Life memorial for her at her brother's house in Coarsegold, CA on May 25, 2008.

Dawn Naumann passed away at a local convalescent hospital on Wednesday May 7, 2008 from complications at the age of 46 years. She was born in Arizona and is survived by her mother, Uldine Harris of Escondido; son Travis Naumann of Hollister; daughter Dana Naumann of San Juan Bautista; brother Gator Franklin of San Diego; sisters Darlene Harris of Washington, Denice Harris of Escondido, Patricia (Gary) Smith of Escondido and Dianna Allen and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her father, Ralph Harris and brother Darrell Harris.

Mark passed away peacefully at the age of 56 years old. Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie, mother Joan Nowaskey, siblings Gail Powell, Sara Gates, Paul Nowaskey, Mary Hamilton, nephews and nieces, favorite cousin, Jane Marble, our best friends, Dawn, Lori and Linda. Mark was a Special Building Inspector in the Bay Area. He lived his life and did his job with pride and integrity. Mark was a character, with his sense of humor and many jokes and stories of his adventures through his time on earth. He left an interesting story to tell by anyone who knows him or had the pleasure of meeting Mark for the first time. Mark was one of a kind and he will be greatly remembered and missed by all.

Elvira G. Gutierrez passed away in Hollister at the age of 83. Arrangments are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. For full obituary and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com

Our beloved Mother, passed away May 10, 2008 in Los Gatos, CA at the age of 94. She was born in St. Charles, IL and was raised in Hollister, CA with her 6 brothers and 1 sister. She married Vernon R. Laveroni of San Juan Bautista, and after WWII they raised their children, Edward and Barbara in Mountain View. Sophie retired from Hewlett Packard after 25 years. She was a resident of Morgan Hill for many years before and after our father's death.

Jimmy passed away peacefully on May 6, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Kaye and children Jeff (Kristi), Brad (Amy), stepchildren Keri Kenney(Gregg), Shelly Moore (Chris) and Ali Campbell (Mike) & sister Sylvia Whaley (Dana). He was the proud Papa of seven grandchildren. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents Silvio & Marie, sister Linda and first wife Merrilee.