Archived Obituaries

Myrl Smith passed away in Hollister. He was born in Missouri and made his home in Hollister since 1937. He was preceded in death by Faye, his wife of 51 years, and his brother, Wayne Smith. He has two surviving sisters, Reba Mederios of Isleton, CA and Helen Davis of Butler, MO, two brothers, Jerry Smith of Hollister and Denzil Smith of Salinas, his son and his wife, Larry Smith (Sharon) of Butte, MT and a daughter and her husband, Debbie Ciccotti(Harold) of Fremont, sisters in law, Helen Smith of Hollister and Mary Welch of Spokane, WA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Guy, Tassie and Cody Smith, Harold, Eric, Aaron, Mark and Tracey Ciccotti and 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

JACQUELINE DELORES ESPINOZA, 80, died Friday, March 14, 2008 in Salem. She was born on November 14, 1927 the daughter of Herman and Anna Delores Miller Peter in San Francisco, California. She married John Espinoza on April 7, 1957 in Santa Cruz, California. She worked as a school bus driver for the Morgan Hill Unified School District in Morgan Hill, CA from 1968 to 1978. She was a manicurist for two years also in Morgan Hill. They retired and moved to Detroit, Oregon in 1988 where they owned a cabin. She lived in Salem, Falls City and returned to Salem a year ago.

Merna passed away March 22, 2008 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson, Ca. Merna is survived by her husband, Eugene Whittle of Modesto, Children Shelly Soule of Colorado, and Kenneth Whittle of Modesto, 4 grandchildren, and several neices and nephews.

Patricia passed away on Friday March 21, 2008 in Gilroy, CA. Patricia is survived by her ex-husband Charles L. Hann, son Pete (Georgette) Hann, daughter Kristi (Christopher) Taylor, brother John (Marilyn) Martin, and sister Susan Martin. Grandchildren Tamara Passineau, Christopher (Brandi) Hann, Cheyne Hann and great-granddaughter Cayla Hann.

Of San Martin, CA passed away on March 18, 2008. Beloved husband of Jackie Bianucci. Loving father of David Stover, Mike Stover (Kathy) and Sheryl Morrison (Brad). Adoring grandfather and great grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Patricia Ann Lorenz, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and friend went home to be with her Saviour Jesus Christ on March 16, 2008. Patricia was born 69 years ago in Crockett, California and moved to San Jose at the age of 3. She resided in Santa Clara County most of her life except for several years spent in Pollack Pines, CA. She enjoyed a long career as an Administrative Assistant at Stanford Law School and finished her career at AT&T.

Entered into rest in Hollister. Belinda is the infant daughter of Elvira Hernandez and Lazaro Garcia of Hollister.

Ginny Freitas passed away in her sleep on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at her home in Hollister CA. She was 86 years old.

Passed away in Morgan Hill at the age of 61. Visitation: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Apostolic Bible Learning Center, 5th and East Streets, Hollister. Funeral services: 11:00 A.M. at the church. Interment to follow at the IOOF Cemtetery

Passed away March 15, 2008 at San Jose Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary for 61 years, Geri was Las Animas Post Unit 669 Past President, 13th District American Legion and Department of American Legion Auxiliary Past President. She enjoyed playing Bridge and entertaining her friends and family.