Archived Obituaries

Arturo Duarte Cervantes died in Aromas due to an automobile accident. He was born in Hollister and lived here all of his life. He was a student at San Jose State University, planning to graduate this year, and worked as an assistant in a law office.

Bill passed away peacefully the morning of March 1, 2007 in Palo Alto, CA. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on July 10, 1924 to George and Dolly Macaskill. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Lois Macaskill. He leaves behind children Patricia Clavio (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Cannon (Tom) of Reno, NV, David Macaskill (Sally) of Reno, NV, Anne Reale (Basil) of Santa Clarita, CA and William T. Macaskill (predeceased). Stepfather of Pam Windle of Orinda, CA , Jane Zuercher (Mark) of Orinda, CA, Shauna Lynch (Scott) of Gilroy, CA and Caroline Pixley of Hollister, CA. Grandfather of Cindy Lee (Trevor), Michael Clavio (Jessica), Gabriel Cannon (Sandra) and Mateo Reale. Step-grandfather of Katie Windle, Sara Windle, Benjamin Zuercher, Hayley Zuercher, Nathan Lynch and Abbey Lynch. He was great-grandfather to Mikhaela, Kira, Larissa, Kirsten, Trevor, Thomas and Tegan.

Louis passed away in his sleep on March 1, 2007 at the age of 97 after a very brief illness. He was born in Los Angeles in 1910 to Italian immigrant parents. In 1913, he moved with his parents and brothers, Randolph and John, to an orchard and vineyard on Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill. He was predeceased by Juliette, his wife of 66 years. He is survived by their daughter, Louella.

Margaret L. Hernandez, passed away in Salinas. She was the wife of the late Rico Hernandez.

Irene R. Enderson, beloved wife of Edward Enderson for 56 years, loving Aunt of Danielle and Lynne Enderson, Barry McGee, Mike, Corine, Mike Jr, Tom and Sean Renteria, Kim Kempton, Terry and Susie Saltalamachia. Others include an extended family in the Bay Area and many cousins across the country.

Lila Jean Wehe, a San Juan Bautista resident, died at the age of 84. She lived in San Juan Bautista for about 10 years moving, here from Colfax, CA, and was a member of San Juan Bautista VFW Auxilliary.

*Alfreda Maria Glenn passed away March 2, 2007 at the age of 39. She was the only child of Alfred and EllaMae. She is survived by both her parents and her two young daughters, Startela Wright and Monique Hollis .

Lumir Jesse Skubal was born May 25,1925 near Jennings, Kansas. He passed away on February 12, 2007, at the age of 81. Jess taught Industrial and Vocational Arts at SBJUHS in Hollister, until his retirement in 1985. He returned to Kansas where he farmed for 20 years. Survivors include his wife Jean,two sons, Steve of Leoville and Gary of Sweeny, TX, and one daughter, Sharon Pittman of Novato,CA

Lena S. Brand passed away at Mabie Skilled Nursing Center on February 24th at the age of 96 years, after a short period of failing health. A native of San Juan Bautista, and educated in Hollister Schools, Lena spent most of her time between San Juan Bautista and Hollister. A homemaker most of her adult life, Lena had worked for the Hollister Cannery for a period of 15 years. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States; fishing; and the out-of-doors. Lena was preceded in death by her late husband Charles L. Brand, daughter Anna Murphy, and brother Ernest Vanetti. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Barbara Brand of Nevada; and a brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Lucy Vanetti of Oakhurst, CA; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Maria de Lourdes V. Balderas entered into rest Thursday, March 1, 2007, in San Jose, CA, at the age of 49. She was the beloved wife of Rogelio Balderas, loving mother of David and Gabriela, and cherished daughter of Josefina Perez.