Archived Obituaries

"A loving husband with three beautiful daughters, who fought a year long battle against cancer is now in the hands of God."

Nancy Hays was entered into rest on February 15, 2007 in San Jose. She was born in Gilroy to Dr. James and Floy Ebaugh, who survive her. She resided in Gilroy most of her life, graduating from Gilroy High School in 1965. She graduated from San Jose State University in 1969. She was the loving mother of Heather Hays Ancheta (Lawrence) and the devoted grandmother to her precious Kalea Ancheta. She leaves her sister Laura Stocks (David) of Gilroy and her brother Mark Ebaugh (Torrey) of Madera. Her brother David Ebaugh preceded her in death. Her sister-in-law Ellen Ebaugh of Spokane survives.

Lis passed away on February 14th, 2007 in the loving company of her family: at first thought one might think that Lis' passing on Valentine's Day was merely a coincidence, but those who knew her would swear she planned her transition to occur on the one day universally recognized to symbolize love and togetherness.

Clarence F. Alvarado was born on March 24, 1926 and passed away January 29, 2007.

Hilaria Sylvia Alvarez passed away on February 14, 2007. She was a native of Acoponata, Nayarit, Mexico. She moved to Monterey County and lived there for 39 years. She was a laborer in agriculture for 33 years.

Olga K. Graham passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007, in Gilroy, at the age of 90. She was born in Pyrolite, Fremont County, Colorado, in 1916. She lived many years of her adult life in San Leandro and Gilroy. In her younger years, she and her husband, Roy, worked a ranch near Cold Creek, Colorado.

Our beloved wife and mother, Mila Jane Farotte Sanchez, passed into the next life February 12, 2007, at age 84, in her cherished home, surrounded by her faithful husband, Sig, and her loving children.

Albert Mark Mom, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean and his sons James, Daniel, and Matthew. He was the loving father of Marie, Brian (Carol), Mark (Pam), and Mary Ellen (Ken). He was the grandfather of Kathy, Donna, Patrice, Frances, Heather, Meghan, Michael, Lindsay, Katie, Ashley, Jerrod, and Kevin, great-grandfather of Jeffrey, Kendra, Calvin, Brittany, Ryan, Nahlea, and Layla.

Beatrice Sanchez died in Hollister. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear in Thursday's paper.

Josephine Vega Harlan entered into rest on February 10, 2007. She was the loving sister to Jenny V. Noriega; loving mother to James V. Harlan, Curtis V. Harlan, Dena M. Harlan, Brian V. Harlan and Nancy (Rick) Walters. Cherished "Gramma" to Frankie, Jimmi, Larena, Margaret, Jayme and Bailey; and great grandmother of three. She was also a loving aunt, godmother, cousin, niece and friend to many.