Archived Obituaries

Herb Schmitt died on February 1, 2007 after a long illness.

Michaela Mary "Albarran" McCoy passed away Monday evening at the age of 85 in Concord. Funeral services were held this last Friday, February 9th, at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Hollister.

Victor Manuel Alvarez, born July 24, 1919, entered into rest at the age of 87 on 1/19/07. He is survived by his daughters; Quina & Victoria Alvarez, son-in-law Rick Reynolds, & grandchildren; Leyna & Jared Reynolds. Victor was born in Guines, Cuba, the 5th of 8 children, the son of Joaquin & Ramona Alvarez. He attended primary & middle school in Guines, working in his family's general store from the age of 10 through high school and in his uncle's rice mill/bakery.

Margaret Leila Chapman Ames died peacefully at home on February 3, 2007. She will be dearly missed by her family, who will always know that having her as their mother is one of God's greatest blessings.

Robert Thomas Reineccius passed away Saturday, Februrary 3, 2007 suddenly in Gilroy. He was the loving son of Thomas and Lucinda Reineccius; Perfect brother of Trish Reineccius; Loving Uncle of Jonathan Moore; all of Gilroy. Grandson of Alice Lawrence and Jeanette Reineccius. Godson of Pete & Mary Calderon. Nephew of Chris, Mary Alice, Jackie, Margaret, Mary, Barbara, Nicki, David, Johnny, Jim, Bob, John, Joe, Tim and their spouses. Cousin and best friend of Nick DiSalvo. Other cousins, Justin, Pete, Eric, Jeff, Elise, Elia, Nicholas, Jeanette, Tonya, Aaron, Alicia, John, Jennifer, John III. And many others, too numerous to mention. He was born & raised in Gilroy, graduated from Gilroy High School in 2005, and was an avid golfer. He recently worked with his dad in the billiard industry. He will be missed by his family, best friend Josh Flores, and many other close friends including his pet dog, Rocco.

Karen Marie passed away peacefully on February 3rd with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Frank; mother Opal Rolla; daughters Cheryl Downs and Julie Hollins; brothers Dick Rolla and Phillip Rolla; grandchildren Jacob Hollins, Emma Downs and Ethan Downs and many many other loved ones.

Manuel A. Soto passed away last Friday, Feb. 2nd, at the age of 63.

Ann E. Berry died Sunday, December 17, 2006, from injuries suffered in a tragic car accident that also took the life of her precious 10-year old daughter, McKenna Rose Berry. Born in San Jose, California, Annie lived in Morgan Hill with her family since 1983.

Esperanza L. Milla, born Oct. 22, 1918, in Riverside, CA, entered into rest Feb. 2, 2007 in Gilroy, CA.

Bob Mancini, a native of Michigan, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2006. He attended UCLA and retired from Ford Aerospace after 35 years.