Archived Obituaries

Jesus P. Casas passed away at the age of 83, surrounded by family on December 3, 2006 in Morgan Hill, CA. He was born in Texas, lived in Sacramento, then moved to Fresno with his first wife Maria. Their first daughter Maria Luisa, was born then died 4 yrs later in San Francisco where they settled. They had three daughters and a son. Jesus worked as a warehouseman and Teamster's Union member. He retired to Morgan Hill where he lived for the last 30 years. Jesus was a frequent seller at the Morgan Hill Fleamarket for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife Dominga, his children Sally Casas, Jesse Casas, Gloria Casas and Sylvia Topete(Sergio); his grandchildren, Joseph Rose IV, Jenelle Vasquez, Jeanine Casas, Jesse Casas, Andrea, Adriana and Alex Topete; and his great granddaughter, Alicia Vasquez. Visitation will be on Friday, December 8, 2006 from 5 - 8pm with a vigil service to commence at 7:00 pm both at Johnson Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine's Church at 10am on Saturday, December 9, 2006 followed by a reception. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery at 2:30pm in Colma, CA.

Richard Oscar Gordon passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2006. He was born in Champagne County, Ohio, on January 5, 1932 and was the 9th of 12 children.

Lincoln, RI - Albert R. Delorme, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2006. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita E. (Malo) Delorme. Born in Pawtucket, RI, a son of the late Romeo J. and Olivine D. (Goyette) Delorme, he had resided in Pawtucket and Morgan Hill, CA, before moving to Lincoln, RI in 2000. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Delorme attended the RI School of Design. He was a quality control inspector for United Technologies, Coyotte, CA for 11 years, retiring in 1989. He was previously employed by Cumberland Engineering, So. Attleboro, MA, and Industrial Tool, Georgiaville, RI. He was a member of the K of C Council 4006, Lincoln; Eugene T. Lefebvre VFW Post 1271, Central Falls, RI and the USS Pennsylvania BB-38 Reunion.

On November 30th, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease, Alan Carl Walker passed away at his home and in the presence of family and caregivers. He was born on Oahu on May 29, 1924, the son of a Scottish bookkeeper and an American schoolteacher. Alan began attending the University of Hawaii at age 17. Shortly thereafter, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he and other students assisted in clearing battle rubble from Ford Island. In 1944, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and worked briefly as a Chemist for Dole Pineapple. While at the university, Alan met Patience Miller and they were married in October of 1944. Within two months, he was called for military service and sent by the Army to receive further education at the University of Maine. When WWII ended, he was serving in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Alan then returned to Hawaii and joined the Hawaiian Telephone Company, working on inter-island communications. In 1955, he moved his family to California where he continued his career as a telecommunications engineer, publishing frequently in technical journals and presenting numerous professional papers. He traveled extensively for his work, going to every State and many foreign countries. Alan was employed by Lenkurt Electric, Farinon Electric, and Harris Corporation. After retirement, he continued as a private consultant specializing in FCC regulations. He lived in Ladera (San Mateo County, CA) for 35 years and moved to Gilroy, CA in 1990 to be closer to family.

Passed away in Hollister. She is survived by her sister and her husband, Taide and Victor Mata of Hollister and she worked for San Benito Foods for over 40 years. The Rosary will be Sunday, Dec. 10th at 6:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The Mass will be on Monday, Dec. 11th at 9:00 AM at Saint Benedict Catholic Church. Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery.

David our beloved brother passed away on November 30, 2006 at home surrounded by his family and friends in San Jose, CA. David is now at peace in heaven after battling a rare form of Cancer for two years called "Peripheral Neuroepithelioma (PNET) Ewing Sarcoma." David was a devoted, caring and loving son to his surviving mother Lupe Vargas and the late Jesse J. Vargas. David is survived by his sisters Gloria Vargas Quiroz and Carmen Vargas. Brother of Bobby Vargas and Albert Vargas. A loving uncle and mentor to Mike Vargas Quiroz III and to his young nephew Jesse J. Vargas. David was a friend to Steve Guillen, a business associate, a friend and brother-in-law to Mike Robert Quiroz II. He was a loving partner to Aurora Pena.

John Gary Pipkin was born in Modesto, CA, and was raised in the Fresno area. He moved to Morgan Hill in early 1962. John started a career as a carpenter until opening his own business, "Morgan Hill Motorcycle Salvage Shop". This was the first salvage shop for motorcycles in California, and was boasted as a "House of a Million Parts". John's shop was easily noticed, as it was painted bright orange & purple, and had a landmark three wheel chopper, located at the front of the store. This store front became an icon for the City of Morgan Hill.

Passed away in Campbell. He is the husband of Rosie Mata Davis.

Manue A. Canez passed away at Stanford Medical Center.

Trinidad Garcia Castellano passed away peacefully in her home on December 1, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barrancos, Chihuahua, Mexico, on May 12, 1912. Loved and respected by her loving children Dominga (Robert) Valdez, Alcario (Carmen) Castellano, David (Mary) Castellano and Mary Castellano. Preceded in death by her parents Pedro and Juanita Garcia, husband Cirilo Castellano, and son and daughter-in-law, Ismael and Lorraine Castellano. She will be missed by her cherished grandchildren Alfredo Jaurique, Julie Moreno, Maria West, Carmela Castellano-Garcia, Armando Castellano, Leonard Castellano, Lauralee Castellano, Michael Castellano, Ismael Castellano, Paul Castellano, David Castellano, and Lisa De La Cruz, and her fifteen great grandchildren.