Archived Obituaries

Christopher Michael Quezada, born September 17th, 1988 in Tustin, CA, and a resident of Morgan Hill, CA since 1996, passed away suddenly on November, 27th, 2006, in a tragic car accident in Los Altos Hills. He had just turned eighteen. Deeply mourning Christopher are his mother Eva Musgrove, father George Quezada, and stepfather Tim Musgrove. Christopher is cherished also by his older brother George (21), his little sister Sophie (9) and little brother Derek (6). A host of grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends also remember him with fondness, including many from the local area as well as from Orange County, and his father's companion Merle Gitlin. He will be terribly and painfully missed by all.

Scott Fletcher died unexpectedly in his San Francisco home. He was 60.

Annabelle Kerr passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on November 27, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Merton Kerr; loving mother of Lori Burgman and her husband Chris, and Alexis Kerr all of Gilroy; grandmother of Tonia and Charles Shackelford; great grandmother of Vince Soares, Leah Ivory, Kenny Ivory, Meghan Muller and Isaiah Patrick.

Roy Greenough passed away in San Jose. He was born in Wellingford, England and lived in Hollister for 18 years coming here from Gilroy. He and his wife, Magdalena, were married in 1964 in Gilroy. He was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Benedict Church, The Teamsters Union and liked all sports, especially golf and bowling.

Passed away unexpectedly in San Juan Bautista. He was born in San Jose and lived in Hollister at the time of his death. Cole loved all kinds of music, was a wiz on a computer, but most of all Cole loved being with his family, friends and traveling. Cole graduated from Gilroy High School. He freelanced with many companies and most recently with Dark Star Communications in Illinois. Cole will be greatly missed by his friends and family. We love you, Cole.

Edgar (Ed) Coffman passed away on November 26, 2006 at the age of 81. Born in Arkansas on April 25, 1925, Ed and his family moved to Gilroy when he was a teenager. Ed was a World War II veteran, and he was a member of the 101st Airborne Glider Infantry. He never lost his love of airplanes.

Vera Funk born on October 8, 1922 in New Britain, Connecticut, daughter of Russian immigrants, Annastacia and John Matyczyk, passed away November 21, 2006, and was a graduate of New Britain General Hospital. Vera is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Robert A. Funk of Hollister, CA, sisters, Lillian Maddaluno of New Britain,Ct.,Louise Bechum of Southington, Ct. Sonia Matyczyk of New Britain,Ct., and brother, George Matyczyk of Southington,Ct., her children and their spouses, David and Christy Funk of Reno,NV, Samuel and Vanda Funk of Hollister and Donald and Marcia Funk of Sandy Hook,Ct., and grandchildren, Mark E. Funk, Sonia C. Joy, John R. Funk, Robert T. Funk and Jacob M. Funk.

Jeanette Elizabeth Dettman returned to her Lord on Thanksgiving day, November 23, 2006. She is dearly remembered and missed by all.

Visitation will begin Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at 9:00 AM at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 3:00 PM at St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery

Francisco Jacquez passed away suddenly at his residence on November 23rd at the age of 75 years. Mr. Jacquez was a native of Mexico and has been a Hollister resident since 1970. He retired from Tri-Valley Cannery as a forklift operator after a career that spanned 30 years. He was a member of Teamster Local 890 of Salinas. Since retiring, his enjoyment included spending time with relatives and friends, playing card games, playing Dominos, and listening to music.