Albert Mario Pruzzo, affectionately known as "Papa" by his family, passed away in his home with his family at his side on Thursday, October 26, 2006. He was 78 years old. Albert was born on March 1, 1928, in Madrone, CA, which is now part of Morgan Hill, CA.
Merle Blanchard, 86, passed away at his home in Placerville, CA on October 23, 2006, of age-related causes. He was born in Campbell, CA on November 16, 1919 to John Lee and Bessie Mae Blanchard.
Former San Benito County resident, Jennie Padilla Ingram, passed away at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno at the age of 71 years after a three month illness.
Masayo Yokoyama is survived by her husband of 64 years, Torao Yokoyama, her children Ray (Jo Ann) Yokoyama, Lily (Allan) Kawafuchi, Dale (Gordon) Mizuno, June Yokoyama Otaguro, Don (Glenda) Yokoyama and her grandchildren, Dereck and Justin Hanada, Kyle Kawafuchi, Ricky and Marie Mizuno, and Zachary and Rachel Yokoyama.
Modeen will be missed by all who knew and loved her for her courageous spirit and wonderful sense of humor. She is survived by her loving grandson, Shane Grider of Australia, her 3 great granddaughters, and her devoted sister, Ruby Fortino of Gilroy, and numerous nieces and nephews.