Archived Obituaries

William John Flodberg passed away March 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife Sheila; stepchildren Michael, Fran and Diane; and his sister Caryl of Santa Rosa. Preceded in death by his brother Ted and sister Phyllis.

Passed away at his Hollister home at the age of 68.

HAZEL SCOTT CRONIN CONNERY, born 7/6/15 in Whitney, SD and a resident of Gilroy, died peacefully surrounded by family on 4/3/09. She was a highly adored daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Predeceased by husbands Patrick Cronin and Charles Connery and daughter Maeve Cronin-Williams. Hazel will be sadly missed by her children Deirdre (late Hugh) Saracino, Eileen (late Daniel) Cuevas, Kevin (Gail) Cronin, Kathleen Cronin (Sean Maffett), Joan Cronin (Sean Dempsey), and Coemella Cronin (John Wilson), and her loving sister Ruth. Loving Grandma to 19, Great-Grandma to 6 and Auntie to many nieces and nephews. Despite life's many challenges, Hazel remained unflappable, gracious, positive, and patient. Her garden and home were reflections of her character. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy, Thursday, 4/9/09, 10:00 A.M. Donations in her name may be made to: St. Joseph's Family Center, 7950 Church St., Gilroy, CA 95020.

Born to Gavino and Martha Machado in Hollister, CA , Gloria passed away on September 14, 2009, at the age of 84.

Services: 1/19/2010 10:30 A.M. San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella

Passed away at her Hollister home at the age of 68.

Catalina Menchaca, 98, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside Services Thurday at 10:00 A.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Julian Macias, of Gilroy, CA passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2009, surrounded by his family. Mr. Macias is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elvira Macias, sons Benito (Paula Alejo) Macias, Manuel (Ilana) Macias, Belem (Eduardo) Rodriquez, Reyna Pichardo, Beatriz and Petra Macias, 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Julian Macias first arrived in Morgan Hill in 1973 and soon thereafter moved to Gilroy where he made his home.

David Andrew Weingartner passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, CA. David was born and raised in Binghamton, NY where he graduated from Binghamton Central High School. After earning his Associate's Degree from Broome Technical Community College he worked for the Ansco Company before joining IBM in Endicott, NY. In 1966, he moved to San Jose, CA where he worked as a Project Manager for IBM until his retirement in 1991 after 35 years of service.

Bill spent his childhood all over the globe, from Panama to England. He graduated Saratoga High in 1968.