Archived Obituaries

Private services. A Celebration of Life in tribute to Bobbie and John Miller will be held later this summer. Donations preferred to San Benito County Cattlewomen, Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary, or charity of choice, c/o the funeral home. Please visit www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

November 27, 1949 - August 6, 2017

Born Gyorgyike Rozsa Kondor on December 18, 1912 in Balassagyarmat, Hungary and died in Monterey, California.

Helen Idah Moore was born in Biggs, CA on October 4, 1920. She passed away on March 28, 2009 in Tacoma, WA. Helen graduated from Napa High School at the age of 16. She was accepted to the University of California in Berkeley but her dad felt she was too young to attend, so she went to Business College in Napa, CA and became a legal secretary at the age of 17. Helen married Sam Moore on October 13th, 1939 in Napa, CA and in the summer of 1947, they moved their young family to Morgan Hill. Helen worked as a bookkeeper for Roberts Department Store, Edes Hardware, Squeri Brothers Hardware, and local dentist, Dr. Day. An amazing cook, she worked at the Palm Grill, the Jolly Inn, and Shipley's Restaurant. The Moores and good friend, Alma Schultz, owned the Cozy Cafe; a truck stop about four miles north of town, where Helen made her famous homemade pies. Sam and Helen were members of Morgan Hill First Assembly of God Church for many years before moving to Washington. Helen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Sam Moore of Tacoma, WA, son Rod Moore of Federal Way, WA, daughter Sue Carlton of Tacoma, WA, son Ken Moore of Lebanon, OR, nine grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Paul Malech passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007 after a long illness. He was the son of Earl and Ruth Malech, and spent his early years on the Malech ranch in Coyote. He attended local schools; Hartnell College in Salinas and Fresno State College, after which he joined the U.S. Navy. Upon returning from his Navy commitment, he lived and worked in Morgan Hill as a builder. In 1957, he married Mary Hale of Morgan Hill, and they had three sons who survive him; Steve (Donna) of Morgan Hill, Scott (Amy) of Escondido and Tom (Julie) of Coyote. He was grandpa "Pablo" to his grandchildren, Matthew, Julia, Luke, Amanda, Morgan, Hudson and Presley. He also leaves his beloved brothers, Burt, Keith and Ray, and sister, Lucille Melot. He was uncle to many nieces and nephews, and friend to many. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm at the Masonic Temple, 380 W. Dunne Avenue in Morgan Hill. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Morgan Hill.

Serapio "Frank" Salinas Jr., 65 of Hollister, CA, following a short illness, died peacefully at his home on Sunday May 17, 2009. He was surrounded by his family who will miss him dearly. He was born on June 27, 1943 in Big Spring, TX. He was a Tractor Driver/Foreman for Goldsmith Seeds Inc. in Gilroy, CA. for 25 years.

Duane E. Dunwoodie

Madeline Marie Sordello Guglielmo, 88, stepped off the stage of this life on Sunday evening, July 15th, 2012, surrounded in her home by her adoring family. The memory of her spirit, strength, wisdom and love of life will live on through countless joyful memories.

Jacob (Jack) W. Kent passed on Wednesday December 9th at his home in Hollister, CA. A reception to honor Jack's life is being held Saturday January 23rd. The reception will be at 245 Ray Circle, Hollister CA. from noon to 3pm.

David Forsyth Schooler, 64, passed away at his home in Gilroy, CA on Wednesday, December 21st, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Schooler, and is survived by his children Joseph Schooler, Elizabeth Schooler, and Robert Schooler. David was an active handball and racquetball player, brilliant craftsman, woodworker, and luthier, and a loving and supportive father. His enormous personality, wealth of selflessness and knowledge, and loving quirks, sense of humor, stories, and smile will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held soon.