Richard H. Barrow died June 4, 2003, in Corning. Richard was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., on May 28, 1937, to the late Mary and Hudson Barrow of San Martin.
Richard joined the Air Force in 1954 and after 10 years in the service returned to Morgan Hill where he worked for PG&E for 33 years until retirement in 1995. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Fish and Game and Elks Lodge and was an avid sports enthusiast, loved to fish and always ready to enjoy a good laugh.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Debbie Barrow; daughter Janet Mauzey of Red Oak, Okla.; sons Ricky Barrow of Wilburton, Okla., and Brian Kiefer of Corning; granddaughters Desiree, Sarah and Rainey Mauzey and McKenna Kiefer; grandsons Casey Barrow and Chase Kiefer. He was the brother of Marilyn Peterson of San Martin and uncle to Beverly Castillo, Steve, Johnny and Shawna Pacheco, Julie Armstrong, Carrie Statford and Christie Castle. He also is survived by several great nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Johnson Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Corning. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to a favorite charity or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1425 Vista Way, Red Bluff.
Anthony Costa
Anthony Costa of Fresno died May 20, 2003, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. He was 75. Costa, born in Fresno, lived from 1966-73 in Morgan Hill’s Paradise Valley community. While a SouthValley resident, he was an active member of the San Martin Lions’ Club and the San Martin Horseman’s Association. He returned to his native Fresno 20 years ago.
A retired District Principal Auditor who had enjoyed a long and successful career with the California State Board of Equalization, Mr. Costa had, in retirement, also represented taxpayers as a licensed Enrolled Agent. As a young man he served both in the Merchant Marines and in the U.S. Army.
In his spare time Mr. Costa enjoyed tending a fruit and vegetable garden, rebuilding cars and tractors, reading and spending time with his family. His loving and honest nature will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Anthony Costa is survived by his wife, Toni of Fresno; children Michelle Costa of Cambria, Kim Costa of Oakland and Kevin Costa of Gilroy; granddaughters Brandi and Vanessa Rodriguez of Gilroy, Jasmine and Jenelle Costa of Morgan Hill and Natalie Rodriguez of Cambria; grandson Danny Boswell of Fremont; niece Dena Gorski of San Jose and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Valerie L. Costa, who died in a 1982 plane crash.
A celebration of Costa’s life was held May 23, at Northwest Chapel, Fresno. Private graveside services at Mount Hope Cemetery, Morgan Hill, will occur soon.
The family asks that any donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
