Archived Obituaries

Frank J. Caliri, 80, passed suddenly on Friday, August 27, 2010, at his home in Gilroy. A native of Gilroy and Husband of Gloria Locarnini Caliri for 56 years. Father of Susan Caliri (Terry) of Oakland, CA and Donald Caliri of Gilroy. Grandfather of Krystal Romero (Brian) of Gilroy, Tony Caliri of Gilroy and Isabella Caliri of Oakland. Brother of Sebastian "Buster" Caliri (Gina) of Plumas Lake, CA, Mary Mercer of Gilroy, Anna Mae Armstrong (Robert) of Concord, CA. and the late Frances Lewis, Santo Caliri, Annette Balestreri and Geraldine Copelan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his loyal canine friend, Tasha.

Willow Glen Funeral Home, 1039 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95125.

James Roger Ready of Gilroy passed away on December 23, 2011. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 24, 1951, but lived most of his early years in the Canton, OH area.

Loving wife of the late Emil Bertelli, mother of Dan Bertelli, Carol Villar, Pat Mattos, Diane Winters, Dottie Say and spouses,"Grannie" to 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. At age 96, she was the beloved, compassionate heart of her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. You are invited to our Celebration of her life on Tuesday, April 14 ,at 11:00 A.M. in Morgan Hill.

Robert "Sapo" Barraza IV was born and raised in Hollister and passed away at the age of 21. He was a wonderful son and brother. Robert was the pride of his family and accomplished a lot in his lifetime, making his family very proud. He is survived by his loving parents, Robert and Rachel Barraza of Hollister and his little sister Desiree Barraza of Hollister. They were a close family to each other. Robert is loved by his girlfriend, Vanessa Solorio, his grandparents, Robert and Rose Barraza, andMary Garcia and Richard Casarez all of Hollister. His good friends were always by his side. Robert was an operating engineer and a high school graduate with a 4.0 GPA of which his family is extremely proud. Robert was a cowboy at heart. There was no shame in his game. He loved spending time with his family and he and his dad were best friends. This is a terrible loss and Robert will be truly missed.

Jess R. Bravo, passed away in Hollister, CA riding off to that final poker run in the sky where the wine flows forever and the dances never end at the age of 89 on August 12, 2010.

 Cremation has been completed by the Neptune Society; In respect of his wishes, there will be no services. His wife, Victoria will scatter his ashes at a place previously designated by him, at a later date.

Resident of Gilroy, It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Lou Gubser Dexter announces herpassing.  Betty peacefully returned to the Lord on July 23, 2012.Betty was born on February 23, 1925 in Gilroy, California to Joseph and Marie Heilmann Gubser.  She was the fifth of their six children and was raised in the family home on Frazier Lake Road.  Her father, Joseph Gubser Sr., and her brother, Joseph Gubser, Jr., became pioneers in the Gilroy garlic industry.

Antonia "Toni" Rabenorth Churchill, beloved wife, friend, high seas cruiser, entertainer, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and generous friend, died in her Ridgemark home at 8:15 P.M. on August 18, 2010, surrounded by her family and friends.

Helen Louise Hayworth, born in Wolcott, New York passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years on Feb. 15, 2010.