Archived Obituaries

Ruth Millicent Goldsmith died on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the age of 101. She passed peacefully at her residence at 7600 Isabella Way in Gilroy, CA.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:00 P.M., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

William Dennis Auser, age 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly of 55 years; his loving children, Linda (Todd) Davis and Mark Auser,; dearest grandchildren, Ryan Davis, Brittany Robertson, Lauren and Kevin Auser and great-grandchildren, Evan and Ava Robertson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

John H. Bonifacino III, from Broomfield, CO. passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Jenny and two daughters, Andrea and Stephany.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 9, 2009 in Gilroy. Beloved husband of the late Norma Lenore Mosso. Loving father of Vernon (Linda) Mosso, Janis (and the late Ronald) McAfee, Larry (Therese) Mosso and Ellen Clark. Devoted grandfather of Clinton Mosso, Sarah Mosso, Paul Mosso, Ronald McAfee III, Connor Clark and Tara Clark. Dearest brother of Edward Mosso and Noreen Mason. Constant companion of Rocky Benevento, his dog.

Rosalinda Duran passed away December 4, 2007. A visitation will begin 11 am Monday at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be said 1 pm Monday afternoon at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Passed away at his Hollister home at the age of 51.

Anthony Garcia passed on unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Gold Beach, OR. Tony was born in Hollister, CA. He was the eldest son of Anthony J. Garcia and Lillian C. (Mattos) Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Anna Marie Kessler. Tony graduated from San Benito High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart , Jan Gonzales. Tony was looking forward to this year's San Benito High School 50th reunion. In January 1960, Tony joined the U.S. Army; he served stateside with the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell, KY. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Tony moved to Meford, OR where he joined his father's business, "Tony's Mobile Home Towing and Service." He learned heavy equipment and truck driving. Tony then became co-owner of the business. He later moved to Brookings, OR. Tony retired in 1997. He was a member of the N.R.A and the American Legion. He had a special appreciation for classic cars, especially the 454 Chevys. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on his homestead, "The Garcia Ranch." He is survived by his three children, Anthony C. Garcia, Julie Garcia-Smith, and Santo Garcia; a brother, William R. Garcia; two sisters Lillian Hill and Marjorie Bingham and two grandchildren who he adored, Samantha Smith and Ryan Garcia. He is in God's hands and forever in our hearts. Memorial services were held in Gold Beach, OR.

Walter J. Hanna, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 9, 2009. He was born in Gilroy on December 15, 1917, the youngest of four children of Walter Jacob and Fannie Sandoe Hanna. He is descended from William Hanna and Thomas Rea, both pioneers of the Gilroy area in the 1850s.

Funeral arrangements: St. Catherine’s Church at noon on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at 17400 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037.