Archived Obituaries

Margarita G. Donato, widow of the late Luz Donato; mother of ten children, Adolph Donato, Mike Donato, Ernest Donato, Lucy D. Garcia, Marina D. Sanchez, Emily Berry and Sally Donato; preceded in death by, Joseph M. Donato, Joseph R. Donato and Manuel D. Donato. She also leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 4-8 P.M. with a Vigil Service to commence at 7:00 pm, both at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill.

Mary Margerite Price was born in Los Angeles on August 2, 1925. She resided in Morgan Hill 53 years. Mary died at home July 24, 2007. She was the sole survivor of six born to Ernst & Selma Jenewein. Mary's family came from Minnesota where they had a butcher shop. Mary survived her husband Warren (1964) and son William (1990). Mary is survived by her children; Winferd, Warrenette, Nathan and David II, daughter-in-laws, and special brother-in-law David I. She has five grandchildren; Christopher, Jamie, Wavel, David III, Joseph; and three great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by numerous cousins, including Lyle & Virginia, and nieces and nephews. Her special long-time friends include Eliza Henninger-Anderson, Avis Dunworth, Manzanita Chapter Eastern Star, IO Rainbow Girls and Hillview Convalescent staff.

Our beloved Wanda Ann Snyder passed peacefully on November 2nd, 2016 at the age of 65 with her husband and close family by her side.  

Long time resident of San Martin, born 9/10/22 passed on 3/30/12 at the age of 89. Beloved brother of Mori Miyamura, Min (Kaz) Miyamura, Yoneko Miyamura and Hiroshi Miyamura. Beloved uncle to Alan (Joy) Miyamura, Lorrie (Jim) Kirkland, Dean (Kathy) Miyamura, Junie Yuhara, great-uncle to Sarah Miyamura and Kyle Miyamura.

Jesus Atkinson, Sr. passed away at Doctor's Medical Center in Modesto, CA, peacefully, surrounded by his family. He is survived by two brothers from CA, three sisters from AZ, and six children, Teresa Atkinson Hall, Wanda Atkinson Rodriguez, Jesus Atkinson, Jr., Pastor Franco Alberto Atkinson, Sr., Rodrigo Ray Atkinson and Narciso Atkinson. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.

Rosary: 8/4/2011 6:00 P.M. St. Marys Church, Gilroy. Mass the next day.

Bob Ware, 88, of Auburn, CA died May 29th, 2009. Bob was born July 9, 1920 in Hibbing, MN, the son of the late Ward and Marie Ware.He was one of three boys and husband to Lena Katherine Crowley for 63 years. He graduated from Santa Clara High School in June 1939 and worked as a welder in a shipyard during the beginning of World War II whereupon he subsequently served three-and-a-half years in the Army before being honorably discharged in the spring of 1946. His retail store "The Importer" in Santa Clara, CA thrived for 25 years. He was a born salesman throughout his career vending pumps, milking machines, dairy feed, pizza, chinchillas, and finally, imported goods. Associated with his international business activities, he journeyed to the Philippines, Africa, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Bob married Lena on March 17th, 1946 at St. Bernadine Catholic Church in San Bernardino.Together in their married, life they moved 21 times finally settling to raise their family in the Morgan Hill area. They retired to Portola, CA in 1989 and then moved to Auburn in 1997. In his retirement Bob enjoyed golfing, bowling, and card playing with his many friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Lena, and their six children and spouses: Dennis and Mariann Ware; Paul and Priscila Ware; Mike Ware; Gordon and Cindy Ware; Kathy and Tim Sugishita; Kelly and Marc Hassell-Cramer, and their families, comprising 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Betty Ware of Napa; and,cousin, Jean Henry of Auburn. Services to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 11600 Atwood Road, Auburn, CA 95603 at 11:00 A.M. Reception immediately following in the parish hall. A military internment will be held on Monday June 8th, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetary, 32053 West McCabe Road., Santa Nella, CA 95322.

Services, Friday, January 25th, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. at Grunnagle Funeral Home. Burial, Calvary Cemetery.