Archived Obituaries

Memorial services: Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Full obit and condolences: sanderfhcares.com

Craig Shubert, 67, of Morgan Hill, California passed away peacefully in his sleep January 9th, 2017. Born December 4th, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa to the late Charles and Mary Shubert, they briefly lived in Nebraska before the family settled in Stockton, California where he was raised with his brothers, Mark and Kent.

Caryn Ruth Smith passed away on December 29, 2016 after a courageous battle against brain cancer that began in August of 2012. She was 54 at time of her passing. Caryn passed peacefully at home after many special visits from family members and dear friends.

Trinidad J. Villalobos, 87, passed away in Gilroy, Monday, January 9, 2017. Wife of 46 years to the late Manuel P. Villalobos of Gilroy. Mother of Daniel Villalobos (Rosa) of Gilroy and Silvia Brookens (Todd) of Brentwood, CA. Grandmother of Christian, Christopher & Ethan Villalobos of Gilroy and Tyler & Madison Brookens of Brentwood. Sister of Manuela Jimenez and Maria Dolores Esparza of Los Angeles, CA, and Eusebia Lopez, Feliciano Jimenez, and the late Maria Elena Gallardo of Sinaloa, Mexico.

Maybelle Farotte passed away January 8, 2017, leaving a legacy of good humor and devotion to those she loved. Born November 24, 1927, May attended Live Oak High School before marrying her husband, Gordon Edward Farotte, in 1948.

Fred Tapley Upton Jr., 79, of Gilroy, California, died Monday, January 9, 2017, at Regional Medical Center in San Jose after a brief illness. Fred Upton was born on May 29, 1937 in Pownal, Maine to Elizabeth and Fred T. Upton Sr.

Ron Montarbo passed away on January 5, 2017 at age 84, in his home, Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by family. Ronald Leon Montarbo was born in San Jose, California to Emma and William Montarbo.

Rosary: Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.