Archived Obituaries

Visitation Friday, April 8, 2016 - 2:00 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home. Then to St. Mary’s Cemetery for Graveside Services at 3:00 P.M. Reception to follow. Donations to your favorite charity preferred. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Kenneth Hatton 85 years old, was born and raised in Hollister, CA to Bert and Mary Ann (Delerio)Hatton.

Bill passed away peacefully the morning of March 1, 2007 in Palo Alto, CA. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on July 10, 1924 to George and Dolly Macaskill. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Lois Macaskill. He leaves behind children Patricia Clavio (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Cannon (Tom) of Reno, NV, David Macaskill (Sally) of Reno, NV, Anne Reale (Basil) of Santa Clarita, CA and William T. Macaskill (predeceased). Stepfather of Pam Windle of Orinda, CA , Jane Zuercher (Mark) of Orinda, CA, Shauna Lynch (Scott) of Gilroy, CA and Caroline Pixley of Hollister, CA. Grandfather of Cindy Lee (Trevor), Michael Clavio (Jessica), Gabriel Cannon (Sandra) and Mateo Reale. Step-grandfather of Katie Windle, Sara Windle, Benjamin Zuercher, Hayley Zuercher, Nathan Lynch and Abbey Lynch. He was great-grandfather to Mikhaela, Kira, Larissa, Kirsten, Trevor, Thomas and Tegan.

Howard R. Basch May 29, 1919 - September 11, 2012 Howard was born in Oakland on May 26, 1919 to Dorothy and Joseph Basch. Howard died at the age of 93 on September 11, 2012. He was predeceased by his brother Fran and sister Dorothy.

Shirley Anne Lenhert passed away at her Hollister residence after a courageous battle against cancer. Shirley was a native of Quitman, GA. Graduated from Brooks County High School in Quitman, and studied Liberal Arts at Valdosta State College. Shirley developed a strong interest in music through two of her uncles who sang. In her town they had "Pound Parties" where people believed in the musical benefits of group singing for those who were sick or had other misfortunes. Everyone brought a "pound" of something edible and it was given to the person or family for which they sang. She also sang in her church's choir. Among her interests was a "passion for flower arranging and interior decorating", said she. "Spending time in the out of doors camping, fishing, traveling with her husband in their travel trailer throughout the Pacific Northwest, and family activities including barbeques were very important and satisfying to her." "She was a homemaker and vocalist." Shirley's family history in Georgia goes back to her great, great , great, grandfather Peter William Crosby who established the first blacksmith shop and commissary in Quitman, Georgia. The Crosby family owned 2000 acres of land and to this day the family's descendants retains ownership and lives on the property. When Shirley moved to Hollister and became a member of Calvary Baptist Church she developed a program for kinder-gardeners through the 4th grade to visit her garden at her home and taught them about Gods part in the growth of plants and people. Her children were the first to experience this program. "It was a very calming experience for the children to understand Gods work in the out of doors.", she said.

Mass @ Sacred Heart Church, this Friday at 10:00 A.M.

 Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life, Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at The Unitarian Church, 825 Middlefield Dr., Petaluma. Interment with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 304 Magnolia Avenue, Petaluma. Donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to Lick Observatory at ucolick.org or to San Diego State University, Department of Astronomy, P-131, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1221. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Adobe Creek Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Petalulma, CA.

Donald Francis O'Donoghue passed away June 4, 2007. He owned and operated OD's Kitchen in Gilroy for over 15 years and is survived by his wife Diana and their children. For more information contact Habing Family Funeral Home. 408-847-4040

Steven J. Vasquez, loved dearly by his family and friends, passed away tragically on March 12 at the age of 45. Steven was born on December 7, 1963 to Lawrence and Mollie Vasquez. His father Lawrence Vasquez precedes him in death in 2003. He leaves behind his loving wife and soul mate Pierrette Vasquez. Steven will be missed by his mother Mollie Vasquez and his brothers and sisters, who include Mollie Gauthier, Richard Vasquez, Nancy Bernal, Irene Minderler, David Vasquez, Lillian Ouellette, and Barbara Villanueva. Uncle Stevie will be missed by many nieces and nephews.