Archived Obituaries

Jeanne (Jan) DeRosa, the Community has lost a caring friend to many. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Bertrand and Gabrielle Loustau and her sister, Laurette Loustau Cannon. She is survived by her niece, Patricia (Cannon) Shields, her husband, Michael and her precious grand-niece, Michaela, age 10 and grand-nephew, Cole, age 8, nephew, Michael Cannon, brother-in-law, Philip Cannon, and numerous cousins.

Funeral Services are pending. For further information call Habing Family Funeral Home (408) 847-4040 or go to HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com

Services will be held December 8, 2012, at 3:00 P.M., in Klamath Falls with her nephew, Pastor Billy Redd leading the Celebration of Maggie’s Life at Faith Tabernacle Church.

Dolores M. Navarrete passed away at Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center on November 26th, 2010, at the age of 47 years.

Philip "Phil" Valenzuela passed away on September 17th, 2011, following an extended illness and hospitalization. His loving family and close friends were by his side. Phil recently celebrated his 66th birthday.

Louie Anthony Valdez, of Gilroy, passed away June 25, 2009. He is survived by his mother Ernestine Flores, father Jose Anthony Valdez of Jauarez, grandparents Tak and Lonie Katashima of Los Banos, sister Julie (Flores) Ruiz, John Anthony Ruiz of Los Banos, sister Vanessa Valdez of Rialto, brothers Jose Anthony Valdez Jr., Jessie Anthony Valdez both from Fontana and Adrian Anthony Valdez of Artesia, nieces Mariah Ruiz, and Alyssa Ruiz both of Los Banos, nephews Johnny Anthony Ruiz Jr., Isaac Anthony Ruiz both of Los Banos and many, many aunts and uncles and friends. Louie enjoyed spending time having bar-b-que's with friends and family and family get-togethers. He adored his nieces and nephews. Louie will be greatly missed by us all.

Vincent E. Sanchez of Gilroy, CA passed from this earth on Monday, January 12, 2009, at the age of 90 years. Vincent has joined Martha, the love of his life, who preceded him in death in Nov. 2007. Vincent is survived by his sisters, Lupe Sanchez and Carmen Sanchez of Gilroy. Vincent's four children Diana McDonald (son-in-law, Bob) of San Jose, Carole Knapel of Eugene, OR, Gary and Steven of Gilroy will miss their father's good natured spirit and wit. Vincent was also the proud and loving grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of five and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Juan Caudillo passed away Tuesday Morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose at the age of 58. Born in Casa Grande, Arizona having live in Hollister all his life. Attended local schools and had worked in the Maintenance Department of San Benito County for the past 26 years. He had served in the U.S. Army.

Passed away in Salinas at the age of 31. Husband of Francisca Vargas of Hollister. Vigil services will be on Tues. Aug. 21, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Mass and interment will be in Pueblo Nuevo, GTO, Mexico.