Archived Obituaries

Dorothy J. Spalding died in Hollister on June 14, 2007 at the age of 76. She was born in Mena, Arkansas, then lived in Santa Maria, CA. She had lived in Hollister for the past two years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her favorite pastime was cooking and sewing.

Lorraine passed away peacefully at home with her loving daughters by her side. She leaves a legacy of family memories that will last forever. Lorraine was born in Woodland, CA. Her love of horses began at Mills College under the supervision of Cornelia Cress. She married John Harris, who was a Captain in the Marine Corps. They had two daughters. Her second husband, John Robert Lorimer, operated the Oakland Riding Academy, a public riding stable, for many years. They had two daughters. They divorced and she moved south to Morgan Hill where she managed a large horse operation. She then moved to Pleasanton, where she ran her own stable, Windmill Ranch, for ten years. She then moved back to Morgan Hill where she managed a private family ranch until her death. Lorraine is survived by her daughters; Linda Hough, Margaret Hopkins, Irene Randall and Celia Gamble, beloved grandchildren; Christina Benjamin, Lauren Hough, Heather Randall, Sean Randall, John Gamble and Tyler Gamble; beautiful great-grandchildren; Jack Benjamin and Allison Lorraine Benjamin.

Aurora C. Torres, aged 88 years, passed away in Hollister on Saturday, June 16th.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, and a niece and nephew. Frank is survived by his loving wife Annie Le Piane of 36 years, brother Vincent, his sons; Mike of Gilroy, Jimmy of Paso Robles, David of Gilroy, and daughter Sondra, also of Gilroy, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many brother and sister in-Iaws, and numerous nieces and nephews. The many friends and especially his best friend, Jim Fortino, of Gilroy, who was always there for him.

Dorothy Spalding died in Hollister at the age of 76. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.

Pearl A. Ruiz passed away Wednesday evening at the age of 91 at the Mabie Southside Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister. Pearl was born in Colorado and

Mary Louise Williams passed away March 21, 2007, in Palm Desert, after several years of declining health. Her husband, Thomas B. Williams, long time owner of the Hollister Pharmacy, preceded her in death in 1987.

MERRILEE ANN LOCKE

Lawrence Masini, age 56, of Seaside. CA, former native of Gilroy, CA, passed away on June 12th. He attended Gilroy High School and Gavilan College. He is the husband of Kimberly Masini of Seaside. He was a retired Electrical Engineer. He is the son of the late Domenic and Thelma Masini of Gilroy, the father of Tara Casey of Tacoma, WA, and the grandfather of Christopher and Cody Casey of Tacoma, WA. A memorial service is scheduled for July 7, 2007, for more information contact Gloria at (831)394-6604. Services have been entrusted to Seaside Funeral Home.

Pearl A. Ruiz passed away Wednesday evening at the age of 90 at the Mabie Southside Skilled Nursing Facility.