Archived Obituaries

 Adela Castaneda-Ruiz, 86 years old, passed away on April 25, 2012 at her residence in Gilroy. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Ruben (Sofie) Acosta, Mike Acosta, Jr., Joe (Jessica) Acosta, Conrado (Irvina) Acosta, Armando (Nilda) Acosta and Ronnie Acosta. She will be missed by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a brother and two sisters.

Private cremation followed by private family inurnment.

Bruno M. Tesolini passed away in Hollister on June 7th, 2010, at the age of 85 years. He served in the Army in World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Hollister Lodge No. 1436, B.P.O.E.; the Knights of Columbus and the California Farm Bureau. Surviving relatives are daughters and spouses Linda Crum (Isaac), Cathy Casillas (Paul), and Teri Aguiar; grandchildren Ruth Crum, Jake Hubbell, Katy Silva, Dan Dover Jr., Marcie Dover, Courtney Cann; step-grandchildren Ken Casillas and Karin Dagle; brother-in-law Vince Castello; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his spouse Betty, parents Olindo and Dina Tesolini, and sister Gloria Castello.

Joe J. Conconi passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday afternoon. He was a native of Hollister and a lifelong resident of San Benito County. He and his brother, Benny Costa, owned and operated the John Costa Dairy on Lovers' Lane in Hollister. Joe was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hollister Elk's Lodge, SIRS, V.F.W. Post 9242 and the Eagles lodge.

Daniel Anthony Fernandez passed away suddenly December 30, 2006, at the age of 42.

After a lengthy illness and surrounded by her children, Maria Elena entered into rest on November 25, 2006, at her son's home in Morgan Hill, CA. A long time resident of Gilroy, she worked numerous years at the Christopher Ranch and Marriots.

LUZ M. MONJE, 69, passed away in Los Gatos on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Victor M. Monje.

Born in Gilroy, CA to parents John and Marion Cimino.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in the Cypress Mausoleum, 1000 First St., Gilroy, CA. Donations to the Hospice of the Valley would be preferred.

Memorial Services will be held at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church at 2:00 P.M. April 13, 2013. Condolences at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com