Archived Obituaries

Winifred L. Saucier, 88, passed away at her home in Corona, CA, where she had lived for the last four years. Winifred worked as Secretary to the Base Commander and Historian at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield before transferring to Honolulu, Hawaii, where she retired in 1976. Winifred was a life member of Mensa and actively involved in big sisters in Fairfield, CA and Honolulu, HI.

Marguerite Ann "Peggy" Hart passed away at her home from a short illness on Saturday November 4th at the age of 82 years. A native of Jordan, Montana Peggy lived in Hollister since 1964. Peggy was a former bus driver for the physically challenged as well as a

Marie Ann Penello, born October 2, 1919, in Colma, CA .passed away October 8, 2007 in Corvington, WA. She is survived by Vincent Penello, her husband of 67 years, sons and daughters-in-law; Albert and Karen Penello and Edward and Therese Penello, grandmother of Albert-John, Dara, Sean, Annmarie, Jessica and Brandon Penello, sister in law of Edna Southern, aunt of Robert, Dee and John Matteucci, Richard and Michael Rocchetta, and Richard Pera.great-aunt of Carla and Jilliann Matteucci. Beloved friend of Cecelia Tomme and Ramona Ward. She was active at the Covington Senior Center in Washington where she resided the past 3 years. Marie was active for many years with the Women in Touch in Gilroy, CA.

Mona was born in Gilroy, CA and attended schools in Morgan Hill. She leaves her mother Alicia (Alice) Marquez Gonzales (David) from Gilroy, her sister, Julia Ann (Julie) Zollin (Steve), of OR, and her brother, Manuel Avena, Jr. of Susanville. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel Avena, Sr. of Riverbank, CA. The apples of her eye were nephews; Zachary Gutierrez and Noah Zollin, and niece Carolin Zollin. She leaves many uncles, aunts, and a multitude of cousins. Mona worked 20 years for the County of Santa Clara. She will be greatly missed.

Rosary: Friday, February 12, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Mass: Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.

Rosary: 7:00 P.M. Tuesday May 28, 2013  at St. Benedict Church. Mass: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday May 29, 2013 at St. Benedict Church.

Memorial services Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.

A memorial will take place at 11:30am on November 30, 2013, at Santa Cruz Memorial’s Oakwood Chapel. The family suggests that her spirit be honored with a gift to Easter Seals, on behalf of her great-grandson Stellan Goss. If you would like to offer condolences to Virginia's family, share your memories and light a candle in her honor, please visit www.scmemorial.com

Frances A. Patterson passed away Thursday evening at the age of 80 at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. Born in San Jose, she lived in San Benito county for 30 years, moving to Salinas in 1996. She had been a health care dietitian for 20 years. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Frank F. Patterson in 1988. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Patterson and grandson, Ben Patterson, both living in Paicines. She also is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Born to Rosa and Roman Muro in Florencia, Zacatecas, Mexico. From the ages of 6-11 years lived in Chicago, Illinois, family returned to live in Guadalajara, Jalisco and immigrated to California in 1947. Resident of San Juan Bautista since 1949. Worked at local canneries for over 35 years. Member of Teamsters Union and Mission San Juan Bautista and St. Benedict's Church in Hollister.