Archived Obituaries

Jorge (George) B. Rios passed away Friday, June 1, 2007 at the age of 87. He was a native of Batesville, Texas. He retired from his own bar business of 30 yrs. and moved to Gilroy, CA in 1970 with his family. He is survived by his wife of 59-1/2 years, Eliodora V. Rios of Gilroy; children, George Jr. (Elinor) of San Juan Bautista; Berta (Raul) DeLa Rosa of San Antonio, TX.; Hector (Dolores)of Sabinal, TX.; Maria (Albert) Rocha of Gilroy; Gilbert (Dolores) of Hollister; Raul (Laura) of Reno, Nev.; Raymundo of Gilroy, Raynaldo of Gilroy; Norma (Marcus) Sigmundo of Granite Bay; Lucinda (Bill) Florek of Hollister; and Fred of Gilroy; his 21 grandchildren, Priscilla, George III, Rosemary, Cathy, George IV, J.R., Hector Jr., Rene, Hilda, Anna, Elizabeth, Geneve, Michelle, Eliodora, Evelyn, Reyna, William III, Krystal, Jaclyn, Marilyn, and Katelyn; 23 great- grandchildren; sisters, Modesta Gonzales of Crystal City, TX, and Teresa Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX; and brother, Gregorio of Crystal City, TX. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perfecto and Juanita Rios. His sisters Maria Mata and Lorenza Garcia; brother Ambrosio Rios. All those whose lives he has touched are invited to attend services in his honor.

Antonio Sandoval Segura passed away May 31, 2007 in San Jose, CA at the age of 59. He is survived by his loving wife Rebecca Olachea-Segura, his children Michelle Ann Segura, Ricky Segura, Judy Segura and Julie Segura. He is the son of Petra Segura, brother of Trinidad Segura Jr., Mary Helen Serrano, Alice Martinez, Sally Hernandez, Rosie Yamaguchi, and Patsy Segura. He was preceded in death by his father Trinidad Segura and his sisters Beatrice Calderon and Stella Campos and brother Augustine Segura. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, including Robert Wartenbe and many nieces and nephews.

Hollister native and life long resident Philip A. Bettencourt passed away Wednesday at St. Louise Regional Medical Center at the age of 66 years. Philip had attended Sacred Heart School & graduated from San Benito High School and San Benito Junior

Passed away in Gilroy. The son of Miguel and Gloria Cruz of Hollister. Visitation: Sunday, June 3rd 12:00 noon until 9:00 P.M. Rosary: 7:00 P.M. at funeral home. Mass: Monday, June 4th at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Philip A. Bettencourt, age 66 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday at St. Louise Regional Hospital. He was the son of Betty Ann Bettencourt and the late Arthur Bettencourt and long time companion of Frances DelReal. Arrangements are pending.

Norman E. Hawkins, beloved husband, father and brother, peacefully passed away at his home on May 27, 2007, at the age of 84. He was born September 29, 1922 in Madera, Pennsylvania and resided in Morgan Hill for 20 years. He grew up in Pennsylvania and served 3-1/2 years in the Air Force during WWII. He married his childhood sweetheart, Irene Johnson and they had 4 children before moving to Venice, CA in 1956, where he worked in the electronics industry until his retirement in 1985. He and his wife moved to Morgan Hill in 1985 to be closer to family, where he spent his time enjoying his family, grandchildren, woodworking, reading and taking walks around the neighborhood. He was a member for 20 years at Morgan Hill Bible Church. He was 1 of 11 children and was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Wertz Hawkins and Edward Hawkins and 5 of his brothers and 1 of his sisters, as well as his two daughters, Becky and Susan Hawkins. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Irene L. Hawkins of Morgan Hill, CA. Also, his sons Norm (Bud) Hawkins of Citrus Heights and David Hawkins of Morgan Hill; his brothers Ed Hawkins of Wilmington, NC, Herb Hawkins and Jerry Hawkins of Glen Hope, PA and his sister Peggy McKeehan of Carlisle, PA. He has 9 grandchildren, Carol Kuzma, Kimberly Guardiola, Brittany & Mark Hawkins of Northern CA; Sarah, Deborah, Danielle, April & Allison Bush of Southern California as well as 5 great-grandchildren, Luke Guardiola, Hayley Dorman, Isaac Kuzma of No. Calif.; Rachel Ayala, Bianca Bush-Vargas of So. Calif, and another great-grandchild on the way.

May Snell Damm died May 29th at the age of 94 in her Hollister home. Born in Nevada City, California, she came to Hollister at a young age. May resided in Hollister, except when pursuing her education and career.

Passed away in a car accident Sunday, May 27, 2007. Mother of Surenity Neuhritt Duran of Gilroy. Daughter of Maria N. Macias of Gilroy and the late Osvaldo J. Lopez. Sister of Yvette Gopar, Marybell Regalado, Kathy Lopez, Rosemary Lopez and the late Angelica Mondragon (1998). Aunt of Israel, Alejandro, Aniya, Aliyah, Anthony and David. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Gilroy.

Salinas resident Jan Domonouski died May 26, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his family. He and his wife Fran, owners of Advanced Instruments Hearing Aid Center in Hollister, are grateful for the love & support they received from their community of family, friends, and customers.

Gladys J. Brawley, age 90, of Florence, OR, formerly of Morgan Hill, passed away on May 26, 2007.