Archived Obituaries

Roland Bretz Smith, a former resident of Hollister, passed away April 14, 2010 in Fillmore, CA. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family.

Guadalupe Vega’s visitation will be Monday, May 7th, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the Rosary offered at 7:00 P.M. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. 

January 3, 1956 - June 10, 2018

Mary A. Valencia passed away in Hollister. She is the wife of the late Dannie Valencia, who died in 1994. Arrangements are being made for private cremation with interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Patricia J. Long, 70, of Morgan Hill, passed away suddenly and will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Robert C. Long; brother, Charles Canny; 4 loving children, Lori, Bob, Karen & Kelly; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; cousins; and many nieces & nephews.

No services will be held as per his request. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

Joyce Ellen Esparza Age, 63 died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Amarillo, TX. Memorial Services: 3:00 P.M., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the First Christian Church, Dalhart, TX.

Mass: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., at Mission San Juan Bautista.

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