Archived Obituaries

Rita E. (Balardini) Sorel, 85, of 861 Monticelli Drive, Gilroy, CA, a former long time resident of North Adams, MA, died on May 13, 2007 in Gilroy, CA.

Vicki Jo Weller passed away in Morgan Hill, May 14, 2007. She is survived by her husband, children and father. Memorial services will be held 2 P.M. Saturday at 1705 Pinecrest Dr. in San Martin.

Angelina is survived by her husband, Robert Carter and three children, Grace Richmond, Angie McClellan and Mack McClellan. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

We miss u Grandpa Felipe Lopez. All of us will remember you forever and ever. You will always be in our hearts. We will always remember you for your hard work and your french fries. Forever rest in peace, we love you.

Pete, 43, is survived by his wife Sylvia, daughter Adriena, son Pete, Jr. and grandson Elijah. He is also survived by his loving parents, Refugio and Petra Romero, brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews. Services Monday 6 P.M. at Habings and Mass on Tuesday, 12 noon, at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Our loving Mother, Nellie Garcia, AKA "Negra", was born in Watsonville, CA on May 27, 1925. She is predeceased by her brother, Ralph Alvarez, survived by her brother, Ignacio Alvarez of San Mateo, her son, Benny Garcia and spouse Dolores Garcia, of Hollister, her daughter Irene Llamas of Hollister, and daughter Carmen Garcia Gonzalez of Watsonville. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren.

Passed away at his Hollister home. Rosary: May 13th at 5:00 P.M. at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary. Mass: May 14th at 10:30 A.M. at Mary Immaculate Church in Pacoima. Interment will follow at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills.

William "Bill" Anthony Buchner, born April 30, 1924 at his family's home in San Francisco, died May 9, 2007 in Gilroy. He was a 40 year resident of San Martin, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Antoinette Buchner and his brothers; Albert, Elmer, and Ray.

Friends may call Wed., 5/9th & Thurs. 5/10th, 1 - 9 P.M. Celebration of Life services - Thurs., May 10, 2007 - 6 P.M. at Echoes From Calvary Pentecostal Church of God located at 1025 Post St, Salinas.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 10:00 AM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 515 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062. In honor of Erminia's memory, please make a kind donation to someone in need or to a homeless shelter of your choosing.