Archived Obituaries

Michael A. Yarbrough died as a result of a motor vehicle accident at the age of 36 years. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday's paper.

Charles Forrest Sainsbury passed away Saturday morning at his home at the age of 47. Born in San Francisco, he came to Hollister in 2000. He was a designer for Genesis Microchip Inc. for the past 5 years.

Jose (Joey) F. Hernandez entered into Heaven April 27th, 2007 in Hollister at the age of 48 after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in San Jose and moved to Hollister with his wife Virginia to raise their three beautiful daughters. Joey was a talented fast pitch softball pitcher and became a wonderful coach and pitching instructor. He worked for PG&E for 27 years, where he was loved by all who knew him. Joey had a strong faith and trust in God which he tried to pass on to everyone. He will be missed by his wife Virginia and daughters Danielle, Amy, and Mary Hernandez. Also by his mother Mary Jane Hernandez, sister and brother in law Kathy and Steve Pedroza, grandson Keanu Hernandez and many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Joey is preceded in death by his beautiful daughter Faith and his loving father Jose.

Joe Hernandez, loving spouse of Virginia Hernandez, passed away at his residence at the age of 48 years with his family at his side. Joey has worked for PG&E since 1979 as well as volunteered as a softball coach for the Hollister Heat for many years. Please look for a complete obituary in Tuesday, May 1st's newspaper.

Dennis Charles Conley (Uncle Den) passed away in Hollister on April 26, 2007. He was born in McKeesport, PA. He was a long time resident of San Benito County. Dennis was the loving father of Justin and Jessica Conley of Pittsburgh, PA, brother of Frank Conley, sister-in-law PeeJay Conley of Hollister, CA. brother-in-law to Walt Waterman of North Versailles, PA, uncle to Debra Lotz of Hollister, Kenneth Lotz of Pittsburgh PA, Joe Conley of Reno, NV and Melanie Christensen of Ben Lomond, great-uncle to Shawn and Eric Mitchell of Hollister, Kenny, Roxanne, Natalie and Julianne Lotz of Pittsburgh, PA, Caitlin and Eddie Garcia and Stevie Christensen of Ben Lomond, and Kelley Conley of Reno, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Conley and Frances Hunt and by his sister Patricia Waterman.

Charles F. Marcus passed away in Gilroy. He was born in Hollister and was a lifetime resident. He served his country honorably in WWII in the US Navy. A past member of Hollister Elks Lodge and was a rancher all of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, who died in 1994.

Born to Lloyd and Amy Thomas in Guymon, OK, she and her twin brother, Wade, were the 2nd and 3rd of eleven children.

Longtime Hollister resident Charles F. Marcus died in Gilroy at the age of 91.

Born, January 23, 1937, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Esperanza Gonzalez, aged 89, passed away at her home last Sunday surrounded by her loving family. Esperanza was a native of Michoacan, Mexico, and has lived in San Benito County since 1959. In addition to being a homemaker, Experanza worked in the local cannery's for 23 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church; the Jesus Es Su Nombre Prayer Group at Sacred Heart, and the Teamsters Local 890 of Salinas. Esperanza was very interested in acquiring knowledge; she loved to read as well as study the bible. Sharing stories with her grandchildren, attending their school functions, especially their swimming meets, and walking to her home from church made her very happy. She is survived by her husband Baldomero Gonzalez; her children Angelina, Robert, and Josephine Gonzalez, Teresa Ochoa and Mary Macias, all of Hollister; Baldomero Gonzalez Jr. of Hanford, and Rafael Gonzalez of Sanger.