Archived Obituaries

Donn Gregory Burnett, 62, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, in LaQuinta. He was born in Gilroy. Donn grew up in Gilroy and Salinas. He lived in Manteca for several years before moving to LaQuinta six months ago.

Nancy B. Mora Oropeza passed away at Monterey Park Hospital in Southern California on Dec. 15th, after a courageous year long battle with cancer. Nancy was a native of Hollister, attended local schools, San Benito High School, and was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. "Nancy's main focus was her family and her children, she was a full time Mom", said her family. "Nancy liked to shop, keep herself tidy and pretty, as well as travel to Mexico to see relatives". She and her husband Nicolas Mora have been married for 11 years. Surviving also are her children: Yazmeen, Jorge, and Jocelyn Mora; her parents, Jose and Esperanza Oropeza, of Hollister; her grandparents, Margarito and Agripina Oropeza of Hollister; her mother-in-law Juana Mora of Mexico; her brother Luis A. Oropeza and sister Laura Oropeza Quintero of Hollister; nieces Briana and Isela Quintero; nephews Joshua D. and Adrian Oropeza.; and many aunts uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father-in-law Nicolas Mora.

Retired San Jose Firefighter. Private Cremation.

Esperanza L. Milla, born Oct. 22, 1918, in Riverside, CA, entered into rest Feb. 2, 2007 in Gilroy, CA.

Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Valley Symphony. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A mass and memorial service: Thursday, February 19, 2015, at St. Benedict Church. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visit www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

Passed away in Hollister at the age of 97. She was born in Sterling, CO and lived in Hollister since 1997 moving from Durango, CO to be close to her son and his family. She was a member of St. Columba's Catholic Church in Durango, Catholic Daughters, The Garden Club, active ith the Reading Club and was active in the Elks Club in Durango with her husband and a member of The Emblem Club in the Elks.

Born in Coyote, Viona attended local schools,and earned certification as a dietician at San Jose State College.She married Jim Walters in 1940, living in San Jose,Merced,Gilroy, and Hollister,until they bought a small ranch in Lincoln CA. in the '70s,when they both retired. She was preceded in death by husband Jim in 1995,is survived by daughter,Melinda Hinde of Soquel, son Jim Walters of Boulder Creek,nieces Joan LaBrucherie,and Roxanne Bracco, both of Morgan hill, and niece Sandra Trinta of Patterson. There will be a private cremation and no service,per Viona's request.

Marilyn M. Guthrie passed away in Hollister at the age of 76. She was born in Glendale, CA and lived in Hollister for 25 years moving here from Reedley, CA.