Archived Obituaries

A Celebration of Life For Steve Medley.

Mary Marget Wallace passed away at the age of 79, Friday, in Sun City West, Arizona. Born in Indiana, she came to California in 1961, having resided in San Juan Bautista from 1975 to 1993. She had received her Bachelor's Degree at Gavilan College.

Per Mr. Miller's wishes, no services are planned. Donations to Heartland Hospice of Monterey or to a charity of the donors choice is preferred. Condolences may be sent to: www.grunnagle.com

John Alciati, 85 years old, passed away peacefully at his home in Morgan Hill surrounded by his loving family. John was a lifelong resident of Morgan Hill where he farmed prunes, walnuts & grapes. He believed in the tradition of farmers helping each other. John volunteered for the Morgan Hill Police Auxiliary and served 13 loyal years. He also was a member of the Gilroy Elks & the Morgan Hill Full Blooded Italian Club. John enjoyed playing softball, where he was a pitcher, and also enjoyed vacationing in Lake Tahoe. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Elsie, and his 3 children, Don (Sandy) Alciati, Al (Sharon) Alciati and Rita (Sean) Nyulassy, as well as 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Catherine's Church, in Morgan Hill, on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 or to a charity of your choice.

It was very sudden, sad & unexpected when Richard passed away @ 2:00 A.M. on January 27, 2010 @ the VA Hospital in Palo Alto. Richard was a jack of all trades, he could fix your car, house & heart if possible. He ALWAYS had a quick joke 4 U....yes he did! Our Richard always gave a helping hand 2 any 1 that asked! He was mainly a carpenter, but had a history of many accomplishments. He was a soldier in the army, Airborne Division, with a sharp shooter medal & honorable discharge in July of 1970. He used 2 be so proud 2 hand out his business card- "R.R. Construction- Interior & Exterior painting, ceramic tile, remodeling, plumbing, concrete/Stamp & Fencing." He is survived by his loving wife Margie Rodriquez, youngest son Buddy, daughter Kimber, His oldest son Richard, daughters Liz, Denise, Diana & twin- late son Alexander, 14 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. Brothers & sisters Nadine, Carlos, Vera, Jenny, Pearl, Frank, Victor, Manuel, David, Rosie & Ruby. His late parents Manuel C. & Delphina G. Lopez & his brothers in-law, sisters-in law, cousins, aunts, uncles, God-children & many, many friends!

Shirley Stump 82 years old passed away in Henderson, NV. just 7 weeks following the death of her husband of 35 years Eldon Stump, both of natural causes. Shirley grew up in Ventura, raised her family in the San Martin/Morgan Hill area before retiring to the Boulder City/Henderson, NV area in 1993. She was preceeded in death by her youngest son Jimmy Barber and is survived by her oldest son Douglas Barber and grandaughter Nicole Barber of the Henderson/Las Vegas area. Shirley, while living in the Morgan Hill area, was very active in fund raising for various cancer charities and enjoyed many years of volunteering at St. Judes Ranch. She will be missed by many friends and family. Service will be held on Wednesday January 21 at 2:00 P.M. and the Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City, NV, where she will join Eldon.

Holl Toum has passed away after 88 wonderful and tumultuous years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Yolean, his 11 children, 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 12:00 noon Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.