Archived Obituaries

John Alnas passed away, with his family at his side, on Sunday, at the age of 74.

Lulu came to her final rest on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, after 80 years of a joyous life. Lulu, born January 23, 1927 in San Bernardino, CA, was raised in Mexico and the Coachella Valley. She came to Gilroy in 1962. Her

Juan Magdaleno Saucedo was the loving husband of Delia Saucedo.

Osvald passed away peacefully at his home in the company of friends and family. Born in Denmark, Osvald started a new life in California at the age of 21. While serving in WWII, he met his beloved wife Anna. They raised their three children in San Jose and Saratoga. Osvald owned and operated Coast Engraving and Gem Litho in San Jose, Ray's Photo Engraving and Pilot Printing in Santa Cruz. He was a Mason and a member of the Danish Lodge. Osvald was a hardworking, dependable, compassionate man and was loved by many.

Jim Ames, after a long battle with emphysema, passed away at his daughter's home, with her at his side. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Paula Ames, who passed away on December 23, 2005 and his daughter Kim Ames, who passed away on February 2, 2002.

A Vigil will be held Friday, March 30, 2007, 6:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 31, 2007 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy.

Peggy S. McGraw passed away in Morgan Hill, CA, on March 19, 2007. She was born in San Jose, CA and lived her entire life in the Bay Area. She is survived by her four children, Carol, Sandra, Pam and Robert; ten grandchildren, Mark, Peggy, Michelle, Todd, Jim Jr., Krista, Christopher, Brittney, Courtney and Alan; and seven great-grandchildren.

On February 4, 2007, Federico Nervaiz passed away at home surrounded by his family.

Augustine S. Godoy died in Hollister on March 19, 2007, at the age of 83. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and lived in Hollister for over 50 years. He and his wife, Jennie, were married in 1953 in Hollister. He worked for San Benito Foods and was a member of the Teamsters Union, Sacred Heart Church, AARP, and The Guadalupana Society. His favorite pastime was working in his garden.

No services will be held for David Weddingfeld, 55, of Corning. He passed away March 17, 2007 in Chico.