Archived Obituaries

Gilbert M. Campa, born August 29, 1935 in Phoenix, AZ, entered through the gates of Heaven peacefully on March 15, 2007, with his loving family by his side after a brief but brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Sara S. Campa and his children, Cyndi, Manuel, Charles (Desiree), and Anthony Campa, all of Morgan Hill, and Angie Campa of Merced and Deanna Lozonne of Vacaville. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved equally. He is also survived by his siblings, Dolores Hollis of Bakersfield, Jessie Gonzales of Los Angeles, Esther Baltazar of Los Banos, Lupe Lira of Gilroy, Connie Ward of Coursegold, Joseph and George Campa of Gilroy. He was preceded in death by his son, Gilbert Campa Jr. of Hollister, his sister, Ramona Salas, his brother, Amando Campa and his parents, Jesus and Maria Campa of Gilroy. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 4-8 pm with a service on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 1:30 pm, both at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. Interment will be private.

Augustine Godoy passed away in Hollister. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home in Hollister.

Leonard Gracia, son of Leonard & Florence Gracia beloved brother, uncle, & friend passed away March 9, 2007. He is survived by his sister Helen Martinez, two brothers, Frank, Jr. and David Gracia, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Pleasant Valley Church in Gilroy, 7455 Eigleberry St., Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 6:00 pm.

Kendall Pine, as he was known by both friends and family, was born in Berkeley, California, grew up in Morgan Hill and lived his life in the beautiful Santa Clara Valley.

Ralph F. Alvarez passed away in Gilroy, March 15, 2007. He was 83 years old. Ralph did not have any children of his own, but raised his nieces and nephews as if they were his own. He is uncle of Olga Juarez and John Marinelli, grandfather of Rachael Juarez and Monica Juarez. great-grandfather of Tommy Rodriguez, Trinidad Rodriguez, Ralph Rodriguez, Rashele Rodriguez and Rita Torres, and brother of Nacho Alvarez and Nellie Garcia. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters.

Elizabeth E. Gomez died in Hollister. She was a graduate of Bryman School in the medical assistant program and attended San Benito High School, was a member of Hillside Community Church and a lifetime resident of Hollister.

Melodean (Squirt) Woten passed away in Gilroy on March 14, 2007. She was 73 years old. She is survived by her husband Charles Woten of Gilroy, her children Terry (Barry) Shores of Gibbon, Nebraska, George Anne (Daniel) Martinez of Rocky Ford, Colorado, and Bruce (Vicki) Woten of Gilroy. She was the grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 13. She is also survived by numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her son Michael.

Dennis Frank Dias passed away at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital last Wednesday at the age of 45. A native of Hollister, Dennis attended Tres Pinos School until the 8th grade, then graduated from San Benito High School. He served his country in the US Army. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.

Passed away in Hollister. Friends can pay their respects on Sat. Mar. 17th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The funeral services will be at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Interment services will be on Monday at 1:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery.

South County Builder/Developer Dies