Archived Obituaries

Philip entered into rest after 102 wonderful years. He was born in Wakayama, Japan, and arrived in the United States in 1915. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Sakaye, daughter Rose (Saito), sister Kathryn (Murata) and grandson Todd. He is survived by: sisters, Grace Takashima, Dorothy Katayama and Mary Nakayama (Wayne); sons, Arthur, Isao and Richard; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Olga "Pat" Weissenborn died in Hollister. She is the wife of Paul Weissenborn of Hollister.

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.

Parents were the late Howard & Pearl Buck. David was born & raised in Hollister and graduated from SBJUHS 1970. He served in the Army from 1970-1972. He lived & worked in Madera. David is survived by sisters Kathy Montgomery and Rosemary Garcia and their families, & the family of Leslie & Mary Jane; Thomas, Richard & Bruce Valentine. Private services are being held..

"A loving husband with three beautiful daughters, who fought a year long battle against cancer is now in the hands of God."

Nancy Hays was entered into rest on February 15, 2007 in San Jose. She was born in Gilroy to Dr. James and Floy Ebaugh, who survive her. She resided in Gilroy most of her life, graduating from Gilroy High School in 1965. She graduated from San Jose State University in 1969. She was the loving mother of Heather Hays Ancheta (Lawrence) and the devoted grandmother to her precious Kalea Ancheta. She leaves her sister Laura Stocks (David) of Gilroy and her brother Mark Ebaugh (Torrey) of Madera. Her brother David Ebaugh preceded her in death. Her sister-in-law Ellen Ebaugh of Spokane survives.

Ignacio Navarro died in San Jose. He was the husband of Amelia Navarro of Hollister. Arrangements are pending at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Call the mortuary for service times. 831-637-3757

Clarence F. Alvarado was born on March 24, 1926 and passed away January 29, 2007.

Lis passed away on February 14th, 2007 in the loving company of her family: at first thought one might think that Lis' passing on Valentine's Day was merely a coincidence, but those who knew her would swear she planned her transition to occur on the one day universally recognized to symbolize love and togetherness.

Hilaria Sylvia Alvarez passed away on February 14, 2007. She was a native of Acoponata, Nayarit, Mexico. She moved to Monterey County and lived there for 39 years. She was a laborer in agriculture for 33 years.