Archived Obituaries

John Jose Suarez passed away December 21, 2009 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Michelle Suarez and Shane Suarez both of Gilroy; brother of Guillermo, Connie, Raul (Carol), Rudy, Tencia (Tony), Jesse (Gloria) and Robert (Adela) Suarez. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Rufino and Margarita Suarez and brother Rufino, Jr.

Margaret Buchanan Terry, of Morgan Hill, went to her Lord peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2007. Margaret was born in Decatur, Alabama, on August 21, 1921. She and her husband brought their four children to California and lived in San Jose where their fifth child was born before moving to Morgan Hill. She was very active with the First Baptist Church on Main Street and was the treasurer for many years. She was also an Avon Lady for 48 years.

At 12:10 P.M. on November 10, 2010, Peter Eugene Pagano died of a massive heart attack that struck him suddenly three days earlier at his home.

Passed away in Gilroy. Memorial services are pending.

Anna Louise LePiane, 84, was born on October 4, 1927 in Hollister, CA and passed away on March 4, 2012 in Paso Robles. Anna enjoyed cooking and being surrounded by her family brought her great joy and happiness.

Chris died suddenly in his sleep after a lengthy illness in Visalia, CA at the age of 41. Chris was born in San Jose and raised in Gilroy. He graduated from Gilroy High School and San Jose State University. He's preceded in death by his mother Josephine Perez, grandparents Fidel & Maria Mercado and his brother Nathan Walling. He leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Louie Cortez, Linda Cortez, Margaret Walling and Jesse Perez who love him and will miss him dearly. He also leaves his beloved nieces and nephews, Isaiah Amaya, Anissa Amaya, Kristina Cortez, Carissa Cortez, Joseph Franco, Nathan Acosta, Alyssa Cortez, Brandon Castillo, Madison Amaya & Jayden Amaya. He will also be missed by his many aunts, uncles and friends. A memorial service and reception will be held at Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park 8282 Murray Ave in Gilroy, March 27, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.

Charles S. Wagner passed away after a battle with lung cancer.

Marcy G. Rivera passed away at her Hollister home at the age of 83. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.

Earl Dan Hames was born on January 17, 1938 in Lavaca, Arkansas, and welcomed into his heavenly home on March 27, 2009.