Archived Obituaries

Elizabeth B. Cullen, 92, passed away on January 23, 2009. She was the daughter of Martin and Eliza (Castro) Holzhauer. She was a life-long resident of Gilroy. Prior to her marriage, she was a telephone operator for the Gilroy Telephone Company. She was married to Lawrence J. Cullen on June 27, 1937. He predeceased her in 1981. They loved to travel, a practice she continued for many years after her husband's death.

Visitation will begin 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Both at Habing Family Funeral Home. Graveside service 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 24, 2009 at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.

Janet A. Kelly, born October 16, 1956 in Hollister, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2009 following a short illness. Janet was a native of San Benito County, attended Southside Elementary School and graduated from San Benito High School with the class of 1973.

Nancy E. Lawry of Aromas , passed away suddenly, Tuesday evening at the age of 79. Born and lived in California all her life. Nancy is survived by her husband, Jack Lawry of Aromas, her son, David Lawry of Lamarque, TX, grandchildren, Marci Lawry, fiance, Sterling Dorsett of Hollister and Jeff Lawry of Merced. She was predeceased by her son, Tom Lawry in 2008.

A Memorial Service will be held next Tuesday, July 14th, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home with inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. For condolences, visit  www.grunnagle.com.

Rosary and Mass: Friday, November 15, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Benedict Church. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.

Rosary and Memorial Mass Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., at St Catherine's Church 17400 Peak Ave. Morgan Hill 95037. Reception to follow. Private burial. Donations preferred to St Catherine's Church, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur 1520 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA 94002 or the charity of your choice.

Valerie died peacefully at home at the age of 69 with her husband, life time soul mate and partner, Gary, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis which she had for 40 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gary H. Batchelder; daughters, Julie Moody and Cindy (Jerry) Fellows; sisters Alex (Rick) Gannon and Phoebe (Tom) Goold; brother, Dino (Karen) Copetas; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jon) Duncan, Gary Little, Valerie and Pamela-Jean Fellows; great-grandchildren, Aydin Cutler and Jon Duncan; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews , extended family and many friends. During her life she worked with her husband for 50 years as well as working for JC Penney’s, Gavilan College until her medical retirement in the mid 1980’s. Her family is grateful for all who cared and loved her.

 Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Linda Jean Armenta, 66, passed away at her home in Gilroy on Sunday, July 8, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Loving wife of Fred Armenta of Gilroy. Mother of Shelley Thrash-Hull of Manteca, CA, Laura Thrash of Aptos, CA, David Armenta of Gilroy and Jennifer Armenta of Seattle, WA. Grandmother of Justin Robles, Brandon Alatorre, Conner Hull and Gavin Armenta. Daughter of Wanda Lewis of Gilroy and the late Bob Lewis Jr. Sister of Denise Lewis-Hendrick of Morgan Hill, CA. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.