Archived Obituaries

Joyce Yvonne Shepherd, age 78, died at Santa Teresa Hospital in San Jose, on November 21, 2006, following a short illness.

Kate Knego Barbora, 102, of Watsonville passed away peacefully on November 22, 2006 in Hollister.

Judy M. Rider passed away in Hollister.

Mary Ynegas Castaneda passed away at St. Louise Regional Medical Center on November 20th at the age of 86 years. Mary was a native of Jalisco, Mexico; moved to San Benito County at the age of 5 years, and attended local San Juan Bautista Schools. Mary was a homemaker all her adult life. She enjoyed being around her home and her family; cooking, gardening, and crocheting. She was a member of the Old Mission San Juan Bautista.

Joe (Jo Jo) Medina passed away Nov. 20, 2006. He is survived by his son Isaiah Medina, stepson Elijah Chavaria, and girlfriend Troylynn Chavaria; son of Maria Medina & the late Jose Medina; brother of Gloria and Tomas Bustamante, Isabel and Frank Yepiz, Alfredo Medina, Stella and Jose Hernandez, Mary Martinez, Rachel and Louis Garcia, Oscar Medina, K.C. Adams and Irene Greer; 22 nieces and nephews and 36 great-nieces and nephews.

Glen A. Dowdy, born on June 4, 1960 in San Jose, passed away on November 21, 2006 of cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. Glen leaves behind his loving daughters, Nicole and Gabbrielle Dowdy; his parents Carol Dowdy and the late George Dowdy, Jr.; sisters Carrie Dowdy and Linda Smart; niece Megan Smart; and nephews Jason Dowdy and Alan Smart. Glen will be buried in Alpine, CA alongside his father. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Inez Louisa Raby, 79, passed away on November 16, 2006 in San Jose, CA. She was a native of California.

Howard Hector Villarreal, age 92, of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton after a short illness. He was born August 13, 1914 in Starr County, TX, the son of the late Ignacio & Belen (Garcia) Villarreal. He has lived in Eaton since the 1970's and was a retired self-employed Master Carpenter.

Kim Velho Meno died at her home last Friday after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Archie Meno; her children, Jeremy and Stephanie Rourick; her mother and father, Jeanette Whalen and Tony Velho; and her sister Cindy Alnas. Per Kim's request, no services will be held.

James Woodall, Jr., passed away at his home in Aromas on Sunday, November 12, 2006, after a long illness.