Archived Obituaries

Earl J. Shanabrook passed away in Hollister. Arrangements have been made for private services. Cremation will be followed by private family inurnment.

Longtime Hollister resident Vicente Garcia passed away in Hollister. Services will be held in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Bill Rouse passed away at his home after a brave and heroic battle with a lengthy illness.

Inez B. LaMonte died Sunday evening at her home in Hollister at the age of 91. Wife of the late Charles "Chick" LaMonte and sister of Ida Kincaid of Tres Pinos. Graveside services will be Friday, Nov. 3rd at 3:30 pm at the Santa Cruz Memorial Park, 1827 Ocean St., Santa Cruz.

A Celebration of Life For Steve Medley.

Leandro Rodriquez passed away October 30, 2006 in Morgan Hill at the age of 88.

Doug Keen passed away October 27, 2006 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. Born to Monroe and Mary Keen on July 14, 1934 in Lubbock, Texas, he was the third eldest of nine children. His family moved to Alameda in 1946. In 1951 he joined the US Navy where he served until 1954. Doug married his wife of 48 years, Shirley Armstrong in 1959 and together they raised nine children. He started Keen and Sons Pool Service in 1977 after relocating to Morgan Hill, CA the same year.

Vernell Reinosa passed away Wednesday in Fresno, CA after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Frank Reinosa (1997), mother of Jim McFatridge of Texas, step-mother of Rosemary Hockett of Grants Pass, OR, Judy Clifton of Grants Pass, Clifford Reinosa of San Jose, CA, and Eileen Estrada (Pete) of Clovis, CA.

Albert Mario Pruzzo, affectionately known as "Papa" by his family, passed away in his home with his family at his side on Thursday, October 26, 2006. He was 78 years old. Albert was born on March 1, 1928, in Madrone, CA, which is now part of Morgan Hill, CA.

Mona Bryan Coffman passed away on Oct. 26. She will be missed by a large and loving family, and all who crossed her path.