Archived Obituaries

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Alice Solano passed away on January 30, 2012 surrounded by her family.

Our loving mother and best friend, Juanita Wallace passed away in her home on August 19th, 2012. In her last days friends and family surrounded and comforted her with their loving presence. It is hard to lose someone so kind, selfless and loving. Her family and friends will never forget her or stop missing her. She was everyone's Mom. To those who wish to honor her life, please do not send flowers; smile at a stranger, feed someone who is hungry, put a hand out to a friend, play with your children and love your family unconditionally. And to our Mommy, "We love you MORE!"

Rose Bulle passed away peacefully at St. Louise Hospital on August 1, 2011.

Mother of Maria, Guadalupe, Teresa and Carlos. Vigil Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Condolences and information at habingfamilyfuneralhome.com

Mother Barbara, brothers Randall and Douglas survive him.

 Visitation: Thursday, January 21, 2016, 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M., at Black Cooper Sander. Mass: 11:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Church. Inurnment: Friday, January 22, 2016, at 1:30 P.M., at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.

Mike passed away on July 4th, 2010, at his home in Gilroy, CA after a courageous battle against cancer with his family by his side. Mike was born in San Francisco, CA on May 8, 1943, to Louis and Amalia Franceschi of Rocklin, who survive him. He also leaves his brother and best friend, Robert Franceschi of Rocklin. Mike was a loving father to his children Judi, Victor, Robby, his fiance Lindsey and Matthew. His grandchildren Aurelia, Brianna and Louis also survive their beloved grandfather. He will be missed by his cousins, Ernie, Tommy and Kathleen Giono, Susan Tonjum and Jackie McCall, and lifetime friends, Phil Waegner and Norm Colteaux.

Mary A. Sumaya January 29, 1938 - December 5, 2009 Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Interment to be private. Contributions to Mary's family in care of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home

Helen passed away at Mabie Skilled Nursing Center Southside on Tuesday, December 18th at the age of 95 years. Helen was a native of Hollister. She is survived by her daughters Rena Dolores Nunez, husband Bill; Nancy Atkins; and son Robert Quejada, spouse Margaret. Also by 6 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Helen was a 5th generation Californian and the last of 3 siblings in her family. In conforming with her wishes, arrangements were made for cremation and inurnment followed by private committal services at 1:00 P.M. yesterday at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Officiating was Fr. Rudy Ruiz from Sacred Heart Church.

Life-long resident Rose Velasco Jones passed away quietly on March 5. Rose had lived in Gilroy most of her life. Her parents traveled from Spain to the Hawaiian Islands where Rose was born. Her family moved to Gilroy when she was a young girl. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Louis Jones, her parents, Cris and Ladisla Velasco, brothers Dal, Marshal, Florencio, Phillip and Cano Velasco. She is survived by her son and his wife, Richard and Dee Ann Brown, grandchildren, Becky, Justin and Colleen Brown, and two great-grandchildren, Gannon and Molly Penick. She is also survived by her sister Bernice (Mecca) Shurden as well as Mecca Ann Hutchins and numerous nieces and nephews. At Rose's request, no services will be held. The family will gather at the home of her son in Tres Pinos to enjoy her favorite food and reminisce.