Archived Obituaries

Hollister native and life long resident Isabel M. Lemos passed away Oct. 21st at Mabie Skilled Nursing Center Southside at the age of 74 years. Isabel attended Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Hollister High School.

Hermelinda Moreno, a longtime Gilroy resident, passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 after a lengthy illness.

Visitation will begin at Friday, 3:00 pm at the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 4:00 pm at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be Saturday, 12:30 pm at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Esteban Garcia entered into rest at his Hollister home.

Hector Aguero, age 70, a long-time resident of Gilroy, passed away peacefully at his home, after a heroic battle with a lengthy illness. He was born in Del Rio, Texas, to Conrado and Narcissa Aguero, who preceded him in death. He was a friend to many and loved by all. He served his country in the Air Force as a Military Policeman, as well as serving in two wars. He was an Electrician by trade, a Master Story-Teller, was extremely humorous, witty, adventurous and a great athlete, who mastered everything he did, whether it be boxing, speedboating or motorcycle racing. He was a man who knew how to enjoy life. One of his favorite sayings was " I'm going to the Office " (Oakwood

Daniel Valdez passed from this life on October 16, 2006. He was the adored son of Victor and Anna Valdez, beloved brother of Victor Valdez, Jr. (JoAnn), Joyce Ybarra (Raymond), Eugene Valdez (Lisa), and Anthony Valdez (Gayle). He was the caring uncle of Jesse, Briana, and Eli Sanchez; Amy and Jessica Sharp; Melanie and Grace Valdez; Jeremy Dirks, Josh Zimmerman, and Anthony Valdez. He was friend and confidante to an untold number of Gilroyans from the downtown area he frequented, to Gavilan College, where he was a student, and also on the editorial staff of the Gavilan Press.

Norman Watenpaugh pased away Oct. 15, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Michiko; their children; Norma and her husband Wynn, Don and his wife Robin, Susan and her husband Gary, and Sandra and her husband Mark; grandfather of Brett, Alex and Megan.

Entered into rest at his Hollister home. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.

Passed at his home on Saturday, October 14, 2006, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Margaret Duran Aguero of Gilroy, father of Theresa Dominguez of Gilroy, Hector Aguero Jr. of Oregon, Lorie Aguero of Salinas, Allison Aguero of San Jose, step-father of Raul Salgado of Manteca, Sonia Salgado of Gilroy and Cindy Vega of Bakersfield, grandfather of 22 and . great-grandfather of 3, brother of Henry Aguero of San Jose, Anita Kuivenhoven of Strathmore, CA, Maria Hernandez of Lindsay, Cha Cha Madril of Visalia and the late Edward Aguero. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Services have been held for Justin Jolley, who passed away in the arms of his parents on Sept.13.