Archived Obituaries

William Stewart Byrd passed away Thursday morning, at his home in Hollister at the age of 85. Born in Philadelphia, PA having resided in Hollister for the past 20 years. He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired co-owner of Robyrdson's Children Store in San Jose. Member of Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, Ridgemark's Mens Club. S.I.R.S. and the Elk's Lodge. Survived by his wife, Jo Ann Byrd of Hollister, daughters, Susan Cull of Modesto, Terry Cole (Ben) of Riverbank and Deborah Brennan (Walter) of Moraga. Also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Graveside services Friday, August 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial services to be announced and held at a later date.

Gene passed to the next life on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at his home in Gilroy, with family by his side. He is survived by wife, Connie Bosse; son, Jon Bosse; brother, Dale Bosse; sister, Marianne Bosse, Jon's fiancee Wendy, and wonderful friends. Johnson Funeral Home, Morgan Hill, CA serving the family.

Wife of Jose A. Martinez. Service is pending

Dorothy passed away in Gilroy at the age of 95. She was born in Shelby, MT, but moved to Troy, MT as a young child where her parents homesteaded 160 acres. She was raised in a log cabin with six siblings. She put herself through school and earned a BA degree. After many years as a secretary, Dorothy became a teacher. She taught school until retirement. She loved to travel and saw a lot of the world. She also loved horses, the outdoors, and the water. She is survived by her son, Charles (Susan) Albertson of San Martin; her son Forrest (Nancy) Albertson of Goose Creek, SC; and daughter, Katie (Joe) Aiello of Morgan Hill. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A private interment will take place in Montana.

Betty Versailles Jordan passed away on her 91st birthday, joining her beloved husband of 67 years, Russell.

Passed away at her Hollister home at the age of 77.

Badgley, Glenn G. --passed away on April 20th, 2010, in Reno, NV at the age of 77. He was born in Coachella, CA and raised in the I.O.O.F. Orphan Home in Gilroy. At the age of 13, he met Margaret Silva, the love of his life. He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1953 and was drafted into the Army shortly after. He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret of 55 years, his daughter, Beckie Rivera, son-in-law Robert Rivera and three granddaughters of San Jose, CA, his sister Maxine Shepard of Riverside, his brother Elmer Badgley of Murrieta, also his nieces and nephews.

Ruby peacefully went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by her family at the age of 86.

Come join the sons of George Peter Bagoye, as we celebrate the life of our Morgan Hill farmer, and an era passed. The viewing will be held from 2:00-4:00 P.M., followed by the service at 4:00 P.M., on Sunday, November 10th, 2013, at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill. The burial service will be held at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park located at 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose on Monday, November 11th, 2013. We will meet in the main lobby at 11:00 AM.