Archived Obituaries

Charlotte Marie Cimino, 76, resident of Gilroy, was born on January 30, 1935, in Santa Clara, CA. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on August 13, 2011.

Clarence was born in Bellflower, California. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He farmed with his family in Buttonwillow, California for 50 years, the last years as partner/manager. Clarence moved to Hollister in 1976 where he worked on farming equipment for several farmers and ranchers until his recent illness. Member of the San Benito County Saddlehorse Assn. and the Farm bureau.

Age 88, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2009, following a series of strokes. She was born Feb. 28, 1921 in Morgan Hill, CA to Anna (Linden) Gordon of San Francisco and Michael Gordon of New York City. The family resided in New York City until Bessie was ten, where her father was a partner in his family's insurance adjusting and accounting firm.

Rebecca Ann Kaiser ended her six-year battle against cancer and now resides with the Lord. She defied all odds in her silent battle against cancer. She fought the good fight and never gave up. She loved her friends and family with all her heart, and in return she was deeply loved.

Passed away in Hollister at age 68. Family is having private services.

Age 66, of Morgan Hill. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. with a funeral service to commence at 3:00 P.M., both at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey street in Morgan Hill. Interment will be private.

Age 77, passed away peacefully. Survived by her sister, Loretta Baliaris; three children, Aaron, Cheryle and Nadine; and five grandchildren. Viewing July 5, 2009, 5:00-8:00 P.M., vigil service at 7:00 P.M., both at Johnson Funeral Home in Morgan Hill. Mass to be celebrated on July 6, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Cathrine Parish, Morgan Hill. Interment will be private.

Bill passed peacefully, surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by Wendell Peterson. Survived by Victor and Roxie Wilson, Robert Wilson and Stephanie Held and sister Barbara Bryant. She was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grand children, nieces and nephews to numerous to mention. She was a retired 35 year employee of P.G.& E. She also at one time worked at B of A and was a member of the International Business Association. Alice Marie passed away at home surrounded by her family after a short period with Breast Cancer. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Alice Marie's name to the American Breast Cancer Fund. Alice and Wendell will be taking a final boat ride together provided by the Neptune Society.

Frances Alatorre was born Nov. 4, 1935 and passed away March 13, 2010 peacefully at home in Los Banos. She is survived by her husband Paul Alatorre; daughters Pamela Leonardi, Pamela Alatorre; sons Richard Alatorre, Mitchel Alatorre, Mark Alatorre; sister Janet Lenzora; grandchildren Jamie Lueck, Jessica Gaulke, William Lueck, Jr., Patricia Hanson, Jennifer Alatorre, Julie Alatorre, Roseann Alatorre, Melissa Alatorre, Kathyrn Alatorre, Paul Alatorre III; 6 great-grandchildren and loved by numerous family and friends.