Archived Obituaries

It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother and friend, James Elvin Goin, age 78 and resident of Hollister, CA, on December 9th, 2009 at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister.

Richard Thomas Hill passed on March 18, 2010 after a short battle with lung cancer. Richard was born on April 13, 1934, to Crawford C. and Elizabeth C. Hill in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Redwood City as a young man and graduated from Sequoia High School in 1952. He married Joan M. Hill on January 20, 1955 and after serving in the army, graduated from San Jose State College in 1964.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Friday, June 27th, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy, CA. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com

Rita Garcia Soto, age 87, entered to rest peacefully surrounded by her family on Feb. 19, 2010, in Gilroy, CA. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Soto. Loving mother of Daniel (Alma) De La Cueva, Camilo (Jenny) De La Cueva and Betty Cortez. Cherished Grama of Angelina, Sabrina, Camilo (Angie), Jr. De La Cueva, Theresa Rodriguez, Daniel, Jr., Adelaida De La Cueva and Abel Del Gargio. Dearest Great-Grama of Camilo Angel, Marcos and Carlos De La Cueva. Dear Aunt of many nephews and neices.

Beloved wife of the late Albert Benjamin Roth passed away in Contra Costa County Monday at the age of 86 years. Arrangements are pending and will appear in Friday Nov.5th's Pinnacle and on Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home's website www.grunnagle.com

Born Carol Lynn Anderson in Lincoln, Ne. to Robert and Dixie Anderson.She passed peacefully on 8-10-07 with loved ones next to her side. She lost her fight with Lupus that she had been fighting for over 25 years. Carol is survived my her husband Frank Adams of Riverbank,father Robert Anderson and wife Barbara of Santa Clara, sister Kathy Bustabade and husband Pete of Loomis, daughter Stacie Valdez and Jimmie Marks of Gilroy, son Mike Hardin and wife Ruth of Colfax, daughter Jody Adams and husband Anthony of Riverbank. Carol had 9 grandchildren. Frank and Carol combined had 11 children, 25 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Carol loved, laughed, and lived life to the fullest.She had a huge heart, beautiful blue eyes and a loving smile. A memorial will be held on 8-17 at 11:00am at Parkview Cementary and Funeral Home in Manteca.

Maria Leal died in Hollister at the age of 83. Arrangements are pending at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.

Died surrounded by his family on December 28, 2009.

In response to the inquiries from the community, the Bedell Family would prefer that any memorials in John Patrick Bedell's memory be given to the Southside Elementary School Foundation c/o Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister.