Archived Obituaries

Annette was a native of San Bernardino, CA ; lived in San Benito Co. since 1958; was a graduate of Hollister High School and Gavilan College. She managed the Bakery Departments for the former Lucky and Albertson's Stores for over 16 years. Annette enjoyed quilting and sharing her techniques with the many people who were interested.

Maria Cendejas Rodriguez passed away in Hollister at the age of 72.

Ricky Perry passed away Oct. 14, 2009, in Gilroy. Son of David and Maxine Perry, father of Kali Sue, brother of Cindy, David Russell, Timothy, and Michael. Graveside services Tue. 10:00 A.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.

Lynn was born in Farminton, MN on July 4th, 1917.

Born to Rosa and Roman Muro in Florencia, Zacatecas, Mexico. From the ages of 6-11 years lived in Chicago, Illinois, family returned to live in Guadalajara, Jalisco and immigrated to California in 1947. Resident of San Juan Bautista since 1949. Worked at local canneries for over 35 years. Member of Teamsters Union and Mission San Juan Bautista and St. Benedict's Church in Hollister.

James Gordon Fellows walked with his faithful Lord Jesus into Heaven on Monday, March 15, 2010. At his side were his two daughters and sons-in-law. He was 85. Jim was born in northern Idaho, raised in eastern Washington, and lived in Gilroy and Santa Cruz. His wife of 56 years, Viola, preceded him in death in 2008. He was employed for 37 years with Coast Counties Gas and Electric and PG&E. Jim leaves behind two daughters, Debbie and Dawn; three grandchildren: Kierstyn and Colton Voyles, and Kirk Gandolfi Jr.; a brother, Dale, and a sister, June Dumbeck, both of Pomeroy, WA; and many other beloved family members and friends. Services were held Monday, March 22, 2010, in Santa Cruz. The family requests donations may be made to Nacitone Regional Interpretive Center, P.O. Box 278, Lockwood, CA 93932 or The Billy Graham Evangelical Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or Dominican Hospital Foundation, 1555 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065.

Vigil Service will be Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 7:00 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be Friday, December 18, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., at San Juan Bautista Mission Church. For online condolences: habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Alice Lorraine Bilan died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2009. She was born in San Jose, CA on April 24,1932 to Lillie and John Skinner.

Henry "Hank" Borowski, 85, died Sunday, December 10, in Gilroy, CA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Hank graduated from Temple University and then served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific. Hank was employed at Sears Roebuck in Pottstown, PA for 30 years and was a very active member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church.