Births
Dayanara Lomas-Velazco
Dayanara Lomas-Velazco was born May 16 to Amalia and Rigoberto
Lomas at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister.
Births
Dayanara Lomas-Velazco
Dayanara Lomas-Velazco was born May 16 to Amalia and Rigoberto Lomas at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister.
Katrina Marie Sandoval Moreno
Katrina Marie Sandoval Moreno was born April 3 to Sabrina Sandoval and Rogelio Moreno at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.
Anthony Silva Pérez
Anthony Silva Pérez was born May 12 to Beatriz Pérez and Jorge Silva at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
David Ceja
David Ceja was born to Maria Aceveda and Oscar Ivan Ceja at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister.
Jhobany Jahir Jacoba
Jhobany Jahir Jacoba was born June 2 to Miriam and Oswaldo Jacoba at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces.
Ryan Anthony Centeno
Ryan Anthony Centeno was born June 7 to Alisha Morales and Jacinto Centeno at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds.
Aidan Ibarra
Aidan Ibarra was born June 7 to Jennifer and Gustavo Ibarra at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 8 pounds.
Victor Joel Lopez III
Victor Joel Lopez III was born June 6 to Rocio and Victor Lopez at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces.
Maddison Elizabeth Pence
Maddison Elizabeth Pence was born June 4 to Mercedes Lopez and Loren Pence at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces.
Linda Marie Carlos
Linda Marie Carlos was born June 5 to Tonya Lujan and Christopher Carlos at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.
Andrew Juan Torres
Andrew Juan Torres was born June 12 to Lourdes Fregoso and Jose Torres at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces.
Darren Dominic Molina
Darren Dominic Molina was born May 24 to Alicia Salaiz and Danny Molina III, both of Gilroy, at Santa Theresa Hospital in San Jose. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches
Rudy Nunez Toledo
Rudy Nunez Toledo was born May 27 to Mai Teresa Toledo and Rodolfo Nunez at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
Alexander Zendel Solorio
Alexander Zendel Solorio was born May 7 to Judy Salinas and Jesus Solorio Jr. at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
Katarina Akari Clifford
Katarina Akari Clifford was born May 14 to Akiko and Gary Clifford at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces.
Ashton Cooper Wasinger
Ashton Cooper Wasinger was born May 25 to Jody and Eric Wasinger at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. He weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces.
Kaitlyn Jasmine Cravalho
Kaitlyn Jasmine Cravalho was born May 10 to Sandra and Manuel Cravalho at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
Carson Justin Robinson
Carson Justin Robinson was born May 9 to Maryann and Justin Robinson of Tres Pinos at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
Elena Marie Nino
Elena Marie Nino was born May 31 to Danielle and Rob Nino of Tres Pinos at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces.
Liliana Augustina Lerma
Liliana Augustina Lerma was born May 6 to Maureen and Jesse Lerma of Redwood City at Mills Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Sophie Sarah Miller
Sophie Sarah Miller was born April 4 to Monica and Craig Miller of San Jose at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces.
Honors
Lucas Morris
Lucas Morris of San Juan Bautista will attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Philadelphia this July. At the forum, Morris will explore the field of medicine by participating in a simulation, visiting medical facilities and interacting with doctors and researchers. Morris will attend Cal State Fullerton next fall as a freshman. He plans to major in Kinesiology.
Ryan Nicolas Dequin
Ryan Nicolas Dequin, son of George and Barbara Dequin, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Montreat College in North Carolina.
Sarah Reinartz
Sarah Reinartz, of Gilroy, will represent Valley Christian High School at the People to People Future Leaders Summit on Theater and the Arts in New York, June 2006. While in New York, Reinartz will attend workshops and presentations to build her skills in the arts, as well as meet with college admissions officers to learn about the application process.
Jacqueline Kattner
Jacqueline Kattner, a recent graduate of San Diego State University, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society. Kattner majored in kinesiology and plans to enter medical school in the fall.
Irene Lopez
Irene Lopez, of Gilroy, earned a bachelor’s degree in Web Site Development and management from Champlain College’s online division.
Del Real
Former Hollister residents Anthony and Judy Del Real will be celebrating three graduations this year. They both graduated from San Benito High School in 1977 and 1978.
Anthony Arballo Del Real will be receiving his bachelor’s degree and credentials in liberal studies from California State University, Long Beach. He has served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force and currently lives in Lakewood in Southern California. Their son Angel graduated from Mayfair High School and will be attending CSU Long Beach. Their youngest son Vince will be promoted from Mayfair Middle School to Mayfair High School. Their eldest son Tai graduated last year and finished his first year at Cerritos College.
Jay M. Baksa II
Jay M. Baksa II received his master’s degree in public administration from San Diego State University on May 21.
Robert Baksa
Robert Baksa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor of arts degree in recreation administration from San Diego State University on May 21.
He is a member of the Golden Key Honor Society. He was recognized as a Graduate with Distinction in his major and was named Outstanding Student in his major emphasis in systems management.
Palma Honor Roll
The following students made the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2004/2005 Palma school year. With first honors, which requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher, is Kyle Harrigan, Jay Lazarus, and Manuel Silva. With second honors, which requires a GPA of 3 to 3.49, is Anthony Codiga, Jacob Farotte, Jonathan McRae, Anthony Sargenti, Weston Grattan James Morales, Michael Erikson, Connor Farotte, Mitchell Muro and Alexander Bassi.
Weddings
Reyes-Gilbert
Tonya Reyes of Los Banos, the daughter of Cynthia Caldwell, was married May 14 to Phillip Lee Gilbert, son of Arleen and Neil Williams and Richard Gilbert.
Reyes is an office manager at Larco Industries in Gilroy, and Gilbert is a driver for Garza Trucking. They were married at the Church of the Nazarene in Los Banos, officiated by Carol Thomas.
The bride wore an ivory strapless gown with a chapel-length train. Her attendants were Cindy Gillen, matron of honor, Patricia Reyes and Jasmine Gilbert. David Ghigliazza was the best man and Christopher Reyes was the usher. The ring bearer was Andrew Reyes.
The reception took place at home around the pool, and 75 guests attended the wedding. After the wedding, the newlyweds departed for a seven-day honeymoon cruise to Mexico.
Rizzuto-Blocher
Jeanie Rizzuto, the daughter of Joe and Dorothy Rizzuto of Gilroy and the granddaughter of Alma Cathrein of Prunedale was married to William “Bill” Blocher, the son of Richard and Barbara Blocher of Gilroy on Sept. 25 at Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin.
The ceremony took place at 5:30pm outside overlooking the vineyards and Hayes Valley. The music included “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Ave Maria” and “Con di Partiro.” The bride entered to a non-traditional instrumental from the movie, “A Love Affair.” The reception immediately followed in the Mulberry Grove and outside on the terrace.
The best man, Jim Blocher, brother to the groom gave a toast that more closely resembled a “roast,” but that was filled with laughs and heartfelt The matron of honor, Wendy O’Sullivan, friend of the bride, toasted the couple with a poem she wrote about their friendship, sharing of special moments and fun times together with the couple.
The bride and her father danced to “Spanish Eyes” chosen in memory of Lena “Nana” Rizzuto, grandmother of the bride. The four-tier cake was from The Buttery Bakery with alternating layers of chocolate and carrot cake, draped in white fondant and decorated with chocolate Grenache vines and grape clusters designed by the bride.
The bride wore a strapless, lace-up Maggie Sottero gown with a bodice embellished with beads, pearls and crystals. She carried a bouquet of cream and white roses, orchids, lisianthus, baby calla lilies and hydrangeas with camellia leaf accents.
Sophia and Camille Blocher and Gemma Rizzuto, nieces of the bride and groom, were the flower girls and wore white cotton dresses and sprinkled red rose petals. The ushers were the brides two older brothers, Joey and Jay Rizzuto.
The bride is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Salinas and has a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Chico. She is currently employed by Johnson & Johnson as a strategic market director.
The groom graduated from St. Michael’s Prep in El Toro, Calif. and was a horticulture major at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and is currently vice president for Western Tree Nursery, Inc. of Gilroy.
Engagement
Schuck-Ryals
Angela Marie Schuck of Pacific Grove is engaged to marry Jason Arthur Ryals of Simi Valley. Angela, the daughter of Ken and Sylvia Schuck, is a graduate of Pacific Grove High School and is pursuing Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a master of education, counseling.
Jason is the son of John and Judy Ryals of Pioneer and a graduate of Gilroy High School and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The couple met at college and were best friends for a number of years. They will be married Aug. 6 at Mission Ranch in Carmel.
