Clara M. Joyce passed away at her home on January 2, 2009 she was 91. Clara is survived by her sons James and wife Sherry Joyce of Redwood City, Frank and his wife Teresa Joyce of Carmel Valley and Michael and his wife Bonnie Joyce of Menlo Park, grandmother of Russell, Michael, Jennifer , Benjamin and his wife Becky, great-grandmother of Maddy. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell and daughter Mary Ann. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Clara was born in South Dakota and came to Gilroy in the late 70’s, she was very active in community clubs , being an officer in Gilroy Seniors, Gilroy Fil-Am, Senior Bowling, Community Seniors Club, Gilroy Senior Site Council as well as her involvement at St. Mary’s Church. Donations in her memory to the St. Mary’s School Building Fund or a favorite charity are preferred and appreciated.
Vigil Services will be Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, January 8, 2009 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
