Neal M. Hinds

Neal M. Hinds died Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Hazel Hawkins Memorial
Hospital. He was 86.
Neal M. Hinds

Neal M. Hinds died Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. He was 86.

Hinds – a San Benito County resident of 16 years – worked as a salesman most of his life, working at various companies, including Pay Master.

He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Alcoholics Anonymous, the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Board, the Senior Council for San Benito County, SIRS at Ridgemark, Bolado and Ridgemark Mens’ Golf Clubs. Hinds was also a former member of Elk’s Lodge and the Masonic Lodge.

Hinds is survived by his wife Maria M. Hinds of Hollister; daughters Emily Ferrell, of Columbus, Ohio, and Jennie and Marsha of Oregon; stepdaughter Laura Hamilton of San Jose; and stepson Stephen Hamilton of Lake Almanor. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. A private burial service is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 29 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma.

Donations may be sent to the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation.