BenitoLink, San Benito County’s nonprofit news and information website welcomes the publication of obituaries written about San Benito County community members and former community members.
Obituaries recognize the lives of individuals and contain our county history, which the BenitoLink team values very highly.
Due to the cost of staff handling obituaries, BenitoLink recently started charging a modest flat rate per obituary.
However, thanks to a kind and generous donor who prefers to remain anonymous, there will be no charge for obituaries with one photo and under 400 words in 2026.
Exception: BenitoLink accepts obituaries longer than 400 words or with more than one photo with a donation. The suggested amount is $1 per word and $25 per additional photo. There is a limit of 5 photos per obituary.
Please include the name of who the obituary was written about.
Contact us via the email listed below to provide your article. If you have questions, feel free to call or email us. We are happy to help. Leslie David- lesliedavid@benitolink.com (831) 801-1356.
To find more obituary listings or to learn about our local, family owned mortuaries, click on the names of the local funeral homes listed below:
Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Family Funeral Home & Crematory
Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home and Gavilan Hills Crematory
San Juanita Gandaria
August 12, 1951 – May 3, 2026 Full obituary is pending. Viewing: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Rosary; 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Family Funeral Home & Crematory. 870 San Benito Street.…
Carol Lausten
Carol Lausten was born in Hollister, CA, on September 15, 1946, to Ann and Ken Lausten at the Old Hazel Hawkins Hospital. She was a true California cowgirl. Raised in the country at Dry Lake…
Ana Maria Urbina
October 7, 1929 – May 6, 2026 Ana Maria Urbina passed away in Hollister, California, at the age of 96. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Dolores “Lola” Rodriguez
On April 14, 2026, Dolores “Lola” Rodriguez passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at her residence in Caldwell, Idaho. Lola was born in Buena Ventura, Chihuahua Mexico. She came to the United States…
Filippina Gabriele
February 15, 1930 – April 28, 2026 Our beloved mother, Filippina Gabriele, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Santo Gabriele;…
Holly Leroux
March 10, 1953 – April 26, 2026 Holly Leroux passed away in Hollister, California at the age of 73. Private cremation will be followed by private family inurnment.
James Stanchfield
November 2, 1972 – April 19, 2026 James Stanchfield passed away in San Juan Bautista, California, at the age of 53. Private cremation will be followed by private family inurnment.
Rudy Silva Jr
October 31, 1958 – April 29, 2026 Rudy Silva Jr passed away in Gilroy at the age of 67. Private cremation will be followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Jorge Arroyo
April 25, 1955 – April 11, 2026 Jorge Arroyo passed away in Los Banos, California, at the age of 55.
Laurence C Cain
December 12, 1938 – April 19, 2026 Laurence C. Cain, 87, of San Juan Bautista, California, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on April 19, 2026. He will be remembered for his love, devotion, positivity,…
Mario Lizardi Encinias
Mario Lizardi Encinias, 66, of Hollister, California passed away quietly on April 15, 2026 in his home. The viewing will be held May 1, 2026 at Grunnagles Ament Nelson Funeral Home at 11-12 with the…
Andre Zayven Martinez
May 29, 2009 – April 14, 2026 Andre “Dre” Zayven Martinez unexpectedly gained his wings on April 14, 2026. Born on May 29, 2009, in Hollister, California, Andre lived a life that, though far too short, was…
Rosemary “Huera” Luna Casas
Rosemary “Huera” Luna Casas, age 74, passed away on April 15, 2026 in San Diego California where she called home for over 50 years. Born on August 28, 1951 in Hollister, CA, Huera was the…
Daniel P. Casarez
February 28, 1973 – April 20, 2026 Daniel Casarez, lovingly known to family and friends as “Podo,” passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all…
Leslie Curtis Hazen
January 17, 1961 – April 9, 2026 Leslie Curtis Hazen passed away in Hollister, California, at the age of 65.
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