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
Gerard Guinnane Jr.
October 23, 1960 – July 30, 2026 Gerard Guinnane Jr. passed away in Hollister, California, at the age of 65. Visitation: Funeral Service:
Geri Wilson
August 17, 1943 – July 29, 2026 Geraldine (Geri) Fortino Wilson passed away peacefully on July 29 with her husband by her side. The funeral service will take place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Wednesday, August…
Gabriel Ponce
April 15, 1981 – July 22, 2026 Gabriel “Biggie” Ponce, 45, of Morgan Hill, California, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at his home in Hollister, surrounded by his loving family. Outside of work, Gabriel found…
James G. Balbas
March 16, 1944 – July 23, 2026 James G. Balbas was one-of-a-kind. Some might describe him as a character but those who knew him best would describe him as a force. He was larger than…
Ashley Rae Foster
1985 – 2026 Ashley was born in Bakersfield, California and raised in Hollister, California. She never met a stranger. She was full of life, love and most of all she loved her family. Ashley would give the shoes…
Carl LeRoy Hague
1939 – 2026 Carl LeRoy Hague, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in San Juan Bautista on January 10, 2026. He was born on April 16, 1939, in Plum City, Wisconsin, where he was raised.…
Enriqueta Torres
July 15, 1952 – July 20, 2026 Enriqueta Torres passed away in Hollister, CA, at the age of 74. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Yolanda Salazar Buitron
September 29, 1937 – July 23, 2026 Yolanda Salazar Buitron passed away in Hollister at the age of 88.
Jerry L. Magorian Sr.
In loving memory…Jerry Lynn Magorian Sr., age 80, of Hollister, California, passed away peacefully on July 12,2026, following several years of declining health. He was born on March 1, 1946, in Porterville,California, to Henry “Ward”…
Orlando “Sonny” Garza Jr.
December 29, 1963 – June 21, 2026 Orlando Garza, lovingly known to family and friends as Sonny, has passed away on Sunday, June 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December…
Maria Julieta Navarro Noriega
April 5, 1945 – June 28, 2026 Maria Julieta Navarro Noriega, 81, passed away on June 28th, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy illness. Born on April 6,1945, in Nacori Grande,…
Mason Meneses Gomes
February 4, 2009 – July 3, 2026 Mason Meneses Gomes, 17yrs old from Hollister California, passed away on July 3rd, 2026, in Hollister California, 1900 Valley View Rd. Funeral Services will be held at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Family Funeral…
Wayne Stanley Foletta
January 27, 1942 – June 30, 2026 With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Wayne Stanley Foletta, who was born on January 27, 1942, and passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. He was a longtime…
Mary Ann Ceballos Barragan
Born in Los Angeles and the eldest of six children, Mary Ann Ceballos came to Gilroy and San Benito County with her family. Her parents, Juan A. Ceballos and Julia D. Ceballos were field workers…
Angelita Corpuz Arrocena
In Loving Memory of Angelita Corpuz Arrocena, 86 Years old Born: February 20, 1940 – Passed: July 4, 2026 Angelita Corpuz Arrocena of Hollister, CA, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with…
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