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Obituaries
Rachel Alvernaz
Los Gatos resident Rachel M. Alvernaz died at home July 7 of heart failure. She was 91.
Born Dec. 29, 1907, in Lynn, Wisconsin, Alvernaz settled in Los Gatos in 1923, where she graduated from Los Gatos High School. She married Joseph Alvernaz, after which the couple owned and operated the former Sun Ray Dairy in town. She also served as president of the Los Gatos Elementary School PTA, the Santa Clara County Cattlewomen's Association and the Los Gatos branch of the American War Mothers.
Alvernaz was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Joseph P. Alvernaz, as well as seven sisters and three brothers. Survivors include daughters Beatrice Marchetti and Gloria Hampel; sons Joseph Alvernaz Jr. and Robert Alvernaz; grandchildren Andy, Alan, John, Clayton, Joseph and Lacy Alvernaz; Gina, Mario and Leo Marchetti; Deborah Clark; Rebecca Steele; Patti Turner; Lynda and David McGee; Terri Smith, Carole Anderson and Gina Strong; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; brothers Wiley and Donald Angel; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services have been held, with interment at Los Gatos Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to a charity of choice.
Terry Craig
Terry P. Craig died July 7 in his Los Gatos home at the age of 57.
Born Dec. 13, 1941, in Cleveland, Okla., Craig moved to California as a youth. He worked locally as a contractor with Los Gatos Plumbing for 40 years.
Survivors include wife of 30 years Jayne Craig of Los Gatos; daughters Amber Wynkoop of Sunnyvale and Kandi Craig of San Jose; sons Tim Craig of Los Gatos and Todd Craig of San Jose; seven grandchildren; brother Jack Craig of Indonesia and nephew Walter Monk of Corning.
Memorial services have been held.
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Los Gatos Rowing Club hosts successful summer camp for youth
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News Briefs
Town considers closing on-ramp during Highway 17 traffic jams
Wildlife Center stops accepting animals from Los Gatos
Los Gatos Mobile Home Park dispute sent to mediation
Council sends apartment proposal back to Planning Commission
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Letters
Editorial: Traffic congestion could be profitable
Space exploration is a worthy pursuit
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High School renovation may finish ahead of schedule
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Saveur Specialty Foods offers tapenades, recipes
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Dammit Run returns for 26th year
Courtside Tennis Center sends teams to junior championships
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