Bernice Montoya passed away in Morgan Hill on February 11, 2016 at the age of 95. Bernice was born and raised in Gilroy. She attended Gilroy High and Hartnell College in Salinas. She was the daughter of the late Levi and Cecil Richman, an old Orchard Farming Family, and late Sister of Elvin Richman.

She leaves behind her Son, Darrell Bruton of Jamestown; Daughters, Yvonna (Jim) Harris of Ohio, Nancy (Ray) Malech of Coyote, Susie (TR) Smith of Morgan Hill, Step-son Mike (Joan) Montoya of Morgan Hill and Daughter, Darlene (Ken) Brock proceeded her in death on November 6, 2015. Bernice had many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great- Great Grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Bernice was at times a Secretary, Foster Parent, Assistant Nurse and Sunday School Teacher. She also shared her home to family and close friends who needed help. She attended Community Christian Church and loved everyone there, as they did her. She was a woman of great faith.

Everyone loved Granny's laughter, jokes, tender love and support. At 95 she was fully alert and could move around with her walker pretty fast. Safeway employees on Dunne Avenue in Morgan Hill were such a help to her on her Tuesday Coffee and Shopping Days. And Carolyn Heiman and her staff treated Bernice like a Princess. She was cared for at Valley Pines. We are so ever indebted to their care and kindnesses to her.

There will be a private Burial Service at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM. And a 'Celebration of Life' at the Community Christian Church at 305 W. Main Avenue in Morgan Hill 95037 on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 3:00 PM. A Memorial Gift on behalf of Bernice, may be made to the Community Christian Church (above address), to Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21298, or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Our Angel is now with the Lord! She will be missed.