Gilberto Perez Ortega

Gilberto Perez Ortega age 79, of Hollister, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by

family. He lost his year-long battle with brain cancer on November 18, 2022 born on April 6,

1943 to Gustavo and Rosalia Perez Ortega in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was the oldest of 12

children.

Gilberto moved to the United States at the age of 19. He met and married the girl of his dreams,

Mary Lopez. He started out doing television repair work, and by 1974 opened his own store,

Crystal TV. In 1987 he bought a Radio Shack and added that to Crystal TV. The people of

Hollister trusted Gilberto and Mary and therefore bought their very first home computers from

them. Their franchise won many awards every year for 18 years. In 1993 they received the

Pinnacle Award, which is the biggest award given by Radio Shack for the best overall store of all

the western states. In 2000, they opened their second store.

Gilberto and Mary felt that their biggest accomplishment has been their two daughters Anna

Marie Leija (Anthony) and Michelle. Eventually there were 3 grandchildren, Arianna Leija,

Andres Jaurigue and Aidan Leija. He had his heart set on watching Andres and Aidan graduate

from high school in June, but Cancer had its own plan. Grampy will definitely be there in spirit.

Gilberto's duty to the community earned him so much respect in Hollister. He was also

successful in his family. He was known as "Tio"(uncle) to so many and was a "Nino"(godfather)

to 16 people. He is survived by 11 brothers and sisters, 10 of which live in Mexico.

Service information can be seen at www.blackcoopersander.com

Published in Hollister Free Lance · December 6, 2022