Donna

Holmes

Donna Lee Holmes, 88, of San Juan Bautista, Calif, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Hollister, Calif, surrounded by her two sons.

Donna was born on September 13th, 1937, in San Jose, California, to Pasquel & Beatrice Centola. She married Don Holmes in 1956, and they started a family of four boys.

Donna and Don started a trucking company in 1979, which she managed for 46 years. Donna was a generous spirit with an infectious smile and a warm glow; everyone loved her.

The holidays were her favorite time of year, always festive with family, amazing friends, and food. Christmas was the highlight of the year with an annual cioppino feed on Christmas Eve.

Donna was a Rotarian and loved the camaraderie she felt with the other local people in San Juan Bautista, helping wherever she could. She loved kids and mentored high school students at Anzar High. She was a beautiful spirit and truly cared about everyone.