Written by Father Ron Shirley Fr. Ron Shirley was born in Los Banos, California on July 22, 1946. His parents were George Shirley Jr. and Grace Montemurro Shirley. His grandparents were a big part of his life: George Shirley Sr. and Dora Shirley and Pete and Theresa (Giampetro) Montemurro. He was blessed with a wonderful sister, Renette Bronken, a nephew, Nick Bronken and his wife Juliet. A special gift came to Fr. Ron and his family when Joseph Bronken was born over a year a
