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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Patsy R. Pettigrew

Age 89

Salinas, CA

Patsy Ruth Pettigrew passed away on July 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 4, 1935, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, Patsy spent most...

Patsy Ruth Pettigrew passed away on July 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 4, 1935, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, Patsy spent most of her life as a cherished member of the Salinas...

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Photo of Patsy R. Pettigrew

H. G. "Tony" Royal

Age 95

Salinas, CA

Henry Grady “Tony” Royal passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2024 at the age of 95. Tony was born on May 28, 1929...

Henry Grady “Tony” Royal passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2024 at the age of 95. Tony was born on May 28, 1929 in Bellingham, Washington to Grady and Dena Royal. He and...

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Photo of H. G. "Tony" Royal

Rebecca Norris Weisenburger

Age 69

Silverton, Texas, TX

Rebecca Louise Norris Weisenburger was born February 6, 1955 in Vallejo, California. At that time, her father, Robert Edwin Norris was a pastor and her...

Rebecca Louise Norris Weisenburger was born February 6, 1955 in Vallejo, California. At that time, her father, Robert Edwin Norris was a pastor and her mother, Ann Norris was a full-time mother and homemaker. They...

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Photo of Rebecca Norris Weisenburger

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Stephen (Steve) John Kovacich

Salinas, CA

Stephen (Steve) John Kovacich, born on March 22, 1947, to Marilyn June Kovacich and John Stephen Kovacich in Watsonville, California, passed away on July 1,...

Stephen (Steve) John Kovacich, born on March 22, 1947, to Marilyn June Kovacich and John Stephen Kovacich in Watsonville, California, passed away on July 1, 2024, following complications from a heart condition. Steve spent his formative...

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Photo of Stephen (Steve) John Kovacich

Margaret (Margarita) Orozco Whelpley

Age 84

Salinas, Ca

Margaret (Margarita) Orozco Whelpley, born on November 17, 1939, in El Paso, Texas, peacefully passed away in Salinas, California, on July 11th, 2024. She was...

Margaret (Margarita) Orozco Whelpley, born on November 17, 1939, in El Paso, Texas, peacefully passed away in Salinas, California, on July 11th, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Juan and Hermeneia Orozco and was...

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Photo of Margaret (Margarita) Orozco Whelpley

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Nobuko Nancy Uota

Age 86

Morgan Hill, CA

Nancy (October 14, 1937 - June 27, 2024) passed away in her sleep at Westmont of Morgan Hill, CA. Nancy Dote was born and raised in...

Nancy (October 14, 1937 - June 27, 2024) passed away in her sleep at Westmont of Morgan Hill, CA. Nancy Dote was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. During WWII, Nancy and her parents and siblings,...

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Photo of Nobuko Nancy Uota

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Dalton Gerald Wallace

Age 82

Salinas, CA

Dalton G "Jerry" Wallace age 82 of Salinas, California passed away on June 19, 2024. Dalton was a typewriter mechanic, and US Army veteran known...

Dalton G "Jerry" Wallace age 82 of Salinas, California passed away on June 19, 2024. Dalton was a typewriter mechanic, and US Army veteran known for his friendly and easy-going nature. He is survived by...

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Photo of Dalton Gerald Wallace

Walter Foo Wong

Age 94

Salinas, CA

Walter Wong passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Walter was born in San Francisco and his family moved to Salinas when Walter was a...

Walter Wong passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Walter was born in San Francisco and his family moved to Salinas when Walter was a young boy. Walter's father, Harry Yee Wong died when Walter...

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Photo of Walter Foo Wong

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Howard James Darington IV

Salinas, CA

Howard James Darington IV of Salinas California was born on February 16, 1932 and passed away at age 92 on June 29, 2024 at home...

Howard James Darington IV of Salinas California was born on February 16, 1932 and passed away at age 92 on June 29, 2024 at home in the presence of his loving family. Howard was born...

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Photo of Howard James Darington IV

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

Stella Mae Turner

Age 80

In loving memory of Stella Mae Turner, 80 of Salinas passed away June 29, 2024. She was born October 30, 1943. Stella dedicated 30 years to...

In loving memory of Stella Mae Turner, 80 of Salinas passed away June 29, 2024. She was born October 30, 1943. Stella dedicated 30 years to working as a cashier at Super Max. Visitation will be...

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Photo of Stella Mae Turner

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Elaine Evelyne Lutz

Age 95

Salinas, CA

Elaine Evelyne Lutz passed away peacefully and comfortably of natural causes on June 30, 2024. She was born in San Francisco to Fred and Mildred...

Elaine Evelyne Lutz passed away peacefully and comfortably of natural causes on June 30, 2024. She was born in San Francisco to Fred and Mildred Lutz, and was a proud resident of Salinas, California. Elaine...

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Photo of Elaine Evelyne Lutz

Monday, July 01, 2024

Sharon H Anderson

Age 80

Yuma, AZ

Sharon peacefully passed away on June 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1944, in Buffalo, New York. Sharon shared...

Sharon peacefully passed away on June 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1944, in Buffalo, New York. Sharon shared 45 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her...

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Photo of Sharon H Anderson

Thomas Carroll Cole

Age 89

Paso Robles, CA

Thomas Carroll Cole, known affectionately as TCole, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 89 in Paso Robles, California. Born on September...

Thomas Carroll Cole, known affectionately as TCole, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 89 in Paso Robles, California. Born on September 21, 1934, in Monette, Arkansas, Tom embarked on a life...

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Photo of Thomas Carroll Cole

Expedito Amador Ibarbia

Age 90

Salinas, CA

With deep and profound sorrow we mourn the untimely passing of Expedito Amador Ibarbia, devoted husband (“Eding”) of 65 years to his high school sweetheart...

With deep and profound sorrow we mourn the untimely passing of Expedito Amador Ibarbia, devoted husband (“Eding”) of 65 years to his high school sweetheart Rita (“Ritz”) Adolfo Ibarbia; beloved father to Erlinda (Matthew Winston,...

Healey Mortuary

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Photo of Expedito Amador Ibarbia

Michael Thomas

Age 78

Carmel Valley, CA

Michael Lee Thomas (Mike, Raven) was born on September 7th, 1945 to James Bentley Thomas and George-Ann Baker Thomas, and died on June 7th, 2024,...

Michael Lee Thomas (Mike, Raven) was born on September 7th, 1945 to James Bentley Thomas and George-Ann Baker Thomas, and died on June 7th, 2024, at the age of 78. He is survived by his...

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Photo of Michael Thomas

Friday, June 28, 2024

Geradette Boozer

Age 69

Salinas, CA

Geradette Marie Boozer passed away peacefully at her home, May 28, 2024, after a courageous 14-year battle with thyroid cancer. Gerry was born in...

Geradette Marie Boozer passed away peacefully at her home, May 28, 2024, after a courageous 14-year battle with thyroid cancer. Gerry was born in Martin, South Dakota to Lawrence W. Livermont and Evalyn Livermont....

Healey Mortuary

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Photo of Geradette Boozer

Dorotha "Jean" Orr

Age 88

Castroville, CA

Dorotha "Jean" Orr (Grandma), 88, passed away, May 18th, 2024, at Salinas Valley Health. She was born February 4th, 1936, in Trenton, Texas. She worked...

Dorotha "Jean" Orr (Grandma), 88, passed away, May 18th, 2024, at Salinas Valley Health. She was born February 4th, 1936, in Trenton, Texas. She worked for 28 years for the North Monterey County Unified School...

Barbara May Redfern Simon

Age 86

Fresno, CA

Barbara May Redfern Simon of Fresno, California, passed away June 11, 2024, at the age of 86 years, in Salinas California. Barbara was born in Monterey...

Barbara May Redfern Simon of Fresno, California, passed away June 11, 2024, at the age of 86 years, in Salinas California. Barbara was born in Monterey California and grew up on the family ranch in the...

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Photo of Barbara May Redfern Simon

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Harvey Akira Kitamura

Age 94

Salinas, CA

Harvey Akira Kitamura, a cherished member of the Salinas community, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in his hometown of Salinas, California. Born on...

Harvey Akira Kitamura, a cherished member of the Salinas community, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in his hometown of Salinas, California. Born on May 1, 1930, Harvey lived a full and vibrant life...

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home

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Photo of Harvey Akira Kitamura

Monday, June 24, 2024

Sally Ann Steitz

Age 62

Salinas, CA

Sally Ann Steitz, aged 62, passed peacefully in her childhood home from natural causes on June 29, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1954...

Sally Ann Steitz, aged 62, passed peacefully in her childhood home from natural causes on June 29, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1954 in Salinas, graduated from Salinas High in 1972 and later...

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Photo of Sally Ann Steitz

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