Obituaries

Deolinda George, 90, of Gonzales, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores in Portugal on February 17, 1927.

Frances Thorp 86, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Charles Duncan.

Patrick Manning Handley lost his battle with cancer on March 22, 2018.

Elvezio “Saw” Breschini, 97, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017. He was born in Gonzales where he spent the majority of his life. He moved to Salinas in 1998 to be near his family.

Aldene Patricia Fanoe, 95, passed away November 3, 2018 at her home in Salinas surrounded by her loving family.

On November 18, 2018, Joseph Solis Sr., aka "Papa Joe" suffered a massive stroke.

Ines Rubbo Revels passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017 at the age of 83. Ines was born to Domenico (Dan) and Domenica Cesira Rubbo on November 10, 1933 in Gonzales, California.

Leslie Plaskett Merrill passed away on August 3, 2017, in the loving embrace of her family. She was born in King City, CA and later moved to the Monterey Peninsula. Leslie loved her life overlooking the bay with the love of her life, her husband Scott. She enjoyed taking big ocean walks and watching the seals and otters play outside their window. Leslie loved watching Scott teach martial arts at Monterey Sports Center and was so happy to be Mrs. Sensei. She and Scott enjoyed their vacations in Lake Tahoe, where they had spent their honeymoon, and returned every year. A talented stylist, Leslie took wonderful care of her clients and valued their friendship greatly. She adored her children and grandchildren and cherished time spent with family.

Evelyn Mae Piearcy, 86, of Chualar, Calif., passed away on March 20th, 2019 surrouned by fame at Even Valley Care center in Soledad, Calif.