Obituaries

Francis “Sonny” Rianda, 85, of Gonzales passed away peacefully Friday, March 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by family and friends

Martha “Lanini” “Rolandi” Vieira 90 of Greenfield passed away Sat. March 25, 2017 at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad.

On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Betty Rubbo passed away.

William (Bill) E. Callahan, Jr. died June 1, 2018 at Westland House, Monterey, California. William was born March 13, 1934 in Salinas, California.

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

Eleanor Robles, 81, passed away peacefully August 18th, 2017 in Antelope, CA surrounded by her family. Services were held at St Theodores Catholic Church and she was laid to rest with her mother Maria De Jesus Aguinaga at Gonzales Cemetery.

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.

Rosa Herrera Guzman returned to her heavenly home on August 26, 2017. She was surrounded by loved ones.