Obituaries

Michael Barrow Fanoe passed away suddenly on August 31, 2017 at the age of 72. Mike was born to Anker “Sonny” and Marjorie “Midge” Fanoe on October 4, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Gonzales, CA.

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

Ernestine Doris Kiehna Dunstan, 75 of Centralia, died Sunday June 23, 2019 at her home.

On January 2, 2019, Elder Cruz Almanza Jr. went home to be with the Lord.

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

Bennett W. "Chopper" Brown passed away in Salinas on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, following a brief illness.

Norman George Graulich, "Norm", 83, lifelong resident of Salinas, passed away on Oct. 11th, 2018.

Amparo Elvira Martinez Krauth passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2017 after a long illness at home in the presence of her family.

Janice F. Walls, born March 18, 1946, died April 29, 2017.

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.