Obituaries

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.

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

Pete DeVries “The Auctioneer” peacefully entered into God’s promised Heaven from Salinas, Ca., on February 7, 2019.

Edward Alfred Tully Passed away suddenly in a solo vehicle accident July 16, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born in King City, California June 7, 1937.

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

Carolina (Bina) Uccelli, 83, of Salinas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Carolina was born in Soledad to Stefanina and Emilio Battilocchi. She was raised on the family ranch in San Lucas and graduated from King City High School in 1951.

Esther Hazel Spady, 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.

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

Gloria Blomquist passed away on December 21st, at the age of 91.