Our Obituaries
Ben Riggio
September 23, 1923 - June 17, 2017
Ben Riggio, universally loved by all whom he touched, passed away June 17, 2017 at his home in Carmel, California.Ben was born on September 23, 1923 in Southern Illinois, the son of Italian immigrants. He grew up in Murphysboro, Illinois attending St. Andrew's Parochial Elementary and Murphysboro Township High Schools. He was a student of Southern Illinois University until 1943 when he enlisted...
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Jean Rita Fournier
August 25, 1929 - June 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Louise Augusta Nicolaides
June 17, 1922 - June 14, 2017
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Teresa Jesus Borges
December 31, 1927 - June 12, 2017
Teresa Jesus Borges passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband Alvarino Borges. A Viewing & Rosary will be held on Tuesday 06/20/17 from 4 - 8 p.m. Rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass held on Wednesday 06/21/17 at 11 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 362 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, Ca. Burial to follow at El Carmelo...
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Ethel Laura Rebelo
October 4, 1920 - June 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Sara Hoge Knoles
August 31, 1920 - June 10, 2017
Sally Knoles of Pacific Grove, California, passed away peacefully the evening of June 10, 2017. Sally moved to Pacific Grove in June, 1959 when she married Gordon Knoles, who was the long time Personnel Manager of Holman's Department store. One of her great joys was maintaining the gardens in their home, and she took great pride in the house on Olmsted Avenue, as her role as homemaker and...
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James Renbert Jolley
June 3, 1954 - June 9, 2017
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John Thomas Stewart, Jr.
April 25, 1925 - June 4, 2017
John T. Stewart of Pebble Beach passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 92 years of age. He was born in Westboro, MA on April 25, 1925. He attended public schools in Missouri and Ohio and served in the US Army during WWII, including time with the 75th Infantry Division in the European Theatre.After the war, John attended Washington University in St. Louis on the GI Bill,...
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Pedro Luis Flores-Morales
April 29, 1942 - June 1, 2017
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Jean Anne Patrick
April 4, 1938 - May 24, 2017
On May 24, 2017 beloved and inspirational teacher Jean Anne Patrick died. Anne was born April 4, 1938 in England. Her father was a plants man and horticulturalist. It was his love of flowers (especially roses) that influenced Anne to apply for admission to the Constance Spry Floral Design School in London. This was the starting point for her 22-year career as an instructor at the school. ...
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Florence Regina Sciuto
May 10, 1926 - May 23, 2017
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Geoffrey Patrick McBreen, Jr.
February 8, 1949 - May 23, 2017
In the Fall of 1963, Joyce and Geoffrey P. McBreen, Sr. headed west in a Ford Country Squire station wagon with their six children in tow, stopping just short of the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. Geoff, Jr., the oldest of the McBreen clan, who was destined to become the most liberal of the McBreen children, was born on February 8, 1949 in New York, New York. Geoff attend high school at St....
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Paul J. Franklin, III
April 5, 1948 - May 17, 2017
Paul J. Franklin, III, a forty-year resident of the Monterey Peninsula, passed away in Monterey. He was many things to many people. Paul was a craftsman; not only a visual artist and painter but also a practitioner of Tai Chi and Baguo. He is remembered as a teacher, a student, a seeker of truth, a thinker and visionary and especially a great friend. He enjoyed giving and sharing his love...
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Steven Turner Sippel
May 11, 1964 - May 17, 2017
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Jean M. McKay
January 26, 1938 - May 15, 2017
Jean McKay, 79, died peacefully on Monday, May 15th from complications from Parkinson's Disease at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.She was born January 26, 1938 in Glasgow, Scotland, to Alex and Isabelle Hendry.It was in Glasgow that Jean met and fell in love with the man who would become her husband, Danny McKay. They were married on September 14th, 1957 and would spend a lifetime...
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Barbara Dodd Hylton
October 16, 1938 - May 14, 2017
Barbara Dodd (Bobbi) Hylton of Carmel, CA passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on May 14th from complications of leukemia, after courageously and gracefully battling the disease.Born in Virginia, she attended and graduated from The Johnston Willis School of Nursing in Richmond, VA. She and a close friend then moved to San Francisco, CA where Bobbi worked in Pediatrics at St. Luke...
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Madelyn Trotter
April 29, 1926 - May 12, 2017
Madelyn "Lee" Trotter, age 91 years old, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017 at The Cottages of Carmel with her loving family at her bedside. Lee was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on April 29th, 1926. Lee's parents, Dominic and Agatha Petruso, courageous immigrants from Palermo, Sicily, entered the United States through Ellis Island, New York in the early 1900's. As a child, Lee was...
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Lucille W. Fischer
October 26, 1935 - May 10, 2017
Lucille Warnock Fischer, age 81, died on Wednesday, May 10 at her Pacific Grove home after a prolonged illness. She was surrounded by members of her family. Born October 26, 1935 in Hempstead, Long Island, N.Y., she was the only daughter of Edward and Margaret Warnock. She grew up in Brooklyn but left New York to attend Notre Dame College in suburban Baltimore where she met her beloved husband...
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Mary Kaufman
April 1, 1919 - May 9, 2017
Mary Kaufman, born Miriam Kruter, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th 2017 accompanied by the love of family and friends. Mary lived her life with zest and fortitude. She had a fervent love for her family, especially her great grandchildren, Zack, Max and Noa. Having survived the holocaust, she landed in New York, via Ellis Island. She admired the opportunities in her new country, and would lament....
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Dorte N. West
April 20, 1934 - May 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Elmer Ralph Wyllie
November 9, 1920 - April 27, 2017
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Ewell E. Cole
January 22, 1923 - April 25, 2017
Ewell was born one of seven siblings to Garrettson and Cora Cole in San Antonio, Texas. His father died suddenly when he was a young teenager, and life was meagre and challenging in the rural Depression Era South. In the run-up to World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country. He served mainly on the USS Concord which fortunately left Pearl Harbor a week or so before...
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Mary Margaret Jay
November 22, 1927 - April 24, 2017
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Willie Ethel Duncan Williams McCoin
May 7, 1927 - April 22, 2017
Willie Ethel Duncan Williams McCoin May 7, 1927 San Antonio, Texas - April 22,2017 Pacific Grove. Born and raised in San Antonio, Willie Ethel was a graduate of Prairie View A&M College, where she met her first husband, Winston A. Williams. In 1975, she married Holland McCoin (now deceased). She is survived by her children: Winston A. Williams, Jr. (Betty), Gary R. Williams (Diane), Donna...
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Manuel Faustino Soares
August 26, 1942 - April 22, 2017
Manuel passed away peacefully at home in Pacific Grove. He was the youngest of seven children born to Antonio Souza Soares and Maia dos Anjos Souza on the Island of Sao Jorge, Azores. He was very proud of his Portuguese heritage and very active in the Portuguese community. Manuel was president for four terms of the F.D.E.S of Monterey and two terms of Our Lady of Fatima Society of P.G. Manuel is...
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William Alexander McLennan
April 30, 1916 - April 21, 2017
Captain William A. McLennan (Retired) passed away on April 22, 2017 in Carmel. Dr. Bill McLennan was born April 30, 1916 in Duluth Minnesota to Alec and Ruth McLennan. He spent his childhood summers north of Duluth on his aunt's farm with his dog Ted, taking care of farm animals and riding his horse, Selam.He received both undergraduate and dental degrees (Class of 1939) from the University...
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William Francis Monahan
May 23, 1926 - April 21, 2017
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Anne M. Wagner
July 6, 1927 - April 19, 2017
Anne Marie "Nancy" Wagner, age 89, peacefully passed away on April 19th. Nancy wassurrounded by family and the soft and melodic sounds of "Danny Boy." Born on July 6, 1927, in Dublin Ireland, Nancy was one of five children of Joseph Murphy and Margaret "Mary" Kennedy. Nancy was a professionally trained actress and she played significant roles at both the Gaiety and Abbey theatre in Dublin,...
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Judy Child
October 30, 1940 - April 17, 2017
Judy Child of Carmel, California passed away peacefully at her home in Hacienda Carmel on April 17, 2017. Born "Judith Becker Wilson" October 30, 1940 in Seattle, Washington, her parents were Robert B. Wilson of Spokane, Washington and Constance Hoyt of New York, New York. Judy grew up in Portland, Oregon with her three sisters (Kassie Wilson, Genevieve Laxague and Mardi Chase) and her two...
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Stephen Michael Ponsiano
August 8, 1958 - April 17, 2017
August 8, 1958 ~ April 17 2017Stephen Michael Ponsiano was born in San Jose, California on August 8, 1948 to his parents, Joseph and Jacqueline Ponsiano. He moved to Pacific Grove in 1967, attending Lighthouse School, Pacific Grove High School and MPC. Growing up in Pacific Grove, Stephen joined Scouting, Pack and Troop 115, beginning with Cub, Webelos and Star and was proud of being an Order...
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Shirley Mae Gordano
November 13, 1931 - April 16, 2017
Shirley, a sixty-three resident of the Monterey Peninsula, was born in Bastrap, Louisiana. She worked as a waitress in many restaurants for forty-two years, she retired from the Clam Box Restaurant in Carmel where she worked with her two best friends, Ilene and Carolyn. Shirleyenjoyed playing bunco, going to Bible Study, attending Sunday Services and she loved cooking.Shirley was a passionate...
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Ottilie Sullivan
February 27, 1934 - April 16, 2017
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Allene Elizabeth Miller
July 5, 1921 - April 15, 2017
Allene Elizabeth Miller, age 95, of Lincoln Meadow Care Center, died on April 15. Born in Jefferson, Missouri to Henry and Helena Marlow-Sexton, she was married to Rex Miller, Sr. until his death on March 13, 1981. Allene moved to the Monterey Peninsula in the early 1940's. A member of the First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove, she sang in the church choir, served on the Deaconess's Board and...
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Helena Clemensen Briggs
July 17, 1927 - April 10, 2017
Helena "Clem" Briggs was born on July 17, 1927 in Santa Cruz, California and passed away on April 10, 2017. She is predeceased by her daughter Lori and survived by loving son Paul Briggs.Clem had a happy and joyous 22 year career as a special education teacher at the Salinas Union High School District.
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Elaine Suzanne Boddington
March 24, 1940 - April 3, 2017
Elaine Suzanne Boddington, born on Easter Day, March 24, 1940 to Hess and Tony Monte in San Jose, CA. Suzanne grew up in Willow Glen neighborhood working after school in her mother's dress shop on Lincoln Ave. Her doting father Tony, a WWII veteran, worked as a school bus driver. Her grandparents, Joe and Emily Monte owned a bakery/creamier in downtown San Jose (which is commemorated with a brick...
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Timothy Craig Morrow
March 10, 1953 - April 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Doris L. Rudolph
December 14, 1918 - March 27, 2017
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Marilyn Markle Tacker
July 15, 1930 - March 22, 2017
Marilyn Markle TackerJuly 15, 1930 to March 22, 2017Marilyn Markle Tacker was born July 15, 1930 in Port au Prince, Haiti where her mother, Eloise, and her father, Captain GL Markle, a US Navy chaplain, were stationed. In 1950 she was married in Honolulu, HI to her late husband, Joe Tacker of Corinth, MS who preceded her in death last August. Marilyn is a graduate of the all-girls Sullins...
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Jean Pells Fitton
August 14, 1922 - March 21, 2017
Jean Pells Fitton was born in Rhinebeck, NY, August 14, 1922, the daughter of Willis and Marion (Hamilton) Pells. After completing Rhinebeck High School in 1939, she attended Oberlin College, graduating in the spring of 1943 with a degree in English Literature. Upon graduation, she was employed as a passenger agent for United Airlines with assignments at Salt Lake City and Cleveland until 1945. ...
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Joan W. Hendrick
January 29, 1935 - March 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Gloria Gloria Gullander
September 8, 1924 - March 17, 2017
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Felicisimo C. Camba
July 1, 1930 - March 17, 2017
Felicisimo C. CambaJuly 2, 1930 ~ March 17, 2017Marina Felicisimo "Feli" Camba , also lovingly known as "Pop" quietly passed away on March 17, 2017 with his family at his bedside. Born on July 1, 1930 in Bani, Panasinan, Philippines to Jose Catabay Camba and Rufina Credo Camba, Feli was the third of ten children.In 1948, he joined thousands of Filipinos who migrated to Guam to assist with...
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Ann Margaret Du Bets
January 15, 1921 - March 15, 2017
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Morris Grant Fisher
January 8, 1938 - March 13, 2017
After a brief battle with liver cancer, past Pacific Grove Mayor Morrie Fisher, 79, died in his home Monday, March 13, 2017 with family and friends close at his side. Morrie lived nearly all his life in Pacific Grove, attending Pacific Grove schools and graduated from Monterey Peninsula College. He honorably served his country aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bon Hom Richard, where he managed...
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Barbara Franceen Hornady
September 6, 1936 - March 12, 2017
Barbara (Roo) F. Hornady9/6/36 - 3/12/17Roo Hornady, born Barbara Franceen Farries Sept. 6, 1936 in Chicago, lived in Colorado, Nebraska, California and Missouri.After graduating from Webster Groves Missouri High School and Grinnell College she traveled through Europe for a year and then began a teaching career at Kirkwood Missouri High School while studying and performing dance and theater. She...
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Albertine Theresa Potter
October 15, 1929 - March 12, 2017
The "Queen" of Granite Street passed away peacefully in her home of many years, surrounded by her loving family. She overcame many physical obstacles later in life and was a warrior to the end.Albertine graduated from Pacific Grove High School and was one of the first women to graduate from MPC. She married the love of her life, Cecil Potter, in 1949. Together they shared fifty-two amazing years...
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James Edward Olsen
March 12, 1940 - March 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Ann Hodgson Clarke
October 22, 1928 - March 8, 2017
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Carol Elizabeth Forrest
May 7, 1954 - March 8, 2017
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Lucillia E. Boyd
June 25, 1920 - March 5, 2017
Lucillia Bezerra BoydJune 25, 1920 ~ March 5, 2017Celebrating the life of Lucillia B. Boyd who was born in Guadalupe, California to Manuel S. and Marie (Avila) Bezerra. She passed away in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. In 1942, Lu graduated from Holy Names College in Oakland, California and then taught in the Oakland City School System. She married USN CWO Frank C. Boyd of Waynesville in 1944....
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Jo Ann McCormick
October 14, 1932 - March 2, 2017
Jo Ann McCormickOctober 14, 1932 ~ March 2, 2017 Jo Ann McCormick, a native of Silver Creek, NE, passed away peacefully. After attending the University of Nebraska, she and her husband, Richard L. McCormick, were married on August 31, 1952. Prior to Dick's retirement, Jo spent thirty years as a military wife living in the Territory of Alaska, Germany, and eleven different states. During this...
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Philip Nye Armstrong
May 31, 1924 - March 1, 2017
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Dianna Jeannene Olson
April 26, 1945 - February 25, 2017
Dianna Olson was born on April 26, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to William Junior Brock and Marguerite Anna Brock. She was raised in Rialto, CA and pursued her nursing degree at San Bernardino Valley College. Although she largely spent her adult years as a wonderful homemaker and devoted wife/mom, Dianna used her RN credential to intermittently work in both a primary care office and skilled nursing...
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Kirsten M. Olsen
April 20, 1923 - February 23, 2017
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Irene B. Ham
January 21, 1934 - February 22, 2017
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Eleanor Odella Mallory
July 31, 1922 - February 20, 2017
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John Mitchell Hazdovac
November 12, 1930 - February 20, 2017
John Mitchell HazdovacNovember 12, 1930 ~ February 20, 2017MontereyJohn M. Hazdovac, a Monterey native, passed away at his home. He was proud of the fact he began working at the age of 9 at his parents fish market, Hazdovac Fish Market, on Fisherman's Wharf. After graduating from Monterey High School, he served in the US Army during the Korean War.John was successful in multiple industry's...
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Katherine Jane Ross
July 14, 1954 - February 18, 2017
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Seth and Ellen Potter
July 26, 1922 - February 15, 2017
A joint celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 8th, for longtime residents of Carmel, Seth Joseph Potter (July 1922 - February 15th 2017), and his bride of 69 years and love of his life Ellen Louise Potter , known to all as "Jimmie" (November 1924 - December 2015). To their friends and family, they were always known as "Seth and Jimmie". Their memorial service will begin on April 8th...
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Rose Christine Orlando
December 26, 1915 - February 15, 2017
On a beautiful sunny morning on February 15, 2017, in her own home my mother, Rose Orlando, left this world peacefully into the waiting arms of her loving God. She had a full life and wanted to join her husband, her parents, and her siblings who had gone before her. Rose had six sisters and one brother. A native of San Jose, California, Rose was 101 years of age.In 1938, Rose married the love of...
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Anthony F. Hall
September 26, 1928 - February 11, 2017
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Susan Jane DeSantis
April 1, 1949 - February 10, 2017
Susan Trapkus DeSantisApril 1, 1949 - February 10, 2017San Francisco, CaliforniaSusan Trapkus DeSantis passed away suddenly on February 10 in San Francisco, CA. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Trapkus, of Carmel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated next Friday, March 3 at 10 am at Blessed Sacrament Chapel of Carmel Mission in Carmel. Arrangements under the direction of The Paul...
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Virginia H. Dunne
April 10, 1924 - February 10, 2017
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Herman Wade
April 11, 1919 - February 7, 2017
Herman Wade met the Lord on Feb 7th, 2017 at the age of 97. He was born in Lingleville, TX on April 11, 1919, the 4th of 7 children. He met and married Elfretta MGill in 1939 in Kermit, TX, where he worked as an independent trucker for over 45 years. They had one child, Herman Wayne Wade. Herman was a hard worker and great provider for his family. His warm smile and support will always be...
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Joseph Paul Fournier
April 12, 1922 - February 5, 2017
Joseph Paul FournierApril 12, 1922 ~ February 5, 2017Pebble BeachJoseph P. Fournier, a fifty-five year Monterey Peninsula resident and a native of Keesville, New York, passed away at his home. He served in the US Army for twenty years retiring as a Sergeant First Class. He then began his second career as a Realtor-Broker and was very active with the local Board of Realtors. Joseph received...
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Harris A. Taylor
February 5, 1921 - February 3, 2017
Harris Taylor peacefully passed away at his home in Carmel at the age of 95. He was two days shy of his 96th birthday. Harris was born in Walla Walla, Washington in 1921. He was one of four brothers, two of which also followed his footsteps into public education. Harris graduated from Eastern Washington College with a degree in education. He played football and ran track during all four years...
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Agnes Fraser Gump
March 24, 1916 - February 2, 2017
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Robert Stewart Harrell
August 10, 1927 - February 2, 2017
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Mercedes Marcelle Brown
June 12, 1930 - January 31, 2017
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Barbara Dalmon Casey
August 14, 1928 - January 27, 2017
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Thomas Donald Williams
June 20, 1941 - January 26, 2017
On Thursday, January 26, 2017, Thomas Donald Williams passed away peacefully in his Monterey home. Tom is survived by his loving wife Jane Williams; his younger sister Kay Terry who lives in Citrus Heights, California; his son Brian Williams (wife Amy) who lives in Nashville, Tennessee; his daughter Sasha Brown (husband Clint) who lives in Dallas, Texas; his stepson Jimmy Lieder who lives in...
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Mary Avila Rodrigues
April 10, 1919 - January 24, 2017
Mary Avila RodriguesApril 10, 1919 ~ January 24, 2017Pacific GroveA native of Stratford, California, Mary has been a Pacific Grove resident for seventy-four years. She retired as a Payroll Clerk at Ft. Ord after a career spanning thirty-five years. Mary was a parishioner at St. Merici Catholic Church for seventy-four years where she was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Court St....
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Susan Avery Edeen
November 26, 1943 - January 24, 2017
Susan Avery EdeenNovember 26, 1943 ~ January 24, 2017Pacific GroveSusan Avery Edeen, age 73, died peacefully at home on January 24th, 2017. Susan was born November 26, 1943 in Washington DC, to Marie Lehman Avery of Alberta, Canada and William Byron Avery III of Aurora, New York. Together with her husband, Susan worked as a freelanced graphic designer. Susan was truly one of a kind. Her unique...
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Bryan Gordon Toderick
December 16, 1953 - January 23, 2017
Bryan Gordon ToderickDecember 16, 1953 ~ January 23, 2017It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Bryan. A native of Welland, Ontario, Canada, Bryan was the loving husband of Michelle Toderick, father of Breanne (24) and Zach Toderick (11), Sarah Toderick, and Tiffany Greenholz. He is also survived by his father, Frank Toderick, his grandchildren, numerous siblings, aunts,...
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Jill Wiley Lee
February 25, 1927 - January 23, 2017
Jill Mitchell Wiley Lee passed from this life on January 23, 2017, just shy of her 90th birthday and with a bridge game planned for the next day.A southern gal to the end, Jill's life was a rich tapestry of adventures and destinations. Born in Ohio in 1927, she recounts some of her more formative years in Sea Island, Georgia, with her mother Rose Mary Wiley, father Dwight Mitchell Wiley, and...
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Natalie Lerner Norwick
June 7, 1924 - January 21, 2017
Natalie Lerner NorwickJune 7, 1924 - January 21, 2017When she and her husband first opened their men's clothing store on the Monterey Peninsula in the 1950s and funds were tight, Natalie Norwick tapped one of her God-given gifts to earn some extra money: baking.A native of Philadelphia and frequent traveler to New York City as a young woman, Norwick - known as Nan by her friends and relatives -...
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Yasuko Ono Nishimura
February 8, 1927 - January 18, 2017
Yasuko Ono NishimuraFebruary 8, 1927 ~ January 18, 2017Pebble BeachYasuko was born on February 8, 1927 in Osaka, Japan. She passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2017. She leaves behind her daughter, Irene, and her son, Edward. Her husband, Thomas, passed away in 1997.Yasuko enjoyed reading, writing letters in kanji, playing the piano and koto, singing and listening to music. She was...
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Mary Jean Davis
September 8, 1934 - January 16, 2017
Mary Jean Davis loving wife of Andrew John, beloved mother of Joseph, Andrew, Karrilyn, and Jeannine, Preceded in death by daughter, Olivia, and son, Philip. She is survived by brother, Joseph, sisters, Olivia and Lauranne. Preceded in death by sister, Rosetta. Services and receptions will be held on Saturday January 21st at 12 noon at Calvary Chapel, 3001 Hwy 68. Arrangements under the...
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Nancy Williams Mitchell
March 19, 1922 - January 16, 2017
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Paul P. Ventura
September 7, 1923 - January 14, 2017
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Eli Lewis Tucker, Jr.
December 7, 1933 - January 14, 2017
Eli "Bud" TuckerDecember 7, 1933 ~ January 14, 2017Pacific GroveIn loving memory of Bud Tucker. Bud Tucker, a native of Topeka, Kansas, first came to California in the spring of 1940. While in elementary school, he played the violin becoming the second chair. He progressed to the point that he played with the Los Angeles Junior Orchestra. The family moved to Oregon in 1947 and then back to...
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Phil Stanley Wood
May 25, 1945 - January 13, 2017
Phil Stanley "Stan" WoodMay 25, 1945 ~ January 13, 2017Corral de TierraStan Wood died on January 13, 2017 at the age of 71. Born in Sierra Madre, California and raised in Long Beach, CA, he ran a successful coin laundry business called Coin Meter West. Stan was a member of the Long Beach Yacht Club, the Tuna Club, and Rotary Club. He enjoyed skiing and sailing in his younger years, and even...
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Bonnie Kiyoko Phillips
July 7, 1927 - January 12, 2017
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Eileen Edith Whitney
June 27, 1925 - January 11, 2017
Eileen Edith Silverie Whitney, a resident of Harcienda Carmel in Carmel, California, died at the age of 91. She was born June 27, 1925 to her parents, Sidney and Dorothy Barson, in Leicester, England. Her father was a Sargent Major in the Coldstream Guard for England and Eileen followed by becoming a part of the Woman's Land Army at 18. During World War II, she married a US GI, Daniel Silverie,...
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Nancy Lee Hanawi Goodman
June 3, 1933 - January 10, 2017
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Patricia Ann Standish
November 10, 1936 - January 10, 2017
Patricia Ann Standish, a longtime resident of Pacific Grove passed away on January 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and friends.Patricia was born November 10, 1936 to parents William Francis and Evelyn Mae O'Neal (formally) Standish in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by children Tanya Giles of Covington, Kentucky, Thomas Kellogg of Grand Rapids, Michigan, James Kellogg of Monterey,...
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Jared Kennedy Rodgers
December 16, 1968 - January 9, 2017
CARMEL BY-THE-SEA, CA --- Jared Kennedy Rodgers, B.A., B.S., D.V.M., a Baltimore native who blended passionate careers in veterinary medicine and rock music, died January 9 at his home in Carmel, CA, of kidney cancer. He was 48.A graduate of Pikesville High School in Maryland (1986), the University of California, Santa Cruz (1990) , and the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ...
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Jacob Joseph Anthony Di Noto
June 8, 1992 - January 5, 2017
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Mary Lou Ingham
July 8, 1918 - January 5, 2017
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Anton John Hrepich
April 20, 1931 - January 3, 2017
Anton John HrepichApril 20, 1931 ~ January 3, 2017Monterey Tony passed to our Lord at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Croatia and, after serving his country in the Army, he moved to the United States at the age of 27. Tony was a partner at Del Mar Cleaners for over forty years. He was an active member and leader in many clubs including the Knights of Columbus where he was a Past...
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Louie Glisson Lassiter
December 21, 1919 - December 30, 2016
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Phyllis A. Drumm
November 13, 1927 - December 28, 2016
Phyllis Ann Drumm (1927-2016)Phyllis Drumm, long-time resident of Carmel Valley, passed away on December 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.Born and raised in Boone, Iowa, Phyllis traveled extensively and lived on both coasts. She ultimately decided the Valley was the place for her, and remained for 31 years.Phyllis graduated from Stephens College in Missouri, then worked as a librarian....
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J. Marshall Reeves
July 25, 1931 - December 27, 2016
July 25, 1931 ~ December 27, 2016 J. Marshall Reeves, our devoted father and grandfather, has joined with Jesus and his family in heaven. His loving wife and family, after spending a treasured Christmas with him, were suddenly called to give him comfort and support during his final hours. After 85 years, his heart was ready to rest and allow our Savior to deliver him to a glorious eternity...
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Gianfranco Merolle
January 19, 1943 - December 27, 2016
Gianfranco Merolle January 19th , 1943 - December 27th, 2016MontereyGianfranco Merolle, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2016 at his home in the loving care of his wife, after a long battle with cancer.He was born on January 19th, 1943 in Florence, Italy, where he grew up as the single son of Teodorico and Irma Merolle. He completed the Classical Lyceum and later studied Physics...
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Frederick Lawson Adams, Jr.
August 13, 1928 - December 27, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Zoia Petrovna Ushakoff
March 7, 1930 - December 24, 2016
Zoia (Joyce) Ushakoff, 86 yrs. old, passed away peacefully at home in Seaside, CA., on December 24th. Born March 7, 1930 in Shanghai, China, she married her childhood boyfriend, Victor Ushakoff, in April 1947, at the age of 16. Zoia and Victor left China in 1949 due to Communism and came to the United States in 1956 after living in the Philippines, Morocco and Dutch Guiana, South America. Zoia...
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Charles Oscar Lindberg
August 13, 1943 - December 24, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Cynthia Saxon
August 29, 1940 - December 23, 2016
Cynthia Saxon, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 29, 1940 in Topeka, Kansas. Since her father served in the army, Cynthia grew up in various states including Kansas, Georgia, and California. She especially enjoyed her time in South Dakota attending a one-room schoolhouse. Her family settled in Pacific Grove in 1957 where she...
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Shan Vincent Sayles
December 22, 1934 - December 21, 2016
A Celebration of Shan's Life will take place in March 2017. Arrangements under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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Howard Messinger Hodges
April 9, 1926 - December 16, 2016
Howard Messinger Hodges passed peacefully at his Pebble Beach home on Friday, December 16th. He was surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers.Howard was born on April 9, 1926 in Beaver, Utah to Harold and Nettie Hodges. A year later his parents moved to the Monterey Peninsula where he lived the rest of his life. He attended Pacific Grove schools and graduated in 1944 from...
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