Obituaries

Joanne took her last breath on Sept. 20, 2018, at the age of 75 in the loving arms of her husband and into the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

Linda Marie McConner-Johnson passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her daughter's home in Sacramento, California.

Robert “Bob/Pops” Fellows, a resident of Gonzales, Calif., passed away July 11, 2019 at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad after a brief illness at the age of 93.

Henry C. Mena, 87, of Soledad, passed away surrounded by family, Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Henry was born July 15,...

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.

Arthur Banuelos, 87, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2019 and rejoined his beloved wife Vikki.

Melvin Burton Stoughton, 73, unexpectedly passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 following a tractor accident. He was born on February 23, 1946 in King...

Patricia Virginia Binsacca Terry, family matriarch and member of the Greatest Generation, was welcomed back into the loving arms of her husband and parents on July 18, 2019. She was 95.

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

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.