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.

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

Marjorie (Cy) Alcantara Belli, formally of Soledad, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family on November 12, 2018, at the age of 94.

Josie Apodaca, 80, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 1, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Delia Guerrero – a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother – went to heaven on Sept. 9 while surrounded by her family.

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.

Frank J. Vanoli, 82, of Soledad, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad.

James (Jim) Forrest, 97, passed away quietly on April 13, 2017, at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, CA.

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.

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,...