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.

Elsie Ines (Bassi) Costa, 88, of Soledad, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born September 22, 1929, in Soledad, CA, and was raised and spent the majority of her life in the Soledad Mission District. She attended Mission Union Elementary School, Gonzales High School, and San Jose State University where she received her teaching degree and minored in music.

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

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

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

Longtime Greenfield resident Elidía C. Sanchez passed away surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, August 29th.

Adolfo P. Bonetti, 91, of Soledad passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, surrounded by family.

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

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.