Obituaries

Eligio "Leo" Urquidez, 96, of Soledad, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

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.

Marvin Bassetti, 66, passed away following a lengthy battle with ALS on February 22, 2019.

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

Faustino Montano Mora resident of Soledad was born on June 14th, 1939 in Tingabato, Michoacan, Mexico. After a long illness, he went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2018.

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

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.

Mirna Belle Estes, August 18, 1942-June 6, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Charles Duncan.

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