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Maria Fatima Gorgulho Thayer
July 13, 1962 - December 17, 2019
Born in California
Resided in Salinas, California
Maria Fatima Gorgulho Thayer passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019. She was born July 13, 1962.
She is preceded in death by sister, Suzanne Marie Gorgulho.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Thayer, parents, Angelo and Angelina Gorgulho of Salinas, brothers, Angelo Gorgulho Jr and Joseph Gorgulho (Dina) also of Salinas and sister, Michelle Gorgulho Ketchum of Morgan Hill. She is also survived by nephews and niece.
Rosary will be held 9:00a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Funeral Mass will be held 11:00a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Church, 1 Railroad Ave. Spreckels, CA. 93962.
Entombment to follow at San Carlos Cemetery, 792 Fremont St. Monterey, CA. 93940.
Bill K. Smith
June 30, 1937 - December 28, 2019
Born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas
Resided in Salinas, Califofrnia
Bill Kenneth Smith passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was 82 years old. He was born in Ft Smith, Arkansas to Raymond and Ruby Smith.
They moved to California when Bill was a young boy along with older brother Jim, sister, Wanda and younger brother Bob. He graduated from Salinas High School in 1956. He married Johnnie Grinder in June of 1957. They had two sons Kenneth and Darrell. Bill worked for Erwin Ford for 32 years until he retired. He served as the President of the local International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers union. He loved planning summer vacations with his family and traveling in the trailer or camper around the western states. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and hunting, but his passion was playing his guitar with his brothers or at Church. He was a devout Christian and attended “The Pink Church” for many years where he also served as Deacon. He loved spending time with his family most of all. He will be loved and missed forever.
He is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Ruby, sister, Wanda Gillenwater and brother, Bob Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Johnnie of nearly 63 years, his sons, Kenneth (Laura) Smith, Darrell Smith. Grandchildren: Sierra Kenny, Jarred Smith, Crystal Boyd, Rachael Gallaghan, Amanda Ortiz. Great Grandchildren: Dominic, Riley, Adriana.
Service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA 93901.
Juan Ramón Nolasco Guillen
April 12, 1991 - December 22, 2019
Born in Salinas, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Juan Ramón Nolasco Guillen a loving kind hearted son, father, and brother died unexpectedly on December 22, 2019 in his home in Salinas at the age of 28. Ray was born in Salinas on April 12, 1991.
Ray is survived to his parents Edelmira Fabiola Nolasco, Manuel Guillen, his son Leon Ray Nolasco, and his sister Denise Wilson.
Visitation will be held at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901 on Thursday January 2, 2020 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral Services will be held at Community Christian Church Of Faith, 298 E. Market Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901 on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 7:00pm.
LT. COL. Leeland Robert Prawitz
October 4, 1919 - November 12, 2019
Born in Clitherall, Minnesota
Resided in Salinas, California
LT. COL. Leeland Robert Prawitz, 100, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born October 4, 1919.
Full Military Honors Service open to the Public at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, Outdoor Facility, 2900 Parker Flats Road, Seaside, CA. 93955.
Please do not send Flowers.
Catherine (Cathy) Anne Smythe
July 29, 1956 - December 7, 2019
Born in Morocco, Africa
Resided in Salinas, California
Catherine (Cathy) Anne Smythe passed away at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center on December 7th, 2019 at the age of 63.
Cathy is predeceased by her Father and Mother, Frank and Mary Schultz.
Cathy is survived by her husband of 35 years, Glenn Smythe. They were married in Reno on January 25, 1985.
Cathy is lovingly remembered by her sister Judith Harding (Portland), her children Georgia (Randy) Gillenwater (Salinas), Alexis Bolton (Phoenix), Frank (Sara) Smythe (Salinas), and her grandchildren Evan (9) and Carter (6) Gillenwater, Tristan (13), Kylee (9) Bolton, Dylan Danner (2), Jacob Machado (9), Ollie (16 mo), Nash (1/12/20) Smythe.
Cathy was born in Morocco, Africa on July 29, 1956. She graduated from North Salinas High School in 1974 and went on to become a successful entrepreneur (Coast Laser).
Cathy’s world revolved around her husband, children, grandchildren, and dogs who were loved unconditionally. Traveling, especially cruises, family lake days, and anything that involved watching the kids were her hobbies. She was a professional at a great conversation and truly, genuinely, cared for everyone. Her work, especially her customers, were her second family. Her customers knew everything about her family and everything important in her life. She was unintentionally a professional at gardening and the way her house presented itself, “it’s what calmed her nerves.”
The Celebration of Life will be held at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St. Salinas, CA 93901 on December 21, 2019 at 11:00 am. A reception will take place at Casa Sorrento from 12:00pm-2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Lung Association
Glenn Harold Tucker
May 25, 1935 - November 26, 2019
Born in Texas
Resided in Salinas and El Cajon, California
Glenn Harold Tucker, 84, of Salinas and El Cajon passed away November 26, 2019 in El Cajon, California.
Glenn was born in Texas to Doc & Belle Tucker on May 25, 1935. He came to Salinas as a very young child and spent his entire life there until 9 years ago when he went to live with his oldest daughter Gwen Miller and son-in-law Neil. He attended Salinas High School and Hartnell College. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, camping and was a huge sports enthusiast. He worked at Don Hultz Tires in his younger years and then became a Lath & Plaster Contractor in Monterey Co.
Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruby (Doug) and youngest daughter Amy Lewis.
Glenn is survived by his daughters, Gwen (Neil) Miller of El Cajon, CA, Dana Carter of Yuma, AZ, sister, Betty Jean (Jim) Martin of Yuma, AZ., five grandchildren, Melissa, Luke, Garrett, Guy and Jenna, and six great grandchildren.
At his request, no services will be held. Donations can be made to your favorite charity.
Kathryn Margaret Romero
June 10, 1936 - July 13, 2020
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Resided in Salinas, California
Kathryn Margaret Romero passed away at 84 years of age on Monday, July 13, 2020 after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by family in her final moments at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
Kathy was born in Chicago, IL to Mary and Pete DiMarco on June 10, 1936 and lived there until she was nine years old, when she moved with her family to Castroville, CA. She graduated from Salinas High School in 1954 before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from San Jose State University.
While in college, Kathy met her beloved husband of nearly 64 years, Daniel Romero. They married on August 12, 1956 at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Castroville before traveling the world during Dan’s eight-year active duty military tour. While in Europe, Kathy and Dan were part of a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Pope John XXIII.
After living in Germany, Ft. Lewis, WA, and San Antonio, TX, Kathy and Dan eventually settled in Salinas with their four children. Kathy went on to have a rewarding career as a teacher, specializing in the third grade. She taught primarily at Elkhorn Elementary School, among many other schools in the North Monterey County Unified School District. She retired in 1999, though she continued to work at Chualar Elementary School as a reading coordinator. In fact, Kathy “retired” several times, but never truly stopped serving her community.
Aside from her career and her life as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Kathy was an avid member of the Palma Parents’ Club, the Notre Dame Parents’ Club, the Sons of Italy, and the California Retired Teachers Association. She also volunteered for the Palma Athletic Council and the Castroville Artichoke Festival.
Kathy would not sit still long enough to be observed. Her favorite activities included lunching with friends, attending 49er games as a season ticket holder of more than 20 years, and playing cards with her Bridge club. She enthusiastically supported her family by attending every extracurricular event she could, with Dan at her side. She was a warm and tireless hostess, entertaining family on every holiday. Nobody left a dinner Kathy served without a week’s worth of food and a sensation of fulfillment as much in their heart as in their stomach.
Though her grandchildren use many words to describe her, among them generous, strong, vibrant, and protective, the word most used is “loving, ” a trait Kathy wore as often and fondly as her smile. They cherish the memory of the matching pajamas Kathy gave them every Christmas, starting a tradition that continues today over 30 years later.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Dan Romero; her children, Peter Romero and wife Marsha of Monterey, CA, Tony Romero and wife Annette of Hollister, CA, Mary K Thomas and husband Chris of Salinas, CA, and Danny Romero and wife Elaine of Granite Bay, CA; her grandchildren, Danny, Megan and husband Eric, Michael, Richard, Randy, Josh, Amy and husband Matt, Daniel, Jr., Jacqueline, and John; and countless dear friends.
Services will be private. Donations may be made to Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association, Monterey, CA, 93942 and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105.
