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Frederick Timothy Rowland
December 25, 1958 - July 17, 2020
Born in Berkeley, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Frederick Timothy Rowland passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020, surrounded by family.
For over two decades Fred lived courageously with incurable liver disease and related complications. He played the difficult hand he was dealt with incredible strength, resiliency and character. Even in the worst of times Fred kept a positive attitude and maintained his great sense of humor. One of his goals in life was to make at least one person a day smile. He often exceeded his goal.
Fred was born on Christmas day 1958 to Tom and Carol Rowland. He grew up in Corral de Tierra and went to Washington Union and San Benancio elementary schools. He attended Salinas High where he excelled in football and track. After attending Hartnell College he earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Sacramento.
After completing his schooling Fred joined his father’s real estate appraisal firm, Monterey Peninsula Appraisers, in Carmel, California. They made a great team, and with hard work and Fred's ability to use technology to its fullest potential the office thrived. Fred eventually took over management of the office and became the owner of the business.
Fred was designated as a Senior Residential Appraiser by the Appraisal Institute and later served as President of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
Widely known for his expertise, Fred was often called upon to serve as an expert witness in court cases and to appraise unique and especially challenging properties on the Big Sur coast and in Carmel Valley and Pebble Beach.
Fred was an avid mountain biker and took delight in taking his brothers for long rides in the Sierras and the hills of Fort Ord, often leaving them in the dust. He was involved in his community and volunteered with various organizations, including the Children’s Miracle Network, the Heart and Sole Race, and the Los Palmas Homeowners Association.
Fred cared deeply about family and had close, strong and always entertaining relationships with his brothers Tom, Dan, Stan and Jamie and his sister Kathy.
Fred is survived by his beloved daughter Emily Claire. Fred often said that he loved Emily “to the moon and back” and did everything he could for her happiness and success in life.
Howard Clinton Miller
October 18, 1922 - July 22, 2020
Born in Modesto, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Howard C. Miller, 97 years young of Salinas, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad. Howard was born in Modesto, California and graduated from Dos Palos High School in 1941.
After graduation, Howard entered into the U.S. Coast Guard on December 21, 1941. During his service he was a 2nd Class Gunner’s Mate and during WWII served for 3 ½ year aboard the U.S.S. Arthur Middleton, an attack transport ship. During that time he took part of transporting Marine and Army personnel on eight invasions in the South Pacific. He was Honorably Discharged in July of 1946.
On New Year’s Eve 1948, Howard married the love of his life Catherine (Holmes) Miller. Catherine and Howard had 2 hardworking sons, Roy and Lynn.
Howard worked for Pacific Bell as a lineman and later became a construction foreman. He retired from Pacific Bell in 1983. His crew was his life, even to this day. He loved each and every one of them and called them family.
Serving his community was very important to Howard. He participated in the Elks BPOE#614 for the past 33 years. He and Catherine made lots of memories on their travels with the Elks, especially in Alaska. Howard was also a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, The American Legion, Sons In Retirement (SIR), AT&T; Pioneers, and was a Lifetime Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Family and friends will remember Howard as a kind, quiet, and gentle man that carried a big stick and was respected and loved by all. He was a true outdoorsman who loved farming, hunting, fishing and cutting wood. Especially in San Benito County at the Moody Deer Club where many memories were made with family and friends.
Howard is survived by his son Lynn (Mikel Ann) of King City, grandchildren: Clint Miller of Dayton, NV, Chris (Christina) Miller of Phoenix, AZ and Curtis (Nicole) Miller of Oceano, CA. Howard had 8 great grandchildren: Austin, Emily, Molly, Madison, Lily, Loial, Preston and Cora. He also leaves behind his girlfriend Laura Inwalle of Salinas and many other relatives.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents: Elizabeth and Erwin Miller, brothers: James (Lola) Rutherford and William C. (Edith) Miller, wife: Catherine Miller and son: Roy Miller.
There will be a memorial service at a later date, when it is safe to gather with loved ones to celebrate Howard’s life.
The family would like to thank those at Eden Valley Care Center that took such great care of Howard during this trying time for everyone. Memorial contributions can be made to Eden Valley Care Center or the Elks BPOE#614.
Robert Alden Naber
July 7, 1930 - July 21, 2020
Born in Evanston, IL
Resided in Santa Cruz, California
Robert Alden Naber was born on July 7, 1930 in Evanston, IL to Fred & Marion Naber, and older brother Phillip. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with his BS, and then received a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Northwestern Medical School. Bob was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for study in Freiberg, Germany. Bob spent many years working as a Physician of Internal Medicine in Seattle, WA where he met and had a short marriage to Sarah Naber. Bob then moved to Prunedale where he built his home on Damian Way with a distant view of the Pacific. He met and was married to Lauren Hughes Lofgren from 1974 to 1979, when his daughter Mary Naber King was born. Mary recalls her father building her dollhouses to her specifications while he was working as a carpenter at the Carriage Company and enjoying most of his retirement playing the organ for friends at the Prunedale Senior Citizen Center and volunteering as a timer at her childhood swim meets. In 2002, Bob was the victim of a robbery and assault in Prunedale while walking to the bus stop, being left with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced dementia. Since 2002, Bob has lived with his daughter Mary in SoCal, moving from “Garden of Angel Care” in West LA into Mary’s guest cottage in La Jolla for the last 8 years of his life, where he was able to see and enjoy his grandchildren on a consistent basis, and likewise be a blessing to them.
Bob is remembered by those who knew him as having a spirit of tremendous generosity, and for his eternal optimism and gratitude.
Mary recalls Bob regularly expressing awe and appreciation for the beauty of the Pacific coast and countryside. He modeled how to be grateful for the blessings that surround us in everyday life. His caregivers spoke of his kind and gentle nature, and how frequently he would thank them for his care of him. His grandchildren remember him as always smiling, clapping and taking delight in them.
Bob passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 exactly two weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday, along with his grandson Caleb, who shares his July 7th birthday and also turned 8.
Bob is survived by his only child Mary Naber King, and his three grandchildren Angela (13), Katarina (11) and Caleb (8), along with his niece Nancy Campbell, and nephews John Naber (a 4x Olympic Gold Medalist), Rob Naber, and Phil Naber, along with a list of incredible caregivers over the past 18 years—including Ms. Sue & Natalie Walwick, Maureen Flaherty, and Heyam & Ray Heusen.
Thankfully, Bob accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his Lord and Savior, and has been restored with a healthy mind, body and soul in the joy-filled presence, worship and celebration of his Loving Creator and Abba Father in Heaven.
Bob will be buried near his parents at El Carmelo Cemetery in Pacific Grove during a small Memorial on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 2pm.
Jon Stephen Bolstad
February 22, 1956 - July 21, 2020
Born in Santa Barbara, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Jon Stephen Bolstad was born February 22 1956 in Santa Barbara California. His parents were William Arthur Bolstad Jr. and Wilma Hanning Bolstad both deceased.
He is survived by his sister, Barbara of the family home.
Jon was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church, Salinas and as a young boy served as a altar boy he attended Sacred Heart School and attended Palma High school Santa Clara University and Mountain View College. He worked at Tri County Packing, and Luckys from where he retired. And several years of being a road manager for several rock bands, his true passion in life. Jon had perfect pitch and the band would not play until Jon said it was alright. Jon or “Barney” which was his high school nick name started his love for the music business at Palma High school where he lined up the band for school dances.
Jon also enjoyed football and was a particular fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jon was a wonderful son, brother, and friend. He would give you the his shirt off his back to anyone who asked and was in need.
"We will love and miss you may perpetual light shine upon you until we meet again.
Rest In Peace, Jon."
Visitation will be 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901
Funeral Mass will be 9:30a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901.
Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, Ca. 93907.
Primo Alonzo Pisares
June 9, 1934 - July 21, 2020
Born in Salinas(Rosario), Cavite in the Philippines
Resided in Salinas, California
Salinas resident Primo Alonzo Pisares died peacefully at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 after several months of ailments. His wife and son were by his side, and relatives, friends, and neighbors surrounded him via Zoom. He was 86 years old.
Primo was born June 9, 1934 in the seaside town of Salinas (Rosario), Cavite in the Philippines. He started working with his father and uncles on their fishing vessels as a child. He attended and graduated from Cavite National High School. Afterwards, Primo enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served as a steward. His earnings built his family home in Cavite and sent his siblings to college. His service during the Vietnam War opened a path for him to apply for naturalized U.S. citizenship, change ratings to Electrician’s Mate, and sponsor his family’s immigration to America. Primo served on US Coast Guard cutters EASTWIND (WAGB-279), BIBB (WPG-31), and GALLATIN (WHEC-721). He retired 1976 as Electrician’s Mate First Class.
While stationed at Governor’s Island in New York City, Primo met Rose Marie Laciste Castro and they married 1967. Together they had three children. After his military retirement, the family moved to Salinas, Calif., where Primo attended Hartnell College and worked as a building maintenance mechanic for the County of Monterey, then for the City of Salinas. For 22 years, he and his valued colleagues attended to the physical infrastructure of all Salinas neighborhoods. At work he met his colleague and close friend Jim Morasca. Primo retired from the Public Works department 1999. He supported his children’s music activities and was a parent band booster for Salinas High School. He presented his son his commission at graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He hooded the older of his two daughters at her English doctoral graduation from the University of California, Berkeley.
Primo was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Filipino Community of the Salinas Valley, the Laoaguenians of Monterey County, and the Knights of Columbus. He coordinated the weekly bingo games at the community center on Calle Cebu. He visited relatives around the country and in the Philippines, improved the landscaping around his home, played bowling and golf, and watched California sports teams, Western movies, and golf tournaments.
Primo is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; his children Elizabeth (Fabio Rojas), Ph.D., Christopher, LCDR USCG (ret.), and Primrose, MS, ATC; grandchildren Merlyn and Coltrane; his siblings Carmelita (Erning) Jimenez, Rosauro (Emelina) Pisares, Hernando (Emilina) Pisares, Teresita (Rey) Costa, Caridad (Eric) Samaniego, and Yolanda (Hanubal) Gopalaswamy; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arcadio and Geronima (Alonzo) Pisares, and his siblings Lilia Vitancol, Leticia Pisares, and Emiliano Pisares.
A viewing will be held at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Rosary will follow 7:00 pm.
The funeral mass will be 9:30 am on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shcsalinas/. The burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sacred Heart Church in Salinas, Calif.
Constancia (Connie) Sonico
September 19, 1927 - July 16, 2020
Born in Philippines
Resided in Salinas, California
Our beloved mother, Constancia (Connie) Sonico, passed peacefully from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease at her nursing care facility in Salinas on the evening of July 16th. She will be missed by her four sons, two daughers-in-law, her sister Fe Rasche, and numerous grandchildren.
Connie was an active member in the Salinas community. She served on the Board of Hartnell College, and also taught an evening class on Filipino Culture at this college. She was involved in various organizations including The Filipino Community of Salinas Valley, The Filipino Women’s Club of Salinas, The Laoagueninas and the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Salinas. Upon her retirement from the Salinas Public Library she continued to work part-time in the court system as a Filipino language interpretor.
Viewing is at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel onThursday, July 23, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service.
Burial is at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Prunedale to be attended by a maximum of ten people.
Isabel Romona Magdaleno
February 9, 1931 - July 16, 2020
Born in Santa Maria, California
Resided in Salinas, Monterey
Isabel R. Magdaleno joined her late husband and went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2020. She was born in Santa Maria, CA. on February 9, 1931 She was a long-time resident of Salinas, CA.
Isabel is survived by brother, cousins, sons, daughter and grandchildren.
She worked at a local drug store where she met her husband Ramon. They were married two months shy of 56 years before his passing.
She also worked at Sherwood School as a Teacher’s aide and translator, Salinas High School, and Spreckels School.
She was dedicated to caring for her family, enjoyed cooking and making sure her home was accommodating for her guests.
Visitation will be 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901.
Rosary will be held at 12:00p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at Struve and Laporte Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at Struve and Laporte Chapel.
Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, Ca. 93907.
The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to the ever caring staff at the following, Salinas Valley Primecare Medical Group, Brookdale in Salinas, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Carmelo Park, Bridge Hospice, and Windsor Gardens in Salinas.
In lieu of flowers please make donations may be made to any local YWCA and Alzheimer’s Association.
