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Hector Luis Martinez III
March 28, 1982 - June 19, 2017
Born in Salinas, CA
Resided in Sacramento, CA
Hector Luis Martinez, III 35, of Sacramento passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. He was born March 28, 1982 in Salinas.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Charisa Ochoa.
He is survived by his son, Carlos Martinez, father, Hector Martinez and step mother, Christine Martinez, mother, Martha Saldivar, brothers, Drake, Talan, Jesse, sisters, Zenna, Christina, grandparents, Hector L. Martinez Sr., and Norma G. Martinez.
Visitation will be held 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901
Rosary will be held at 7:00p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Struve and Laporte Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA. 93901
Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Harold Albert Frolli
March 3, 1928 - June 21, 2017
Born in Soledad, California
Resided in Suisun, CA
Harold Albert Frolli, 89, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Suisun City, California. He was born on March 3, 1928 in Soledad, California where he was raised on the family owned dairy.
Harold retired from North County High School where he worked as a custodian. Harold and his wife Betty were longtime residents of Prunedale, Ca.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosina & Adriano Frolli, his wife, Betty & brother, Art.
Visitation will be held 12:00p.m. Friday. June 30, 2017 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St. Salinas, CA. 93901.
Chapel Blessing will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, June 30, 2017 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 West San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA. 93907.
Colleen Volise Parodi
July 29, 1940 - June 24, 2017
Born in Twin Falls, Idaho
Resided in Salinas, CA
Colleen Parodi, 76, of Salinas passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 24, 2017.
Colleen was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on July 29, 1940, to Marion Johansen and Barbara Dryden and grew up in Hazelton, Idaho. She moved to California in the late 1960s and married Oscar Parodi, founder of El Sol, Salinas Valley's first Spanish newspaper. She poured her life into raising a blended family of nine children, and she and Oscar were founding members of Salinas Valley Community Church. She loved children and animals, and enjoyed creative activities such as cross-stitch, flower-arranging and other crafts.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Oscar Parodi, in 1998.
She is survived by her nine children, Oscar Parodi, Jr. of Sacramento; David Larsen of Marina; Raymond Parodi of Gilroy; Vivian Sanchez of Nampa, Idaho; Ana Montoto-Parodi of Nampa, Idaho; LeAnna Tuff (Peter) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Elvira Sanchez-Parodi of Nampa, Idaho; Brian Parodi (Christa) of Ocala, Florida; Shawn Parodi (Michelle) of Salinas; in addition to fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St. in Salinas.
Deborah E. Gerszewski
August 18, 1966 - June 6, 2017
Born in Santa Clara, CA
Resided in Salinas, CA
Deborah was taken from us way too soon. She was a lover of books and Minions, with an associated sense of humor. She received a degree from San Jose State University, and worked in the Legal field after graduation. She was a former volunteer with Salinas Valley Memorial HealthCare, and recently with Notre Dame High School. She leaves behind the love and apple of her eye, daughter Kaitlin. She is survived by her husband of 23 years Kevin, and canine children Molly and Mo.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara, and father, Hayden. She was the only girl in the Tewksbury family that still includes Christopher; Scott (Melinda); Mike (Rosa); and Steve (Paulla). She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all.
Memorial Services will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11am at Struve & Laporte Funeral Home 41 West San Luis St., Salinas, CA.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please donate to the Notre Dame Booster Club or the charity of your choice.
Jose C. (Joe) Flores
August 19, 1919 - October 31, 2017
Born in Del Rio, Texas
Resided in Salinas, California
Jose C. (Joe) Flores, 98, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, after a very brief illness. He was born August 19, 1919 in Del Rio, Texas and moved to Salinas in 1954 with his wife and three children.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was in the Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns, and received four bronze stars. He was retired.
Joe was preceded in death just 57 days before by his beloved wife of more than 76 years, Lupe. They are now together, forever, in Heaven.
He is survived by their two sons, Danny (Lisa) of Morgan Hill, CA, Jim (Susie) of Firestone, CO, daughter, Cindy (Angelo) Cagnacci, of Salinas, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass 10:00a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Madonna del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA. 93906.
Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA. 93901, later in the afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in honor of Joe’s memory to the Alliance on Aging, 247 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901.
Sonja W. Rawson
August 10, 1930 - October 21, 2017
Born in Germany
Resided in Salinas, CA
Sonja W.E. Rawson peacefully passed away October 21, 2017, with her family at her bedside. Sonja was married to her beloved husband George L. Rawson for 50 years until George became ill and passed away on October 17, 2005. They met at a lake in Berlin, Germany, shortly after World War II. George was in the US Army and Sonja was working as an assembler of radio vacuum tubes at Telefunken in West Berlin.
Sonja is survived by her son, George Everett Rawson, daughter in law Laurie Rawson; daughter Linda Costello, son in law Larry Costello; grandchildren Matthew, Alexis, Lauren, Everett, and Joshua.
Sonja was born August 10, 1930 in East Berlin and as a teenager had to endure the terrible reality of war. In the midst of war she spent many hungry and cold days in bomb shelters or wandering the streets in search of food. On one occasion her closest friends opted to venture out into the city in search of food and were all tragically killed on a subway train platform in a surprise bomb raid. Sonja shared amazing stories of her and her family’s struggles to survive during and after the war. She recanted a time when she and her girlfriends were making their way out of Berlin in search of food when they came upon a farmhouse. Upon reaching the front door they turned and ran after being greeted by a Russian soldier. Sonja was not able to get away quickly enough and he was able to grab her arm and pull her inside. He proceeded to set a table and prepared a nice dinner for her. Sonja asked “Why are you doing this?” He removed a photograph from his pocket and said “You remind me of my daughter.” Sonja’s encounter with this Russian soldier ended on a good note and after dinner he permitted her to leave on her own free will. Her girlfriends were amazed she was able to reunite with them unharmed.
George and Sonja were married in Berlin in 1955 where they made their first home and had their first child, George E. Rawson. A year later, George Senior got his orders to return to the States. They reported to Ft. Benning, Georgia where Sonja studied and received her US citizenship while George Senior continued to serve in the Army. In the years that followed, the Army reassigned them to Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma where Linda Rawson was born in 1960. In 1966 the Army again moved them to Fort Fitzsimmons in Aurora, Colorado, and then back to Frankfurt and Heidelberg, Germany, from 1968 -1971. Finally in 1971, they settled down back in the United States after George Senior was ordered to Fort Ord in Salinas, California.
In 1974, Sonja applied for a job at the newly built Emporium Capwell Store at Northridge Mall in Salinas. Despite having no employment history she managed to get hired after mentioning she had made the beautiful dress that she was wearing. She had sewed her dress with one of those back in the day famous Singer sewing machines. For the next 21 years she faithfully worked as a sales representative in the better dress department, often helping excited brides select and be fitted for their wedding dress. During her tenure at the Emporium, Sonja received numerous awards and recognition for her hard work, commitment, and exemplary courteous service to her customers.
Upon retiring from the Emporium Sonja continued to enjoy life working in her garden and volunteering as a server at the John Steinbeck restaurant. She also happily volunteered her services from time to time at Carmel community events, working with her son George who at that time was the Carmel Police Chief.
Sonja kept an immaculate and beautifully decorated home. Her house was the destination for the entire family nearly every holiday though the years. Sonja was especially proud of her grandchildren and never forgot a birthday. She was a regular attendee of Compass Church in Salinas.
Sonja will be cherished by her family and always remembered for her great character of love, compassion, and devotion to family. Her family prays she is now in a peaceful place where she will never again fear the hardships of war or physical pain of disease. Now, she can rest in peace knowing the virtue of God’s grace.
Visitation will be held from 11:00amto 12:00pm Friday, October 27, 2017 at Struve & Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 West San Luis Street, Salinas, CA 93901.
In Lieu of flowers donation may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 919 N Michigan Ave Ste 1000, Chicago, IL 60611
Belia Amaro Garcia
September 6, 1936 - September 28, 2017
Born in Wilmington, CA.
Resided in Merced, CA
Belia (Bell) Amaro Garcia, 81 of Merced passed away peacefully Thursday September 28 2017. Surrounded by her loving daughters, granddaughter, son, and son in law by her side. She was called home to Heaven to be with her beloved son John Amaro who passed away two months prior. She was born in Wilmington Ca. on September 6, 1936. She was a lifelong resident of Salinas before moving to Merced. She made her home in Salinas, where she raised her four children. She worked for the Salinas City School District for 25 years before retiring. She began working at Mission Park School, and ended her career at Roosevelt School where she retired. She was an amazing and loving mother and grandmother who was adored by her children and grandchildren. She endured many obstacles through life, but taught us no matter what, each day was a blessing. She enjoyed the holidays, and celebrations and would decorate her house to the fullest. She loved cooking for everyone because her love for life was her family. She loved her children, and her grandchildren brought even more joy to her life. She was our gift, our life, our beloved mother, and now our angel. Rest in peace our mom and grandma. Your presence will be greatly missed, but you will forever be with us in our hearts and beautiful memories.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fidel Amaro Sr. and Her son, John Amaro.
She is survived by her children, Fidel (Alicia) Amaro Jr. of Merced. Elizabeth Morales - Amaro of Salinas. Elsa (Norman) Reyna of Merced.
Grandchildren, Tarah (Justin) Frederick of Atascadero, Stacy Carothers of Salinas, Adrianna Morales of Salinas, Alyson Grimaldo of Salinas, Johnny Amaro of Bakersfield, Joshua Amaro of Bakersfield, Angelina Reyna of Merced, and Gianna Reyna of Merced.
Great grandchildren, Nathan Grimaldo of Arizona, Nicholas Grimaldo of Arizona, Noah Grimaldo of Arizona, Sophia Bresciani of Chico, Gabriella Bresciani of Chico, and Giulianna Bresciani of Chico.
A Memorial Mass will be held 12:00p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
