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Barbara S. Ingram
February 20, 1939 - September 16, 2014
Resided in Morgan Hill, CA
Barbara S. Ingram, 75 of Morgan Hill passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in the company and comfort of her family. She was born February 20, 1939 in Arkansas.
She was a devote Christian and member of the First Presbyterian Church, and the Eastern Stars.
Barbara cherished her family and loved bible study. She enjoyed friends and local outings and discoveries. Over several years she had many craft projects such as woodworking and was an exceptional seamstress.
Barbara is survived by her brothers, Doug Frans of Arkansas, Don Frans of Georgia, and Whit Frans of Arizona, sons, Lawrence Ingram Jr. of Gilroy, Robert Ingram of Monterey, daughters, Susan Schmidt of Salinas, Cheri Huston of Morgan Hill, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Private family services were held.
Donations can be made to VNA Association or to Donor favorite charity.
David Warren Cole
March 28, 1956 - September 21, 2014
Resided in Salinas, CA
Sunday, September 21, 2014, was a sad day. David Warren Cole, a man known and beloved by many, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58. He was born March 28, 1956 in the City of Orange, CA and has been a resident of Salinas for 40 years. He attended Salinas High School, graduated from Palm Springs High School, and later the Arizona Automotive Institute in 1975.
Upon completion of school, Dave decided to settle in Salinas where he began his automotive career at Lugo's ARCO. In 1983, he ventured out with his business partner, Mark Lemke, to start what is now known as Valley Center Car Care. He took pride in servicing the automobiles of the community, and more importantly, enjoyed the fact that his business allowed him to make new friends and catch up with existing friends every day.
He met the love of his life, Debra, on her birthday in 1975. From there blossomed a love that lasted 37 years and a marriage that was blessed with three children. He loved being heavily involved in the lives of his children, from taking them camping, to coaching their sports teams, to helping them throw backyard circuses, to putting together costumes for any occasion. Over their lifetime he instilled in his children a strong desire to build the community they wish to live in and to always devote themselves to the aspects of their lives that they cherish most: friends and family, love and laughter.
Dave not only leaves behind a family that will miss him dearly, but a deep pool of friends that will feel his absence daily. Anybody who knew Dave knew that he would drop everything in an instant to help them out; he was MacGyver to many, a hero to some, and a best friend to others. His ability to let others into his life and give of himself is demonstrated by the six Au Pairs and over a dozen Salinas minor and collegiate baseball players that were fed, housed, and welcomed into the Cole family over the years in what came to be known as Hotel Cole.
The list of community organizations that he left his mark on is long, and simply listing them doesn't begin to measure the time and heart he devoted to leaving each and every one of them better than when he joined. Some of these organizations include: Salinas Police Reserves, California Rodeo Salinas, Steinbeck Elementary School PTC, Atlantic and Ferrasci Little Leagues, Water City Roller Hockey, Steinbeck Cubs and Tigers Cheer, Salinas Colts and Broncos Cheer, Salinas High Athletic Boosters, Sober Grad, Homecoming Floats, Salinas Bowmen, and Soledad Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Cole.
David is survived by his wife, Debra Cole of Salinas, sons, Will (Lauren) Cole of San Jose, Matt Cole of Salinas, daughter, Allie Cole of Salinas, father, Tom Cole of Hollister, sister, Vickie Cole of Concord.
Visitation will be held 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Friday, September 26, 2014 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Funeral Service will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Salinas Valley Community Church, 368 San Juan Grade Road, Salinas, CA 93906.
Donation can be made to the Salinas PAL checks payable to Salinas Police Activities League
P.O. Box 88, Salinas, CA. 93902.
Marie B. Hill
March 14, 1927 - October 3, 2014
Resided in Salinas, CA
Marie B. Hill passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on October 3, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. She was 87 and lived a fruitful and healthy life until the very end. Marie was born in Watsonville, CA. After school, she became a bookkeeper for a hardware store in Salinas and it was there that she met her true love and husband of 62 years, Gerald E. Hill, Sr. who preceded her in death last year. Marie was an avid reader of non-fiction books. She loved working in her blackberry and rose gardens and was a shrewd card player. She could beat just about anyone in Gin Rummy and her family and caretakers found joy in trying to beat her, which wasn't often. She supported many Catholic Missionary Organizations, St Jude's Hospital and was a devout Catholic who said the rosary every day for the last 50 years.
Marie was a wonderful and beloved mother and is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Schmidt of Royal Oaks, CA, Juliana Hill of Aptos, CA, her son Gerald Hill, Jr. of Live Oak, CA and her 8 grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her for her sense of humor, beautiful smile and loving heart.
Private Rosary service and Burial were held Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA 93907
Eugene Dewees Traganza
March 6, 1928 - October 4, 2014
Resided in Monterey, CA
Eugene "Gene" Dewees Traganza, 86, of Monterey passed away on Monday, October 4, 2014. He was born March 6, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gene conducted research and taught Chemical Oceanography at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California for 15 of his 30 year career. He held a Ph.D from University of Miami and retired as Professor Emeritus.
He served in the United States Army in both WWII (Italy) and the Korean War.
Gene was an artist and a supporter of the Carmel Bach Festival. He was a regular attender of his men's bible study for more than 30 years.
He is preceded in death by brother Thomas Traganza and sister Peggy Lindenman.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Ann Traganza; sons Fredrick Eugene Traganza of San Diego, CA, William Thomas Traganza of San Diego, CA, Adam Russell Traganza of Phoenix, AZ; and 5 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA 93901.
Memorial service (Celebration of Life) will be held Sunday, October 12, 2014, 4:00 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1490 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940.
Memorial donations can be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation, www.pcf.org
Kenneth Holt Fisher
January 2, 1937 - October 10, 2014
Resided in Salinas, CA
Kenneth Holt Fisher 77, of Salinas passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. He was born January 2, 1937 in Attleboro, MA.
He Graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a degree in Naval Science and Navigation. He later received his Master's degree in Education from Bridgewater St. Teacher's College.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years was stationed in Singapore as Asst. Naval Attaché from 1966 to 1968. He was later employed by Monterey Transit Co., He then became the Manager of the Seafood Dept. at both Prunedale and the Cross Roads Safeway before retiring. He was a Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
He was an avid bowler and had a 300 game at 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Earl Fisher and brother, Robert Fisher.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Lorna Fisher of Salinas, sons, Keith (Cheryl) Fisher of Hollister, Karl (Debra) Fisher of Los Banos, 7, grandchildren, Christopher (Amber), Jordan, Jarred, Crystal, Kevin, Brian, Faith and 8 great grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00a.m Friday, October 17, 2014 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro St, Salinas, CA 93901.
Richard "Dick" H. Tuttle
September 8, 1932 - October 6, 2014
Resided in Salinas, CA
Richard "Dick" Tuttle 82, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2014, after a lengthy illness at his home in Salinas. He was born September 8, 1932 in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Dick enjoyed a 32+ year career with the Salinas Union High School District as a teacher, coach and administrator. He also served as an elected member of the Monterey County Board of Education from 2003- 2009. In 2009 he was inducted into the Salinas High School's Coaches Hall of Fame in recognition of his 10 year's as the Cowboy's head football coach.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Pat, daughter Linda (Kyle): sons Jeff (Lori) Tuttle and Scott Tuttle; brother Robert Tuttle; stepsons Jason (Leticia) Sigel and Ryan Sigel; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Dick attended college on a football scholarship. He graduated from Buena Vista University, BA degree with a double major in Phys Ed and Biological Science- received an Iowa State Secondary Teaching Credential. He also attended San Jose State University, San Jose, CA where he received his State of California Elementary Teaching Credential; 1959 received his MA Degree in Phys Ed & State of California Secondary Teaching Credential. In 1974 he received his Administrative Credential from San Jose State Univ. and in 1980 received Life Time Credentials for all 3 State of Ca Credentials.
His first teaching job was at Odebolt High School, Odebolt, IA 1954-1955, R.O. Hardin School, 1955-57, Hollister, CA, San Benito County High School and San Benito College Hollister, Ca 1957-1960. While in Hollister he was also a volunteer for both the San Benito County Sheriff's Dept. and the Hollister Police Dept. auxiliary 1956-1960.
He moved his family to Salinas, Ca in 1960, when he got a teaching position at Washington Middle School and then Salinas High School. While at SHS he taught and was the head football coach for 10 years-longest tenure in the school's history. He transferred to Alisal High School as Asst. Principal for 16 years 1970-86. In 1986 he returned to SHS as Asst. Principal and retired in 1989. Upon his retirement he continued as a consultant with the SUHSD.
On a more personal level, Dick played fastpitch softball for 39 years 25 of those years in the Salinas area. He was a very dedicated founding member of the Board of Directors for the Committee for the Preservation of Fastpitch Softball. He also organized, financed and coached a semi-pro baseball team for adults with some support from the City of Salinas (1961-62) until pro ball returned. He also loved the game of golf. He was a member of the Northern California Golf Assoc. and Salinas Fairways Men's Golf Club (18 yrs) and served as Tournament Director for 9 yrs and club president for 3 yrs.
Dick was also a self taught guitar player and singer and enjoyed playing professionally in the area for many years.
Above all of Dick's many accomplishments he will be remembered for the many young people whose lives he touched while teaching and coaching. No matter where he went in Salinas he would see a former student, football player, softball player, friend who would always stop to "remember when." He truly was a "man's man" a loyal friend and above all he had a beautiful soul.
He was preceded by his parents Lester and Elsie Phillips Tuttle, his first wife Barbara, brother Vaughn Tuttle and sisters Avis Judd and Lois Wilson.
Dick was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be sorely missed by all.
A memorial and celebration of Dick's life will be announced and held at a later date.
Alma Elizabeth Pemberton
May 6, 1965 - October 8, 2014
Resided in Salinas, CA
Alma Elizabeth Pemberton, 49 of Salinas passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was loved dearly by her family and friends and she'll be remembered as always smiling and laughing.
Alma is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth & Victoria, mother Alma Benoit (Bob), sisters Linda Dresser (John), Sharon Rowe (Dale) and cousins Mary Ruschman and Patti Conkin.
A private celebration of life will be held by the family.
