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William Norman Amaral
February 25, 1931 - August 9, 2015
Resided in Chualar, CA
William Norman Amaral 84 of Chualar passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. He was born February 25, 1931 in Hayward, Ca.
Norman attended Graves School. And he graduated from Salinas High School. After graduating from school he served in the U.S. Army in Korea.
Norman returned from the Korean War and went to work as a Supervisor for the Garin Company for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Wilhelmina Amaral, brother, Robert J. Amaral, and sister, Pearl A. Jensen.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Amaral of Chualar Canyon, and 6, nephews, Allan Jensen of Salinas, Daryl Jensen of Salinas, Darren Amaral of Paso Robles, Mark Amaral of Paso Robles, Dr. Richard Meyer of Brentwood, TN., and Dr. Matthew Meyer of Munster, Id.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donation can be made to The VNA Hospice, 45 Plaza Circle, Salinas, Ca. 93901. or The American Cancer Society, 945 S. Main St., Salinas, CA. 93901.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte.
Calvin Warren Demmon
August 6, 1942 - October 10, 2007
Resided in Marina, CA
Calvin Demmon, a reporter and editor at the Herald for more than 20 years and creator of one of the paper's most endearing columns, "Serra's Children, " died Wednesday in Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula from leukemia. He was 65.
A resident of Marina, he had battled the disease for almost two years.
Born Aug. 6, 1942, in Los Angeles, Demmon earned his master's degree in English from the University of Southern California.
Before working for newspapers, Demmon attended five different colleges and worked a variety of jobs, including as a flower truck driver, a radio parts salesman, a typist-clerk and a social worker office manager. He also worked as a night shift guard at the Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall and wrote science fiction on the side, selling his stories to Fantasy & Science Fiction magazine. His short story, "The Importance of Being Important, " was selected for inclusion in the 1984 book "100 Great Fantasy Short Short Stories, " edited by Isaac Asimov.
He took a job as manager of a credit counseling firm on Market Street in San Francisco, then as zone administrative supervisor for Bell and Howell Co. in Burlingame.
In 1973, he moved to Canada to become circulation manager for the Edmonton Report, now known as The Western Report, and later transferred to the newsroom, working as a reporter, assistant city editor and city editor.
Four years later, he took a job at the Huntington Park Daily Signal in Downey and the Southeast News in Los Angeles.
He was originally hired at the Herald as a copy editor in 1981, but when a slot opened for a reporter, he eagerly took the job. Over the years, he covered county government and the city of Monterey. While at the Herald, he was best known among his news sources and his fellow employees for his gentle wit and compassionate heart, traits abundantly on display in his weekly "Serra's Children" column.
The column profiled a range of characters in Monterey County, mostly regular people who led interesting lives. In any given month, the subjects of a Serra's Children profile could have been a tow-truck driver, the daughter of deaf parents, a former member of the original Christy Minstrels and a 90-year-old woman who was still earning a paycheck as a teacher's aide and who told students about the time she saw Charles Lindbergh fly over her home in St. Louis. Many of the subjects of the column came to count themselves as friends after he interviewed them.
He received many awards and commendations from the city councils he covered, including Monterey and Seaside. He also won competitions for his work, including an award from the California Newspaper Publishers Associations Annual Better Newspapers Competition for his Serra's Children column.
"Calvin was someone for whom you always wished the absolute best about because that was what he wished for you, " said author Belle Yang of Carmel, who was profiled in Serra's Children with her father, Joseph.
A bona fide computer geek, Demmon also wrote a weekly column about computers in which he attempted to demystify the then-new technology.
"Journalistically, he was one of the cleanest, best and most sensitive writers we had, " said Thom Akeman, a former colleague at the Herald. "As a person, he was everybody's favorite big brother. He was so full of love. He could find something good about everybody."
Demmon left the Herald in 2001, and worked as a teacher for Hartnell College and Salinas Adult School. He also teamed up with his former boss in Canada, the founder of the Western Report, to help compile a history of Christianity, an extensive description of the church during its first 1, 000 years.
A deeply religious man, Demmon was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Salinas, where he taught the faith to new converts through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and was involved with Cursillo, a group dedicated to building the Catholic tradition.
In the 1990s, Demmon nearly died as a result of a brain aneurysm. He returned to work after a visit to Stanford Medical Center where he learned that the aneurysm had healed itself and that there was no need for surgery. He attributed his survival from that ordeal to the prayers of his friends.
Demmon was a graceful writer who chose his words carefully, and his arguments with editors who had changed the wording of his copy were legendary. Once, when an editor wrongly deleted a comma, Demmon printed a full page of commas and handed it to her to make his case.
"If people were made of metal, Calvin would be solid gold, " said Judie Marks, a former colleague.
Editorial Page Editor Royal Calkins said he was fortunate to have worked with Demmon, who "instantly became my guide to Monterey County" after Calkins first arrived in Monterey.
"He was a gentle treasure who improved everything and everyone he touched, " Calkins said.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, India, of Marina; two sons, Peter of Santa Cruz and Casson of Santa Barbara; two daughters, Laura Demmon of Santa Barbara and Veronica Hare of Aptos; his brother, Robert Demmon of Trabuco Canyon and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel in Salinas. The vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Struve and Laporte Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Salinas, followed by burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Salinas. A reception will follow the burial.
Donations and gifts toward Demmon's lengthy battle against leukemia can be made to memorial account #8327046192 at Wells Fargo Bank.
Monica Joyce Matthews Staley
July 26, 1925 - January 24, 2015
Resided in Salinas, CA
Monica Joyce Matthews Staley of Salinas, California, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was born on July 26, 1925, in Alton Barnes, England.
She met her future husband, Cecil R Staley, during World War II. They were married December 19, 1946, in Swenden, England, and they returned to the United States in 1947, where their first child was born in September. As the wife of a career military serviceman, she was privileged to have traveled throughout the world, living in different countries and several different states. They were blessed to have an additional 7 children while residing in these different places. They moved to the Salinas area to complete his military career and they have enjoyed living here these past 47 years.
Monica loved her family, the Church, work, and travel. When she was younger she enjoyed using her incredible talent as a seamstress to create fashions for herself and her family. In more recent years, one of her favorite joys was feeding and visiting with the missionaries in her home. Her passion for work kept her in the work force to the age of 74. Because of her love for the Hawaiian Islands, Monica and her husband enjoyed annual vacations there for the past 40 years.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil R. Staley, of the family home. Her daughter Angela Piche of Lawton, OK. Daughter Sandra (Mike) Revelle of Corvallis, OR. Daughter Marcia (Greg) Crossgrove of Queen Creek, AZ. Daughter Teresa (Clay) Dalrymple of Gold Beach, OR. Son Bradley (Julia) Staley of Chubbuck, ID. Son Brent Staley of San Jose, CA. Daughter Tonya (Robert) Brown of Oregon House, CA. Son Todd (Ruby) Staley of Prunedale, CA. Also 21 Grand Children, 33 Great Grand Children, and 3 Great Great Grand Children.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 31, 2015, 12:00 P.M., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 255 Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family may donate to their favorite charity or to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund.
Felix Stanly Agoy
February 7, 1959 - February 5, 2015
Resided in Los Banos, CA
Felix Stanly Agoy, 55, of Salinas, passed away Wednesday Feb 4, 2015 in Los Banos, Ca. He was born Feb 6, 1959 in Salinas, Ca.
Felix had many friends but loved to be around his kids & family. He will always be remembered for the loving person he really was. He always gave what he could or helped where he could, from yard work to cleaning, cooking or even giving you his last dollar. He was so giving and eager to help anyone that needed it. Even during his hardest times he always managed to put on a smile and come up with some story or joke to make you laugh. At a young age, Felix was severely burned saving his brother from a fire; which is a reflection of his character and the kind of man he was. He would do anything including putting his life first before that of a loved one. He will truly be missed by all who knew him and his memory will live on through family and friends. We already miss him so much!
He is survived by his sons, Michael Shane Agoy, Ralph Apodaca, Felix A. Agoy, Vincent Agoy, and daughter Angelic Apodaca; Sisters, Colita Agoy, Robbie Agoy and brother Butch Agoy; 10 grandchildren & numerous loving relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents Melchor and Grace Agoy; Brother, Tommy Agoy; Sisters, Grace and Ida Agoy; wife and true love Linda D. Blea Agoy, who I'm sure was waiting with open arms.
Visitation will be held Tuesday Feb 10th, 2015 from 3-7pm at Stuve & Laporte Funeral Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St, Salinas. Evening remembrance will be from 7-9pm also on Feb 10th. We welcome all stories & memories of him at this time.
Donations can be made to Wells Fargo/Felix Agoy acct#7019820880
Michael Peyton Milligan
August 24, 1947 - June 21, 2015
Resided in Salinas, CA
It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the passing of a man loved by so many. Michael Milligan lost his battle with esophageal cancer on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at his home in Salinas CA, he was 67 years old.
Born to Edward and Edith Milligan, Michael was raised in Los Angeles with his brother Bill and sister Meredith. All three of their extended families remain very close to this day.
Michael and Cynthia were married in Los Angeles on Valentines Day, 1976. They remained in love and were a true team for their entire 39-year marriage.
After three years at Bullocks in Westwood CA and seven years in a variety of Broadway Department Store locations, moving his way up to Operations Manager for the last three years, Michael moved from Los Angeles to Carmel Valley in December of 1975 to run the Buckeye Restaurant in the Carmel Valley Village until they sold it in 1979.
Michael worked for a handful of companies including Salinas Cash Register (SCR) over next 19 years until he purchased SCR in 1998, which he has owned and operated since.
During his 37 years living in Carmel Valley, Michael was extremely active in the community. He was a natural leader who used his skills to help as many as he could. Of his 28 years in Kiwanis, he was President 3 times and Distinguished LT. Governor once, for founding the Hollister Kiwanis Club. He was an active member of Toastmasters for 9 years. Michael spent 28 years volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. He began his volunteer scouting career reestablishing Pack 127 as Cub Master, where he grew the Pack from zero to a number so large it was measured as 47% of all age eligible boys in the Tularcitos elementary school were members of Pack 127. Michael went on to become the Scoutmaster of Troop 127 for 7 years where he grew the Troop from two scouts to ~75 scouts and thoroughly enjoyed all the camping trips, overnight and day hikes, summer camps, fundraisers, and even a 50 mile hike and a 50 mile canoe trip. He then held a variety of volunteer positions within the Monterey Bay Area Council, including District Commissioner, District Chair, and Council Commissioner for 6 years, Unit Commissioner, and VP of Program.
Michael received the Good Egg Award in 1990, recognition for Volunteer Citizen of the year for the community.
He loved the outdoors and camping with his family and friends, and he even slept on the ground as long as his body would allow.
In his younger days Mike loved to play racquet sports and was particularly fond of tennis, racquetball, badminton, and pin pong. He loved card games and board games and enjoyed hearts, gin rummy, monopoly and many others; he maintained his status as a great card player up in to the final weeks of his life.
His wife of 39 years, Cynthia; his son, Brandon and daughter-in-law Lora; two granddaughters; his daughter Marlo and son-in-law Brian; one grandson; his daughter Meredith and son-in-law James; his brother Bill, and his sister, Meredith, survive him.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. Joseph's Church, 1 Railroad Ave. Spreckels, Ca. 93962.
Celebration of life reception will be held at Gino's Fine Italian Restaurant, 1410 S. Main ST, Salinas, CA 93908
Contributions to the large outdoor BBQ for the Dinning Hall at Pico Blanco Boy Scout Reservation, which Michael had always wanted to build for the camp he loved so much, can be made to his son Brandon.
John Tsukasa Tanimura
November 21, 1920 - April 27, 2009
Resided in Salinas, CA
It is with great sadness that the Tanimura Family announces the loss of John Tanimura. Known to all as Johnny, he passed away peacefully in his sleep in Salinas, California on Monday, April 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife Sakako (Sachi), daughters Jeannie, Susan, and June Tanimura, grandchildren Brian Cobb and Jennifer Caro; great-grandchildren Desiree and Mateo Caro, Draven Cobb, Jake Esqueda and MacKenzie Wright. Also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Masaye Tanimura, Tommy and Hisako Tanimura; his sister-in-law, Fumiko Tanimura, wife of is late brother Charles (Charlie), sisters Alice Sato, Rose Yuki and Betty Furusho. His sister Chisato, and brothers Charlie and Bobby, predeceased him. Johnny was also survived by, his nephews and nieces, Gary, Keith and Glenn Tanimura, Bonnie Yokota, Leslie Morishita, Carole Nakamura, Ann Murano, Cathy and JoAnn Yuki.
He will be missed by them all, as well as by his colleagues at Tanimura & Antle, their families and everyone else who knew and loved him.
Johnny was born in San Juan Bautista on November 21, 1920 to Eijiro Kimoto and Yukino Tanimura, the 6th of thirteen children. He graduated from Salinas High School and spent his boyhood working with his brothers, learning the art and science of sustainable farming. This lifetime of learning taught Johnny a tremendous respect for the land. He and members of his family were removed from their farms and interned in the desert in Poston, Arizona, during World War II.
Following the War, Johnny joined his brothers and sister rebuilding their lives beginning with harvesting jobs in Gilroy. Through hard work and the strong bonds of respect, love, and cooperation that are essential to the Tanimura family, Johnny and his brothers and their families created a dynamic and successful farming enterprise.
In 1948, the Tanimura Family began a farming relationship with Bud Antle and his family. For a short period in the mid-1960's the Tanimura Brothers joined in a partnership with George and Shiro Higashi to form H&T; packing. The Tanimura family continued farming during all these years with the Antle family and in 1982, this relationship culminated in the formation of Tanimura & Antle.
The partnership of the Tanimura Brothers (George, Charlie, Johnny, Tommy and Bobby) and the Antle Family (Bob, Rick and Mike) is marked by years of agricultural industry leadership and serves as an icon in the family farming enterprises of the Salinas Valley.
Johnny and his brothers were often seen traveling their ranches together in their white pickup truck. The brothers met morning, noon, and evening to discuss farming, family, and friends. Tanimura & Antle was far more than a business for Johnny; it was a way of life, which commanded his continued commitment and expertise.
Besides his passion for farming, Johnny especially enjoyed being at home and eating home cooked American and Japanese meals from his wife's expert cooking skills. He also appreciated an after dinner home cooked dessert as he relaxed reading or watching sports.
There will be a viewing for Johnny on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Struve & Laporte, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA.
The Funeral/Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
The Tanimura Family has asked that anyone wishing to honor Johnny with a contribution, to do so in his name to the Buddhist Temple of Salinas or the Heartland Hospice.
