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Jeanne Pryor
October 7, 1917 - September 12, 2019
Born in Exeter, California
Resided in Corral de Tierra, Salinas
Jeanne Pryor, a seventy-five-year resident of the Salinas Valley, passed away at her home in Corral de Tierra on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
Jeanne was born in Exeter, California in 1917 to S. Hubert Neil and Hesse G. Neil. Following a brief move to Mexico when Jeanne was five, she spent most of her childhood in Sunset Beach, California. After high school, Jeanne studied costume design at the Chouinard Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, she married John H. Pryor Jr. The couple lived on the east coast during John’s naval reserve service, and settled in Salinas in 1944.
A lifelong creative, Jeanne was a prolific and passionate quiltmaker who shared her love of the craft with many people over the years. She and her friend Mae Martin began a quiltmaking group in the 1970s which has operated continuously to this day. Over the years Jeanne experimented with many other forms of art, from salvaged paper collages to playful, innovative works in fabric and paint.
Jeanne was active in various charities in the Salinas Valley and the Monterey Peninsula. A founding member of the Valley Guild, she helped establish The Steinbeck House restaurant in the birthplace and boyhood home of the author. Jeanne was also a member of the Entre Nous Society, a fundraising group that has raised more than $800, 000 for local causes since its inception in 1934.
Above all, Jeanne will be remembered by her family for her kindness, her imagination, and her enthusiasm for life. She is survived by a daughter, Janet, also of Salinas; a son-in-law, Ron Casey of Eagle Point, Oregon; three grandchildren, Grace Golden of Eugene, Oregon, Janine Winters of Portland, Oregon, and Roger White of Middlebury, Vermont; and three great-grand-children: Finch and Ripley Winters, and Helena Clinton-White. She is preceded in death by her husband, John, her sister, Marian Byrnes, her daughter, Joan Casey, and grandchildren William Patrick Golden and Mary Jeanne Golden.
Jeanne’s family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice of the Central Coast, and to Jeanne’s compassionate and dedicated caregivers: Marisol Avalos, Crystal Randle, Sandy Shah, Cynthia Ramirez, and Jennifer Elias.
No formal gathering is scheduled at this time, as we all know none of us could host a party as well as Jeanne; and we were so fortunate to celebrate her life with her on her 100th birthday in late 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to your favorite local charity in her honor, to the Boys and Girls Club of the Salinas Valley or the Valley Guild.
Eileen Karch
July 17, 1919 - September 10, 2019
Born in New York
Resided in Salinas, California
Eileen Karch, 100, passed away peacefully at home September 10, 2019. She was an incredible mom and friend and will be sorely missed. She loved to read, do crafting and work in her garden.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Karch, son Jack Karch, brothers, Richard Sanford and Ronald Sanford.
Eileen is survived by her daughter, Pauline (Robert) Gortz and brother, John Sanford.
We wish to thank friend and caregiver Janet Green, her doctors Deborah Meyers and Richard Gerber, and Hospice for their care and loving concern.
A private ceremony has been held.
Robert Allan Sanders
January 11, 1936 - September 12, 2019
Born in Salinas, California
Resided in Salinas, California
On Thursday September 12th, Robert “Bob” Sanders passed away peacefully at the age of 83 surrounded by loved ones. He was a life-long resident of Salinas California.
He attended Salinas High School, Hartnell, and received his Bachelors of Science from Cal Poly. He worked in the physics and chemistry dept at the Naval Post-Graduate School for 37 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Carolyn Sanders, his wife Merry Sanders, Marilyn Wilson (Daughter).
He is survived by Johna (Daughter) & Doug Thomas, Ginger (Daughter) & Jim Collins, Enrique Joe (Son) & Koree Cabotage, Rodney Cabotage (Son), Fredrick (Son) & Susan Cabotage, 25 Grand Children, Numerous Great-Grand Children.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro Street, Salinas, CA. 93901
Burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Memorials: Monterey County SPCA, American Cancer Society, and Food Bank of Monterey County Funeral
Rodolfo Suarez
January 15, 1937 - September 4, 2019
Born in Paso de Arrigo in Zapotan, Nayarit, Mexico
Resided in Salinas, California
Rodolfo was born January 15, 1937 on a ranch called Paso de Arrigo in Zapotán, Nayarit, Mexico and traveled to the US when he was 27 years old.
He started out in Soledad Ca, but later worked and lived in many places from Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, San Francisco, San Bruno, San Mateo, Mountain View, Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose, King City, Reno, Nv and even Phoenix, Az. He had many professions from working Farm land, agricultural labor, food service, customer service, janitorial service, and security before retiring in Salinas.
Rodolfo leaves behind his last living sister, Maria De Jesus Suarez Inda and a large family of nieces & nephews and aunts & uncles. He was the 6th born of 8 children and the youngest of boys. (3 brothers and 5 sisters) Teresa Suarez Inda, Orofre Suarez Inda, Atanacio Suarez Inda, Esperanza Suarez Inda, Manuel Suarez Inda, Maria de Jesus Suarez Inda, Maria Piedad Suarez Inda.
He truly enjoyed life and had a hilarious sense of humor. He often told jokes, both in English and Spanish! He happily spoke his life history to any who would listen. He attended Church regularly, sometimes leaving early due to his rumbling tummy! He had a love for food, most specifically, ice cream and his favorite restaurant KFC.
He never should have owned a rifle or a car as he was known to be a very clumsy man. He wasn’t very good at operating either the rifle or car, but it was funny thinking of when he’d shoot or drive. While he may not have been good at driving, he knew ways to get around and managed traveling all around Salinas by bus or foot! He didn’t let anything stop him!
Visitation will be held 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Rosary will be at 7:00p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Struve and Laporte Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be 9:30a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Karen Marie Savignano
December 14, 1971 - September 1, 2019
Born in Concord, California
Resided in Salinas, California
On September 1st 2019, Karen Savignano passed away peacefully after a lengthlly Illness. She was 47 years old.
Karen graduated from UC Davis with high honors and graduated with a masters in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences. She received several accademic awards including the Physical Therapy Academic Achievement Award at graduation- only one recieves it per class. Karen was humble and never mentioned her accomplishments.
One of her greatest joys was helping others recover from illness or injury and increase joint motion and independence She was an amazing physical therapist! At work, she was compassionate, caring and an inspiration. She was a cheerleader and drill sargant and her patients recovered. She worked at several outpatient sports medicine clinics in Salinas, as well as a nursing home on Romi Lane and the Salinas VNA.
Karen was very athletic and competed in triathlons and 3 death rides. She played tennis and golf and cycled with the monterey Velo Club.
She lived her life, and it was an extraordinary life. She lived it her way.
Karen had alot of friends scattered all over California. She kept her friends close to her heart. She never let go of her friendships and maintained them through out the years. She would say "when someone special is in your life, you keep them close".
Karen traveled the world. Austrillia, New Zealand, south Africa, Barbados, Easter Island, Galapagos Islands, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cancun, Thailand, New Orlands, South Dakota, Florida. She was an explorer and loved her adventures.
Karen will be greatly missed by her family and friends from Pleasant Hill California and from Salinas California. Rest in peace---our beautiful Karen.
Memorial Mass will be held 11:00a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Madonna Del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA. 93906.
Reception will follow in the Church Hall.
Emilio Joseph Ratto
June 12, 1924 - August 29, 2019
Born in San Francisco, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Emilio Joseph Ratto passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 with his children by his side on August 29, 2019 after a history of congestive heart failure.
He is survived by his three children, Robert Ratto, Rosemarie Ratto (Dave Schwartz), Michael Ratto (Elena Ratto), and his four grandchildren, Julia, Jonathan, Sophia, and Lily.
He was preceded in passing by his wife, Giuliana, parents, John and Rose Ratto, and his sister, Angelina Petri.
Better known as Joe, he was born in San Francisco in 1924. He is one of America’s greatest generation serving in the Army during War World II in Europe.
After the war, he worked in numerous occupations before moving to Salinas in the 1950s to become a partner of Salinas Disposal Service until his retirement in the 1990s.
He was married to Giuliana from 1959 until her passing in 2007.
After retirement, he continued working, along with Giuliana, in their property rental business. He could be frequently spotted driving around Salinas in his turquoises Ford pick-up.
He was a member of the Sons of Italy and the Knights of Columbus.
He was a people person, had a great zest for life, and was always ready for a good laugh. He will be missed.
Visitation will be held 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Funeral Mass will be 1:30p.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA. 93907.
Raymond M. Charfauros
March 30, 1955 - September 3, 2019
Born in Japan
Resided in Marina, California
Raymond M. Charfauros, 64 has passed away at his home on Monday, September 3, 2019.
Ray worked/owned Monterey Tile & Marble in Seaside for over 25 years. Ray loved his family and friends so dearly. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and gardening flowers. He was a genuine person with a positive personality. Ray touched so many lives with his generosity and passion for life.
Ray is survived by his 3 children, Chris, Serena, Anthony and 6 grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Struve and Laporte Chapel. 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Funeral Service to follow at 1:00p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019.