All Obituaries

On January 13, 2019 our hearts were broken when Vickie Olivarez unexpectedly left us to be with the Lord.  She was born Edubijen Belen Chavez in Soledad, CA on October 17, 1942 to Cruz and Consuelo Chavez. She grew up playing outside with her dog Lucky and having many adventures such as climbing on the roof, getting caught in a wasp nest, and balancing a pitchfork on a swing so she could jump over it. At the age of 15 her family moved to Merced where she experienced her first true...

Kent England, age 81, is now walking with God after a long battle with cancer. Kent was born to Merritt and Henrietta England on August 15, 1937 in Merced, CA.  He served in the US Air Force (1962-1968). In 1986, he married his wife, Sharen, and inherited three step-children, all of whom love him dearly. Kent worked as a Communications Tech for Pacific Bell/SBC for over 30 years. Kent has been a rockhound since he was old enough to walk. He won the Ed McDole trophy for “Best...

  On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Beverly “Bev” Garrett, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, peacefully passed away at the age of 88.Bev was born on September 25, 1930 in Willits, California to Bill and Lila Staples. After graduating from Merced High School, Bev married Robert Garrett in Merced and welcomed two children, Debbie Nelson and Mark Garrett. Bev worked at the  Merced County Auditor’s office for 25 years and loved her job....

Marla Francene Garcia passed away at home on December 31, 2018 after a long illness. Marla was born on December 29, 1947 to Frank and Juanita Linville in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Marla moved to California with her family in 1953. She attended Ballico Elementary School and Livingston High School. It was there that she met Max Garcia when she asked him to dance at the Sadie Hawkins high school dance. Max and Marla were married in 1965. She and Max had one daughter, Theresa. The family lived...

In Loving Memory of Joyce Lorene Albrigo  May 15, 1931-Dec. 27, 2018 Joyce Lorene Albrigo (maiden name Rioth) passed away peacefully in her home early morning on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018.  She was 87 years old. Joyce was born on May 15, 1931 to her parents. Homer and Florence Rioth, and was an only child.  She attended Fresno State University for 2 years until she met her future husband, Joseph (Joe) Albrigo.  They were married in  1952.  The Albrigos lived...

John Steven Hnilo “Jack” passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of Christmas Day 2018 after a 15-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 63 years of age.  Jack was the second of six sons born to Dr. Joseph M. Hnilo and Elaine S. Hnilo of Lake Forest, IL and Arcata, CA.  His ebullient nature, warmth, and charm will be greatly missed by a very wide circle of family, friends, and acquaintances.   Jack was born in San Diego, CA where his...

Charles Allen Wright born November 15,1933 in Sabine,Texas to the union of Ivy Dennis Wright and Anderson Wright. He relocated to Orange, Texas at a young age with his father. After high school and a couple years in college, Charles moved to Oakland, California in the early 50's and he lived with his sisters. Charles enlisted into the Air Force shortly after that. Charles service landed him in several different countries around the world. While Charles was in the Air Force stationed at...