All Obituaries

Padre te fuiste, pero el rastro que dejó tu existencia, ha sido un regalo para los demás Tu amor, tu bondad y tu cariño, ha hecho crecer y florecer la obra que sembraste Supiste aprovechar bien el tiempo que Dios te entregó, dándonos la vida y luchando para que nada le faltara a tu familia Siempre te recordaremos con orgullo y seguirás dentro de nuestros corazones, aunque estés allá en el cielo, donde podrás descansar en paz.

Our dear mother, Bunny R Ross, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years old. She was a wonderful mother , grandmother, and great grandmother who was always there for you in your times of need, "especially if that need was a casino trip." Bunny shared a full and wonderful life with her late husband Ray L Ross and five children Alan(dec), Becky, Charles, Randy (dec), and Sandy. In addition to her children, she leaves behind serveral grandchildren, great grand children, several...

Rosa Maria Villarreal, of Merced, born April 27, 1927, in Mexico to the late Encarnacion and Ysidora Villarreal, passed away at the age of 96 on October 26, 2023. She worked at Ragu (Unilever) for over 25 years. Her job there was a Strapper. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Rosario Torrez and daughter Maria Guadalupe Ramos. She was also the last survivor of her 4 siblings. She is survived by her son Jose B. Ramos (Sara), 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2...

Marsha Mill’s Journey Marsha Mills was born in Kansas City, Missouri to John Henry Charles and Lucy Williams Charles on August 2nd, 1946. Her mother passed when she was six years old, and her father, continued to raise Marsha and her five siblings. Marsha loved to learn and was an honor student at Central High School in Kansas City, where she graduated and received her diploma. She then attended Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, and received a certificate in ‘office...

Don Garz, age 84 passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Merced, CA, October 22, 2023. Don Garz was born November 11, 1938, in Superior, WI to Bill and Marian Garz. He grew up near the Fish Creek in Orienta and Kinney Valley in Port Wing, WI. Don graduated from South Shore High School, Port Wing, WI, class of 1956. While in high school he participated in athletics and was especially proud of being a member of Mr. Brault’s Circus performers, where rings were his...

Mary Theresa Allison – 1928-2023 Mary was born and raised in San Francisco. She was there at a time of fun in the city at the Sutro Baths, when the Golden Gate Bridge was built, when Fun Land at Ocean Beach was thriving. She was involved in sports in high school and was active in the Girl Guides, taking part in nature trails and camps in Mariposa County. As a young adult she moved to a working cattle ranch in Mariposa County and was a cowgirl. She met and fell in love with Hugh...

It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to our beautiful mother Teresa Ybarra.  She passed peacefully with her family at her side in the early morning hours of October 11, 2023.  Our Mother is now resting in the warm embrace of God.   Teresa was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband Marcial Ybarra Sr, daughter Marcia Ybarra, grandson Andrew Ybarra, daughter in law Debbie Ybarra and bonus daughter Cheryl Pitcock.  Beloved family members including...

Virginia Garz, age 92 passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Merced, CA, October 10, 2023. Virginia Helen Lentz was born August 28, 1931 to Helen and Robert Lentz in Superior, WI. Virginia spent most of her early years in the Waino/Oulu Wisconsin area. She and her brother Richard (Dick) spent a lot of time with their mother, Grandfather Emil, Great Grandmother Johanna Sorvisto, and loving extended families of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Virginia enjoyed a very special...

Theresa Marie Aguilar, of Merced, California, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1951 in Merced, CA to Frank (Francisco) Cerda and Julia (Espinoza) Cerda. As a child she lived in Planada for a short time and her family moved to LeGrand. She attended Merced College and Sonoma State University. She met Richard Aguilar and on July 12, 1980 they got married. They had 2 children. She dedicated a little over 30 years with Merced City Schools...

Mark Francis Gabellini, 62, was welcomed into the Lord’s embrace on Friday, September 29, 2023. Mark was born on December 26, 1960 to Pio and Lavern Gabellini in Oakland, California. He was the younger brother to Norma Gabellini and older brother to Laurie Ferro. In 1964 he and his family moved to Napa, California where Mark graduated from Napa High School. Mark first started working when he was 13 years old delivering newspapers for the Napa Register. He went on to do many different...