All Obituaries

Johnny Eugene Lopes October 7, 1937-October 14, 2020 John Lopes was born October 7, 1937 to Manuel & Marie Lopes in Gustine, California. He grew up on the family’s dairy, learning all aspects of the dairy business while working with his 7 older siblings. He attended Gustine High School, where he was involved in FFA and played football. After graduating from Gustine High School 1956, John enlisted in the Army where he enjoyed travel and adventure during peacetime. He was stationed...

Santos A. Soto, 90 of Merced, CA passed away on October 9, 2020. Santos was predeceased by his parents Monico and Petra Soto, and his wife Margaret.  He is survived by his son David and his family Erika, Justine, Nicole and Erik.  He was an amazing father and grandfather, and will be truly missed. Respects can be paid during his viewing at Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home, 901 W. Main St., Merced, CA on Thursday, October 23, 2020 between the hours of 4 to 8 pm.  Funeral...

Matilda Yanez De Leon age 74, passed away peacefully October 8, 2020 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto Ca.  She was born on April 2, 1946 in Sanderson, Texas to Raul and Delores.  She married her soulmate Manuel De Leon in November of 1974.  She retired from Hy-lond health care where she was head cook for over 20 years. Matilda leaves behind her loving husband Manuel De Leon, her three sons Luis De Leon, Felipe De Leon, and Albert De Leon and daughter, Patricia De Leon also...

In Loving Memory of Maria Castillo Maria Castillo (Nov. 12, 1942 - Oct. 4, 2020) was born in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, relative and friend. Maria spent her whole life fighting for those around her. She immigrated to the United States in the 80's to gain a better understanding of what the world could offer her. Through hard work and dedication she used her skills to provide for her family and future generations. Maria worked...

  Our beloved Margaret (Castanon) Rodriguez ,75, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 2, 2020, with her loving family by her side at Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California.  Margaret was born on August 4, 1945, in Pamona, California, to her parents, the late Nick and Nellie Castanon. Margaret was raised in Five Points, California with her brothers Nick, Jerry, Frank, Abel, and Lawrence Castanon. She is preceded in death by her only sister, Vera Hirrel. Margaret...

Ruth Luella Robsion, 62, of Snelling, California, passed September 30, 2020. Ruth was born to Harold Nelson and Nellora Nelson, November 30, 1957, in Turlock, California. She attended Turlock High School. She met Jimmy Robsion at Courtesy Market and they married in 1983. They lived together in California their whole life. Ruth leaves behind her husband who has been married 37 years together. Together they raised two beautiful children leaving them behind: Joshua Robsion and Mary Kennedy...

Jonathan Wood Glasgow passed away at his home to play with the heavenly band of musicians on September 26, 2020. He was born November 19, 1950 to Jae and Burchell Glasgow from Le Grand. He attended Le Grand Elementary School, Merced High School and graduated from Le Grand High School. While in school he had a band with his friends, he sat in with the Merced Blue Notes and played with “The Vogues”. Jonathan left Le Grand at age 17 for the big city to attend the San Francisco Art...

Shirley Cotta March 4, 1941 - September 25, 2020 Shirley Darlene Cotta passed away at the age of 79 on September 25, 2020 in Merced, CA. She was born to Thomas and Opal Bartley in Galesburg, Illinois. Some years later, she moved west with her family to California.Shirley attended and graduated from Merced High School, where she met the love of her life, Manuel J. Cotta.  Manuel and Shirley were married in 1958 and made their home in El Nido, CA, where they raised their...

On Thursday, September 24, 2020, the good Lord brought home one of his most precious, beautiful Angels, Anna Maria McCorvey. She lived an incredible, long-life of 92 years. Anna was truly an inspiration to her family, friends and loved ones. Being an ambassador for Christ, a devoted wife, loving mother, true & loyal friend, kind-hearted, caring, beautiful, amazing, hardworking woman, down to earth, and supportive. Her Favorite things to do was to Serve the Lord, study the word of God,...