All Obituaries

Joseph Scott Rankin passed away on October 11, 2021 after struggling with ongoing health issues. Joe was born in Atwater CA.  After graduating from Atwater High School in 1987, he moved to the Los Angeles area where he worked as an Information Technology professional for several years. He returned to Atwater after the onset of chronic health conditions and lived there until is passing. He is survived by his father Kenneth Rankin Sr., daughter Torrey Williams, grandson, brother Kenneth...

Edward “Ted” Printz Born December, 18, 1965, in San Mateo County and passed on October 6, 2021 in Merced County at the age of 55. Preceded in death by his parents Edward B. Printz and Norman and Aline Gunther. He is survived by his loving wife Doree Printz, sister Sarah Moore of Organ, 4 nieces and nephews, 2 stepchildren Tiffanie Zamudio and Jonathan Jenkins, 7 grandchildren and several cousins. Ted was a fun loving good man with a great sense of humor.  A loving husband...

Christina Grace Velasquez September 11, 1950 – October 4, 2021 Merced, California – It is with great sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our sister, Christina Grace Velasquez, who passed away suddenly.  We are comforted in the knowledge that she is with our Lord now.  She passed away at Dignity Health Hospital on October 4, 2021. She was a very loving, caring and passionate person.  She would give you the shirt off her back.  She has helped...

Melvin R. Lilly Jr. (May 16, 1953-September 23, 2021) Melvin R. Lilly Jr. (Mel) was a longtime resident of Merced, CA.  He passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 68.  Mel was born in Hertford, North Carolina on May 16, 1953, to the late Melvin R. Lilly, Sr., and Rosie Lilly. Mel attended Perquimans High School in NC and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force soon after graduation.  He trained as an air traffic controller and served overseas in Korea; Ramstein AB,...

Teresa R. Torres was born on August 11, 1940 in Santiago, Tangamandapio, Mich, Mexico. She passed away on September 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfonso Z. Torres, their first born child Yolanda, her son in law Orville Paul Jr, her parents Francisco & Trinidad Ramos, and 9 siblings. She is survived by 6 children, Alfonso Torres (Martha) from Merced CA, Teresa Nuñez (Lou) Murietta, CA, Mary Paul (Orville) from Adrian MI, Martha Torres from Millington,...

Maria Flores  March 21, 1953 - September 20, 2021  Maria Flores passed away September 20, 2021 in Elk Grove, CA surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and extended family. Maria, 68 years old, was a devoted wife to Jose Cuauhtemoc Flores for over 40 years. She was born March 21, 1953 in Raymondville, Texas, the daughter of Graciano Miranda and Heriberta Miranda.    As the youngest of nine children, Maria’s family worked as migrant farmworkers. This...

March 10, 1959 - September 16, 2021 David L. Maryland was a long time resident of Atwater, California. He passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 at the age of 62. David was born on March 10, 1959 at March AFB, Riverside, California to Johnel and Delores Maryland. David attended Atwater schools and graduated from Atwater High School in 1977. He was very active in sports, he ran track and won medals. David later moved to Seattle, Washington where he worked for the Boeing...

Jose Luis Castro of Winton, Ca left this world at a young age of 46, to be a guardian angel for his children on September 16, 2021. Joe was born in San Jose, California on February 5, 1975 to Jose and Carolina Castro. He is survived by his parents, four siblings, Monica, Angel , Veronica, and Maria; children Felisia, Celeste, I. Cortez, Destiny, Jose Jr., and Giselle; and many nieces and nephews. Joe was always willing to help others and had a heart of gold. He was always known to make...