All Obituaries

Cruz Richard Villegas, well known as "Ducker," Passed away September 17, 2022. He was born and raised in Merced, California and worked for Maxwell Homes for 26 years. His passions were hunting, fishing, motorcycle rides, and spending time with family and friends. His signature sense of humor and love for all will never be forgotten. He is preceded by his parents Richard and Mary Villegas and sister Teresa Abarca. He is survived by Sara, Trisha, Richard Jr, EvaMarie (Harold),...

On Sunday September 11, 2022, Elizabeth Kathleen “Kathy” Hollon passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on July 9, 1965, in Merced, CA to Leonard “Red” and Avonell Hollon. She was the third of their five daughters. She graduated from Merced High School in 1983. She then went on to attend Merced College where she was a student athlete. Kathy was an avid softball player from a very young age. She made many friends while playing softball....

Nicanor González Sánchez  hijo de Justo González y María Sánchez. Nació en Buenavista, Jalisco el 4 de enero de 1930.  Nicanor tuvo 1 hermano y 5 hermanas. Vivió en Buenavista hasta la edad de 17 años cuando decidió aventurarse hacia los Estados Unidos.  A la edad de 22 años conoció a María Isabel González quien después sería su esposa. Contrajeron matrimonio el 30 de...

Gloria McAdam     February 13, 1931   to August 26, 2022   Gloria McAdam passed away on August 26, 2022 in Merced, Ca. at the age of 91.  She was born to Matilda and Albert Manss on February 13, 1931 in Chillicothe, Ohio. While a child, her family  relocated to California, and she graduated from North Hollywood High School.  Gloria was married to the late John McAdam for 52 years, until his passing in 2001.  Gloria and John established...

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Consuelo Maria DeLanda Banuelos of Merced, CA on August 23, 2022. She was born May 16, 1925 in the San Fernando Valley of California, the seventh child of Pablo and Marina DeLanda.            She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Andres C. Banuelos; her sisters Reina DeLanda and Blasa DeLanda; her brothers Joe, Ben, Vincent, Trinidad, Pepe, and Trini DeLanda; her daughter Onessima...

   Wanda June Taylor entered the gates of heaven on August 17, 2022, four days shy of her 86th birthday. She was at home and went peacefully with daughters by her side and son-in-law nearby. She has now joined her beloved husband Bill who passed away in 1984. Wanda was born in Tulare and eventually moved to Merced where she graduated high school. She met her husband Bill in Merced and married in Reno, Nevada, in 1954. Her husband was in the Air Force so they lived at many...

Leo Avila Regalado, age 76, resident of Chowchilla passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022. He was born on September 3rd, 1945 in Madera, Ca. to the late Andrew and Frances Regalado. He attended Galen Clark and Tenaya middle school. He graduated from Merced High School in 1965. He was a Vietnam Veteran, he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, and 2 years as a reserve from 1965-1971. Leo worked as a Hair stylist and 29 years at RTS Packaging as a...

Lucille passed away peacefully at her home in Atwater, CA, on July 28, 2022, at the age of 97. She was born May 6, 1925, to Allen and Laura Howe in Omaha, NE. The family later moved to Shelton, NE, where they farmed. It was there that she met and married Henry Uhrich Jr. on July 28, 1942, in Phillipsburg, KS. Together they raised four children. They lived and farmed in the Shelton and Gibbon areas and later purchased a farm in Fort Morgan, CO, moved there, and farmed several more years...

Alvin David (Dave) Prows was born January 9, 1934, in Planada, CA, to Alvin and Goldie Prows.  Dave grew up in Merced County and attended Merced High School Class of 1952.  Dave left this world to wait for Janice on July 22, 2022, after a long illness.    Upon graduating high school, Dave joined the U.S. Marine Corps. and served in Japan, before being honorably discharged in 1956.    Dave worked for Pacific Bell Telephone Company for a short time...

It is with a sad heart the family of Edward Joseph, age 85, passed away on July 22, 2022.  He was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully passed away. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers Davis and Lynn, and his son Lane.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Muriel, daughter Terry Amador, son Mark(Karen), 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a long-time co-business owner of Carpenter Printing.  He actively served on...