Obituaries

David H. Hay, 68, of Greenfield, Calif., unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2018, with his daughter by his side.

Leslie Plaskett Merrill passed away on August 3, 2017, in the loving embrace of her family. She was born in King City, CA and later moved to the Monterey Peninsula. Leslie loved her life overlooking the bay with the love of her life, her husband Scott. She enjoyed taking big ocean walks and watching the seals and otters play outside their window. Leslie loved watching Scott teach martial arts at Monterey Sports Center and was so happy to be Mrs. Sensei. She and Scott enjoyed their vacations in Lake Tahoe, where they had spent their honeymoon, and returned every year. A talented stylist, Leslie took wonderful care of her clients and valued their friendship greatly. She adored her children and grandchildren and cherished time spent with family.

The Ortega Family has lost their matriarch. Margarita Camarena Ortega was born on November 25th, 1921 in Cojumatlan, Michocan, Mexico.

On March 9, 2019 Kathy Brown, 82, formerly of Greenfield, passed away at her care home in San Jose, Calif.

Ronald Stanley Borznini, 70, of Greenfield, passed away on Oct. 28, 2018.

Ivan "Bud" Gilbert Zahler, 92, formerly of Greenfield, passed away on October 7, 2018 in Sacramento.

Jose “Joe” Lous Perez, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2018.

In the early morning hours of August 7th, 2017, Rick Gutierrez passed away from a heart-related medical event while on an annual family vacation in South Lake Tahoe, California at the age of 63. He also fought a brave 13-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease that was not directly related.

Sarah L. Blomquist, age 85, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Vienna Nursing & Rehab Center in Lodi CA.

Atha M. Sportsman, 96 and longtime South Monterey County Resident passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.