Obituaries

Joe Merkle, 95 of Paso Robles slipped into unconsciousness May 27th, 2019.

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

With his family by his side, James Milton Thorne (Jim) passed away on September 13, 2018 after a brief illness.

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

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.

Robert (Bob) Thorp Sr. 86, died peacefully with his family by his side on October 14, 2018. Bob was a lifelong resident of Greenfield and prided himself on the service of his community.

Lew Kent Borzini, 76, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday December 29th. Lew was born on September 1st, 1941 in King City to Lucio and Bernice Borzini.

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

Maria Guadalupe Rocha, 88, of Greenfield, passed away at home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Bernice Brainard Mason, 96 of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her home in Greenfield.