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4A thecalifornian.comThe Salinas Californian Obituaries Salinas Californian obituaries also appear on www.thecalifornian.com and on Legacy.com, the largest provider of online obituaries. Carla Isberg, 86, of Carmel, passed away Jan. 30, 2017. She was born March 7, 1930. Carla grew up with her brothers, Charles, Paul and Patrick.

Carla married Charles Isberg in 1950. They had four children, John, Janet, Peter, and Stephen. Carla had four grandchildren, David and Shannon (Janet and Del Monte Walters), Matthew and Mark (Pam and John), and three great-grandchildren, Inde, Audrey, and Little Del. Peter married Madeline Hadley in 2013. Carla was a housewife until 1970 when she earned her A.B.

degree. She spent about 20 years as a social worker, earning her MSW from SJSU in 1980. In 1977, her husband Charles died at 52. She began two passions, singing at the Mission Ranch piano bar, and becoming a life master in duplicate bridge. A Celebration of life will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 12, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church, 501 El Dorado Monterey. Guests are invited to townhouse after that. Carla Isberg March 7, 1930 Jan. 30, 2017 CARMEL Larry Joseph Rolandi, 63, formerly of Salinas, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Modesto. He was born April 24, 1953, in Salinas.

Larry grew up in Greenfield, where he attended the local schools and graduated from King City High School. A carpenter by trade, Larry was known throughout the valley for his workmanship and great expertise. He was preceded by death by his father, Harold Rolandi, and step-father, Tony Vierra. Larry is survived by his wife, Vicki Rolandi; son, Vincent Rolandi, and daughter, Rochelle Rolandi, all of Jamestown. He is also survived by his mother, Martha Vierra of Greenfield; brothers, Tommy Rolandi of Greenfield, and David (Gloria) Rolandi of Hartville, MI; sister, Jeanette (George) Nitzschke of Greenfield; sister-in-law, Beverly (Jerry) Gattis of Jamestown, and many loving cousins and friends.

A Viewing will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home. Arrangements by Terzich and Wilson of Sonora, 225 E. Rose Sonora, CA 95370. Larry Joseph Rolandi April 24, 1953 March 1, 2017 JAMESTOWN Joel G.

Vargas, 45, passed away with his family at his side Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Joel was born Aug. 7, 1971 in Mexico and has lived in Salinas for the past 25 years. Joel worked as a chemical applicator in Salinas Valley Agriculture for more than 20 years. Joel is survived by his loving wife, Susana: a daughter, Nayeli Vargas; his sons, Christian, Noah, and Joel Vargas Jr.

He is also survived by his parents, Beremundo and Ampelia Cardenas, along with his sister, Ana Lopez, and a brother, Abimael Vargas. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Healey Mortuary Chapel, 405 N. Sanborn Salinas, CA 93905. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Mortuary Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at St. Catholic Church, 424 Towt Salinas, CA 93905. Burial will follow in the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA 93907.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Salinas, CA 93905, www.healeymortuary.com Joel G. Vargas Aug. 7, 1971 March 2, 2017 SALIANAS Elvezio Breschini, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born in Gonzales where he spent the majority of his life.

He moved to Salinas in 1998 to be near his family. Saw attended Gonzales schools. He spent more than 50 years as a part of the farming community in the Salinas Valley. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, sports, rodeos, but most of all, spending time with his family and friends. He served in the U.S.

Army as a Staff Sergeant in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion during World War II (1941-1945). He was stationed throughout Europe during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Saw was a member of the Monterey County Swiss Rifle Club, Swiss American Club and St. Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Angelina Breschini; parents, Bernardino and Oliva Breschini; brothers, Oliver Breschini, Elmer (Piash) Breschini, and Albert (Moko) Breschini; and sisters, Rosaline Headley and Ruth (Cookie) Rivera.

He is survived by three children, Les (Rochelle) Breschini of Salinas, Linda Stockwell of Clovis and Alice (Mike) Hitchcock of Salinasl six grandchildren, Shane Breschini, Ann Marie (Zach) Punnett, Tara (Michael Flynn) Stockwell, Brianne Stockwell, Jason Hitchcock, Kate Hitchcock; seven great- grandchildren, Tyler Stockwell, Dailyn Breschini, Olivia Rose Punnett, Hailey Ray Flynn, Noah William Punnett, Brenin James Flynn, Henry Wayne Punnett; brother, Wes Breschini of Fresno; sister, Jane Pisoni of Gonzales, and numerous nephews and nieces. The family gratefully acknowledges the loving care of his devoted caregivers, Kikue and Juana. They send a special thank you to Dr. Yoneda for his many years of compassionate care. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas, CA 93901. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Gonzales District Cemetery, 1000 US 101, Gonzales, CA 93926. Memorials to Monterey County Swiss Rifle Club, P.O.

Box 275, Gonzales, CA 93926 or favorite charity. Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com Elvezio Leslie Breschini Sept. 9, 1919 March 4, 2017 GONZALES SALINAS Gary Lee Metzler, 71, entered into rest suddenly on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in Manteca.

He was born July 17, 1945, in Watsonville. Gary was a resident. He was a Veteran serving his country proudly through the United States Army. He retired as a Loss Control Manager at Monterey Education Risk Management Authority (MERMA) after many years of dedication and hard work. He was an avid tennis player and loved an intriguing game of chess with his grandchildren.

He was active as he would go to the gym daily. He had a wonderful sense of humor, dry yet sarcastic. He loved his grandchildren and his puppies more than words can say. He will be remembered as a most loving husband, wonderful father and amazing grandfather. He will be deeply missed.

Gary leaves behind his adored wife of 51 years, Patricia Metzler of Manteca; his daughter. Laura Metzler and partner. John Ortiz of his grandchildren, Joseph Steven Metzler, Mikel Greggary Gibbs, Kendra Lynn Metzler and Joshua Ryan Gibbs. In addition, he leaves two siblings, Elsie Metzler of New Mexico and Sandra Metzler. P.L.

Fry is honored to serve the Metzler family. Per family request, all services will be private. For condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.plfryandson.com search obituaries. Gary Lee Metzler July 17, 1945 Feb. 20, 2017 MANTECA Breschini Elvezio Leslie 97, Gonzales Salinas, March 4, 2017, Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, www.struveandlaporte.com Isberg Carla 86, Carmel, Jan.

30, 2017 Metzler Gary Lee 71, Manteca, Feb. 20, 2017, P.L. Fry Son Funeral Home, www.plfryandson.com Rolandi Larry Joseph 63, Jamestown, March 1, 2017, Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home Tan Ignacia C. 91, Salinas, March 2, 2017, Healey Mortuary, www.healeymortuary.com Teixeira Ryan S. 20, Pismo Beach, March 4, 2017, Dudley-Ho man Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens, www.dudleyho manmortuary.com Vargas Joel G.

45, Salianas, March 2, 2017, Healey Mortuary, www.healeymortuary.com Death Notices Ignacia C. Tan, 91, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Salinas. She was born April 16, 1925, in Bohol, the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Healey Mortuary.

The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Mortuary Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Madonna Del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Salinas, CA 93906.

Burial will take place in Cebu, the Philippines. Arrangements are entrusted to the Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Salinas, CA 93905 www.healeymortuary. com Ignacia C. Tan April 16, 1925 March 2, 2017 SALINAS Obituary Policy The Salinas Californian publishes a list of death notices daily, at no charge.

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Requests for corrections should be directed to the appropriate funeral home. We have included a list below of local funeral homes for your convenience. Alta Vista Mortuary 831-424-9700 Eddington Funeral Services 831-385-5400 Healey Mortuary Crematory 831-424-1848 Mission Memorial Park 831-394-1481 Struve and Laporte Chapel 831-424-0311 The Paul Mortuary 831-375-4191 Whitehurst Grim Funeral 831-385-3241 Woodyard Funeral Service 831-678-9100 Thank you for choosing The Salinas Californian When words fail, let us help. Visit our complete list of death notices and sign our guest book at legacy.com/thecalifornian.com SAN JOSE, Calif. When the floodwaters rushed in last month in San Jose, a firefighter hauled Hien Nguyen to safety.

She left behind the two-bedroom apartment she shared with a roommate for $1,000 a month, managing only to take her identification and her phone. is the 70- year-old said, surveying her home last week, where she returned to clean and pick up clothing. Now, Nguyen is living at a city shelter and like many others in San Vietnamese community the largest population of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam is trying to figure out how to rebuild and find a home in high-cost Silicon Valley. City officials say about 80 percent of the 400 families who are still displaced are Vietnamese and have little more than the clothes on their backs. are working said city councilman Tam Nguyen, who represents a district that is about a third Vietnamese.

The flooding also displaced low-income Latino families, said Councilman Sergio Jimenez, who is trying to help them find new homes and replace possessions. The heavy rains from recent storms sent flood waters rushing through several of the neighborhoods. first-floor apartment sits along a crowded main street, not far from strip malls that sport signs in both Vietnamese and Spanish. The relatively low rents attract seniors, those with single incomes as well as families. concerned about how we are going to get a place to live.

concerned about getting a really high said Van who was living with her sister and paying just $400 a month for a rented room before the flood. Fousek came to the U.S. in 1972 after she met and later married a U.S. Army soldier fighting in the Vietnam War. They brought with them three small children to California and began to build a life in the South Bay.

They owned a home and raised their children. But in 2014, financial and health problems forced them from the home and they separated. Fousek sold clothes at the flea market to make ends meet. But her health worsened and she had to quit. do it anymore.

completely worn out. I have arthritis so bad and asthma and she said. Still, she said, in dark times, I try to see the silver lining in things and stay San Jose saw another silver lining last week when a California billionaire donated $5 million for flood relief efforts. Kieu Hoang was a refugee from Vietnam himself who once went on to build a fortune in medical products. is the time you need to pay said the 70-year-old Hoang.

(flooding victims) are the old, the sick, the At a news conference, residents clapped at the donation news and snapped selfies with the businessman. City councilman Lan Diep also represents an area where many flood victims live. He said Vietnamese people are inherently self-reliant and often band together in crisis rather than waiting for the government to step in and assist. Diep, 33, went to New Orleans after the Hurricane Katrina flooding in 2005 and saw firsthand how the Vietnamese community there handled the crisis. Vietnamese community wait for FEMA or state Diep said.

pooled their resources and all cleaned up one home and then they all moved along to fix up Vietnamese families forced out by San Jose floods JEFF Tania Torres helps clean the home her aunt Cruz Antonia has been displaced from due to flood damage in San Jose on March 1. KRISTIN J. BENDER ASSOCIATED PRESS.