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a also Friday, July 15, 2005 PAGE ONE Californian SALINAS Robert L. Taylor Robert L. Taylor, 71, of Salinas reached for God's hand on Sunday, July 10, 2005, with his loving family at his side. Bob lived his life with great passion. He was born in San Diego and moved to Salinas in his youth.

He graduated from Salinas High School and married his best friend and love, Mary Jane O'Leary, in 1956. He was: a proud man, and dedicated to his career and family. After working in the family painting business, he joined the Salinas Police Department in 1960. In 1969, he joined the Monterey County District Attorney Office as the Chief Investigator. His career lasted 30 years.

He graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, in 1979. He will be remembered by all as a man of great integrity, loyalty and strength. His family will miss a dedicated husband, father, grandfather who loved life, traveling with his painting, fishing, animals and watching his lemon tree grow. Military service: U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.

Memberships: Bob was a member of FBI N.A.A. Session No. 118, Peace Officer Association, American Legion Post No. 31, Angela's Angels of Madonna del Sasso Church, Madonna del Sasso Church and Our Lady Rosary Makers. Bob is survived by his true LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY MIDNIGHT HARRY POTTER RELEASE PARTY, 9 to 11:45 p.m., Waldenbooks, Del Monte Center, Monterey.

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love of 49 years, Mary Jane O'Leary Taylor of Salinas; daughters, Kathryn Cascarina of Shasta Lake and Theresa Taylor of Salinas; grandchildren, Jason R. Anderson of Salinas, Jennifer and James Cascarina of Shasta Lake; brothers, Bill and Linda Taylor and Richard and Raylene Taylor, both of Salinas, and James and Cindy Hill of Nevada; sister, Edna and Bud Burnett of California City, Betty Berryhill of Live Oak, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Taylor, and his grandson, Christopher D. Anderson. Special thanks for wonderfull care to John Rinderknecht, M.D., Jeanine Ellinwood, M.D., Timothy Heyne, M.D., Allen Radner, M.D., Kathy and crew of ICU Unit at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

Our hearts are forever grateful. Memorial Mass: 1 p.m. today, July 15, at Madonna del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas. Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott Salinas.

Memorials: Rancho Cielo, P.O. Box 6948, Salinas, CA 93912; or Animal Friends Rescue Project, P.O. Box 51083, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Arrangements: Whitehurst Muller Funeral Service, East Alisal and Pajaro streets. Information: www.white hurstmullerfunerals.com.

SALINAS Salvador Barrera Salvador Barrera, 48, of Salinas died Saturday, July 9, 2005, shortly after suffering a heart attack. Services: Visitation will be from noon to 9. p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Mehl's Colonial Chapel, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Monday, July 18, at St. Patrick's Church in Watsonville. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery. MILITARY SERVICE The Salinas Californian designates obituaries of military veterans with a flag to honor them for their service. SALINAS Petra B.

Alforque Petra B. Alforque Petra B. Alforque, 87, of Salinas died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Bangued loved family gatherings, spending time with her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and gardening.

She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Obdegio Alforque. She was a member of Madonna del Sasso parish. Survivors: Sons, Filomeno Alforque and Jaime Alforque, both of Salinas; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation: 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Whitehurst Muller Chapel, 41 E. Alisal Salinas.

Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the chapel. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Madonna del Sasso Church, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas.

Burial: Garden of Memories cemetery, 768 Abbott Sali- nas. SALINAS Phyllis Schehl Phyllis Schehl, 78, of Salinas passed away at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Services: No services will be held. Cremation has been held. Inurnment of ashes will be at Riverside National Cemetery.

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