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Californian OBITUARIESLOCAL 2CSATURDAY, July 6, 2002 OBITUARIES BIG SUR Richard M.Trotter Richard M. Trotter, 57, of Big Sur, died Monday, July 1, 2002, at VANDENBERG VILLAGE Paul C. Murray Paul C. Murray, 83, of Vanden-berg Village, died at his home SALINAS Ramiro 'Ray' Hernandez Ramiro "Ray" Hernandez, 68, of Salinas, died at his home Thurs his home. IT.

I f-tj Dec. 29, 1944, in 9 Salinas and was a lifelong resi- C-- He was self- Wednesday, July 3, 2002. He was born March 19, 1919, in Deport, Texas, and lived in Van-denberg Village. He earned a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma. His postgraduate work was at San Jose State University, day, July 4, 2002, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 7, 1933, in San Antonio and lived in Salinas for 59 years. He retired after 33 years as a forms and publication manager at the Defense Lan- contracting industries. Military: Was in the Navy during World War II. Survivors: Wife, THE BIG QUESTION The Californian's Web site, www.cali-fornianonline.com, features "The Big Question," an informal reader poll.

A new question is introduced each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. WEDNESDAY'S QUESTION: How will you spend your Fourth of July weekend? As of 6 p.m. Friday, 51 votes had been tallied. The results: Have a barbecue 17.6 percent Go out of town 9.8 percent Attend a fireworks show 17.6 percent Relax at home 41.2 percent Work 13.7 percent Richard M. Trotter Paul C.

Murray Ramiro'Ray' Hernandez dez in November 2000. Memberships: Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary's Church, Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1948 of Salinas and Cruisio at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors: Wife of 46 years, Gloria Hernandez; daughters, Suzanna Hernandez and Delia Hernandez-Bueno, both of Salinas; sons, Antonio (Dalia) Hernandez of King City, Alejandro (Leticia) Hernandez, Andres (Cathy) Hernandez and Ramiro (Melissa) Hernandez all of Salinas; sisters, Mary Bouder of Carmel Valley, Dolores Jufiar of San Jose and Sandra McDonald of Salinas; brothers, Frank Hernandez of Chesapeake, Fernando Hernandez of Hayward, Rudy Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez, both of Sanger; and 13 grandchildren.

Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. today, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Rosary: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at St.

Mary of the Nativity Church, 1702 Second Salinas. Celebration of the funeral mass: 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, at the church. Memorials: Contributions in his memory can be made to the Salinas Valley Dialysis Service, 955 Blanco Circle, Salinas 93901. Murray of Vandenberg Village; daughters, Debi (Annie) Gamboa of Fresno, Donna (David) Steptoe of England, Linda (Tom) Larsen of Yorba Linda, Diana (David) Griffin of Napa, Heather (Jude) Riley of Vandenberg Village; sons, Paul C.

(Carol) Murray II of Salinas, David (Donna) Murray of Castroville, Ronald Brooks of Reedley, John Murray of Pacific Grove, Eric (Tiffany) Murray of Tacoma, brother, George Murray of grandchildren, David Murray Aaron, Jason, Ryan, Mason and Mackenzie Murray, Justin Winters, Regina Gamboa, Natalie Griffin, Ronald Brooks II, James Brooks, Elisabeth Riley and Ashley Riley; great-grandson, Zach-ery Murray; aunt, Mabel (Chuck) Miller of Sonoma; cousins, Wade (Lupita) Earley of Kihei, Hawaii, and Doyle Blackman of Lancaster; and numerous other cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial service: 1 p.m. today, June 6, at Vandenberg Air Force Base Chapel One, with Chaplain Gary Bomberger, USAF lieutenant colonel, officiating. Inurnment: Private. Cremation: Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 North A.

Lom-poc. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, 6300 Wilshire Boulevard No. 100, Los Angeles 90048 or the Marian Foundation Hospice, 1400 E. Church Santa Maria 93454. guage Institute in Monterey.

He managed the hall at St. Mary of the Nativity Church for many years. He was a past Catholic Youth Organization president, a coach in Monterey and was one of the original founders of bingo fund-raisers for both Palma and Sacred Heart schools. He was an assistant for 10 years at Healey Mortuary. He enjoyed traveling to Reno and Tahoe with his family, loved to dance and especially enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Michael Hernan- LOCAL CALENDAR San Francisco State and the University of Oklahoma. His career as an educator including teaching and coaching high school basketball, baseball and football. He retired in 1979 after spending several years as a principal at an elementary school in Castroville. He was active in the Castroville Kiwanis Club, the Reserve Officer's Association and helped at the VFW post. He also was active in numerous Monterey County educational organizations.

Military: Served in the Marine Corps during World War II and later served in the Army Reserves, retiring in 1979 with the rank of master sergeant. Survivors: Wife of 36 years, Betty SALINAS SALINAS Tommie Quintana Tommie Quintana, 76, of Salinas, died at her home Thursday, Debra Trotter of Big Sur; sons, Morgan Trotter of Mill Valley and Andrew Trotter of Carmel Valley; daughter, Carmen Trotter of Templeton; sisters, Cathy Brockus and Judy Weidman, both of Washington, and Sandra Coombs of Oregon; and one granddaughter. Services: Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation: Was held. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, 41 W.

San Luis Salinas. SALINAS Wayne L. Stone Wayne L. Stone, 74, of Salinas, died at his home Friday, June 28, 2002. He was born Feb.

28, 1928, in New Jersey and lived in Salinas. He was an employee for the United States Postal Service in Salinas for 21 years. Military: Served in the Army for 20 years and Navy for three years. Memberships: American Legion Post 31. Survivors: Spouse of 47 years, Audrey Stone of Salinas; daughters, Lucy (Michael) Vondracek of Colorado and Janice Austin of Salinas.

Services: None will be held. Burial: Cremation, burial at sea. Memorials: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas 93901, VNA, 957 Blanco Circle, Salinas 93901 or the Hospice Foundation for the Central Coast, P.O. Box 1798, Monterey 93942.

Arrangements: Neptune Susan Louise Hanley Gowin Susan Louise Hanley Gowin, 50, of Salinas, died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was bom "X- fK i i July 4, 2002, following a battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 3, 1925, in Los Angeles and lived in the Salinas Valley for 52 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, reading the Bible and TODAY EARTHBOUND FARM, flower walk and flower arranging demonstration, 10 a.m.

to noon, Earthbound Farm's Farm Stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. Walk: $20 adult, $5 12 and younger. Register in advance, walk ins welcome as space allows. 625-62 19. TODAY SALINAS PACKERS, home game against Nevada Yankees (2), 5:05 p.m., Salinas Municipal Stadium at Salinas Sports Complex.

Wester VW free night. $7 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students. Season tickets $99, Junior Packers club (6-12) season pass $20. www.salinaspackers.com. Tickets: 770-0865.

77 FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND CRUISE, 9:1 5 a.m. each day, two-hour naturalist guided tours leave from Moss Landing and explore Elkhorn Slough. Reservations: 633-5555. 727 HOME DEPOT HOME AND GARDEN WORKSHOPS, free workshops Saturday and Sunday at 1800 N. Main Salinas: 9 a.m.

How to Install Kitchen Cabinets; 10 a.m. How to Add Color to Your Garden; 1 1 a.m. Install Ceramic Tile (two hours); 1 p.m. How to Save Energy and Money by Making Your Home Energy Efficient; 2 p.m. Learn Fantastic Faux Painting Techniques.

443-9600. WED, 710 COMMUNITY FORUM ON PRUNEDALE BYPASS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sherwood Hall, 940 N.Main Salinas. 775-0903. WED. 710 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, Dr.

Denise Mark will speak on the subject, 1 1 a.m., Sally Judd Griffin Center, 700 Jewell Pacific Grove. Free. Reservations: 375-4454. 711-18 LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY'S TEAM IN TRAINING PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Harden Middle School, 1561 McKinnon Salinas, and July 18, Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Pacific Grove.

Coaches help you train for endurance events while you raise funds for cure. (408) 271 -2873, www.teamintraining.com. Castillo and Angie SartorL Memberships: Northside Assembly of God in Salinas. Survivors: Daughters, Eloise Cronkhite of Julian, Sally Morse of Tacoma, Carmen Soliz of Marina, Mary Lynn of Castro-ville, Katherine Warren of Las Cruces, N.M., Theresa Hernandez of San Jose, Anna Soliz of Prunedale and Emma Hoist of Concord; sons, Tony Soliz of lone, Richard Soliz of Prunedale, David Soliz, John Duran and Arnold M. Quintana, all of San Jose; 40 grandchildren; and 39 great- grandchildren.

Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. today, July 6, and 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the Northside Assembly of God Church, 55 Natividad Road, Salinas. Burial: Will follow the service at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 768 Abbott of Salinas; stepdaughters, Virginia Gowin of Florida and Stacy Gowin of Marysville; mother, Verna Hanley of Salinas; sister, Sandy Finch of San Ramon; grandmother, Eloise Hutchinson of Salinas; nieces, Helen Campbell of Salinas, and Holly Finch and Rachel Finch, both of San Ramon. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday, July 8, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, 41 W. San Luis Salinas. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 768 Abbott Salinas.

Memorial services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Northminster Presbyterian Church, 315 E. Alvin Drive, Salinas. Memorials: Northminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 315 E. Alvin Drive, Salinas 93906.

April 4, 1952, in Sij Salinas. She was a 1970 graduate I li of North Salinas 1-" A High School and pf worked in med- Tommie Quintana Susan Louise Hanley Gowin Vantage Eye Center. Memberships: Northminster spending time with her family. She was a volunteer worker for the Victory Mission, and she often ministered at the Salinas Women's Correctional Center. She and her husband were former pastors at the Northside Assembly of God.

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MON. 78 NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER PLANNING COMMITTEE, noon, Steinbeck room, Natividad Medical Center, 1441 Constitution Salinas. 755-41 11, www.nativi-dad.com. MON. 78 ASSOCIATION OF MONTEREY BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS BOARD, 7 p.m., Marina Municipal Airport Building, 781 Neeson Road, Marina.

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