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California! OBITUARIESLOCAL 4BM0NDAY, September 23, 2002 WE REMEMBER Notorious 'Hillside Angelo Buono, found dead JudyA.Salcur Feb. 14, 1949, to Sept. 21, 2001 It's been a year that your presence was needed in heaven. We Vera Christine Santistevan Sept. 23, 1930, to March 9, 2000 Dearest mother in heaven, Today is your 72nd birthday and we're sure you are sharing your Angelo Buono and his cousin were convicted of nine 'Hillside' killings in 1983.

tV; all miss you so much, Mom. We keep telling ourselves it will get easier as time goes by, but it seems like it's getting harder. If only we never had to say goodbye. We would give anything to have you back, but we know special day with the Lord and the rest of your beloved family in heaven. Well, Mom, I thank you again for giving me life because without your love, tenderness and patience, I wouldn't have what I have now i By Jessica Brice The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Angelo Buono one of two cousins whose gruesome killings of girls and women in the 1970s terrorized Los Angeles residents in what came to be known as the "Hillside Strangler" slayings, died Saturday in his prison cell, corrections officials said Buono, 67, was found dead at Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County, said Bob Martinez, a spokesman for the state Department of Corrections.

Cause of death was not immediately known, but Martinez said Buono suffered from heart problems. There were no signs of trauma, and Buono was alone in his own cell when he died "He had assigned duties at the prison, and he was singled-celled because of the nature of his crime," Martinez said "There was nothing exceptional about his Judy A. Salcur OBITUARIES SALINAS Robert C. 'Bob' Grier Robert C. "Bob" Grier, 87, of Salinas, died of cancer Sunday, Sept.

22, 2002, at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1914, in Woodward, and lived in Salinas for 60 years. He owned Salinas Garage and Tow in Salinas for 30 years before his retirement. He loved spending time with his family.

Military service: World War II U.S. Army veteran. Memberships: Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Survivors: Daughters-in-law, Margaret Miles of Merced and Kathy Hedberg of Salinas; grandsons, Steven L. (Tammy) Grier and Robert L.

Grier, both of Salinas and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a-m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

24, at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, 41 W. San Luis Salinas. Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 1230 Luther Way, Salinas.

Burial: Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St, Salinas. Memorials: Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Vera Christine Santistevan conduct in prison." In November 1983, Buono was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after being convicted of nine of 10 strangler slay- ings. His adoptive cousin, Kenneth Bianchi, pleaded guilty to five of the murders and testified against Buono. Bianchi is serving a 118 -year sentence at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary in southeastern Washington state for the slayings -of two Bellingham women.

one day we will be together, and nothing will ever separate us. We may not have a Mom to love, hug and kiss, but we do have a Mom who is able to love us from up above and guide us through our difficult times in life. Mom, that makes you extra special in our hearts. Love, your children, Pebbles, Billy, Earl and Charles From all your grandchildren who had the privilege to have you around to spoil us, love us and take care of us. Also Cody, whom you never had the chance to see, Mom.

He's such a beautiful baby. You would be proud. Love, Billy, Cynthia, Timothy, Michael, April, Lawrence, Judith, Little Earl, Kyle and baby Cody a Deautitui family, a strong heart and a giving person. I will always be grateful to you. Mom, for the rest of my life.

Your daughter, Vicki, is doing well, Mom, and all of your sons are also doing well. They all send their love to you every day of their lives, so don't worry, Mom. I hope this message reaches you in heaven on this special day. So happy birthday, Mom, until next time. Lots of love from all your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who miss you and your cooking every day.

You're always on our minds and in our hearts. Love you forever. Your son, Larry and family 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. FRIDAY'S QUESTION: Do you plan to attend the California International Airshow in Salinas on Oct.

4-6? As of 3:50 p.m. Friday, 60 votes had been tallied.The results: Yes, I wouldn't miss It 10 percent Probably but not definite 8.3 percent No, but I wish I could 23.3 percent No, not interested SO percent Undecided 9.1 percent LOCAL CALENDAR 923-27 SALINAS READS WEEK, Partners for Peace looking for volunteers to spend one hour in a classroom reading a favorite story. Registration: Aline Sanchez 751-7310, ext. 1 1 or e-mail TUE. 924 MONTEREY BAY ROSE SOCIETY, 7 p.m., Aptos Public Library, Soquel Drive and State Park Road, Aptos.

Consulting rosarian session and rose auction. Jim Sauve 476-1 381 TUE. 924 "ZIN CHALLENGE" WINE-MAKER DINNER, 6:30 p.m., Hullabal-loo Restaurant, 228 S. Main Salinas. Ravenswood Vineyards paired with five-course meal organized by Chef Todd Fisher.

$55 per person, tax and gratuity included. 757-3663. WED.92S FREE PVD SCREENINGS, 1 2:30 to 5 p.m., Cardiopulmonary Services, 576 Hartnell Monterey. For those who have not previously been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease, are 50 and older, and have leg pain, aching or cramping that comes on with walking or exercise, history of heart disease or diabetes. Register: 625-4934.

WED. 925 STEM-CELL RESEARCH, Dr. Daniel Togasaki of the Parkinson's Institute will speak about research, p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro Salinas. Free and open to the public.

Kendra Webster 424-4359. WED. 925 MONTEREY BAY REPUB Uncommon Commitment Gerry Bennett jfz. Steinbeck fyal Cslale OOP 759-2862 LK A www.gerryslistings.com SALINAS Eula Hughes Find The Best Buys In Classified a -h Livestock II Peed Hay iy II GARY DECARLI Ja rl AMLRICAN HOMT: yK JcR REALTY 111 Eula Hughes, 89, of Salinas, died Friday, Sept 20, 2002, at her home after an illness. She was born in Wewoka, and lived most of her life in Salinas.

She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval Hughes, and son, Charles Eugene Coyle. Memberships: Lifelong member of AFL-CIO Local 78A. Survivors: Daughters, Dorothy Peck of Pacific Grove and Mer-lene McAmis of Salinas; sons, James Wendel Coyle of Salinas and John A. Bright of Columbia; sister, Mildred Murphy of Salinas; granddaughter, Roryann Hewitt of Prunedale; grandson, Ryan Eugene Brooks of Salinas and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 23, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Services: 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Garden of Memories Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 768 Abbott St, Salinas. WE REMEMBER Joseph V.Ruiz Sept. 23,1913, to Aug. 2, 1997 Happy 89th birthday, Grandpa, It's amazing that five years have For all the Goods and Services you Need! Up LICAN WOMEN FEDERATED, luncheon meeting, Le Chantilly, 1 1 20 Lighthouse Pacific Grove.

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TODAY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, 4 p.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, Monterey County Courthouse, Salinas. 754-5838. TODAY MONTEREY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION, 4- 5:30 p.m., Department of Social Services, The Quadrangle, 1000 S. Main Salinas. 209A conference room.

Maryann Bartram 755-4766. TODAY MONTEREY COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, 4-8 p.m., Mountain View Townhouses, 1 580 Falcon Drive, Salinas. Margarita Zarraga 796-3584. TUE. 924 KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC MEETING, 12:30 p.m., King City Library.

Discussion of code enforcement. 385-4848. TUE. 924 KING CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 5 p.m., 212 S. Vanderhurst King City.

TUE. 924 SALINAS RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 5:30 p.m., administrative office, 201 Highway 68, Suite Salinas. TUE. 924 BORONDA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 6 p.m., Apostolic Praise Temple, 1 104 Fontes Lane, Salinas. Discuss draft land-use concepts for the Boronda Community Plan.

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CLASSIC SMI MS CALL To reserve Your Space 385-3184 UMBING, IMC have a heart attack before you ever got to your appointment. All I have to do is close my eyes and I envision that moment and hear your voice. They say that time heals the pain. I have no pain over your death because I know you're at peace and pain-free. However, time has not put a halt to the flowing of my tears when I have my moments of reminiscing over you.

I would do anything to hear you nag at me and I would even appreciate it. I guess I will have to wait until we meet again. You have another new great-grandson, his name is "Johnny Dale Ruiz, aka, J.D." He is completely adorable from head to toe. We'll make sure that he learns everything there is to learn about you as he grows. Since there has been many family members who have left to join you since your passing, we know that you're having a blast with family during your birthday celebration in heaven.

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