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Tuesday, October 25, 2011 NEWS Californian AROMAS Ismael "Smiley" Monreal Ismael "Smiley" Monreal, 69, long time resident of Aromas, lost his battle with cancer Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born September 17, 1942 in Mexico and came to the United States as a young man in search of a better life. He loved rodeo and his family. He is survived by Maria Aquino, the love of his life; her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his own children, Alicia (her children, Mikey and Tesslyn), Samantha (her husband, Jim), and Joshua (his wife, Kim). A celebration of his life was held this past Sunday.

A memorial account has been set up in Ismael's name at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust to help the family with final expenses. Nancy Sue Murphy-Woods Nancy Sue Murphy-Woods, resident of Monterey County, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the age of 49. Nancy was born February 25, 1962 in Monterey. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High school and earned an associates degree in early childhood development from Hartnell community college. Whether working with the Children's Miracle Network, coaching cheerleaders for the Colts and Broncos as well as Palma High School, the S.P.R.S.I.

(Sociedade Portuguesa Rainha Santa Isabel), P.F.S.A. (Portugese Fraternal Society of America), or Saint Anthony's, she was always involved in the community and incredibly giving of herself. She was preceded in death by her father, David H. Murphy. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Woods; well as her children, Philip Woods, Theresa Woods, Katie Woods, Adam (Becky) Woods; her brother, Paul (Helen) Murphy; sister, Dorothy (Jerry) Blakeman; mother, Theresa Murphy, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas, CA 93901. Rosary will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., at the Blessed Brother Edmund Rice Chapel, 919 Iverson Salinas, CA 93901. Funeral Mass will take place Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Salinas, CA 93901.

Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA 93907. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Nancy's honor to the Children's Miracle Network. May God grant her eternal rest. Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Chapel Online condolences: www.struveandlaporte.com SALINAS Spc. Ricardo Cerros Jr.

Spc. Ricardo Cerros 24, of Salinas and one time resident of Gary, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011, while serving in Afghanistan. He was born November 2, 1986 in Fort Ord, to Ricardo Cerros, Sr. and Marguerite Quiroz. He was a graduate of Everett Alvarez High School class of 2005 in Salinas.

During that time, he served four years in the NJ ROTC Program, obtaining Commanding Officer of the program. He then obtained a bachelors of Chemistry degree at UC Irvine in California. Shortly after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He completed basic training in Ft.

Benning, GA. and completed Airborne School, then completed Ranger Assignment Selection. His first Duty Station was in Ft. Lewis, WA with the 75th Ranger Regiment. That Regiment was then deployed to Afghanistan.

He leaves his loving parents, Ricardo Sr. and Deborah A. Cerros of Salinas, and Marguerite Quiroz of Gary, IN; brothers, Master Seargent of United States Airforce Marco (Crystal) Cerros of England, Nicholas Cerros; sister, Theresa A. Cerros of Salinas; paternal grandmother, Virginia Cerros of Gary, IN and Darlene Brooks of Salinas: 1 nieces and nephews; Noah, Joseph, Aurora, Marco Jr. Cerros, all of England; godparents, Butch and Doris Gomez; aunts and uncles, Linda (Tony), Maria (Renee), John, Francisco Jr.

(Delores), Alice (Mark), Henry (Lucero), Angie (Leo), David, Diana, Roy (Maria), Joseph (Janet) and Don. Preceded in death are maternal grandparents, Aurora and Joseph Cuevas; aunt, Linda Cole; uncles, Frank and Vincent Cuevas: paternal grandparents, Francisco Cerros uncle, Cecilio; grandfather, Earl Brooks and uncle, Darrel. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on 22 Stone Salinas. Ricardo will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted family and dear friends.

God grant him eternal rest. OBITUARIES SALINAS DEATH NOTICES Bejarano, Gustavo L. 96, Salinas, Oct. 21, 2011, Struve and Laporte Funeral 1 Home www.struveandlaporte.com Cerros Ricardo 24, Salinas, Oct. 8, 2011 Hendricks, Rosemary (Edgerton) 79, Salinas, Oct.

7, 2011 Monreal, Ismael 69. Aromas, Oct. 10, 2011 Murphy-Woods, Nancy Sue 49, Salinas, Oct. 22, 2011, Struve and Laporte Funeral Home www.struveandlaporte.com Narvaez, Michael D. 71, Salinas, Oct.

20, 2011, Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Gilroy, CA 95020 Osuna, Michael 55, Salinas, Oct. 21, 2011, Struve and Laporte Funeral Home www.struveandlaporte.com SALINAS Rosemary (Edgerton) Hendricks Rosemary (Edgerton) Hendricks, 79, passed away quietly in her home Friday, October 7, 2011, surrounded by several of her family members, losing her battle with lung cancer. She was born 79 years ago in Yakima, Wash. Rosemary retired from her job in Monterey County and moved to Washington. Fast friendships were formed over the years of doing business as the owner operator of the Speedway Grocery and playing cribbage near and far on weekends.

She will be missed. She is survived by her five children, Susan Haskins, Diana Ralph, Gary Edgerton, Marilyn Lucas, and Teresa Edgerton; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. SALINAS Michael Osuna Our Dad, Michael Osuna, 55, of Salinas passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. He was born February 7, 1956, in Salinas. He graduated from Alisal High School.

He attended Hartnell College where he earned his degree in carpentry. Our dad was an avid Raider fan. He enjoyed spending time with friends at Mountain Mikes and Applebees. He was a very talented architect and construction worker. His work can be seen in many homes and businesses throughout Northern California.

Our dad's biggest pride and joy was his grandchildren, Ricky Gomez, Madelyne Hill, Briana Zecena, Marissa Gomez. Gabriel Osuna. His great-granddaughter, Faith Gomez, and his children, Monica Hill. Lisa Osuna, Yvette Osuna, Micheal Rey Osuna and Justin Osuna. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Travis Michael Osuna; father, Natividad Osuna; and brothers, Albert Osuna and Rene Osuna.

He is survived by his wife, Margarita Osuna of Reno, his mom, Mary Osuna of Salinas; sisters, Josie (Mike) Schlapfer, Gloria (Alfred) Perez of Salinas, Martha (Ruben) Santana of Corona: brothers, Natividad JR Osuna of North Carolina, Alonzo Osuna of Salinas, Mario Osuna of San Jose and Gilbert Osuna of Mexicalli, Mexico. Visitation will be held today, October 25, 2011 from 1 to 7 p.m., at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas, CA 93901. Rosary will be held today, October 25, 2011 at 7 p.m., at the Struve and Laporte Chapel. Funeral Mass will take place Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Salinas, CA 93901.

Burial will follow at his final resting place, Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Salinas. Donations may be made to Survivors fund at Chase bank account in care of Monica Hill and Gloria Perez. Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com When words fail, let us help. Visit our complete list of death notices' and sign our guestbook at Californian BLADELESS, SUTURE-LESS Treatment.

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Bejarano, 96, of Salinas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born July 4, 1915 in Los Mochis, Mexico. Gustavo moved to Chandler, Arizona in 1918 with his family, where he grew up and eventually met and married the love of his life, Oralia. They were married for 54 years, until she passed. In 1945, they moved with their family, to Salinas, where he has resided for the last 66 years.

During WWII, he enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed in New Guinea, Australia. After being discharged, he began working for Harden Farms, until he retired in 1987. He was an avid card player, who frequented local cardrooms until he was 90 years old. He specifically loved Texas Hold Em. He was preceded in death by loving wife Oralia, (1996) and his infant daughter, Irene Bejarano (1947).

He is survived by his brothers, Armando and Miguel Bejarano of Arizona; sister, Elena Hernandez of Norwalk; daughter, Mary (Oscar) Enriquez; son, George (Grace) Bejarano; seven grandchildren, Gina (Rafael) Rodriguez, Audra (David) Duran, Krista (Aurturo) Fuentes, Tanya (Robert) Siason, Cindy (Frank) Lopez, James Bejarano, and Lisa (Martin) Trujillo; 15 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Frankie, Alex, Larissa, Niko, Danessa, Devyn, Merrie, Kyra, Abraham, AJ, Zianna, JD, Angel and Celine, and one great-great-granddaughter to be born in January 2012, all of Salinas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Salinas, CA 93901. Rosary will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., at the Struve and Laporte Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 22 Stone Salinas, CA. 93901.. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Salinas. Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Chapel. Online condolences: www.struveandlaporte.com SALINAS Michael D.

Narvaez Michael D. Narvaez, 71, of Salinas, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 20, 2011, of a brief illness. Born September 8, 1940, he grew up in Morgan Hill and graduated from Live Oak High School. He was employed by the Coc Bottling Company and was an active member of the Kiwanis Club. In 1979, he moved to Salinas and owned and operated Cindy's Restaurant and later The Recipe Box with his wife, Joyce.

He became an avid Coca-Cola collector and belonged to the Golden Gate Coca-Cola Club. After he retired, he enjoyed restoring Coca-Cola memorabilia, working in his yard and traveling around with the Coke Club. He was a loving father and grandfather that truly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially on holidays where he would surprise the grandkids with such things as creative Easter egg hunts. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Creelman and Doris Narvaez and his wife, Joyce Narvaez. He is survived by his two daughters, Pamela NarvaezMcCaffery and Tammy (Steve) Gasperson; his grandchildren, Kari (Joshua) Arthur, Joshuwa McCaffery, Jeramey McCaffery, Shanae Gasperson and Jennafer McCaffery; one greatgrandson, Colton Arthur; his brother, Gary (Corie) Narvaez and his best friend, Virginia Perkins.

His services will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at the Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St. in Gilroy. Our family would like to send our sincere gratitude to Dr. Rosen and the staff at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for their incredible compassion. We would also like to thank all of you for your kind words and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VNA Hospice, 45 Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA 93901 or American Cancer Society, 945 South No. 201, Salinas, CA 93901; in Memory of Michael Narvaez. Arrangements: Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Online condolences to www.habingfamilyfuneralhome. com Invite family and friends from across the country to sign the guest book at Legacy.com Steven M.

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