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December 15, 2009 NEWS Californian WOODS Continued from page 1A this year comes at a time when the event's field will perhaps be its best. "It's probably going to be a bigger impact on other tournaments and from a TV standpoint," Nutt said. "We've made some changes, brought in Monterey Peninsula Country Club, the U.S. Open is here and the event has seen consistently for 12th. Match Play is a week later.

It lines large crowds. "We'd love to have him," for one of the stronger fields In 2008, a record-setting 145,000 said. "Earlier this week I was tellup in years. attendees took in the annual Feb- ing someone after the last time he "And of course, the other aspect ruary event. played our attendance went up in we have is the celebrities." The typically loaded profes- '03, '04, '05, and '06." Woods announced his indefi- sional field, zany celebrities and, In addition to adding MPCC, nite leave from golf Friday to of course, the breathtaking ocean the field of professionals and work on his marriage after alle- views have been enough to make amateurs was reduced from gations of infidelity surfaced in the event thrive without golf's 180 to 156.

recent weeks. biggest name. The 2010 begins with During Woods' now eight-year His last appearance came practice rounds Feb. 8, with absence from the Pro-Am in 2002, when he finished tied competitive rounds beginning OBITUARIES SALINAS SALINAS Howard "Don" Tyner Howard "Don" Tyner, 89, of Salinas, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in Salinas.

He was born Feb. 21, 1920, in Granada, Colo. "Don" was an avid gambling man, making trips to Laughlin and Reno. He was affectionately known as at the dice table. He also enjoyed family gatherings.

He was owner operator of Harrison's Color Corner for 16 years. "Don" will be dearly missed by all. Survivors: Daughter, Dawn Benedetti of Salinas; sons, Jimmy (Kim) Tyner of Redding, and Danny Tyner of Watsonville; 10 grandchildren, 18 great -grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Deanne) Tyner of LaMar, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Ann Tyner; son-in-law, David Benedetti; nine sisters and three brothers. Memorial services: 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17, at Garden of Memories Mausoleum Chapel, 850 Abbott Salinas. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary and Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, www.healeymortuary.com. GONZALES Roy Gianolini Koford Barbara Buckingham Koford, 90, of San Jose, passed away Friday, Dec.

4, 2009, in San Jose. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and later lived in Glendale. After graduating from UC Davis she married Walter Buckingham lived Bakersfield, Woodland and Salinas. Many years after Walter's death, Barbara married Hugh Koford and lived in Castro Valley before moving to San Jose. Barbara was a member of the P.E.O.

Sisterhood and for many years was an avid golfer. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, bridge, cooking and gardening. While living in Salinas she was a member of the Valley Guild and Youth Science Center. Survivors: Children, Susan Kelley of Oregon, Patricia Bleier of San Jose, Cheryl Heitz of St. Helena and Chuck Buckingham of Woodland; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Virginia Prouty of Oregon and Nancy Thompson of Washington.

Services: In keeping with Barbara's wishes her life will be celebrated later in the year with a family reunion. Memorials: Donations can be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 39899 Balentine Suite 161, Newark, Calif. 94560 or to the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Roy Gianolini, 73, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, Dec.

7, 2009, at the Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto following an accident while team roping. Roy was born July 23, 1936, in the old Park Lane Hospital in Salinas. He was raised on the family ranch in Greenfield. Roy graduated from Greenfield Grammar School and King City High with the Class of 1954. He attended Cal Poly for one year before serving two years in the U.S.

Army, stationed in Georgia. He returned home and ranched with his father, brother and his special friend, Jim Caraccioli. He ran cattle in the Arroyo Seco on the family Basin ranch. For the past 12 years he had been working for Bryan Equipment Co. in Gonzales.

In 1967 Roy attended Auctioneer's school in Mason City, Iowa and began auctioneering as a side-line. Over the last 42 years he has served as auctioneer at hundreds of auctions throughout the area. In 1968 Roy married Ginger Brinan of San Ardo. Together they raised two daughters, Carla and Jeanie. Since childhood Roy has enjoyed drawing.

He was wellknown for his witty, country cartoons. His passion was Team Roping. In 1961 he joined RCA and in the early sixties he and the late Joe Mattos team roped together throughout the state. He was al lifetime member of the P.R.C.A. Until his passing he was still roping several times a week.

Survivors: Roy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ginger of Gonzales; daughters, Carla Harrison of Soper, Jeanie Grainger of Soledad; his special son-in-laws, John Harrison and Justin Grainger; the delight of his life, his only grandchild, Addy Harrison; brother, Jim of King City; aunts and uncles, Rosamond and Ed Gianolini of Paso Robles, Amelia and Pete Tognazzini of Cayucos, Marion Udell of Prescott Valley, many wonderful nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. He also leaves five special godchildren, Jaimie Brown, Katie Gianolini, Pete Tognazzini Audra Vaccarezza and Barbara Varian. Celebration of Life: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Braga Barn, Soledad.

Burial: Will be private. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Rodeo Colorado Springs, 80919 or Soledad Mission 4-H Club, P.O. Box 308, Soledad, Calif. 93960. Arrangements: Under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funerals and Cremations, 1703 Spring Paso Robles, 805- 238-4383, www.kuehlnicolayfuneralhome.com.

MONTEREY John Napoleon Derdivanis John Napoleon Derdivanis, 87, quietly passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Monterey. Anyone who knew him will remember his brilliant humor, his quick wit, and his kind, gentle manner. John was born March 29, 1922, in Fresno, to Greek immigrant parents. He graduated from Roosevelt High School where he was class president in 1937.

He continued on to Bakersfield Junior College where he was Student Body President. Along with a stint in the U.S. Army, John attended UCLA where he majored in business and served on the Student Council. He was a pitcher for the Bruins and was affiliated with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. There he met the love of his life, Bonnie Lee Roberts.

John and Bonnie were married the next summer on July 2, 1947 and settled in West Los Angeles. In 1952 they moved to Salinas where John was a partner in the Armstrong Paper Company and Martin Produce. In 1957, he and his UCLA fraternity brother, Herb Fleming, started the Admiral Packing Company. John was president of Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association of Central California 1966 and on the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 1967-1992. He was instrumental in the formation of the Central California Iceberg Cooperative, served as Western Growers Association president in 1971 as well as United Fresh Fruit Vegetable Association president in 1985.

John was recognized by the Harden Memorial Heart Center in 1985 for his work in helping the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital obtain approval from the State of California. In addition, he served on the Governor Campaign committees for Ronald Reagan, Pete Wilson, and George Deukmejian, and was a member of the Elks Club, the Salinas Jaycees, the Nite Caps, and the Jolly Rogers. In 1960 John and Bonnie became charter members of Corral de Tierra Country Club and were avid golfers. John was a 6 handicap golfer and two-time champion of the International Golf Tournament as well as 1st Flight Club Champion at Corral de Tierra in 1964. After retirement, John played golf at least 4-5 times a week, especially in the winter when he and Bonnie would relocate to their home at PGA West in La Quinta for six months out of the year.

In 1985 John and Bonnie were guests of President Mrs. Reagan at the Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC. They traveled the world together and enjoyed spending time every year in Los Cabos, Mexico with friends and family. John will be greatly missed but will live in our memories forever. His warm laugh will long echo in our hearts and minds until we can all be together again.

Survivors: John is survived by his daughter, Kris (Ron) Munoz of Venice; son, Derek of Monterey, and son, Kent (Joette Schmidt) of Scottsdale, Ariz. He is also survived by grandsons, Matt (Jessica) and Corey of Scottsdale, grandaughters, Kyra and Cassie of Turlock, and one sister, Athena Lofaro of San Jose. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie in 2003; his parents, and two sisters, Diamond Sherman and Mary Miller. Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec.

18, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 301. Corral de Tierra Road, Salinas. Celebration of Life Reception: 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Corral de Tierra Country Club, 81 1 Corral de Tierra Road, Salinas.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Central Coast, 2 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite D210, Monterey, Calif. 93940. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte, 41 W. San Luis Salinas. Online condolences: You may sign his guest book located at www.struveandlaporte.com.

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Nutt added that with the U.S. Open, to be held June 14-20 at Pebble Beach, returning for the first time since 2000, the chances of Woods playing would have been much higher. "He played both in 2000, so that was a good indication," he said. "But at the same time, he's got to be doing the right thing. Getting his personal life back and his marriage back." MAILING Continued from page 1A LAS LOMAS Tomas Becerra Tomas Becerra, 53, of Las Lomas, passed away Friday, Dec.

11, 2009, in Las Lomas. He was born Aug. 8, 1956, in Mexpan, Nayarit, Mexico Visitation: From 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Iglesia de Dios Manantial de Vida, 315 E.

Alvin Salinas. Evening Prayer service: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the church. Funeral service: 10 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 21, at the church. Burial: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary and Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, www.healeymortuary.com.

Masayuki Matsumune Masayuki Matsumune, 93, of Salinas, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas. He was born July 16, 1916, in Salinas. Private Family services: Have been held. Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W.

San Luis Salinas. Online condolences: www. struveandlaporte.com. SALINAS Santiago Amezcua Cardenas Santiago Amezcua Cardenas, 31, of Salinas, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in Salinas.

He was born July 25, 1978, in Mexico. Visitation: From 1 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas.

Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Healey Mortuary. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.

16, at St. Mary of the Nativity Catholic Church, 424 Towt Salinas. Burial: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas. Arrangements: Healey Mortuary and Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, www.

healeymortuary.com. WE REMEBER Vanessa Dawn ZunigaMartin June 1, 1983 Dec. 15, 2008 Our Beloved, Cherished Nessy Bear: It has been a year since you were taken tragically taken from us. There is a huge vacuum. We miss you very much; your sweet smile, your lovely laugh, your beautiful face, your big heart, and your kindness.

We will always remember you, and keep in our hearts, as long as we have a breath of life. We will be together again, the Scriptures promise give us hope that you will live again, on this earth, when God's kingdom comes SOON, John 5:28. The Zuniga Family OBITUARY POLICY The Salinas Californian publishes limited obituary information at no cost as a community service. Families who wish to include survivors and personal history may do so for a fee. Obituaries also appear on our Web site, www.TheCalifornian.com.

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Customers can print shipping labels and request free home-package pickup, he said. Despite the long lines and waiting times, Musones said it was important for him to send the food packages because his 20-year-old son, Spc. Ryan Sparks of the Army 82nd Airborne Division, will be missing Christmas. Sparks, a Salinas High School graduate, will be on a mission with his unit for the next three weeks, Musones said. "This was my way, and my friends', to wish him a Merry Christmas," he said.

"I learned that a Snickers bar or a Twinkie can make their day." The food that Musones is sending his son will be part of about 30 million pounds of mail the Postal Service expects to be delivered to military men and women overseas. BY THE NUMBERS According to the U.S. Postal Service: 830 million cards, letters and packages mailed on Dec. 14 583 million cards, letters and packages mailed on a typical day. 97 million customers visiting the Post Office during the holidays.

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