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Julie Lynn Deaton
March 26, 1963 - September 23, 2020
Born in Salinas, California
Resided in San Jose, California
Julie Lynn Deaton, born March 26th 1963 in Salinas, CA passed away in her sleep at her home in San Jose, CA on September 23rd 2020. Julie had a big heart and everyone who encountered her felt it. Julie was a supporter of women shelters and also a supporter of the conservation and protection of animals, especially monkeys.
Julie had a passion for baseball that started at an early age where she played at Gene Robinson ballpark in Salinas where she grew up. Julie was involved the with Gene Robinson ballpark throughout her life where she made many lifelong friendships. Julie loved Little League and every child that came through those gates were treated like they were her own. She served as president of the Little League for 9 years where she even helped maintain the field, snack shack prep and even got down and dirty cleaning the bathrooms.
Julie loved her family and loved making memories with them. From her spending time with her grandparents Carl and Helen Deaton from Prunedale, CA as well as Lloyd and Margie Deaton from Salinas, CA to spending time and making many wonderful memories with her grandsons Jayden and Justin. She loved the many adventures and travels she had with her fiancé Pablo. Julie will be missed but never forgotten.
She is preceded in death by her father Larry and stepmother Sandra Deaton as well as her brother Josiah Deaton.
She is survived by: her sons Thomas (Aline)Hunter and Carl Hunter(Ashley Duke) her mother Georgia Deaton, her sisters Leslie and Shellie Deaton, Angela Padilla, her stepbrother Derrick (Sue) Morris and stepsister Tori(Doug) Fields. Her stepdaughter Hannah Wallis (Shane Luke). Her partner and fiancé Pablo Alviar. Her grandkids Jayden, Justin, Reville and Charlie and all the many nieces, nephews, family and friends that she loved and cherished.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to California District 9 Little League Salinas, CA or your local women’s shelter in Julie’s name.
MacDonald "Mac" Bryan
July 10, 1937 - September 25, 2020
Born in Harvard, IL
Resided in Salinas, California
MacDonald “Mac” Bryan, 83, of Salinas passed away Friday, September 25th after a brief illness.
MacDonald was born on July 10, 1937 in Harvard, IL. He was orphaned at a young age and adopted by the wonderful Bryan family. Mac joined the Army and, while in the Army, he met the love of his life Rose (Aliotti) Bryan. The couple were married on April 1, 1967 and the couple eventually settled down in Salinas, where he lived out the rest of his life.
Mac was a beloved and respected member of the community. An attorney by profession, he was active in various community organizations in and around the Salinas area. Everyone who knew Mac thought of him as a kind, respectful, and caring individual who always treated people with compassion and kindness.
A quiet man, Mac loved those closest to him, and everyone who knew Mac was enriched by his friendship. With subtle sarcasm and a quick wit, you always had to stay on your toes in a conversation with Mac. He loved the community and was proud to make the Monterey Peninsula his home.
Mac is survived by his two children, Christi (Todd) Manly; Michael Bryan; 3 grandchildren, Baylee Manly, Mason Manly, and Ace Bryan. His wife, Rose Bryan, who passed away February 2004, preceded Mac in death.
There will be a private service held for close friends and family. The family asks that in-lieu of flowers to please make a small donation in Mac’s name to a charity of your choice.
Javier (Javi) Ortiz
December 30, 1973 - September 25, 2020
Born in Salinas, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Javier (Javi) Ortiz, 46, born on December 30, 1973 in Salinas, passed away peacefully with his mother by his side on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Javi was a kind-hearted happy soul. He was born with Down’s Syndrome and the doctors gave him a life expectancy of no more than sixteen years. Fortunately, we had him with us for forty-six years. Javi lit up a room with his smile when he walked in. He loved going to parties and celebrations and eating a good cheeseburger. He enjoyed traveling to Mexico with his parents, where he celebrated each night with his aunts, uncles, and cousins dancing each night away.
He attended one of the first programs for Down’s Syndrome children at Saint George’s Church and graduated before moving on to the Social Vocational Services program where he learned many skills and was mainstreamed into the job society. He enjoyed going to the program that cared for him during the day and provided many social interactions throughout the years. He was also a participant of the Special Olympics in the past.
Javi’s passion was music. He loved all kinds of music, with Michael Jackson and Selena being his favorites. At Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital the wonderful nurses made sure he had his music and would dance around his bed with him. They were angels in disguise who provided him the best care.
It gives the family great comfort to know that Javi entered the heavenly gates with our father, Jesus Ortiz, who passed a few days before him. The two were inseparable and were best buddies and are now together as special angels.
Javi is survived by his mother, Beatriz Ortiz, his sisters Beatriz Smith (Les) and Julia Duran (Manuel), his brother Jesus, and his nephews Mario Banuelos (Carrissa) and Manuel Duran, and his nieces Monica Banuelos and Mariah Smith, and his great niece, Mia Rose Banuelos.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 240 Calle Cebu, Salinas, CA 93901.
Burial will immediately follow at Garden at Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street. Salinas, CA. 93901
Martin Medellin
July 5, 1967 - October 6, 2020
Born in Salinas, California
Resided in Salinas, California
Martin Medellin was born and raised in Salinas California. He attend Salinas high school we’re he played football for the Salinas high cowboys. After he graduated high school Martin decided to serve his county and join the United States Marine Corp. Martin served for four years in the Marine Corp. as a field radio communications. While in the Marines he welcomed his only son Vincente into the world.
After his honorable discharge from the Marines Martin return back to Salinas were he served his community as a youth and high school football coach. Martin helped shape the youth of Salinas through lessons of hard work and dedication not just on the field but in school and life. Martin showed his players that in life you must work hard and be dedicated to achieve your dreams.
Martin was a man of God and was involved with preaching the word of God. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his son Vincente, daughter-in-law Veronica and his three grandchildren Marlene, Anthony and Andrew in Southern California. Martin was a big Niner fan and enjoys watching his team every Sunday. He loved BBQing with his friend and family. Martin was a kind, loving, friendly and funny man he alway knew what to say to help people with their struggles and knew how to make someone smile in their darkest hour.
Martin will be greatly missed by his family, friend, fellow Marines and players. He is survived by his Son Vincente, daughter-in-law Veronica, grandchildren Marlene, Anthony, Andrew, his sister Margret and three brothers, John, Bobby and Cornelio. Although Martin may no longer be on earth he is here in spirit watching over us and will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held 3:00pm to 8:00pm Friday, October 16, 2020 at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901.
Flowers can be sent to the Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel on Friday October 16, 2020.
Jesus Ortiz Ramirez
January 30, 1939 - September 19, 2020
Born in Ocampo, Guanajuato, Mexico
Resided in Salinas, California
Jesus Ortiz Ramirez, 81, of Salinas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was born January 30, 1939 in Ocampo, Guanajuato, Mexico.
He came to the United States as a young man looking for the American Dream to support his mother and siblings. His first career was cutting lettuce in the Salinas Salad Bowl of the World for over thirty six years. During that time, he met his wife, Beatriz, and together they raised four children, Beatriz Smith (Les), Julia Duran (Manuel), Javier and Jesus. He has four grandchildren Mario Banuelos (Carrrissa), Monica Banuelos, Manuel Duran, Mariah Smith, and one great-granddaughter, Mia Rose Banuelos.
In his second career, he worked with his wife as a team to sell wares at the Skyview and Red Barn Flea markets for over twenty years, where they made numerous friends.
In retirement, Jesus enjoyed traveling to Mexico and spending time with his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. At home, he enjoyed family events, watching over the grandchildren and spending numerous hours talking with his friends. He enjoyed collecting antiques and working in his yard. He was a true family man.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Beatriz, and his children, grandchildren, siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday October 2, 2020, 11:00a m. at Christ the King Church, 240 Calle Cebu, Salinas, CA 93901
Burial will immediately follow at Garden at Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA. 93901.
Paula Ann Bianchi Sarmento
December 26, 1923 - May 24, 2020
Born in Gonzales, California
Resided in Soledad, California
Paula Ann Bianchi Sarmento, PABS or Pabsy to family and friends, died May 24, 2020. Her ancestors arrived in the Salinas Valley with Portola in 1769, and she was born on the family ranch outside of Soledad on December 26, 1923. In 1952 she married Ralph (Bud) Sarmento and together they raised their family in various places, but came “home” to the family ranch for their retirement. Her retirement was not spent in a rocking chair!!! She volunteered many years at the Soledad Mission welcoming visitors in the same spirit of hospitality you felt when visiting her at home; a place of welcome and love. After a visit you knew you were going to leave with either a bouquet of flowers from her beautiful garden, something delicious she canned, a basket of berries, a veggie from the garden, or at the very least: a big hug and promise you’d return!
Pabsy loved music, she had a beautiful singing voice and in younger years sang with a popular local group they called, Three Sharps and a Flat. Her friendship with that group lasted her entire life, as did her love of music. Pabsy grew up in a time when concern for others was a virtue. Throughout her life, she believed that serving others was an important part of living and this belief was made visible as she and Bud generously gave to the community through: tutoring at the elementary school, working on church fundraisers, building a library in San Lucas and quietly funding many other art, literature and music programs. Her devotion to family and community was exceeded only by her love devotion and fidelity to her husband Bud, of 68 years.
Her son Jim died when he was 6 and together with her father Abel, mother Nicola and brother Bob (Bianchi), they welcomed her into heaven.
Paula’s daughters, Sarah Sarmento (partner Michael Culver) and Mary (Dave) Tadman live on the family ranch, and her grandchildren, Afton Azevedo, Erica Santiaguel, Keith Tadman and Tamara Tadman have blessed the family with many grandchildren she loved keeping track of on her iPad!
Four years ago, Mele Lavaki (Tall Mary), became the Angel of the Sarmento family and we are so grateful for the excellent care, love and concern she has shown both our parents!
When we can gather together again, a celebration of her amazing life will be held at The Community Church in Gonzales, followed by her favorite place on the ranch which she named: Our Window to The Valley, where bbq, music, flowers, stories and love will reassure us; she will never be forgotten.
Date and Time will be provided at a later date.
Rhodella Jennie Gullion
August 6, 1923 - October 9, 2020
Born in Cambridge, Maryland
Resided in Salinas, California
Rhodella passed peacefully on October 9th. She was born August 6, 1923 in Cambridge, Maryland. She was a caring and generous person with a great sense of humor.
She retired from Nestle Chocolate after 28 years of service. Some of her favorite things were following current events and politics. Earlier in life she was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching all types of sports and was a faithful Oakland Raiders fan attending every game for many years. She loved animals and spent many happy days with her terrier Mandy.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alonzo and Ethel Elliott, two sisters and five brothers.
She is survived by her husband of forty years Don. A son William Troop of Merlin, Oregon. A grandson Shannon Troop (Estella) of Twin Falls, Idaho and a granddaughter Suzanne Armstrong in Oregon. Two great grandchildren Tyler Armstrong in Oregon and Nicholas Armstrong In Washington.
Per Rhodella’s request there will be no service.
