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Martha Blackwell
It is with heavy hearts that we come together to mourn the passing of our classmate, Martha Blackwell. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to locate an obituary or any official information regarding her passing. We kindly request that anyone with knowledge of her circumstances, share their insights, as we seek to honor her memory. Thank you.
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John Blake
1956-01-05 2021-06-18John Blake passed away on June 18, 2021 after a 2-year battle with esophageal throat cancer. John was born in San Antonio Texas on January 5, 1956 and spent the majority of his life living in Marina, California and the last years of his life in McArthur, California where he bought the home of his dreams. John graduated from Seaside High School in 1974, he then went to work as a short order cook and auto mechanic before going to work for Pacific Telephone Co. John started his career at the telephone company in operator services, transferring to outside plant as a construction splicer, he then transferred to the maintenance deptartment where he spent the rest of his 30-year career as a mainten...
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Ricky Dansby
1992-10-14Ricky Lenard Dansby of Seaside died October 14, 1992 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was 36. A native of Seaside, CA, Ricky was a lifelong resident. He worked for a time in the restaurant service. He was a graduate of Seaside High School and received numerous awards in basketball and football at the school. At the time of Ricky's passing, he was survived by his parents, Curtis and Lucy Dansby of Seaside; his brother, Ronald Dansby of Monterey; two sisters, Greta Crawford of San Diego and Gail Kaumeyer of Colorado Springs, CO; and many nieces and nephews. Ricky was buried at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside.
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Carl Davidson
1924-03-22 2008-11-12Carl Edward Davidson, 84, was born in Cox City, Oklahoma on March 22, 1924, one of six children. Carl passed peacefully into God's Kingdom on November 12, 2008 at Carmel Hills Care Center after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Carl married Ruth Ellen Hill on July 24, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They raised three children in Oklahoma and Pacific Grove. After graduating from Rush Spring High School, Oklahoma, Carl became a WWII Navy veteran. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Carl received two Masters degrees from Oklahoma State University in Chemistry and Biology. Carl did research for the Bureau of Mines before beginning a 37-year career as a high school teacher in Biology...
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Rick Detamble
1955-10-22 1974-01-17From ancestry.com: Richard N. Detamble was born on October 22, 1955 and was a resident of Fort Ord, CA. He died on January 17, 1974. He was 18. Rick was a member of the Seaside High Key Club and a 1974 graduate of Seaside High School.
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Marsha Ferguson
1956-07-03 2018-01-12Marsha Glendora Ferguson, cherished sister, beloved aunt, and adored friend, died in her home on Friday, January 12, 2018. Although her passing was a shock to all who knew and loved her, she is remembered fondly for being full of life, energy, and joy. Marsha was born on July 3, 1956, in Germany to a military family and lived across the U.S. until the family finally settled in Marina, California. She graduated in 1974 from Seaside High School and later earned a degree in Administration of Justice from Sacramento City College in 1979. During her 30-year professional career in law enforcement, Marsha served in several cities, counties, and agency departments around California. Marsha loved wel...
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Robert Green
1955-11-09 2014-04-04Robert "Bob" Alan Green, Age 58, of Wahiawa, HI, passed away April 4, 2014 in Wahiawa. Born November 9, 1955 in Honolulu, HI. Retired Marine with 21 years of service. At the time of his passing, he was survived by wife, Dorothy A. Green; son, Matthew Green; daughters, Angela (Ian) Carter, Megan Green, Michelle Green, Aubrianna Green, Morgan Green; mother, Rose Green; brothers, George (Lannie) Green, Ronald Green, Nathan Green; 2 grandchildren. Robert was committed Friday (April 25) at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
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Deborah Gullett
2022-12-22Deborah Marie Gullett, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2022 following a brief illness. Deborah was born and lived her entire life in Monterey, Ca. After high school she dabbled in real estate before earning her doctorate degree in criminal law, in which she fulfilled her 32-year career as a district attorney with the Monterey County DA’s office. Deborah is loved by many close friends, but especially her immediate family. At the time of her passing, she was survived by her sister, Kathryn Gamez, Redding; niece, Jessica Penamante (Leo) Redding; niece, Justine Gamez (Edwin Kibby) Seaside and many great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who love her dearly. Deborah is preceded in...
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Kathy Freed (House)
1956-11-24 1988-07-15From ancestry.com: Kathryn Lee Freed, nee House, born Nov 24, 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia. It was reported that she died on July 15, 1988 in Fairfax, VA. She was 31. She was married to David C. Freed in February 1982 in Monterey CA.
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Mae Johnson
1932-05-02 2015-02-24Mae Carol Johnson passed away February 24, 2015. She was 82. Mae lived a full life. She was born in Columbus, Georgia. In 1952, she married Roscoe Johnson, a military policeman stationed at Fort Benning. They had one daughter and 5 sons. The Johnson family moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1954. Mae and Roscoe divorced in 1964. Mae raised her children as a single parent. Mae earned her teaching credential to pursue a career in education. She was hired by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District as a substitute teacher. Mae rose through the ranks, from teacher to administrator, as a Vice Principle of Seaside High School and ultimately becoming the first female principal of Monterey Hig...
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Michael K. Johnson
1982-09-14From The Californian, September 16, 1982: Michael K. Johnson of Pacific Grove, self-employed landscaper and seasonal fisherman, died Tuesday, September 14, 1982, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital from injuries received in a vehicle accident. He was 25. Mr. Johnson was hurt Monday when he was ejected from a pickup near Arroyo Seco and struck his head, authorities said. A native of Frankfurt, West Germany, Mr. Johnson lived on the Monterey Peninsula since 1967. He graduated from Seaside High School and attended San Jose State University. At the time of this publication, he was survived by his parents, Ronald and Clare Johnson of Salinas; and three brothers, Mitchell of Pacific Grove, Ed...
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Art Layson
1956-03-07 2024-01-26Art Layson, age 67, passed away on January 26, 2024. He was born in Fort Lewis, Washington on March 7, 1956 to parents Benjamin and Monica Layson. Art is survived by his wife Cathy Layson, children Stephanie Renee Layson and John Layson, grandchild Luxen-Rae Layson, mother Monica Layson, brothers Al and Armand, and sisters Arlene, and Arnette.
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Rolland Leon-Guerrero
1956-02-01From Ancestry.com: Rolland Leon-Guerrero, born February 1, 1956, was a resident of Seaside, CA, Sacramento, CA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, before his death in 2021. He was married to Susan Baver on March 15, 1980. He was a 1974 graduate of Seaside High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Vicente B. Leon-Guerrero and mother, Josefa Guerrero Camacho.
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Wesley Lewis
1929-03-09 2010-04-16
Everette Wesley Lewis, age 81, passed away early Friday morning, April 16, 2010. Known to everyone as Wes, he loved to say he was born March 9, 1929, 9:00 in the morning, weighing 9 lbs. 9 oz., in Raymondville, Texas (third mud hole on the left). He graduated high school at 16, never missing a day, then went to work in the oil fields. At 15, he met his future wife, Marilyn (Mickey) Streitz. They were together for 66 years, married for 59. When Marilyn left for college in Oregon, he followed, putting himself through college by working in the sawmill and doing maintenance for the dormitories.
Wes and his buddy, Gus, went to join the Navy but the recruiter was out to lunch. So they joine...
Charles Mast
1956-02-02 2007-09-04Charles "Charlie" Mast, age 51, passed away peacefully with his entire family at his side after a long battle with cancer at the Westland House in Monterey. Charlie was born in Baumholder, Germany, and resided in Marina, CA for most of his life. He was a graduate of Seaside High School, and he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from San Jose State University. Charlie was a realtor in the family business. He was also very active in coaching the kids soccer league and also an avid softball and baseball player. Charlie loved the beach, Lake Tahoe, See's candy, Great America Amusement Park, skiing, eating at his favorite restaurants, Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, watching SpongeBob Square...
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Catherine Lucy (McDonough)
1956-05-18 2017-08-25Catherine McDonough Lucy of Hughson, CA passed away on August 25, 2017. She was 61. She was a 1974 graduate of Seaside High School. She was married to John G. Lucy and has a daughter Nicole.
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Frankie Noggle
1956-06-07 1987-09-23From Multiple Sources: Frankie Ceasar Noggle, born June 7, 1956, died in a one-car accident on Highway 1 and State Route 68 in Monterey, CA on September 23, 1987. He was 31. Frankie was a 1974 graduate of Seaside High, a three-year letterman in track and football, and a member of the Key Club.
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Robert Ordonio
1955-08-18It is with heavy hearts that we come together to mourn the passing of our classmate, Robert Ordonio. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to locate an obituary or any official information regarding her passing. We kindly request that anyone with knowledge of his circumstances, share their insights, as we seek to honor his memory. Thank you.
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Helen Rush
1956-10-10 2010-05-01Helen Rush passed away from a sudden illness at her home in May, 2010. She was 53. At the time of publication, she was survived by her sister, Libby Rush and a brother, Donald Rush; Marilyn, Char; her best friend, Anna Marie; aunts, uncles, cousins, Godchildren and her many many friends. She was born October 10, 1956 in Bad Cannstatt, Germany. She attended Seaside High School. She was a pharmacy technician for 30 years and was employed at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Helen enjoyed life to the fullest; she liked to travel, decorate for all the holidays, loved her New York Yankees and anything Irish. She will be missed by all. She was an angel on earth. Rest in peace our baby...
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Tom Saiki
1956-12-06 1976-04-11From Multiple Sources. Thomas George Saiki was born December 6, 1956, son of George and Miyoko Saiki of Marina, CA. Tom Saiki was a 1974 graduate of Seaside High School and the school Valedictorian. He was shot by a stray bullet fired from an off-duty police officer during an armed robbery attempt at a Seaside pizza parlor where he worked. He died on April 11, 1976. He was 19.
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Judy Sauter
It is with heavy hearts that we come together to mourn the passing of our classmate, Judith "Judy" Sauter. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to locate an obituary or any official information regarding her passing. We kindly request that anyone with knowledge of her circumstances, share their insights, as we seek to honor her memory. Thank you.
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Leo Sepagan
1954-10-21 2013-07-20From Mission Memorial - Leo Villanueva Sepagan, born Oct 21, 1954, passed away on July 20, 2013. A longtime resident of Marina, CA, Leo graduated from Seaside High in 1974.
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Carl "Bubba" Stephenson
1945-07-31 2020-06-08Carl Alexander Stephenson was born on July 31, 1945, to the union of the late Charlie and Priscilla Earles Stephenson in Longbranch, Texas. Carl was the 2nd child born to their Union. Argralia Stephenson Jernigan the younger sibling and the late Charles Stephenson was the oldest of their three children. Carl received his formal education at Minden High School and graduated in 1963. He furthered his education by attending Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, class of 1967. His studies at Prairie View paved the way for Carl to become an encouraging High School teacher in Seaside, California. He was both a solid classroom teacher and well known High School Football Coach. Dur...
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Robb Stradley
1943-06-12 2012-12-19Robb (Horace Robert) Stradley passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2012. He was born to Helen Mae (Crow) and Bob (Horace Robert) Stradley in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 12, 1943. He attended the University of Idaho majoring in biology and education. He graduated in 1966 and taught for three years in Twin Falls. He attended the University of Oregon, earning a Masters of Education. He taught biology at Seaside High in Seaside, California from 1971-1981, when he returned to Idaho to join the family business, Stradley Insurance. He and his mother were the owners-operators of theis business after Horace Sr. died and until Robb's passing. He loved sports and both played and coac...
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Charles Vermace Jr.
1956-06-20 2006-05-05Charles Edward Vermace, Jr., 49, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 5, 2006. Charles was born June 20, 1956 in Osaka, Japan, the first and only son born to Erika and Charles Vermace. After graduating from Seaside High School, Charles served our country in the United States Air Force for four years. Moving to Reno in 1992, Charles worked for 12 years as head of security for John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino in Sparks. He loved his job and people loved him. Charles always took it upon himself to serve and protect. In 2003, he moved back home to help his parents and we lost our mother Erika in February 2004 due to a stroke. This was very difficult for our family but Charles not only l...
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Judy Weems (Von Rosenberg)
1955-10-14 1994-05-13From ancestry.com: Judith S. Weems (Von Rosenberg) was born in Sault St. Marie, MI on Oct 14, 1955. She was married to Charlie Weems. Judy passed away on May 15, 1994 and was was buried in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. She was 38.
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Benjamin Waldrup
1956-04-02 1977-06-06From ancestry.com: Benjamin Anthony Waldrup was born in Georgia in 1956. A resident of Marina, CA and Phoenix, AZ, Ben was a 1974 graduate of Seaside High. He died on June 6, 1977. He was 21.
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Orlando Williams
1956-03-25 1988-06-06From ancestry.com: Orlando Darryl Williams was born in Monterey, CA on Mar 25, 1956. He was a 1974 graduate of Seaside High. He died on June 6, 1988 in Sacramento, CA. He was 32.
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