Russell Dempster
Posted: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010

Russell Samuel Dempster of Atascadero passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 25 at Twin Cities Community Hospital with his family at his side. Beloved father and well-loved friend, he will live in our hearts forever.
Russell was born in San Diego to Mary Josephine and Samuel Alexander Dempster. He served with the Navy on the USS Gazelle during ...more

Cora Baron
Posted: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010

Atascadero resident Cora L. Baron, 96, passed away on Jan. 29, 2010.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Denis Baron, in 1986 and a daughter, Deborah L. Baron in 1972. She is survived by her sister, Lucille Noble of Paso Robles, son and ...more

Juanita Jenkins
Posted: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010

Juanita Irene Frels Jenkins, age 91, passed away Jan. 26, 2010 in Templeton with family at her side.
The second daughter of eight children, she was born in January 1919 in El Campo, Texas to Edward Frels and Birdie Henkhaus Frels. She attained an R.N. degree from St. Joseph's Catholic Hospital and Nursing School in Houston, Texas, ...more

Juanita Jenkins
Posted: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010

Juanita Irene Frels Jenkins, age 91, passed away Jan. 26, 2010 in Templeton with family at her side.
The second daughter of eight children, she was born in January 1919 in El Campo, Texas to Edward Frels and Birdie Henkhaus Frels. She attained an R.N. degree from St. Joseph's Catholic Hospital and Nursing School in Houston, Texas, ...more

Verdell Ritter
Posted: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010

Verdell Evelyn Ritter Algee, 77, passed away from cancer on Jan. 27, 2010.
Born at home in March 1932 in Jefferson, Iowa, Verdell graduated from Jefferson High School and lived in the Virginia area for several years. There, she enjoyed attending college, working as a secretary for the FBI, marrying and starting a family.
Verdell ...more

Alfred Cullors
Posted: Friday, Jan 29th, 2010

Alfred Cullors departed this life on Jan. 20, 2010.
Alfred Cullors was born in November 1927 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to his loving parents, Elmer and Nova Cullors. He grew up in Greenville, Texas where he attended school.
He served in the Army during World War II from 1946 to 1949 and was awarded the Victory Medal. He was ...more

Vera Alyce Porter
Posted: Friday, Jan 29th, 2010

Vera Alyce Porter, lovingly called Alyce, was born Vera Alyce Williams in March 1925 in Moody, Mo. She moved to the San Joaquin area near Bakersfield during the 1930s and later moved to Templeton in 1937, where she attended school.
Vera met Ernest Porter at a school event and fell in love with him, eloped to Reno, Nev. and ...more

Vesta Bledsoe
Posted: Friday, Jan 29th, 2010
Vesta Bledsoe
Vesta Ann Bledsoe 76, of Atascadero passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2010.
Vesta was born in Fairplay, Mo. in May 1933 to Ada Orilla and Allen Lewis Evans. In 1937 the family moved to the Pozo area. Vesta graduated from Atascadero High School in 1952, married and raised three sons in the Park Hill area and Santa ...more

Pearle Jacob
Posted: Friday, Jan 22nd, 2010


Pearle Douglas Jacob, 86, longtime resident of Atascadero, born in March 1923, passed away Dec. 26, 2009.
Pearle was the beloved wife of Harold Jacob for 64 years; caring mother of Dianne J. Colvard and Larry D. Jacob; cherished by her son-in-law and daughter,in-law, six grand children and six great grand children.
Pearle was ...more

Thomas Rosebraugh
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 20th, 2010

Thomas "Tom" Rosebraugh passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010.
Tom was born in 1933 in Fresno. He and his brother, Mel, were raised in San Luis Obispo by his mother and step-father, Mildred and William Holdredge.
After graduating from San Luis Obispo High School he entered the United States Air Force. He then attended Cal ...more

Howard Dilbeck
Posted: Wednesday, Jan 20th, 2010

Howard Dilbeck of Atascadero passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Jan. 2, 2010.
William Howard Dilbeck was born in April 1937 in Sand Springs, Okla. to Henry and Viva Dilbeck.
After graduating high school, Howard served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force (1955-1959) where he attended Russian ...more

Anne McMahon
Posted: Friday, Jan 15th, 2010

After a courageous seven-month struggle with cancer, Anne McMahon -- wife, mother, sister, daughter, godmother, journalist, conservationist, political activist and dear friend -- died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at her home in Santa Margarita at age 57. She was surrounded by her family and close friends; including her husband, Peter Kinkade, and her two beloved sons, Jono and Ryan. 
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Glen Thomson
Posted: Friday, Jan 15th, 2010

It is with deepest sorrow, we announce Glen Thomson passed away Jan. 8, 2010 after numerous health issues. He was born to Mehran and Verna Thomson in July 1930 in Ypsilanti, Mich. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State Normal College and Master of Arts in education from Long Beach State.
After ...more

Diane Greenman
Posted: Friday, Jan 15th, 2010

Nellie "Diane" Danielson Greenman, 52, of Atascadero died of non-smoking lung cancer after a valiant five-and-a-half-year battle. She passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her eternal companion surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 12, 2010. She was born in April 1957 in Oakland.
Diane was the foundation of her family and created many wonderful ...more

Peter Joel Oliver
Posted: Thursday, Jan 14th, 2010

How sweet a man our Pete Oliver was -- his journey here on earth has ended -- we live now with our memories, and Oh, how precious they are.
Peter J. Oliver died unexpectedly at his home in Atascadero on the morning of Jan. 5, 2010. He was in the midst of his usual morning routine that Tuesday ...more

Ray Bailey
Posted: Thursday, Jan 14th, 2010

Ray Allen Bailey passed away on Dec 29, 2009 in San Jose.
Bailey was born in October 1925 in Los Angeles. He lived much of his life in Los Angeles County before moving to Bullhead City, Ariz. and on to San Jose. As a youth, he was active in the Sea Scouts, and was an Eagle Scout. ...more