–Marilyn Palla passed Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. She was a longtime resident of Paso Robles. She was born in Atascadero (the only hospital around at the time) in February 1933 to John and Bertha Gerst, a pioneer family living in the area. She met John Palla at a friend’s wedding in 1952 and they were married in 1953. From their residence on top of Plymouth Hill, they watched the golden hills of the landscape change to lush green vineyards, residences, and thriving businesses over the past 53 years. They owned Palla Equipment off of 13th Street for 40 years and were very involved in the community which, at the time, was considerably smaller.

Marilyn and John were blessed with two beautiful girls, Sharon and Stacie. They were Marilyn’s main focus, while John managed the company. Marilyn was an avid tennis player well into her 70’s. It was only after having shoulder and knee surgery that she would eventually put down her racket. That being said, you could always find her looking for and watching televised professional matches. She absolutely enjoyed the game, her longtime association with her friends in the tennis league, and the events that they all shared.

Marilyn enjoyed traveling, but seemed most happy when at home experiencing life on the Central Coast. Whether it was spending time with family, having lunch with friends, wine tasting, enjoying the countless recreational opportunities, or just visiting their second home in Cambria; these were all things she particularly enjoyed.

Besides Marilyn’s obvious dedication to her husband, John, her girls, and family, she was also very dedicated to her longtime Paso friends and they were dedicated to her. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Williams (husband Jeff) and Stacie Westbrook (husband Tony); five grandchildren: Ryan Williams (wife Joy), Lindsey Williams, Kristin Bluth (husband Macky), Maura Westbrook, Gavin Westbrook; and four great-grandkids.

At Marilyn’s request, a graveside service will be held at the Paso Robles District Cemetery, Friday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home, Paso Robles.

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Death notices for Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, courtesy of Kuehl Nicolay Funeral Home. 

– Carmelita Cartagena, 61, of Paso Robles, passed away on Oct. 1.
– Cecelia Davis, 73, of Paso Robles, passed away on Sept. 27.
– Gary Goodwin, 72, of Creston, passed away on Sept. 27.
– Mildred Myres, 93, of Paso Robles, passed away on Sept. 29.
– David Blalock, 27, of Paso Robles, passed away on Sept. 28.

All directions under the direction of Kuehl Nicolay.

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Death notices for Oct. 2-8 are courtesy of Kuehl Nicolay Funeral Home. 

• Sharon Ann Graham, 70, of Paso Robles died on Oct. 6, 2016. Services pending.
• Edwin H. Friar, 76, of Ridgecrest, CA died on Oct. 9, 2016. Arrangements pending.
• Elizabeth A. Andrade, 69, of San Miguel died on Oct. 10. Arrangements pending.
• Colonel Chaplain Kenneth G. Beason (USAF Ret.), 73, of Paso Robles, died Oct. 11. Services pending.

–Alta Irlene Jespersen Mauer Claassen, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 21 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct 29, 11 a.m. at the Rose Chapel in Paso Robles District Cemetery.

Mrs Claassen was born Aug. 12, 1921 in Paso Robles on the Aaroe Ranch. She was raised in Paso Robles and attended Marie Bauer School (Bauer-Speck School). She graduated from Paso Robles High in 1939. After high school Alta attended Mary’s Help in San Francisco where she received her Nursing degree.

After graduating she returned to Paso Robles where she met her husband, Herbert Robert Mauer at a USO chaperoned dance. Herbert and Alta were married for 42 years and had two children: Kenneth Robert Mauer and Darlene Ann Mauer Mosher. After Mr Mauer passed away in 1985, Alta reconnected with an old school friend and later married Albert Claassen in 1996. They enjoyed 20 years of marriage together until her death.

Mrs Claassen served as an RN for over fifty years at the same location in Paso Robles. Dr. Kirk was her last employer and retired at the young age of 70. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed going to Las Vegas where luck was usually in her favor. Alta enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, putting puzzles together, and traveling. But she was particularly talented in baking pies and enjoyed creating special treats for her loved ones. Her baking skills were top notch and she was often asked to make pies for special occasions. In 2001 Alta served as Pioneer Day Queen.

Claassen is survived by her husband, Albert Claassen of Templeton; her daughter, Darlene Mosher and son-in-law Raymond Mosher; and her daughter-in-law, Kathy Mauer of Atascadero. Alta also leaves behind 7 grandchildren: Annette Stemper, Travis Mauer, Holly Moore, Kristina Grinnell, David Mauer, Wade Mauer, and Whitney Gilkey; 15 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren. Her family adord and loved her immensely.

Contributions in memory of Alta Mauer Claassen can be made to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home of Paso Robles.

Death notices for week of Oct. 6-13, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Sharon Ann Graham, 70, of Paso Robles died on Oct. 6.
• Edwin H. Friar, 76, of Ridgecrest, CA died on Oct. 9.
• Elizabeth A. Andrade, 69, of San Miguel died on Oct. 10.
• Colonel Chaplain Kenneth G. Beason (USAF Ret.), 73, of Paso Robles, died Oct. 11.

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Joseph Brown.

–Joseph “Joey” Francis Brown, 68, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 2o. He was born Jan. 2nd to Joe C. and Margaret Brown in Atascadero, CA; but lived his entire life in Paso Robles. He carried the fifth generation name of Joseph Brown. Joey is survived by Patty Ferravanti, Arnette Demarest and Kathy Bryden Brown; Sons: Ronnie, Daniel and David; Stepson: Ron Hinton; Sisters: Patricia Silveira and Janet Tullock.

Joey graduated from Paso Robles Union HS in 1966 celebrating his 50th class reunion this year. He was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He completed his basic training at Ft. Ord and was stationed in Vietnam from Nov. 1968 to Sept. 1969.

His life consisted of riding and racing motorcycles. Some of his racing highlights include winning the 1972 Ascot Gold Cup TT and Houston Astrodome TT Junior Nationals. He was also an avid off road racer. Joey also continued the family tradition of being involved in the Paso Robles Pioneer Day Parade showcasing his 1912 Indian motorcycle.

Joey owned and operated Brown’s Cycles, a family business handed down from generation to generation in Paso Robles from 1982 to 2014. He prided himself on providing honest, quality service. The business continues to run today with those same values.

Joey was able to plan and attend the Brown’s Cycles Racer’s Reunion held on Oct. 15, 2016. The reunion consisted of his racing family and friends from over the years. The event was a huge success with over 300 people in attendance, bringing many smiles and memories to all.

Joey was a devoted father and family man. He had a passion for teaching others the love of riding and working on motorcycles. All those who knew Joey will always remember the shop talk and track days they shared with him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, 1645 Park St., Paso Robles, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay.

–Pam Finley, 72, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Oct. 23, 2016 at her home in Templeton, Calif. with loved ones at her bedside. She’ll be met at heaven’s door by her mother Penny Shriver; step father Henry Shriver; father Moses Lustig; several aunts that she adored; her gramma Virgie; in-laws Vida Lee and Chester Finley; their beloved business partner Don Young and numerous other family members and friends she missed every day.

She was born in Dallas, Texas in August of 1944. The family moved to California shortly thereafter. Pam went to grade school, junior high & high school in Lakewood, California where she prospered quite well. Pam became Miss Pan American while still in high school; which led to Modeling School and modeling professionally on a regular basis with both Bullock’s and Nordstrom’s Department Stores. She found time to teach “Charm and Good Grooming” classes in every junior high school in Long Beach, Calif.

She married Bob Finley in 1962 and had two sons (Chet & Bret). The four of them moved to Templeton, California where Pam had no trouble making her mark in grand fashion. She opened Ms. Finley’s Finishing School; then went on to become a Cowbelle and a proud member of the Barbary Coast Girls.

More serious roles were that of serving on The Templeton Advisory Board, The Land Use Planning Board and the first woman to serve on the Templeton School Board. She was a designer and owner of two successful restaurants: Scoreboard Sports Bar in Paso Robles and The Main Street Grill in Templeton. She had numerous avocations that kept her busy and quite comfortably in the public eye.

She leaves behind husband Bob Finley of 54 years; two sons Chet (Jayme) and Bret (Debra); grand-children Madelyn and Robert; and step grandchildren Jake and Jenna. She also leaves behind nephew Bobby (Jacky) Eshelby and his family; her Aunt Peggy (Leland) Thompson and family; a sister and a brother; several cousins, including closest cousin and friend Gennie (Jerry) Roeder and family ,sister-in-law Pam Robinson; and all her golfing buddies at the Paso Robles Golf Club, especially Josie Warner.

If lieu of flowers, donations to kidney research or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Services for Pam Finley will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, Oct 28, at the Templeton Cemetery, followed by a get together at the Paso Robles Golf Club from 2 – 4 p.m.

Death notices for Oct. 27- Nov. 1, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Helene June Borges, 88, of Paso Robles, passed away on Oct. 27.
• Lisalotte Blickle, 87, of Paso Robles, passed away on Oct. 27.
• Robert W. McCay, 88, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 1.
• Stanley Warren Rundstrom, 99, of Paso Robles, passed away on Oct. 29.
• Modesta Sandoval, 56, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Nov. 1.
• Samuel Albert Marriott, 63, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Nov. 1.
• Philip Don Kratzer, 49, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Oct 31.

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Obituaries are tributes of loved-ones who have died. They inform the community of the death and plans for services, and they serve as an historical record for generations to come. The Paso Robles Daily News accepts and publishes obituaries free of charge from individuals and local funeral homes such as Kuehl Nicolay Funeral Home and Blue Sky Cremation. See examples of current Paso Robles obituaries. Please submit the obituary a few days before services, if possible. To submit an obituary, please email it to skye@accesspublishing.com with “obituary” in the subject line. Be sure to email a photo along with the obituary. If you have any questions, call (805) 226-9890. 

How to write an obituary

Be sure to answer these questions when writing an obituary.

The death of a loved one is not an easy time, nor is condensing his or her life into a short summary. Many people ask for a template or a guide on how to write the obituary because they are not sure what to include or not to include. Below we have provided a helpful guide to aid in the creation of an obituary, as well as information about submitting one for publication on the Paso Robles Daily News‘ website.

Include your loved one’s full name, including maiden name, nickname or any other name that your loved one went by. In the first line, include his or her full name, last city of residence and date and cause of death. For example, Jane Alice (Smith) Doe, 83, of Paso Robles died on June 1, 2015, of a stroke at her care facility while surrounded by loved ones. Be sure to include the person’s connection to North San Luis Obispo County.

Next, include dates and locations of birth, marriage and other important life events. Also include any history of the person’s life such as schools attended, military service, place of employment and position held, membership in any organizations such as civic, fraternal and church, and hobbies or special interests. A brief example: Mrs. Doe was born on April 13, 1933, in Atascadero, the eldest child of Abraham and Emma Smith. She attended Atascadero schools and graduated from Atascadero High School in 1951. She married her high school sweetheart, John Doe, in 1953. He worked for the county of San Luis Obispo and they made their home in south Atascadero. They had three children, Margaret, John Jr. and Joseph, all of whom went through Atascadero schools.

At the end of the obituary list anyone that survives your loved one or preceded him or her in death. You can choose how far out in the family tree you go. Next include any information about memorial, funeral or graveside services. If it is open to the public, include the location, day and time of date. If the services are private, indicate that. If the family would prefer monetary contributions in lieu of flowers, include wording to that effect. For example: Jane was preceded in death by her husband, John Doe; brother, Charles Smith; and her parents, Abraham and Emma Smith. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Hess; three children, Margaret Rogers, John Doe Jr. and Joseph Doe, along with their spouses; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. at Highlands Church in Paso Robles. Burial will follow at the Paso Robles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in her name to the Friends of the Atascadero Library.

List of things to include in an obituary

NAME / ANNOUNCEMENT
• Full name of the deceased, including nickname, if any
• Age at death
• Residence at death
• Day and date of death
• Place of death
• Cause of death

LIFE
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Names of parents
• Childhood: siblings, stories, schools, friends
• Marriage(s): date of, place, name of spouse
• Education: school, college, university and other
• Designations, awards, and other recognition
• Employment: jobs, activities, stories, colleagues, satisfactions, promotions
• Places of residence
• Hobbies, sports, interests, activities, and other enjoyment
• Charitable, religious, fraternal, political, and other affiliations; positions held
• Achievements

FAMILY
• Survived by (include place of residence):
-Spouse
-Children (in order of date of birth, and their spouses)
-Grandchildren
-Great-grandchildren
-Great-great-grandchildren
-Parents
-Grandparents
-Siblings (in order of date of birth)
-Others, such as nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws
-Friends
• Predeceased by (and date of death):
-Spouse
-Children (in order of date of birth)
-Grandchildren
-Siblings (in order of date of birth)
-Others, such as nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws

SERVICE
• Day, date, time, place
• Name of officiant, pallbearers, honorary pallbearers, other information
• Visitation information if applicable: day, date, time, place
• Reception information if applicable: day, date, time, place
• Other memorial, vigil, or graveside services if applicable: day, date, time, place
• Place of interment
• Name of funeral home in charge of arrangements
• Where to call for more information (even if no service planned)

ENDING
• Memorial funds established
• Memorial donation suggestions, including addresses
• Thank you to people, groups, or institutions
• Quotation or poem
• Three words that sum up the life

Please submit the obituary a few days before services, if possible. To submit an obituary, please email it to skye@accesspublishing.com with “obituary” in the subject line. Be sure to email a photo along with the obituary. If you have any questions, call (805) 226-9890. 

Death notices for Nov. 4-14, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Caroline Mercena Bischof, 86, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 13
• Elizabeth Arlene Rehberg, 91, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 12.
• Robert Murray Thomas, 95, of Los Osos, passed away on Nov. 4.
• Helen Kathrine Roddick, 94, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 13.
• June Fay Cardinale, 92, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 14.
• John Steve Gilbert, 59, of Templeton, passed away on Nov. 7.
• Richard Norville Olsgaard, 74, of Paso Robles, passed away Nov. 8.
• Jerry Lee Palmer, 57, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 10.

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–Carolyn Kidder Bischof of Paso Robles, age 86, died Nov. 11, of natural causes, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Bischof in 1999.

Both Caroline and Bernard were nature lovers. She worked as an architect/planner for the U.S. Forestry Dept., while her husband Bernard worked as a surveyor building highways in the Central coast area. Both enjoyed spending weekends at their rancho in the Bryson Area named The Bluebird Hacienda. Later moving to Paso Robles, she designed the architectural layout of her current residence.

Carolyn, born in Connecticut, spent her childhood years in the Marin area of San Francisco and in her late teens, traveled to France, spending some time there. She demonstrated her dedication to honoring the loving spirit of husband Bernard by her steadfast devotion to the welfare of family and friends. Lately, she had been active in the Democrats Club and participated in local food banks.

She was fond of her cats and her Black Range Rover. An energetic, fun loving and lively spirit, she will be missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her brother, Jim Kidder of Placerville and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Friday, Nov. 18, 3 p.m. at Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home, 1703 Spring Street, Paso Robles. Interment is pending.

John Newell Garfield.

–John Newell Garfield, 93, formerly of Paso Robles, died on Nov. 12, 2016, in Tiverton, R.I., after a brief illness. He was the great-grandson of James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, and grandson of James R. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior under President Theodore Roosevelt.

Born October 5, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John Newell Garfield and Janet Dodge Garfield, he spent his childhood in Mentor, Ohio. Many of those childhood years were spent living in Lawnfield, the former home of President Garfield that is now a National Park. He was predeceased by his two sisters and two brothers: Janet Brown, Frances Tillinghast, James R. Garfield II and Douglas D. Garfield.

He attended South Kent School in Kent, C.T., then joined the US Army in 1943. He served with the 182nd Infantry Americal Division in the Philippines, including the battle at Bougainville, and was among the first troops to enter Tokyo after the surrender of Japan in 1945. He was very proud of his service to his country and flew the American flag wherever he lived.

After the war, he worked in industrial sales to support his growing family. The family lived in Youngstown, Ohio; Lake Bluff, I.L.; Sewickley, PA; and Indianapolis, I.N., before finally settling in Lake Forest, I.L. After moving into Chicago, he worked until his retirement as a commercial sales agent for The Arthur Rubloff Company. He moved to Paso Robles, Calif., in 1988 where he lived until he moved to Massachusetts to be closer to his family.

His father died when he was very young, and he and his siblings were raised by his mother with the support of relatives and family friends. As a result, he grew up understanding two important truths: Family comes first and “family” goes beyond bloodlines to include trusted and treasured friends. He lived those truths every day of his life. Imbued with a deep sense of compassion and empathy, he was a hospice volunteer in Paso Robles, and lovingly cared for friends and family members in their final days. His intense loyalty also extended to his favorite Chicago sports teams, the Black Hawks, Bears and Cubs, and he died knowing that just a week earlier, his beloved Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.

He is survived by a large and loving extended family who knew him variously as Dad, Gramp, Garf, and Uncle Johnny. He leaves four children: John N. Garfield Jr. and his wife Natalie of Dartmouth, Mass.; Thomas C. Garfield and his wife Deborah of Harvard, Mass.; Christine H. Garfield of Silver City, N.M.; and Horace F. Garfield and his wife Marla of Louisville, K.Y. He also leaves six grandchildren, a great- grandson, a beloved sister-in-law, Olivia Garfield, and a boisterous, affectionate horde of nieces and nephews. He was formerly married to the late Christine Henriques Dodge and the late Lynn Hansen Garfield.

Interment will take place in Mentor, Ohio in January. A celebration of his life is scheduled for the summer at Cuttyhunk Island, Mass.

–Death notices for Nov. 13-17, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Dr. Leslie Eugene Gillis Jr., 63, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 16.
• Nancy Sarah Greenlee-Gowdy, 58, of Cayucos, passed away on Nov. 13.
• Dolly Rose Ross, 90, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 17.

Arrangements under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay.

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–Eli Afana, 74, was born June 1942 in Paso Robles, Calif. and promoted to heaven Nov. 28, on his farm surrounded by his family. 

His parents, Nicola Jadallaha Afana and Dorothy Lorraine Afana Talbert started their Paso Robles Almond Farm in the late 1930s. Eli was the second born of their three sons. A member of the Oak Flat Modoc Boys; graduated from Paso Robles High School in 1961. He received his AA from Coalinga College and served in the Coast Guard Reserves.

Eli worked at Tenneco Almond Processing Plant until he started his career with Pacific Gas & Electric. He was highly respected by all his co-workers and retired after 37 years as a PG&E Troubleman. Eli loved the annual Colorado Hunting trip with his brothers; eating calamari; spending time in his garden alone or with Laura, sharing that love with each of his 12 grandchildren; beekeeping; canning; having every Tuesday with his brothers at Carl’s Jrs, and following his mother’s footsteps being Sweepstakes Winner at the Mid-State Fair with his vegetables, fruits and nuts.

Eli is survived by his true soul-mate wife, Laura; son Mark (Isaias) Afana; daughters Tamra (Tim) Keller, Katie (Ben) Reynoso, Julie (Caine) Marshall; and previous wife, Helen. His brothers; David (Michele) Afana, Nick (Janet) Afana, Steve (Karen) Talbert and Terry (Kathy) Talbert. His 12 grandchildren: Kylan, Kaleb, Ean, Ali, Maiya, Bailee, Wyatt, Zipporah, Samuel, Amaris, Azalea and Dominic. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Thank you to each and every one of you who have played a part in his beautiful life story.

His celebration of life will be this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 1-4 p.m. at the Frontier Town Area of the California Mid-State Fairgrounds. In lieu of flowers, the family is arranging a permanent memorial in Eli’s name to support the ag/horticultural community.

–Death notices for Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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Doreen Lelia Roden, 84, of Shandon, passed away on Dec. 1.
Grace Myers, 92, of Paso Robles, passed away on Nov. 30.
Thomas Gerst, 88, a Cambria resident passed away on Dec. 2.

Arrangements under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay.

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Death notices for Dec. 3-6, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Edna June Carr, 97, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 3.
• Marie Josephine O’Donnell, 90, an Atascadero resident, passed away on Dec. 6.
• Harvey Morgan, 87, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 4.
• Sofia Theresia Palmer, 92, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Dec. 5.
• Frank Joseph Medeiros, 84, a Templeton resident passed away on Dec. 4.

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Jack Dwaine Jones.

–Jack Dwaine Jones, age 86, resident of Ventura, California, and former resident of Paso Robles, died Nov. 30, 2016 in Ventura, California of a stroke.

Jones was born Aug. 30, 1930 in San Angelo, Texas. He has been a resident of Ventura for seven months, having moved here from Paso Robles, California.

Jones’ occupation was electrical engineering and marketing, working for General Electric and Honeywell Bull.

He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, Paso Robles, having served as lector and involved with Catholic Men of the Eucharist, Staff Commodore of Channel Islands Yacht Club, Elks Lodge and Rotary Club.

His major interests were sailing, music, the latest in technological gadgets, and keeping up with the world news.

Jones is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Jeanette Jones; his four children, Linda Winn of Ventura, California, Sharon Dugan of Cleburne, Texas, Jeff Jones of San Miguel, California, and Brian Jones of Paso Robles, California; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara Robb and Doris Jones of San Angelo, Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.

Doreen Lelia Still Roden.

–Doreen Lelia Still Roden passed away Dec. 1, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Paso Robles. She was born on Oct. 31, 1932. A fourth generation rancher/farmer in the Cholame area, she had tremendous pride in the history of her family and the history of the community. An avid quilter, through the years she loved making quilts and receiving blankets for family and friends. Nothing surpassed the love for her family and friends whom she adored and were the center of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Eleanor (Twisselman) Still and her husband of 61 years, Billy Ray Roden. She is survived by her son, Billy Roden and his wife Karen (Moore); daughter, Sharon Roden, and her wife, Dana (Bartlett); grandson, Mathew Roden and his wife Jennifer (Van Horn); granddaughter, Christina Roden Borchard and husband Jason; great grandsons, Charlie, Calvin, and Daniel Roden, and great granddaughter, Abigail Borchard. Doreen is also survived by her brother-in-law, Bob Roden and his wife Carolyn and their two daughters, Chrissie and Tracey. A special thank you to her family, friends, and caregivers who brightened her spirits with their visits and made her feel safe and loved.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Doreen’s name to either the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum or the El Paso de Robles Historical Society.

Death notices for Dec. 3-6, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Eloise Marie Migliore, 74, a Bradley resident, passed away on Dec. 13.
• Kenneth James Johnson, 56, a Paso Robles resident, passed way on Dec. 13.
• James Fredrick Barker, 94, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 11.
• Geoffrey Lee Marsh, 55, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 8.
• Roselyn Lucille Moore, 77, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 11.
• Sharon Oraline Helberg, 72, a Templeton resident passed away on Dec. 13.
• Ronald Argent Curtis, 73, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 13.

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Death notices for Dec. 14-15, courtesy of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

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• Ralph Denis Goubeaux, 78, a Lompoc resident, passed away on Dec. 14.
• Robert William Barth, 90, a Manhattan Beach resident, passed away on Dec. 15.
• Gayla Ruth Gatzert, 83, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 14.

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