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Do not stand by my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep,

I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints in snow,

I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain,

As you awake with morning’s hush, I am the swift up-flinging rush,

Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the day transcending night.

Do not stand by my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

  Immortality  -Clare Harner, 1934

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Birth Date: 1966-07-13

Deceased Date: 2008-09-21

Obituary: MONTEREY – “Uncle Mike” was born on July 13, 1966 and died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was 42 years old. He attended Monterey High School. Mike worked in local businesses and restaurants, co-owned a landscaping firm, and worked at Granite Construction for ten years. He volunteered a lot of his time with many youth organizations including Big Brothers, Boys and Girls Club, Pop Warner Football, and Pony Baseball to name a few. He loved sports and was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Mike left his loving family: mother, Daria (Dee) Farnsworth of Monterey; father, Paul Waters and his wife, Eva of Carmel Valley; sisters, Kelly (Victor) Davi of Monterey, Michele (Vince) Suro of Reno, Casey (Barney) Morgan of Pacific Grove; and beloved nieces that gave him much pride and joy: Christina, Lindsey, Victoria, Joslyn, Amelia, and Natalie. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins in San Francisco and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We were blessed to have had such a great son, brother, and uncle with a big heart.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/montereyherald/name/james-michael-waters-obituary?id=23461946 

Birth Date: 1966-03-05

Deceased Date: 2008-11-07

Obituary: MONTEREY – Local artist, Lawrence Walter Hollien, peacefully passed away at his home on November 7, 2008. Born March 5, 1966, Lawrence lived his 42 years on the Monterey Peninsula.

Lawrence began drawing at the early age of five. His passion for bringing images to life on paper encouraged him to move to various mediums, his most favorite being oil paints. His subjects included many different scenic views of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley, as well as postmodern surrealist images. His accomplishments include several cover illustrations for Sci Fai Kuest publishing and post cards published and produced by Hallmark, Inc. He also illustrated various book covers, including The Poet’s Workshop – and Beyond and Wondrous Web Worlds Vol. 6. Pictures of his art may be found at:

Lawrence is survived by three sisters, Laura Hollien Costanza of Marina, Jeanne Sauvage of Seattle, WA, Anne Sauvage of Sacramento; and brother, Walter Hollien of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Hollien and Rose Zettie Hager.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/montereyherald/name/lawrence-walter-hollien-obituary?id=23309038 

Birth Date: 1967-06-21

Deceased Date: 2014-06-14

Obituary: Del Rey Oaks – Jeremy Ronald Hertzberg, 46, passed suddenly from this life Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born June 21, 1967, in Portland, Oregon to Terry and Rina Beverly Altman Hertzberg.

Jeremy lived in Monterey County most of his life, graduating from Monterey High School and California State University, Chico. He was currently pursuing his Masters Degree through the University of Wisconsin.

A computer engineer with a passion for robotics, he had worked at Monterey Peninsula College as an adjunct professor and a lab tech. Most recently, he worked with the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center at MPC, as an ROV technician and teaching underwater robotics.

He was also active in the Society for Creative Anachronism, where he had achieved the rank of Pelican. He loved to teach others everything he learned about the arts and technology of the medieval and Renaissance eras. He was a talented bronze caster, making replicas of medieval jewelry and pieces from original designs.

Jeremy was a true teacher, being intelligent, kind, and infinitely patient; and he had a true love and understanding of everything he taught.

Jeremy is survived by his wife of 13 years, Catherine Grass Hertzberg; his parents, David and Rina Kempton of Seaside; two sisters, Michaela (Andrew) O’Brien of Prunedale, and Aaron (Tracy) Skelton of Gresham, Oregon; and four nieces, a nephew, a great-nephew; an aunt and uncle, Elaine and Daniel Schwartz; and three cousins. He was predeceased by his biological father, Terry. He will also be greatly missed by many friends and “family of the heart.” A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA), on the corner of 2nd Ave. and 8th St., Marina, CA.

Birth Date: 1967-05-01

Deceased Date: 2017-12-07

Obituary: Pacific Grove - It is with great sadness that the Geyer family announces the passing of Darren Michael “Painter” Geyer. A Monterey native, he was a local painting contractor and engineer at the Intercontinental Hotel. A longtime volunteer with the AT & T golf tournament, he was also a motorcycle rider, race fan and drummer and is remembered as always being the life of the party.

Darren is survived by his son, Gage Geyer; the love of his life, Melanie Mix; his parents, Janet Gallagher and Peter (Eve) Geyer; his sisters, Janice (Kim) Coker, Lori (Gary) Taylor and Kerry (Andy) Cripps and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his best friend and brother, Peter Geyer, Jr. and his step-father, Fred Gallagher.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pacific-grove-ca/darren-geyer-7674371

Birth Date: 1967-01-31

Deceased Date: 2020-11-01

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MONTEREY - Julia Natale was born in Monterey, California and graduated from Monterey High School in 1985. Julia worked at Natale’s Auto Service Center in Monterey, California for 22 years, running her family’s automobile service center with her mother Marie, her father Papa Joe, and her brother Joe Jr. Julia gave birth to her only daughter, Jessica Natale (22), in 1998 who is now a senior at the University of Hawaii, Manoa majoring in biology and in pursuit of becoming a physician. In her free time, Julia loved going to the lake, baking sweets and pastries, spending time with family and friends, dancing, or giving back to those in need. Whether she gave clothes and coats to families during the winter, allowed friends and family to live with her for an indefinite amount of time, or cooked food for the hungry, Julia took care of others before herself. Her character was defined by her selflessness, her work ethic, her love for others, her caring nature, her sense of humor, and her perseverance. Julia epitomized the idea of never giving up, an example being her victory over cancer (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma) in 2005. Julia is survived by Marie and Joe Natale (parents), Jessica Natale (daughter), Joe Jr. Natale (brother), Tom Natale (brother), and nieces and nephews (Joey Natale, Lauren Natale, Jonny Natale, Jay Natale, and Jasmin Natale). Memorial services will commence at Mission Mortuary at 1:00 PM on November 21, 2020 -social distancing and masks are required to attend. Immediately after the service, everyone is invited to go to San Carlos Cemetery in Monterey, California for a blessing at her resting place.

https://www.afterall.com/obituaries/JuliaNatale 

Birth Date: 1967-01-01

Deceased Date: 2022-10-26

Obituary: A loving and beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, Sally Aizenman died last week after battling breast cancer bravely for many years. Born and raised in Monterey, California, Sally was the life of every party, bringing joy and laughter wherever she went. She was open-hearted, fun, freewheeling, and always unapologetically herself; her vibrant spirit was a gift to all who knew her.

She had a knack for bringing people together, and for making each day a celebration and an adventure. It didn't take a lot to make Sally happy, and her happiness was infectious—she adored a good book, a glass of wine, an irreverent joke, and, above all, her family, who treasured her right back. She was truly one of a kind, and she will be dearly missed.

Sally was preceded in death by her father, William C. Marsh, and by her mother, Nancy Jameson Marsh, for whom she was a devoted caretaker even amid her own health struggles. Sally is survived by her husband, Mark, and by her daughters, Zoe and Maya, as well as by her siblings Joe, Anne, and Jill. She also leaves behind a flurry of nieces, nephews, and chosen family, who will forever and fondly remember "Crazy Aunt Sally."

Birth Date: 12/20/1966

Deceased Date: 4/9/2025

Obituary: SEASIDE - Born at the Naval Hospital on Guam on December 20, 1966, Jesse Joseph Panganiban, 58, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in Seaside after a long period of failing health. He is survived by his mother, Carmelita L. Panganiban of Seaside, his brother Marvin (May) of Salinas, and his niece and nephew, Victoria and Dominic, also of Salinas. Jesse leaves behind many dear friends and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, CPO Venancio S. Panganiban, USN Ret.

Jesse graduated from Monterey High School (Class of 1985). After graduating from CSU, Sacramento, Jesse worked for U.S. Immigration, Naturalization Service (INS) in Fresno, CA. He then graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to begin his career as a federal law enforcement agent with the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, from which he retired after 29 years. Jesse enjoyed international travel as part of his duties, as well as having the opportunity to work with many others to keep our country safe.

Jesse was kind and generous to friends and family alike. He enjoyed playing host to all who visited Las Vegas, and took them to dine at well-known restaurants or to see great shows headlining there. Jesse is now at peace and will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held on May 1, at Bayside Community Mortuary in Seaside, from 3pm-7pm, with a Rosary service at 6pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Seaside, from 11am-12pm. Burial will immediately follow at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/seaside-ca/jesse-panganiban-12337482