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Lois L. Wilmar 1927-2023
Lois passed away peacefully at the age of 96. A sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, relative, and friend to many. Even as the Alzheimers progressed, she remained kind, caring, and loving to the very end. Lois’s family and friends would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Adas Lodge of...
Patsy C. Davis 1928-2024
Patsy Colleen Davis, also known as Corky, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, at the age of 95 in Atascadero, California. She was born on April 26, 1928, in Los Angeles. Colleen was a beautiful and creative person known for her intelligence, sense of humor, and mischievous nature. She...
Tickets on sale for Cioppino & Vino
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Children’s Museum is celebrating 20 years of supporting play in Paso Robles. The Cioppino & Vino fundraiser helps to raise necessary funds in order to continue the legacy of Tom Martin’s dream to create a place where children can play and learn in a safe and interactive environment while preserving the volunteer firehouse.
Janet E. (Tarbell) Bryan 1920-2024
Sadly, our dear mother, Janet E. (Tarbell) Bryan, 103 years old, of Paso Robles, California, left us on the evening of January 9, 2024, after a long and full life. Janet was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, on February 8, 1920, and grew up there with her parents, Miles and Susie Snyder, brother Ruby Snyder, and her large extended Snyder family on Olive St., more commonly known in town as Snyder Row. In 1940, she decided to join the Navy WAVES. After her training in Oklahoma, she was assigned to California and worked in a highly secured logistics office on Coronado Island, keeping track of all of the ship’s movements. Here is where she met Guy Larry Tarbell, who was also a Navy Officer. They married in 1941, and off they went to continue their service in Anchorage, Alaska.
Timothy F. O’Mahoney 1947-2024
Timothy F. O’Mahoney, 76, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Tim was born on October 14, 1947. He served his country in the United States Army, and following his Honorable Discharge from the military, he worked as a Union Pipefitter.
Registration open for Central Coast Wine, Olive Oil, Spirits, and Vinegar competitions
Winning entries are displayed during the California Mid-State Fair for over 330,000 visitors to see. PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair is now accepting online registration for the Central Coast Wine, Olive Oil, Spirits, and Vinegar competitions. Peachy Canyon Winery was named 2023 Winery of the Year and Calivirgin Olive Oil was awarded the newest honor of 2023 Olive Oil Producer of the Year, with both companies receiving a custom jeweled belt buckle and a feature on a billboard along Highway 101 North in San Luis Obispo. Winning entries are also displayed during the California Mid-State Fair for over 330,000 visitors to see.
Phyllis Smith 1924-2023
Phyllis lived in Paso Robles for 50 years. She was a school teacher, a quilter, a gardener, a member of AAUW, a wonderful neighbor, and a surrogate grandma. She was strong, active, and very independent. She was a lover of yoga and even figured out how to access her instructor via Zoom during the Covid lockdown. She was a regular at the Templeton Farmers’ Market. Phyllis and her family loved the outdoors and camping. She took daily walks with her loving neighbors, who hosted a tie-dye party to honor her 99th birthday in July. She lived independently in her home on Moss Ave. until her death.
Zac Brown Band to play at this summer’s California Mid-State Fair
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair announced Zac Brown Band has been confirmed to perform in concert on Sunday, July 21. There will be no opening act and the show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series presented by Visit SLO CAL.
Firestone Walker announces ticket sales and brewery lineup for Invitational Beer Fest
PASO ROBLES — Firestone Walker announced the lineup for the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on June 1, featuring an all-star cast of more than 60 breweries from around the world. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Feb. 13 via FirestoneWalker.com. In the runup to the...
Paid parking paused after city receives cease-and-desist
PASO ROBLES — Following the receipt of a cease-and-desist letter, the Paso Robles City Council announced during Tuesday night’s meeting on Feb. 6 that they would be pausing the Downtown Paid Parking Program. Just after closed session on Tuesday, the city’s legal staff announced that the city has...
Karen D. Riley
Karen Diane Riley, my beautiful sister, went to heaven on January 21, 2024. Karen leaves behind her beloved parents, Albert and Lois Bryant, sister Denise Bryant, brother Donn, nephew Dennan, and his fiance, Judy. She also leaves her partner of 22 years, Joseph Mein, and “stepkids” Jolin, Keegan, Konnor, and Kelsey, as well as her dog Flash (Butterball) and many loving relatives and cherished friends.
Juanita C. Barraza 1929-2023
Saddened by the loss of the Matriarch of our family, Juanita C. Barraza, 94, of Paso Robles passed away on December 29, 2023 with family at her side. We will dearly miss her, but rejoice in knowing that she is with family that have gone before her. Her father and mother, her husband of many years, Pedro M. Barraza, her son Pedro, her siblings, and many others.
Ralph J. Larsen 1945-2024
Ralph Jerome Larsen, born October 2, 1945, in Lompoc, CA, passed away on January 17, 2024, at his home in Atascadero, CA. Ralph attended Buellton Grammar School and graduated from Santa Ynez High School in 1963. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy in July 1967. He was trained as a Fire Control Technician in Bainbridge, Maryland. He was assigned to the USS Chipola. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Ralph was skilled in many traits, and over the years, he worked as a technician, machinist, and salesman. He will be remembered for his vibrant personality and sense of humor.
Rowena R. Smith 1932-2024
Rowena Rae Smith, 91, of Atascadero, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Ingleside Skilled Nursing Facility after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Rowena was born June 1, 1932, in San Jose, CA. She was the only child born to Jess & Kathleen Regli. The family moved to Salinas, where her dad was the Baseball Coach at Hartnell College, and her mother worked for Monterey County as an auditor.
Richard J. Orosel 1937-2024
Richard was born on June 12, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, to his parents, Joe and Bessie Orosel. He was a long-time resident of Paso Robles. Richard was a Bodybuilder and enjoyed life through hard work. He was a successful real estate developer and developed apartments in Los Angeles, industrial properties in Silicon Valley, and built industrial properties at the Paso Robles Airport. He was very instrumental in getting Linne Road paved. Richard was also involved in some additional projects outside of California.
Patricia (Pat) A. Jones 1931-2024
Long-time Atascadero resident Patricia (Pat) Anne Jones passed away on January 5, 2024, in Oceanside, CA, at the age of 92. She was born November 27, 1931 in San Luis Obispo, CA. Pat was a 1949 graduate of Atascadero High School and was instrumental in facilitating her class reunions as...
Bearcat competition cheerleading squad takes home CIF championship
PASO ROBLES — In its first year, the Paso Robles High School (PRHS) competition cheerleading team ended the season taking home the CIF championship. On Saturday, Jan. 27, the team competed at Vista del Lago High School in Folsom for the title. Though this is the first year PRHS has had a traditional competition team, they saw success throughout the season, securing third place in November at their first competition, earning a bid to the nationals in Florida. Then at the December competition in Clovis, they again earned third place.
Twin Cities Community Hospital CEO and board member lead by example in blood drive
TEMPLETON — Last week, Twin Cities Community Hospital saw an outpouring of community support as its new CEO, Eleze Armstrong, and board member, Ann Miller, rolled up their sleeves alongside fellow donors at the Vitalant blood drive. Their contributions, among the 31 units collected, hold the potential to save up to 93 lives, according to Vitalant estimates.
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