All Obituaries

It is with great sadness, compassion, and gratitude for the life he shared with loved ones that the family of Andrew "Drew" Richard Valdez, 28, announce his death. Drew passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2018. Although he was taken from his family and friends much too soon in life, Drew's legacy of warmth, loyalty, generosity and humor will live on through those he knew and loved.  He was born on March 23, 1990, to parents Andrew "Andy" and Dandi (Ormsby)...

Jerry Edward Becker, 83, of Arroyo Grande passed away July 2, 2018. He was born May 10, 1935 and was a retired electrician. He is survived by his wife of 66 years MaryAnn Becker; children, Michael and wife Dolly, Steven and wife Tammy, Cynthia and husband Don; seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Peterson, Shirley Bace, Marilee Fisher, Gayle Roll and husband Bud; sister in law, Paula Becker.

Ralph Poole passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Arroyo Grande on Friday, June 29th.  He was 93. Born in Los Angeles to William Wiley Poole and Ouida Jane Low, Ralph was raised during the great depression.  He attended a variety of schools in southern California, including the Carlin and Marcel Military Academies. He was attending Fremont High School in L.A. when World War II began. Like many of the “greatest generation” he wanted to join the fight, but he...

Howard C. “Andy” Andrews, 96, of Arroyo Grande passed away June 29, 2018. Andy was preceded in death by his wife Katie in 2008 and is survived by son, Barry Andrews; daughter, Donna Stricklin (Nick); grandchildren, Sarah Stricklin and Lauren Oddo. The service with military honors will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 5 at the New Life Community Church, 990 James Way in Pismo Beach. Arrangements are under the care of the Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel.