Obituaries

Deaths in Martinez: Coach, Surgeon, Inspiration

Read about those with connections to Martinez who died recently.

Joseph DeLuca: Deluca, 81, of Martinez, died July 21 of melanoma. He was a college teacher and football coach for 35 years.

James Guernsey: Guernsey, of Martinez, died July 20. He was 78. He spent his career as a surgeon with Oklahoma University Medical Center; UC Davis Medical Center, and the Fresno campus of UC San Francisco.

Katherine (Minor) Moran: Moran, of Martinez, died July 17 of cancer. She was 63. She was remembered as an inspiration. 


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