www.montereycountynow.com NOVEMBER 12-18, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 41 classifieds Milestones obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 02, 2026 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Sierra A. Rhodes, Esq., Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss, 333 Salinas Street, Salinas, CA 93901, 831424-1414. Publication dates: Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID P. LAPPE, also known as DAVID PETER LAPPE: Case Number 26PR000558. Filed Nov. 05, 2026. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID P. LAPPE, also known as DAVID PETER LAPP. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY LIZA D. HORVATH in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LIZA D. HORVATH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 03, 2027 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Yvonne A. Ascher, Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss, 333 Salinas St/PO Box 2510, Salinas, CA 93902, 831424-1414. Publication dates: Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ESPERANZA RAMIREZ, aka ESPERANZA GONZALEZ RAMIREZ and ESPERANZA GONZALEZ MEDRANO: Case Number 26PR000555. Filed Nov. 03, 2026. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ESPERANZA RAMIREZ, aka ESPERANZA GONZALEZ RAMIREZ and ESPERANZA GONZALEZ MEDRANO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY MARIA ELISA LLAMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARIA ELISA LLAMAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 16, 2026 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert H. Allen, 617 East Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076, 831768- 7215. Publication dates: Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRYAN D. WALKER: Case Number 26PR000535. Filed Oct. 22, 2026. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRYAN D. WALKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY KYONG TAI MIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KYONG TAI MIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 09, 2026 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Christopher M. Long/Tara L. Clemens, Fenton & Keller, PO Box 791, Monterey, CA 93942, 831-373- 1241. Publication dates: Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHELLE K. MIN: Case Number 26PR000536. Filed Oct. 23, 2026. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHELLE K. MIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE Thomas R. Kieckhefer, 1957-2026 Save The Whales is heartbroken to announce the passing of an inimitable marine science educator in our community, Tom Kieckhefer. Tom was a gentle person who lived a life of purpose with focus and profound benevolence. He combined his research experience and vast scientific knowledge of marine mammals into one-of-a-kind, hands-on educational programs. These programs lit the spark of student interest and dedication in the care and protection of the ocean world. Tom encouraged students to step into junior scientist roles and to visualize their futures in areas of marine science and conservation. His passion for whales and marine life captivated and enriched the learning experience for literally tens-of-thousands of students in grades K-12, during the 20 years he worked with Save The Whales. In addition, he helped mentor and train staff members, and CSUMB college students. Tom reached students in Monterey, Castroville, Carmel, Prunedale, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Salinas, Marina, Soledad, King City. and Santa Cruz. Tom was beloved by students and teachers alike and made an indelible impression. Known as “Mr. Tom,” students would mail him their drawings and thank you letters about what they learned. Students gravitated to Tom, naturally drawn in with his passionate teaching style, marine artifacts, and respect for the environment. He was invited back to classrooms year-after-year to impart his conservation messages on how students and their families could take daily actions to protect whales and marine life. The ripple effect he made for marine conservation may never be fully known. He was integral in expanding our educational outreach. From the three original hands-on programs Save The Whales created, Tom nurtured and developed six additional student programs on sea turtles, whales, otters, ocean noise pollution, marine mammals, and endangered species with focus on the most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita porpoise. Tom went the extra mile to enrich the student learning experience. His students experienced the vibration of blue whale sound. They watched breathtaking videos of marine life including whales and sea otters. Tom’s programs allowed students to see and touch artifacts from sea turtles, whale baleen and vertebrae, dolphin skulls, otter skeletons and pelts, krill, and the biggest hit of all, whale poop. Born in the state of Wisconsin (and star hockey player in college), Tom loved music, his pets, nature, and especially the marine environment. He conducted research on humpback whales for his Master’s thesis at Moss Landing Marine Labs, and co-authored a number of papers on various species of marine mammals. He was an integral part of the VIVA Vaquita coalition and was on the expedition to document the number of vaquita left in their habitat. All of us who were fortunate enough to know and work with Tom will feel his loss for the rest of our lives. In keeping with Tom’s generous nature, he gave the gift of life to those in need through organ donation. Save The Whales will continue his legacy through the Tom Kieckhefer Memorial Education Fund which will support his beloved school programs and continue to inspire many more thousands of students to care about whales and marine life. You can donate to this fund by going to SaveTheWhales.org and clicking on the donate button in the upper right. At this time, we ask you to please email maris@savethewhales.org to schedule a classroom program for your school. An online memorial board is in the works. We welcome you to share your Tom Kieckhefer memory with a photo or note. Students and teachers are invited to send their memories and artwork for the online memorial. Memories can be sent via email to: maris@savethewhales.org Tom is survived by his siblings Connie, Libby, Robbie, Jamie, his large extended family, and his beloved dog, Petie.
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