Rachel F. Tabiayo, a Monterey native and life-long Peninsula resident, passed away in Monterey. As a young woman, she worked in the Hovden Cannery and then was a retail clerk for over twenty-five years.
Rachel’s hobbies included shopping, gardening, collecting antiques and she was a former member of the Monterey Moose Lodge. She and her husband loved dancing and enjoyed many evenings listening to music & taking to the dance floor.
Rachel is survived by her children, Robert Tabiayo and Linda Lauderdale; her grandsons, Robert (Teresa), Jessie and Jim Lauderdale; her great-granddaughters, Taylor and Brianna; her great-grandson, Jason; her siblings, Dominic Balesteri, Mary Wilson and Lena Davis and her furry friends, Chico, Charlie and Buddy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie, in 2003; her half-brother, Tony, and her half-sister, Rose.
Rachel’s children want to especially Dr. Cindy Lee for the excellent care she provided to their mother over many years. Also, they appreciate the assistance received from the staffs at Ave Maria Convalescent Hospital and VNA and Hospice.
Visitation will take place at The Paul Mortuary Chapel tomorrow, Friday, August 17 at 12:00 noon followed by funeral services, also at the mortuary, at 1:00 PM. Entombment will be at San Carlos Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 21 Lower Ragsdale, Monterey, 93940.
