Thelma Diane Alarcon

Thelma Diane Alarcon obituary, Salinas, CA

Thelma Diane Alarcon

Thelma Alarcon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel on Mar. 10, 2026.
Thelma Alarcon, 82, of Salinas, passed away on March 3,2026 in Salinas, Ca.

She will be laid to rest at Kingston Cemetery in Metropolis IL.

Thelma was born in Metropolis IL to WC Birmingham and Allegra Kipp on October 19, 1943.

She worked as a tax pre-payer for H&R Block for 47 years and enjoyed her time with her family, friends and clients and will be missed by all.

Thelma is preceded in death by her son David Alarcon, father WC Birmingham, mother Allegra Kipp, half sister Ruby Crafton and half-brother Troy Birmingham.

Thelma is survived by her daughter Tami (James) Boteilho, of Salinas Ca. Sister Carol Jean (Lloyd) Bremer of Metropolis, IL. Granddaughter Alisa Alarcon (Lucio) of Vallejo, Ca, grandsons Antonio Alarcon (My-Leka) of Fairfield, Ca and Austin Boteilho of Salinas, Ca, great grand-daughters Isabella Alarcon and Eliyannah Rosete-Alarcon of Vallejo, Ca. Along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In leiu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the

National Kidney Foundation.

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Jackie Abanico

March 11, 2026

Thelma will be missed. Not only was she our tenant for the company I work for, she also did me and my husband taxes for at least 25+ years.
Blessings to her family at a time like this. So sorry for your loss.

Jackie Abanico

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