Sharon Kaye Taylor
Sep 18, 2026
Sharon Kaye Taylor, 80 of Atascadero, Calif. passed away Sept. 18, 2026 in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Sharon was born In Atascadero Calif. in October 1945 to Ralph & Ilene Rowlett Cropper who preceded her in death.
In 1963 she graduated from Atascadero High School. That same year she married the love of her life, John Z. Taylor.
Sharon attended the San Jacinto...
Peggy Marie Akers Westberg
Sep 13, 2026
On May 28, 1951, Peggy Marie Akers came into this world in Bakersfield, California, to Tom and Sue Akers. The nurturing, tight-knit bond forged among Peggy, her brothers Tommy and John, her sister Alyce, and her loving parents was lifelong and unbreakable, supporting each other through life’s difficulties and celebrating its joys. It comes as no surprise that she built...
Virginia Rodriguez Gonzalez
Sep 11, 2026
Virginia Rodriguez Gonzalez, 82 of King City passed away September 11, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 21, 1944 in Concepcion Del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
A Visitation will be held, 5pm to 8pm, Monday, September 14, 2026 at Eddington Funeral Chapel
A Recitation of the Rosary will be held, 6pm, Monday, September 14,...
Evangelina Landeros De Armenta
Sep 1, 2026
Evangelina Landeros De Armenta, 80 of Salinas passed away, Tuesday September 1, 2026. She was born May 5, 1946 in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico.
SERVICES:
A Funeral Mass will be held, 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 240 Calle Cebu, Salinas, CA 939
Burial will follow in the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA...
Jesus Rogelio Ramirez Rojas
Aug 24, 2026
Jesus Rogelio Ramirez Rojas, 36 of King City, passed away, Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born August 22, 1990 in Salinas, California.
He loved playing football. In high school, he played quarterback. He was a 49er fan. He loved to dance and listen to music. He enjoyed playing soccer and was a fan of the Manchester United Soccer Club.
Jesus is...
Elizabeth Libby Rivera
Aug 21, 2026
Elizabeth Libby Rivera was born on January 18, 1954, and passed away on August 21, 2026.
She was 72. She was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. She resided in Salinas, California for 44 years.
Her work history included agricultural laborer, office clerk, stylist, income tax preparer, and homemaker.
She earned an associate's degree in accounting from Hartnell College. While she was mentally...
Omar Tellitud Chavez
Aug 23, 2026
Omar Tellitud Chavez was born on March 1st, 1984 in King City, CA, and passed away on August 23rd, 2026 at the age of 42.
Omar had personality all his own- full of character, emotion, and charisma. He had a way of making life more interesting and leaving people with stories they would never forget. Omar’s time with us was far...
Elvia C. Hernandez
Aug 15, 2026
Elvia Covarrubias Hernandez, 60 of King City passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born, January 25, 1966 in Baja California, Mexico.
Elvia has been a resident of Monterey County for more than 40 years. She worked as a special education school bus driver for the South Monterey County Joint...
Froilan Barerra Gonzalez
Aug 8, 2026
Froilan Barerra Gonzalez, 91 of King City passed away, August 8, 2026 in King City at his home. He was born October 5, 1934 in Donna, Texas.
He was employed with Basic American Foods, Inc. for 37 years. He also worked as a handyman as a Brick Layer and Tile Cutter for many years.
Froilan enjoyed walking to the park, playing card...
Henry P. Garcia
Jul 31, 2026
Henry P. Garcia (Kike), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 31, 2026, just days before his 70th birthday. He was born on August 3, 1956, in Salinas, California, and lived in King City, California, for more than 65 years of his life. A proud graduate of King City High School’s Class of 1974, Henry...
Ryan Steven Chaney
Jul 21, 2026
Ryan S. Chaney passed away on July 21 at the age of 36 in Beaverton, Oregon. He was born on June 3, 1990. He grew up in King City where he graduated elementary school from San Antonio Union School and High School, from Monterey County Home School and attended Hartnell and Cuesta College.
He entered the US Air Force as an...
James R. Benadom
Jul 6, 2026
James "Jim" Richard Benadom, 82 of King City passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born September 16, 1943 in King City.
After graduating from high school Jim entered the US Navy. After that he became a lifelong Cowboy.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Kelly and Larry Sonnenschein, Shawn Benadom, Shane and Kelly Benadom; sister, Lyn...
Juanita Lopez
Jun 29, 2026
Juanita Rodriguez Lopez, 73 of King City passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born March 28, 1953 in Mercedes, Texas.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
A Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the First Baptist Church, 450 King Street, King City, CA 93930
A Funeral Service will be held, 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2026 at the...
James Harrington
Jun 27, 2026
James B. Harrington, 81, a longtime resident of South Monterey County and lifelong member of the San Ardo community, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, while in the care of Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, California. In a poignant coincidence, it was the same care center where his father, Ralph Harrington, spent his final days in 1993.
James was...
Mike G. Arroyo
Jun 26, 2026
Mike G. Arroyo passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at his home in King City, California, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on March 23, 1940, in Salinas, California, Mike grew into a man whose life was defined by devotion—to his wife, his children, his work, and his community. He married the love of his life,...
Maria Tavares
Jun 21, 2026
Maria San Juana Tavares, 66 of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Maria was born August 26, 1959, in Wharton, Texas.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Maria is survived by her 2 sons, William Tavares and wife, Yesenia; Miguel Tavares; 3 granddaughters, Sophia, Amia, and Aleah; also her...
Joseph Henry Moitoso
Jun 17, 2026
Joseph Henry Moitoso, 66, of Gonzales CA passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1959, in Los Banos, California. Joseph was a lifelong residence of Gonzales.
He graduated from Gonzales High School in 1978. Joseph served in the Navy after graduating from high school. Upon discharging from the navy, he worked as a merchant marine...
Dr. William "Bill" Starling
Jun 15, 2026
Dr. William "Bill" J. Starling, 76 passed away, June 15, 2026 at his home in King City. He was born, January 18, 1950 in South Carolina.
He obtained his Masters and Doctorate in Education. He served in the U.S. Airforce. He was a teacher for more than 30 years, most recently at Fairview Middle School where he taught science for 7th...
Domingo Ornelas, Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Domingo Ornelas, Jr. 70 of Stockton, Calif. passed away, Sunday June 14, 2026. He was born August 17, 1955 in San Diego, Calif.
He was a retired owner/operator if independent trucking company and an automotive and heavy-duty diesel mechanic.
Domingo was known for the love of his family, his ability to fix any vehicle placed in front of him. Overnight casino trips...
Maria D. Martinez
Jun 13, 2026
Maria D. Martinez, 66 of Greenfield passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born, November 15, 1959 in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Maria worked in agriculture for about 15 years throughout Monterey County. She loved dancing, cooking, working on her garden, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Concepcion Martinez Rodriguez; children, Maria Marinez, Eduardo Martinez, Jose...
