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Recent obituaries in King City, California.

The obituaries in the Monterey County, California area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Monterey County, California history and identity.

Esteban Ochoa

Esteban Ochoa

May 20, 2026

Esteban Ochoa Valdez, 69 of King City passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born in the State of Michoacan, Mexico.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Visitation will begin 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Eddington Funeral Chapel, 429 Bassett Street, King City.

A Rosary Service will be held, 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Eddington Funeral Chapel.

A Funeral Mass will be...

Placido Garcia Orozco

Placido Garcia Orozco

May 19, 2026

Placido Garcia Orozco, 73 of King City passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 . He was born October 5, 1952 in the State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. His parents, Pablo Garcia Diaz and Maria Orozco.

Placido worked in agriculture for 42 years. He has lived in this area in excess of 29 years. He leaves behind his wife, Pascuala Garcia.

His...

Luis Manuel Cazares

Luis Manuel Cazares

May 13, 2026

Luis Manuel Cazares Martinez, 79 of King City passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born June 20, 1946 in the state of Durango, Mexico.

Luis era uno de los hombres más sencillos, pero con el corazón más grande. Tenía una manera especial de hacer que todos a su alrededor se sintieran cómodos, escuchados y queridos. Era de esas personas...

Sylvia Marie (Lanini) Chiappone

Sylvia Marie (Lanini) Chiappone

May 13, 2026

Sylvia Marie (Lanini) Chiappone, long-time resident of San Ardo, California, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was 92 and died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. It may have won her memories, but never her spirit.

Sylvia was born on January 17, 1934, in Salinas, California. Her parents, Louis and Clementina Lanini, were both of Swiss heritage; Louis was...

Mary Jo Allred

Mary Jo Allred

May 6, 2026

Mary Joline “Mary Jo” Allred, a longtime resident of Greenfield, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and the many memories she created throughout her remarkable life. Mary Jo was born on January 12, 1927, in Hill Top, Boone County, Arkansas, to Ernest and Ida Edgar. Rooted in faith, family, and hard work, she carried the values of...

Jerry Louis Clay

Jerry Louis Clay

May 4, 2026

PRIVATE FAMILY ONLY GRAVESIDE SERVICES . . . A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE

Jerry L. Clay Sr., a lifelong resident of Atascadero, California, and a beloved husband, father, coach, and community leader, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 4, 2026. His life was defined by faith, family, service, and an unwavering love...

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Feb 16, 2026

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SCHEDULED:

We will be holding a Celebration of Life party for Dad on May 23 2026. 12-3 Tommy Moore style BBQ Lunch will be served. Join us at the Pioneer Park Equipment Barn in Paso Robles

Thomas “Tom” “Tommy” Moore age 89, of Paso Robles Ca, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 with his daughter by his side.

Born...

Esteban Aguilar

Esteban Aguilar

Apr 24, 2026

Esteban Aguilar, 79 of King City, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born November 28, 1946 in Rio Hondo, Texas. He came to California at the age of 15. He has lived in King City and surrounding area for 60 years.

Esteban has been working in agriculture for many years. His employments include, Almaden Vineyards, John Gill Ranch (Trucker),...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith

Oct 27, 2025

Richard Smith passed away at the age of 86 on October 27, 2025. Richard was born on December 4, 1938, in King City, California, where he lived with his parents Roy and Kathryn (Katie) Smith; sister, Barbara Smith, and brother, Raymond Smith. He graduated from King City High School in 1956 and attended San Jose State where he played on...

Rosa Elena Morfin

Rosa Elena Morfin

Apr 28, 2026

Rosa Elena Morfin, 73 of King City passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  She was born July 26, 1952 in Michoacan, Mexico.

Rosa came to the area 50 years ago.  She worked in agriculture as a farm laborer for more than 35 years before retiring.

She leaves behind her children, Miguel, Jesus, Rafael, and David Morfin;...

Teresa Mary Albanese

Teresa Mary Albanese

Apr 12, 2026

Teresa Mary Albanese was born January 17, 1932 in Mammola, Italy, one of nine children of Nicodemo and Maria Rosa Furfaro.  She passed away April 12, 2026 in King City, California. At sixteen years of age, Teresa married Joe Albanese in Italy on August 15, 1948, and the couple came to King City in December of that year.  As a...

Enrique Guzman Tellez

Enrique Guzman Tellez

Apr 17, 2026

Enrique Guzman Tellez, 54 of King City passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born April 7, 1972 in Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico; parents, Baltazar Guzman Ontiveros and Beatriz Tellez Baeza.

Enrique has worked in agriculture for 26+ years and has lived in Monterey County for more than 27 years.  He...

Loretta Jean Tognetti

Loretta Jean Tognetti

Apr 12, 2026

Loretta Jean Tognetti of Palm Desert CA, passed away at her home on April 12, 2026. She was 96 years old. She was born on March 3, 1930, to Leroy and Elinor Shepherd of King City.

Loretta lived life to her fullest. She was extremely creative, constantly working on new projects such as painting buckets, pictures and arts and crafts, she...

Brandon Daniel Zuniga

Brandon Daniel Zuniga

Apr 18, 2026

Brandon Daniel Zuniga, 24 of King City passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026.  He was born July 6, 2001 in King City.

Brandon enjoyed fishing, baseball, cars, photography, football, singing, swimming, and playing video games.  He was an animal lover.  He loved his family and friends.  He liked to dance; loved ice cold water, hats and shoes.  He was a parishioner...

Maria Herrera Ochoa

Maria Herrera Ochoa

Apr 16, 2026

Maria Herrera Ochoa, 72 of King City passed away, Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born in 1953 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Pablo and Tomasa Herrera and was raised by her grandparents, Domingo and Maria Mata, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. From a young age, Maria showed a deep commitment to education. At just 11 years old, she...

Aurelio Aparicio

Aurelio Aparicio

Apr 12, 2026

Aurelio Aparicio, 57 passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at his residence in King City.  He was born, July 27, 2026 in Oaxaca, Mexico.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Recitation of the Rosary, 6pm, Monday, April 20, 2026

A Funeral Mass, 10am, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St., King City.

Burial, King City District Cemetery, King City,...

Francisco Ybarra Sanchez

Francisco Ybarra Sanchez

Apr 8, 2026

Francisco Ybarra Sanchez, 94 of King City passed away peacefully at his home in King City on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 with his family by his side.  He was born August 3, 1931 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico.  His parents were Liborio and Francisca Ybarra.

Francisco worked in agriculture in excess of 30 years and has lived in the area over 45...

Mariano M. Parra

Mariano M. Parra

Apr 7, 2026

Mariano M. Parra, 85, of Greenfield, California, passed away on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on November 20, 1940, in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico, to Antonio Parra and Maria Molina. He grew up in San Antonio Matute, Jalisco, Mexico. Mariano attended school through the sixth grade before leaving to help support his family – a reflection...

Robin Lyne Borzini

Robin Lyne Borzini

Mar 17, 2026

Robin Lyne Borzini, 55, of King City, California, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, and went home to heaven to be with the Lord. Robin was born on February 2, 1971, in Vallejo, California, to James Darrell Gardner and Elizabeth Anne Gardner. She was the beloved sister of the late Richard “Ricky” Gardner.

In 1974, her family moved to King...

Sebastian Andrade, Jr.

Sebastian Andrade, Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

Sebastian Perez Andrade Jr. also known as “Homie” and “Sir” to friends and family, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026 in Paso Robles, CA. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Frances Garnica Andrade and Sebastian Perez Andrade Sr., his infant sister Catherine Andrade, and his nephew Raymond Andrade Jr.

Sir is survived by...

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