obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Our dear mom, Sylvia Maxine Hull passed away on Monday, August 1st, at the age of 84.  She was a wonderful, loving mom, who was always there for us.  She taught us her strong, independent morals and values.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Sheri Hale of Yuba City, Shellie Silveira and husband Mark and granddaughter,...

Aug 1, 2023

Longtime Lockwood resident Janice Phillips passed away peacefully at the family home on August 1st. Born and raised in San Diego, the oldest of three daughters of Al and Jeanette DuFloth, Janice graduated from San Diego State University where she received her teaching credential in 1975. She ventured north to King City two years later to begin a long...

Jul 27, 2023

Burial Arrangements pending in Kingman, Arizona

Jul 15, 2023

Our beloved mother, Marie Joyce (Merritt) Bernard 86 of King City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  She was born October 6, 1936, at the home of Mabel Plaskett, to Warren and Mildred Merritt of Jolon.

Marie grew up on the family ranch in the Argyle area of Jolon.  She had many animals growing up...

Jul 14, 2023

David Canning Jennings, 69 of Paso Robles passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.  David was born in Buffalo, New York on Christmas in 1953 to parents Doug and Dorothy.

He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a Masters degree from the University of Southern California. He was proud...

Jun 12, 2023

GRAVESIDE SERVICES:

A Graveside Committal Service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the King City Cemetery

Robert "Bob" Diaz, 64 lifelong resident of South Monterey County passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.  He was born, December 8, 1958 in King City, Calif.

Bob...

Jun 9, 2023

Jose Garcia Paniagua, 47 of King City passed away on June 9, 2023.  He was born November 18, 1975 in Santiaguillo, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Jose was a resident of King City and a graduate of King City High School.

He is survived by his wife, Yesenia Valdez Camacho; children, Guillermo Garcia, Margarita Valdez Garcia, Jason Valdez...

Jun 9, 2023

Dolores "Lori" Brown, 84, of San Lucas passed away on June 9, 2023, at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. She was born in Salinas on July 11, 1938

Dolores was the only daughter of Benjamin and Madeline Gould. She grew up living the ranch life first in Reliz Canyon and then on the family cattle ranch...

Jun 9, 2023

Albert Banuelos (90) of Red Bluff, California, passed away on June 9, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Red Bluff, California.

Albert fought many battles against an array of bodily-induced discomforts. Despite spending much of his recent years in pain and visiting his loyal doctor in Red Bluff, he never gave up. Albert, commonly known as both Al...

Jun 3, 2023

Paul Wallace Martinus, 80, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023, at his home in Lockwood, California. He was born August 22, 1942, in King City and was a lifelong resident of Monterey County.

Paul graduated from King City High School and earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He proudly...

May 18, 2023

Robin Lee Cottle, 77 formerly of King City passed away on May 18, 2023 in Salinas.  She was born May 17, 1946.

A Graveside service will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the King City Cemetery.

Additional information will follow.

May 13, 2023

Rosvell "Roz" Arness, 84, of King City passed away on May 13th, 2023 at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. She was born on June 2, 1938 in Crookston Minnesota.

Roz and her husband Paul had been married for 64 years and lived in Monterey County for 60 years. She owned...

May 11, 2023

Ruben Soliz, 73 of King City passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born August 24, 1949, in Lima, Ohio. The oldest of nine children, living in Monterey County for 57 years, his family's first home in California was at the Orchard Company. Graduated from King City High School class of 1969.

May 8, 2023

Thomas Anthony Flynn

1938-2023

Tom was born in the San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys, CA) at home on January 13, 1938. His Father Elmer Daniel Flynn from Minnesota. His Mother Teresa Marie (O'Hanlon) Flynn from Winnipeg, Canada. Tom was the 10th of 13 children, 6 boys and 7 girls.

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May 7, 2023

Ignacio Villa Peña, 68 of King City passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He was born February 27, 1955 in Michoacan, Mexico.

Ignacio was the owner of Restaurante 4 Hermanos in Paso Robles, Calif. 1993 - 2021.

He is survived by his children, Soledad Villa, Ignacio Villa Jr., Jose Villa, Marcos Villa and Alex...

Apr 30, 2023

Ana C. Perez, 70 of Soledad passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Salinas, California.  She was born, February 14, 1953 in Las Jicamas, Guanajuato, Mexico.

She is survived by her husband, Luis Perez Zavala; her children, Ana B. Orozco, Estela Perez, Josefina P. Aguilera, Jose Luis Perez, Maurilio Perez, and Fernando Perez.  She is survived...

Apr 22, 2023

Rick Torres, age 56 passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Rick was born in Tempe, Arizona and moved with his family to Greenfield, California where he grew up.

Rick was a graduate of King City High School.  He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada 4 years ago, where he resided.  Rick was a...

Apr 20, 2023

Evangelina "Sarita" Martínez Ayón, 87 of King City passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023.

She was born March 2, 1937 in Michoacan, Mexico.

"Sarita" as everyone...

Apr 20, 2023

Garnett V. Buckner, 88, passed away April 20, 2023, in Salinas, California surrounded by his family. He was born September 26, 1934 in Fairgrove, Missouri. He resided in Greenfield, CA for most of his life.

He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and loved his family deeply. He was a proud member of the Greenfield Fire Department and the American...

Apr 18, 2023

Maxine (Fabretti) Miller was born February 12th, 1938 to Massimo and Guiditta Fabretti in Greenfield, CA. Maxine lived on her family's ranch in Greenfield all throughout her childhood and teen years where she enjoyed spending time with her sisters Hilda and Jeanette.