obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

Linda Joyce (Fauver) Silveira was born April 17 th , 1947, to Betty and George Fauver in Bakersfield, CA. Linda's family moved to Anderson, then to Martinez and Oakland before moving to Pacifica. The Fauver family's final move was to Fremont where Linda graduated from Irvington High School in 1965.

Linda met the love of her life...

Mar 7, 2023

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SCHEDULED:

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Chelle Mountain Vineyard in Templeton, California.

Please RSVP to: vailia@desparada.com

Edward Joseph Kleber (Ed) was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 2, 1943. He spent his youth in Niagara Falls, New York. He remembered playing baseball...

Mar 3, 2023

Keith Damian Doshier, 59, of Atascadero passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on March 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Keith was born on September 28, 1963, in Fresno, California. He was raised in Atascadero, California, and graduated from Atascadero High School in 1981. He attended Cuesta College and...

Feb 26, 2023

Salinas Valley Native, Richard Peter Morgantini, 93 of Paso Robles passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 23, 1930 in Greenfield, California to Charles and Mary Morgantini.

He graduated from King City High School in 1947 where he was active in FFA and achieved...

Feb 23, 2023

Manuel Avalos Requena, 57 of King City pased away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 starting at 5pm followed by a 7pm Rosary service at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St. in King City.

A Funeral Mass will be held, 10am on Tuesday, March...

Feb 23, 2023

Elida "Ellie" Rodriguez Torres passed away on Thursday, February 23 rd 2023 in King City, California, surrounded by her loving sister, who cared for her.

Ellie was born on March 26 th , 1941 in Robstown, Texas to Pablo and Francisca Torres. She was the eldest of six siblings. Ellie grew up in Robstown, Texas until 1959...

Feb 19, 2023

Nathan Miles Holaday was born on December 17, 1949 to Miles and Marie Holaday, in Salinas, CA.  The oldest of five children, Nate attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Palma High School in 1968 where he excelled in basketball and was part of their championship team that year.  He attended Hartnell College for two years, and went on...

Feb 19, 2023

Celebration of Life:

A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. at the Bitterwater Ranch on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Please RSVP to Nancy Solari (831)385-0285 or cell (831)206-9499.  There will be hamburgers, hotdogs and sausage.  Please bring salad or dessert.  Oh! and it's BYOB.

Roberta Ruth Oswald "aka Nixie"...

Feb 19, 2023

Barbara M. Whitney, 89 of King City passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born February 3, 1934 in Northwood, North Dakota. Her parents were Arthur Glenn and Margaret Winslow.

She arrived in King City by train February of 1943. She graduated from Greenfield Grammar School in June of 1948, attended King City High School...

Feb 16, 2023

Juanita Villasenor passed away on February 16, 2023 at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, California.  She was surrounded by her loved ones.  Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2023 at St. John's Baptist Catholic Church, King City.  Memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023; officiating the services, Reverend Father Martel...

Feb 14, 2023

Darlene "Dee" Acosta passed away on February 14 th , 2023, at the age of 73.  She was a beloved mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.  Darlene was born October 6 th , 1949, to parents Lee and Ruby Duke in Modesto, California and spent all of her life in the Monterey County area including San Ardo, Greenfield and King...

Feb 13, 2023

John K Spears passed peacefully on February 13, 2023, in Salinas, California.

He was born November 10, 1938, in Visalia, California.  He attended elementary and high school in Hanford, California and Fresno State College.  Agriculture was the center of his life.    He was active in FFA and Young Farmers, where he attended events and received accolades at...

Feb 10, 2023

Louis George Holaday, 68 of Salinas passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.  He was born and raised in Salinas California by parents, Miles and Marie Holaday.

He attended Sacred Heart School, graduated from Palma High School in 1972, Hartnell Junior College in 1974 and attended Sacramento State University.

He worked during his teenage years...

Jan 28, 2023

Fred Diaz Sr. passed away on January 28, 2023 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was born January 21, 1924 in Waldona, Colorado.

Fred enjoyed watching boxing and NFL Football.  He supported any team that was from California. His hobbies and interests included working on cars, small motor repair and working in the backyard. He enjoyed keeping up...

Jan 21, 2023

Ignacio Camarena, 75 of Greenfield passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  He was born in Santana Maya Michoacán, Mexico on June 17, 1947.

He leaves behind 5 kids, Celia Camarena of Santa Rosa, Calif., Ricardo Camarena of King City, Calif., Ana Dean of Texas, Javier Camarena of Salinas, Calif., Ariana Camarena of King City,Calif.  Ignacio leaves...

Jan 21, 2023

Victoria "Dona Eva" Oyoque, 87 of Phoenix, AZ passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Victoria was born February 26, 1935 in Kingsville, TX to Domingo and Marcelina Villanueva. She was a resident of Greenfield, CA for 50 years before moving to Phoenix, AZ where she lived for 7 years.

She is...

Jan 19, 2023

Jane began her life in The Oasis as one of Jim and Waunita Barbree's children. After graduating from King City High School and a short stint in Hawaii, she moved to San Francisco and met her husband Bill Mathein while working at the San Francisco Examiner. After a few moves and four children, they more recently worked their way...

Jan 18, 2023

Raymond Edward Gillett, 80 of Lockwood passed away on January 18, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Raymond was born in Paso Robles, Calif., November 19, 1942. He just celebrated his 80th birthday on November 19th. He was the son of Walter and Rachel - Dayton- Gillett. Raymond was raised with his brother...

Jan 11, 2023

Shirley Marie Rowe, 77 of King City passed away on January 11, 2023.  She was born September 20, 1945 in Salinas, California.

Shirley was mainly a homemaker.  She would go to the Bible Church on Jolon Road.  She liked to do puzzles, cook and bake cookies.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Boyens Rowe,...

Jan 9, 2023

Adelaide Dolores Stimmel was born the third of six children to Roy P. and Adelaide V. Michelbook on April 10, 1931 in Alameda County CA and raised in Berkeley CA.  Babs was the nickname given to her as a baby by her siblings and remained the name that her friends and family fondly knew her by.   Babs graduated from...