obituaries

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.

Apr 17, 2023

Timothy Austin Hayes passed away peacefully at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa on April 17, 2023. He was born in King City, California, on October 29, 1951, to Jack and Beverly Hayes.

Tim graduated from King City High School and attended Cal Poly at San Luis...

Apr 16, 2023

Christopher (Chris) Silva, 35 of King City passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  He was born, July 1, 1987.

Service Information:

A Rosary service will be held at 6pm, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the family home, 145 Sussex Way in King City.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am,...

Apr 7, 2023

Our Brother James Joseph Merkle went to heaven in the early morning hours of April 7, 2023.  He was born in Colusa, California July 16, 1950.  He was the oldest child of a family of 8 children. He grew up in Maxwell California, Greenfield, California, and King City, California.

Jimmy graduated high school from King City High...

Apr 5, 2023

On Wednesday, April 5th, Patricia passed away, after a short battle with cancer. She was born and raised in a small town in British Columbia. Enjoyed it all and had many stories of growing up with two brothers, a very patient mom, and her father being the town doctor.  She and her brothers were innocently mischievous, and probably brought...

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...