obituaries

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.

Anne Malcolm Taylor

Anne Malcolm Taylor

Jul 28, 2022

Anne Taylor's obituary Anne Malcolm Taylor passed away peacefully at the age of "98" on July 28, 2022 with family surrounding her in a room filled with love.

Anne was born on November 29, 1923 in a Flat in Harrison, New York as the leaves fell from the trees. Her Grandfather George, looking into her big blue...

Lucio Martinez Hernandez

Lucio Martinez Hernandez

Jul 27, 2022

Lucio Martinez Hernandez passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital.  He was born March 18, 1973 in Rio humo, Copala Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Mexico.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Visitation will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

A Funeral Mass will be held at...

Gwendoline "Midge" Phyllis Garrity

Gwendoline "Midge" Phyllis Garrity

Jul 26, 2022

Gwendolin "Midge" Garrity, 95 formerly of King City passed away at her daughter's home in Bradley on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 4pm to 7pm at Eddington Funeral Chapel.

A Graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, August 5,...

Ramona Mendoza

Ramona Mendoza

Jul 14, 2022

Ramona Mendoza, 86 formerly of the King City and South Monterey County area passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born April 28, 1936 in Michoacan, Mexico.

A Visitation will begin at 9am on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third Street in King...

Joe "Pep" Frank Cardinale

Joe "Pep" Frank Cardinale

Jul 10, 2022

On July 10th, 2022, Joseph Frank Cardinale, after a brave one year battle with bile duct cancer, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, as he went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ.

Pep was born March 26th, 1955 and was called Peppe from birth, after his grandfather Giuseppe, which means Joseph in...

Pastor Morfin Guillen

Pastor Morfin Guillen

Jun 27, 2022

Pastor Morfin Guillen, 66 of Bradley passed away at his home with his family by his side.  He was born April 15, 1956 in Michoacan, Mexico.

A Visitation will start at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Mission San Miguel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel.

A Funeral Mass...

Betty June Pura

Betty June Pura

Jun 24, 2022

Betty June Pura, 90 long time resident of So. Monterey County and King City passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022.  She was born February 18, 1932 in Watsonville, California.

Betty was a graduate of King City High School.  She had worked at Basic American Foods, Inc. in King City.  From 1970 to 2012, Betty "The Cake...

Manuel Fox Adolfo, Sr.

Manuel Fox Adolfo, Sr.

Jun 13, 2022

Manuel Fox Adolfo Sr., 74 of King City passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022.  He was born February 11, 1948 in Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Philippines.

Service Information:

A Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Holy Cross Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, 2200 E. 18th...

Kenneth Franklin Burchard

Kenneth Franklin Burchard

Jun 13, 2022

We are posting this obituary on behalf of the family.

Kenneth Franklin Burchard passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Mee Memorial Hospital, King City, California.

Kenny was born June 30, 1934, in the original King City Hospital...

Jovita Garnica Magaña

Jovita Garnica Magaña

Jun 8, 2022

Jovita Garnica Magana, 96 of Greenfield

January 16, 1926 ~ June 8, 2022

On June 8, 2022 our beloved mother, Jovita Garnica Magana, completed her journey on earth and was received into her heavenly home.  She was 96.  Jovita was born on January 16, 1926 in Fillmore, California, one of fourteen children, to...

Ernestina Serrato Perez

Ernestina Serrato Perez

Jun 5, 2022

Mrs. Ernestina Serrato Perez was born on January 30, 1956, in Acuitzeramo, Michoacan, Mexico and passed away in her home in Greenfield, CA on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

In 1977, Ernestina married Ernesto Perez and they have been married for 45 years. Ernesto & Ernestina are both from the same hometown in Mexico but met in Corona,...

Dee Heckman

Dee Heckman

Jun 5, 2022

There once was a lass, full of sass, Born in the land of enchantment.  In 1966, she made her debut to Raymond Heckman from Fort Wayne, IN, and Nancy Gable, from Cincinnati, OH.  This fine young couple met in Albuquerque, NM, and their love led to marriage.

This lovely lass doted on entertaining her grandparents, Floyd &...

Shirley Lee Olguin

Shirley Lee Olguin

Jun 4, 2022

Shirley Lee Olguin, 89 of King City passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.  Shirley was born in Blythe, Calif.

She had an AA Degree in Accounting and was an office manager for a Farm Equipment Company for 10 years.  Shirley enjoyed quilting, gardening and reading.

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Mary M. Valadez

Mary M. Valadez

Jun 1, 2022

Mary Valadez, 86 of King City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 with her family by her side.  She was born July 11, 1935 in King City.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and confidant. She loved sewing, getting lost in a film or a good book.  She enjoyed traveling to places new...

Rebecca A. Cortez

Rebecca A. Cortez

May 28, 2022

Rebecca A. Cortez, 74 of King City passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born, September 17, 1947 in Raymondville, Texas.

When she was young she worked in the fields. For most of her life she was a homemaker.  She enjoyed knitting and dancing.  She volunteered...

Duane Franklin Hyde

Duane Franklin Hyde

May 24, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TO BE HELD:

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 5 th , 2022 at the Grace Lutheran Church located at 205 Canal Street in King City.

The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by a luncheon at the church. ...

Kathryn (Kathy) Geneva Rice

Kathryn (Kathy) Geneva Rice

May 23, 2022

Kathryn Geneva Rice passed away at her home with her children by her side on Monday, May 23, 2022.  She was 87.  She had suffered a major stroke on Sunday, January 10, 2021, and had been living in her home since May 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father, David Mingrim Kerr, her mother Inez...

Christian Castro Morales

Christian Castro Morales

May 18, 2022

Christian Castro, Morales, 28 of San Lucas passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  He was born on June 18, 1993.

A Public visitation will be held from 4pm - 6pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Eddington Funeral Chapel.

A Rosary Service will be held at 6pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at...

William (Bill) Mathias Slane Sr.

William (Bill) Mathias Slane Sr.

May 16, 2022

On May 16, 2022, William M. Slane Sr. passed away at his home in Paso Robles, Ca. with his family around him.   He was 93 years old.  Bill was born on September 10, 1928, on his mother's birthday in Schenectady, New York to Helen (Gregoire) Slane and Mathias (Ty) Slane.   His primary parenting came from his Grandparents John and...

Carol Ann Krehbiel

Carol Ann Krehbiel

May 11, 2022

Carol Ann (Becker) Krehbiel was born in Freeport, Illinois on August 25, 1935 to Carroll OM Becker and Lucille Catherine Berg. Carol was the oldest of two children.

In 1949, Carol and her family moved from Illinois to Cupertino, California where she lived until she left home. After high school she began her studies to become a...

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