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.

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...

Leonel Reyes Maldonado

Leonel Reyes Maldonado

May 8, 2022

Leonel Reyes Maldonado, 59 of King City passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.  He was born November 19, 1962 in Chiapa, Colima, Mexico.

Leonel worked for 40 years in the vineyards in the area.  He enjoyed reading novels and loved to have fun with his family and friends.  He enjoyed watching Karate Movies.

He...

Paul Aurther Arness

Paul Aurther Arness

May 6, 2022

Paul Arness, 85 of King City passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home in King City.  He was born July 23, 1936 in Crookston, Minnesota.

Paul served in the U.S. Army 1954 to 1957.  He was a Lifelong Member of VFW and the American Legion.

He received his Bachelor's Degree from the...

Jose Refugio Figueroa

Jose Refugio Figueroa

Apr 27, 2022

Jose Refugio Figueroa Sr., 73 of San Lucas passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in King City.  He was born July 4, 1948 in Mission, Texas.

Jose went to Watsonville High School.  He was married to Rachel Figueroa for 55 years.  He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family. He had so much love for them....

Alfonso Barbosa

Alfonso Barbosa

Apr 12, 2022

Alfonso Barbosa passed away on April 12, 2022 at the age of 78 in Salinas, CA surrounded by his love ones who will continue to honor his legacy.   He was born in San Martin de Hidalgo, Jalisco Mexico on October 11, 1943

As an adolescent he overcame challenges and moved his way to the North to seek...

John Andrew Serritelli

John Andrew Serritelli

Apr 8, 2022

John Andrew Serritelli, Sr. died suddenly on April 8, 2022.  Born in Surbiton, Surrey England on January 20, 1964 to Dinah Anne (Parsons) Serritelli and John Anthony Serritelli, John was the oldest of 3 siblings.

Most of his childhood was spent living in the Palm Springs area where he enjoyed playing baseball and golf.  John moved to...

Lupe R. Lopez

Lupe R. Lopez

Apr 7, 2022

Lupe passed away during the evening of Thursday, April 7 th in San Francisco, California ending a 12 year battle with Dementia.

Born in 1919 in Pedricena, Durango, Mexico.  She was the 3 rd oldest of nine children.  Her parents (Petra and Francisco) and two older siblings (Hermelinda and Manuel) moved from Mexico to San Lucas, CA...

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