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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.

Clara Belle Case-Azevedo

Clara Belle Case-Azevedo

Sep 12, 2021

It is with a heavy heart we share that Clara Belle Case-Azevedo died, at the age of 97, on September 12, 2021. She passed peacefully with her daughter, son-in-law, and a close friend at her bedside.

Clara, or "Claire" as she was known to most of her friends, was born June 14, 1924 on a farm outside...

Betty Lorraine Culver

Betty Lorraine Culver

Sep 5, 2021

Betty (Hood) Culver, 94, passed peacefully September 5, 2021 in Salinas, CA.

Betty was born March 3rd 1927 in Hanford, CA to Ed and Lucinda Houx. She is survived by her daughter Julia Silveira and her many nieces and nephews.

Betty's four years of high school were the four years of World War II, graduating...

Ricardo Deleon

Ricardo Deleon

Sep 5, 2021

Ricardo (Ricky) DeLeon, 45 of San Lucas died on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Ricky was born June 12, 1976 in King City, California to Bernardo DeLeon Jr. and Debra Hill. He is survived by his mother Debra, his sister Sarah Chavez, brother, Enrique DeLeon, and several nieces and nephews.

Ricky was raised by his father...

Leo Jr Guidotti

Leo Jr Guidotti

Aug 23, 2021

Leo JR Guidotti, 66 of Greenfield passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021.

A Graveside inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, 917 Elm Avenue followed by a Celebration of Life immediately following at the Greenfield Memorial Hall, 615 El Camino Real in Greenfield.

Additional...

Phylis Audrey Albertoni

Phylis Audrey Albertoni

Jul 25, 2021

Portrait of a Salinas Valley Girl

(May 6, 1938-July 25, 2021)

This is the story of a little girl born on May 6, 1938 in Salinas, California.   Little did she know that two months later a boy would be born in that same hospital who would later become her...

Tomas Serrato Espinosa

Tomas Serrato Espinosa

Jul 23, 2021

Tomas Serrato Espinosa, 80 of King City passed away surrounded by his family.

Services Scheduled:

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 30th, 2021 at St. John's Catholic church, 504 N. Thired St., King City.  Burial will follow in the King City Cemetery.

More information will follow

Sally Corrine Sirak

Sally Corrine Sirak

Jul 19, 2021

Sally "Potts" Sirak, a longtime resident of King City, CA, passed away on Monday July 19, 2021. Sally was living in Bakersfield, CA with her daughter, Lisa Bresette and family. Sally was recently diagnosed with leukemia. This disease took her very quickly.

Sally graduated from Salinas High School in 1956 and she attended Hartnell College and lots...

Arlette Emma Dart

Arlette Emma Dart

Jul 12, 2021

The angels came for Arlette Emma Dart, (nee Colnat), on July 12, 2021. She passed away in her home in the loving arms of her family after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Arlette was born on June 23, 1937 in Ribeauville, France. The daughter of lumberjack, Arlette grew up in a farmhouse high in...

Susan D. Chavez

Susan D. Chavez

Jul 8, 2021

Susan Chavez passed away on July 8, 2021 in Fresno, California.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a 6:00 p.m. Rosary service on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Eddington Funeral Chapel.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at St....

Salvador Cortez Jr.

Salvador Cortez Jr.

Jun 25, 2021

Sue and Quintin, the wife and son of Sal Cortez, along with his sisters, Josie, Esther, Anna, Manuela and the extended Cortez family are saddened by the passing of Salvador Cortez Jr. in a tragic cycling accident at the age of 61 on June 25, 2021. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Margarita Meza Ramirez and Salvador...

Ruby Mae (Allred) Hayes

Ruby Mae (Allred) Hayes

Jun 16, 2021

Ruby Mae (Allred) Hayes passed away peacefully at her home on June 16 th 2021 with family by her side.  Ruby was born to Eugene and Elsie Allred on August 27 th , 1933 in George, Arkansas, the youngest child with 7 older brothers.  She grew up on a farm in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and attended grammar school...

Agapito Alcantar Cintora

Agapito Alcantar Cintora

Jun 15, 2021

Agapito Alcántar Cintora nació el 4 de julio de 1957 en Moroleón, Guanajuato. El emigró a los Estados Unidos con su esposa e hijas en 1990 en busca de un futuro y vivió en King City, California. Agapito siempre fue muy trabajador y trabajó en los campos, de camionero y recientemente en una compañía empacadora; siempre dando su mejor...

Mrs. Lilia G. De Saucedo

Mrs. Lilia G. De Saucedo

Jun 15, 2021

On Tuesday June 15 th , 2021 Mrs. Lilia G. De Saucedo passed away while in her home in King City, Ca.

Doña Lili was born August 12 th , 1949 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico. Her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her family, especially her grandkids. She loved taking trips with the family.  Although she...

Bernice Phyllis Silveira

Bernice Phyllis Silveira

Jun 12, 2021

Bernice Phyllis Silveira, 84, of King City passed away on June 12, 2021 just two days shy of her 85th birthday.

She was born on June 14, 1936 to Phillip and Rita Mocettini in Salinas, California.  Bernice was a life-long South County resident, living in Greenfield and later in life in King City.

She married...

Josefina Soto

Josefina Soto

Jun 11, 2021

Josefina Soto, 97 of King City passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021.  She was born March 19, 1924 in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Josefina was married to Alberto Soto for 56 years.  She loved working and had worked at Basic American Foods for 30 years.  She enjoyed going to the casino.  She always kept her house clean and...

Timothy David Dayton

Timothy David Dayton

Jun 10, 2021

Tim Dayton, 44, passed away Thursday, June 10th at his home in Bryson, CA.

Tim graduated from King City High School in 1995 and served in the U.S. Army from 1996-2006. He served as a medic and nurse, completed a tour in Iraq, and was a Sergeant when he was honorably discharged.

He settled in...

Amada Arjelia Rodriguez Suarez

Amada Arjelia Rodriguez Suarez

Jun 3, 2021

Amada Arjelia Rodriguez Suarez, 89, of King City, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on May 13, 1932, to Alfonso and Catalina Rodriguez "on the mountain" in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. In 1948 she met the love her life, Victor Suarez, in Baja California. They moved to King...

Dolores "Lolly" Grace King

Dolores "Lolly" Grace King

May 14, 2021

Dolores Grace "Lolly" King, passed away peacefully in San Ardo, California on May 14, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born in Paso Robles, California November 25, 1926 to Anita and Viviano (Victor) Martinez.

Dolores worked many years in King City schools cafeterias. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing, camping, playing the guitar, singing...

Laura Ruth Grab

Laura Ruth Grab

May 11, 2021

Laura Ruth Grab, 92 of Kelso, Washington passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Osage, Arkansas in 1929. She had a delightful early childhood with her younger brother Fred and enjoyed riding her pony to school with her faithful hound dog following behind. She was a cosseted grandchild of her grandparents that had neighboring farms....

Linda Gale (Hall) Castle

Linda Gale (Hall) Castle

May 7, 2021

Linda Gale (Hall) Castle, 65 of Shelton, Washington went into the presence of our Lord on May 7, 2021. Linda was born to parents David and Anita Hall on November 6, 1955 in King City, CA. She had many joys in life, two of her greatest joys were the day that she met the love of her life Robert...

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