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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.

Shirley Francioli

Shirley Francioli

Oct 31, 2021

Shirley Francioli died peacefully October 31, 2021 at the age of 96 at her home in King City, CA.  Shirley Angeline Martella was born and raised in Greenfield along with five siblings to the parents of Malachia and Candida Martella (Berta).

At the age of 18 she married the love of her life Alfonso Francioli and moved...

Juanita Flores

Juanita Flores

Oct 29, 2021

Juanita Flores, a long-time resident of both Huron and later San Ardo, California, passed away in the comfort of her home on October 29, 2021 at the age of 97. She was at peace surrounded by her loved ones, beloved dogs by her side, and her talkative parrot.

On June 24, 1924 Juanita was born in Corcoran,...

Dan Bergin

Dan Bergin

Oct 26, 2021

Dan Bergin (63) passed away on October 26, 2021 after a courageous 3-year battle with Amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder which caused Congestive Heart Failure.  Dan lived in the North County for over 32 years.  The Bergin family had a vacation home at Lake Nacimiento, in Oak Shores, beginning in the late 1980's. He was born in Santa Monica,...

Alyssa Jean Ramey

Alyssa Jean Ramey

Oct 21, 2021

Alyssa Jean Ramey, 18 of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at the Eddington Funeral Chapel in King City.  Burial will follow in the Oak Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW

Randal "Rc" Clyde Taylor

Randal "Rc" Clyde Taylor

Oct 20, 2021

Randal Clyde Taylor, Randal "RC" Taylor, born October 10, 1939 in Osage, Carroll County Arkansas, peacefully passed away October 20, 2021 in Modesto, California.  He had just turned eighty-two ten days prior.

The Taylor family moved to California in 1945 and lived on the Taylor Ranch in San Lucas.  Randal graduated from King City High School in...

Theresa M. Scattini

Theresa M. Scattini

Oct 12, 2021

Theresa M. Scattini, 89, of Greenfield passed away on October 12, 2021. She was born on January 13, 1932 in King City.

Theresa grew up on the family farm in Greenfield and attended King City High School. On her birthday, January 13, 1952, she married...

Catalina Esparza Torres

Catalina Esparza Torres

Oct 7, 2021

Catalina Esparza Torres, 62 of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born September 22, 1959 in Aguascaliente, Mexico.

Catalina's favorite pastime was her garden and chatting with family and friends.  She loved cheering on her grandbaby's baseball and football teams.  She never met a...

Francisco Navarro Perez

Francisco Navarro Perez

Oct 6, 2021

En memoria de Francisco Navarro Perez que nacio el 25 de Sept. del 1963.  Fallecio el 6 de Oct. de 2021.  Le sobreveve sus padres, Francisco y Raquel Navarro; su esposa, Minerva Navarro; sus hijos, Mark, Alejandra, Paul Navarro; nietos y hermanos. Te despedimos con un profundo dolor y amor enterno.

Fuiste el major hijo, hermano, esposo,...

Gyle Edward Tatom

Gyle Edward Tatom

Oct 6, 2021

Gyle Edward Tatom, 85 formerly of South Monterey County

October 21, 1935 ~ October 6, 2021

Gyle Edward Tatom, 85 formerly of South Monterey County passed away at his home in Paso Robles on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  He was born October 21, 1935 in Bay Arizona.

Gyle served...

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.

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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...

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