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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.

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...

Refugio Saldivar

Refugio Saldivar

Apr 14, 2021

Refugio Saldivar passed away unexpectedly on April 14th, 2021, at the age of 85.

Refugio was born to Tiburcio Saldivar and Cesarea Robles on July 4th, 1935 in the small village of El Cargadero in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico. He was one of 14 children. At a very young age, Refugio learned the value of hard work -...

Barbara (Booboo) Amanda Buckley Handley

Barbara (Booboo) Amanda Buckley Handley

Apr 13, 2021

Barbara (Boo Boo) Handley passed away peacefully on April 13 th , 2021. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Monterey County.

She enjoyed gardening, fishing, baking and spending time with family and friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents William and Peggy Buckley and sister, Mary Buckley. Barbara is survived by her siblings, Pam Henry,...

Bobbie L. Fredrick

Bobbie L. Fredrick

Apr 10, 2021

On April 10, 2021, Bobbie L. Fredrick, mother of 4 and sister, passed away at the age of 86.

Bobbie, while having been born in Vernon, TX on June 1, 1934, she made her way to Paso Robles in 1970 by way of Los Angeles. There she worked as a loyal part of CTS Keen, Hogue Grips...

Bernardo Deleon Jr.

Bernardo Deleon Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Bernardo DeLeon Jr., 71 of Mesquite, Dallas, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Bernardo was born August 16, 1949 in Faifurias, Texas to Bernardo and Lucia DeLeon.  At the age of 18 he was drafted into the military and chose to serve as a Marine in the Vietnam war for two years. He was wounded during combat...

Manuel Gallegos

Manuel Gallegos

Apr 4, 2021

Manuel Gallegos, 85 of Peoria, Arizona passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 with his family by his side.  Manuel was born August 10, 1935 in Santa Barbara, California.

He served in the US Army from 1959 – 1963, based at Fort Hunter Liggett, and was stationed at a missile base in Germany.

He married...

Helen Banuelos

Helen Banuelos

Mar 30, 2021

Helen C. Banuelos, 85 of Greenfield passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 surrounded by the love of her children and sister. Helen was born March 7, 1936 in Lyford, Texas.

Helen was married to the love of her life, Martin Banuelos for 45 years. Together, they created a home filled with love...

Harlan Edward Butler

Harlan Edward Butler

Mar 25, 2021

CELEBRATION OF LIFE PLANNED:

Please join the family for a Remembrance and Celebration, 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25th at 43755 Via Canada, in King City.

Harlan Edward Butler was born in McCrory Arkansas on May 28 th 1943 to Pete and Mary Butler (Smith) and moved to California in 1944 where his mom and...

Isabel Diaz Ornelas

Isabel Diaz Ornelas

Mar 8, 2021

Isabel Diaz Ornelas, falleció la madrugada del 8 de Marzo de 2021.

Fue una mujer ejemplar, dedicada y abnegada, estudio la carrera de Secretariado lo que dio inicio a su carrera laboral, fue una persona comprometida al servicio, ayudo a la regularización de alumnos con dificultad de aprendizaje escolar.  Ayudo activamente en la construcción de una Parroquia....

Timothy Lee Smith

Timothy Lee Smith

Feb 25, 2021

"Timmy" Smith, international Casanova, smoking enthusiast, trout fisherman, and career civil servant, died peacefully in his home the morning of Thursday, February 25, 2021.

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Richard Melville Morris

Richard Melville Morris

Feb 24, 2021

Richard Melville Morris, also known as Dick, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 24. 2021.  He was surrounded by his family being wrapped in love, comfort and a peace that surpassed understanding as he went to his heavenly home.  Dick was born in Palm Springs California on April 12, 1945.

His personality was bigger than...

Mary Lou Marquez

Mary Lou Marquez

Feb 23, 2021

Mary Lou Marquez 91 formerly of Gonzales passed away peacefully in her sleep in San Diego on February 23, 2021.

Mary Lou worked the packing sheds and fields of the Salinas Valley for many years. Her sons and their friends were always treated to great Mexican food and especially her homemade tortillas. She even provided food at...

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