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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.

Everett Glen Greenhaw

Everett Glen Greenhaw

Dec 13, 2020

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, (Everett) Glen Greenhaw.  Glen was born on November 24, 1931 in Northern California and was raised in a small logging town.  After graduating from high school, Glen went into the US Air force as a jet mechanic.  He met his first wife, Vivian, in Dallas, Texas. They...

Gregory Allan Martella

Gregory Allan Martella

Dec 11, 2020

Gregory Allan Martella was taken from this earth on December 11, 2020 in Salinas CA. Greg began his incredible life on August 20, 1963, born in King City CA to mother Mary Lou Martella and father Carol Martella. Spending his earliest years and most of his adult life in Greenfield CA where he was loved and cherished by the...

Lawrence Randolph Glau

Lawrence Randolph Glau

Dec 4, 2020

Lawrence Randolph Glau, 83 of San Ardo passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14th in the San Ardo Cemetery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW

Maria Elena Morales

Maria Elena Morales

Nov 27, 2020

Heaven has another angel; Maria Elena Morales was born on May 5, 1931 and died peacefully on November 27, 2020. Maria is now in the waiting arms of her husband Manuel Sr. in heaven. Maria was born in Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose & Concepcion Parra 89 years ago.

Maria completed a business/secretary AA degree....

Celia G. Trevino

Celia G. Trevino

Nov 23, 2020

Celia Gevara Trevino, 82 of Greenfield passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.  She was born, April 12, 1938 in Loving, New Mexico.

Celia enjoyed reading the bible and listening to Christian music.  She also found pleasure in playing cards, doing word search puzzles and watching westerns on the television.  During her better health, she enjoyed getting...

Ruben C. Perez

Ruben C. Perez

Nov 20, 2020

Ruben "Big Poppa"C. Perez Sr. of King City passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday November 20, 2020.

Ruben was born on March 18, 1942 in Edinburg Texas, to Alfredo and Manuela (Castilleja) Perez of Edinburg Texas.

Ruben came to California at the age of 20 with his parents and 8...

Gene Wesley Johnson

Gene Wesley Johnson

Nov 19, 2020

December 12, 1931 ~ November 19, 2020

Gene Johnson 88, of Lockwood passed away in Templeton, CA on November 19, 2020. He was born December 12, 1931 in Lamar, AR to parents Wesley and Orla Johnson. Gene married his high school sweetheart Frankie Taylor in 1951. They were married for 69 years.  Gene and Frankie had 2...

Michael Allen Wittmann

Michael Allen Wittmann

Nov 17, 2020

Michael Allen Wittmann, 67 of San Ardo passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  He was born, June 29, 1953 in King City.

Michael enjoyed trick roping, swimming, downhill skiing, golf, and miniature golf, but especially trick roping.

His rope was constantly tangled.  So Earl Escobar who lived next door at the time, stopped in...

Amelia Ann Lombardi Horwitz

Amelia Ann Lombardi Horwitz

Nov 13, 2020

Amelia Ann Lombardi Horwitz, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 after living more than 15 years with Parkinson's Disease. Amelia is survived by her husband, Jack Horwitz; her two sons, Michael and David Horwitz; her two brothers, Charles and Stephen Lombardi; several sisters- and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews from both Lombardi and Horwitz families....

Marie Doyle Goodwin

Marie Doyle Goodwin

Nov 11, 2020

Marie Doyle Goodwin, 99 of King City passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  Marie was born near Minneapolis, Minnesota to the Mortensons. Her mother died when she was 3 and she was sent to an orphanage in Owatonna, Minnesota. Adopted by Leo & Gertie Lehman a few months later, she lived on their 80 acre farm in Solway,...

Chet A. Sarina

Chet A. Sarina

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. Chester (Chet) A. Sarina, 93 of King City passed away on November 10 th , 2020. He was born April 23 rd , 1927 in Greenfield, Calif. Chet served in the U.S. Coast Guard and received an Honorable Discharge in May of 1946.   He married Marjorie Sarina November 24th, 1948.

He loved hunting, fishing, cutting wood,...

Francisco Mosqueda

Francisco Mosqueda

Nov 3, 2020

In loving memory of Francisco Figueroa Mosqueda "Pancho", age 86 our beloved Francisco passed away at his home in King City, CA on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Francisco was born on November 13, 1933 in Guanajuato, Mexico and had been a resident of King City CA for numerous years.

He and his wife Maria De La Luz...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Oct 30, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Smith passed away at the age of 77 on October 30, 2020. Pat was born on May 19, 1943 in King City, California.

She grew up in San Ardo and King City. She met the man of her life on her first job at the bank. Fell in love and was married shortly after to...

Eliseo G. Rodriguez

Eliseo G. Rodriguez

Oct 22, 2020

Eliseo G. Rodriguez, 90 of King City passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020.  Born April 8, 1930 In Guanajuato, Mexico.

Service Information

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 followed by a 6:oo p.m. Rosary Service at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.

A Funeral...

Rex Raymond Hayes

Rex Raymond Hayes

Oct 21, 2020

Rex Raymond Hayes, a longtime resident of Greenfield and Salinas, passed away on October 21, 2020 after living a full, wonderful life surrounded by family. He was 95 years old.

He was born on February 21, 1925 in Akron, Colorado to Willard & Rosa Hayes. He was born 5 th of 7 children. Rex and his family...

Bernarda (Narda) Marie Foletta

Bernarda (Narda) Marie Foletta

Oct 21, 2020

On October 21st 2020, Mrs. Bernarda (Narda) Marie Foletta died at 88 years of age in Monterey, CA. Narda was born on January 3 rd 1932 in Fort Smith, AK then moved with her family to Salinas and attended lower school and high school in Salinas. She married Bill Foletta and spent the rest of her days in King...

Petra B. Morones

Petra B. Morones

Oct 19, 2020

Petra B. Morones, 88 of King City passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.  She was born, May 19, 1932 in Tlahualilo, Mexico.

She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren.  She married Victor A. Morones in 1950.  They were married for 70 years.

She is survived by her sons, Victor M. Jr. and Jaime; daughters, Ruth,...

Maria Graciela Sainz De Merkle

Maria Graciela Sainz De Merkle

Oct 13, 2020

Maria Graciela Sainz de Merkle, was born in Limoncito, Sinaloa, Mexico.  Gracie dearly loved her brothers and sisters and enjoyed the outdoor life of raising cattle and farming the family land.  Her family had only a few generations ago settled Limoncito.  She often shared fond memories of how she made her own cheese and butter and sold it at...

Willa Dean Stroud

Willa Dean Stroud

Oct 11, 2020

Willa Dean Stroud passed away in King City, Calif. on October 11, 2020. Willa was born July 23, 1940 in Arkansas. She was the oldest of six children of Berl and Delsa Deatherage.

Willa married Steve Stroud August 22, 1958. Together they owned and operated a successful business (Chet's Appliance) for many years until they retired. Later...

Jean Marie Mason Taylor

Jean Marie Mason Taylor

Oct 10, 2020

Jean Marie Mason Taylor passed away in Corona, California on October 10,2020.  Jean was born April 8, 1925 in San Jose, California.  She was the only child of Robert and Gladys Mason, and was fondly known as "Jimmie" in her family growing up.

Jean married Frank Taylor from King City on August 24, 1946.  Thus she became...

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