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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.

Chloe Dell Pruitt

Chloe Dell Pruitt

Jan 16, 2021

Chloe Dell Pruitt,79 of King city passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  She was born October 20, 1941 in Stewart, Oklahoma.

Chloe was married to George L. Pruitt for 58 years.  They were together for 60 years.  They shared a life full of adventure, love, family and laughter. Chloe was artistic.  She and Len created many...

Jean Walsh

Jean Walsh

Jan 10, 2021

Jean Walsh, 82 of King City passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home with her husband by her side. Jean was born August 5, 1938 in Arkansas.

Some of her favorite interests were cooking homemade meals for her family, spending time in her garden with her husband, and taking care of her grandchildren. Jean...

Manuel P. Lopez

Manuel P. Lopez

Jan 7, 2021

Manuel P. Lopez, 72, of Monterey, CA, born on August 25, 1948, passed away on January 7, 2021.

Manuel is the son of the late Juan and Florentina Lopez of King City, CA. Manuel was a graduate of King City High School class of 1966. He joined the United States Army and served a tour in Vietnam...

Jorge Chavez

Jorge Chavez

Jan 6, 2021

Jorge Chavez, 46 of King City passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home.  Jorge was born December 9, 1974 in Mexico City, MX.

He was married for 20 years to Esmeralda Esparza.  Jorge was a hard working construction worker.  He was perfectionist.  With his work he would always have to get everything ready the...

Imelda "Nena" Ramirez

Imelda "Nena" Ramirez

Jan 6, 2021

Imelda "Nena" Ramirez, 55 of King City, CA passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born in Tamazula de Guardiano, Jalisco, Mexico on May 1, 1965 to RIto and Victoria Perez. Imelda lived in Santa Ana, CA from the ages of 5-14. They moved to King City in 1979. She attended local schools and received her GED from Soledad...

Susan F. Kleber

Susan F. Kleber

Jan 5, 2021

Susan Kleber, 75 of King City passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  She was born, September 23, 1945 in Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY.

Susan first came to California as a child with her family.  She eventually returned to the East Coast.  She met and married Ed Kleber while living in Connecticut. Ed's...

Sharon Baron

Sharon Baron

Jan 1, 2021

Sharon Baron of Paso Robles died on New Year's Day 2021, at the age of 84 from Covid-19.

Sharon was born in August 1936, in Selma, California, to Walter and Mary Julia (Beard) Stanton. Her father was a Minister with the Evangelical United Brethren Church, and the family, which included five siblings, moved to different assignments; first...

Ramona Mireles

Ramona Mireles

Dec 30, 2020

Ramona Mireles, 83 of King City passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  She was born August 31, 1937 in Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Ramona enjoyed crocheting and watching soap operas.  She loved to cook her favorite recipes for her grandchildren. It gave her joy to help people.  She loved spending time with her family and especially...

Gonzalo Vazquez Saucedo

Gonzalo Vazquez Saucedo

Dec 26, 2020

Gonzalo Vazquez Saucedo was given the beautiful gift of life on March 11, 1957 in Durango, Mexico. Gonzalo was raised in Mexicali, Mexico and came to King City 30 years ago with his family. Here in King City he met his beautiful wife Lilia Saucedo whom he was married to for 25 years. He worked for Casey Printing for...

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,...

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