obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 -...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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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...

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...

Feb 20, 2021

Born September 13, 1945 to Francisco and Virginia Munoz in San Francisco del Rincon Guanajuato and raised in B.C. Tijuana. He passed away on February 20, 2021 in Salinas California.

Romaldo is survived by his wife Celia Munoz, daughters Martha, son-in law Pete, Myra, son-in-law Eric, grandchildren Nathaniel, Mia, Jacob, Noah, Alexia, Lorenzo and many loving family...

Feb 18, 2021

https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/YKZ49T8T6MMXHHHQ?e=1 On February 18, 2021, beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Bamma), great-grandmother, and sister, Kay Marie Jones, left us to be with her father, Ray Lavelle, her mother, Hazel Tully, and stepfather, Robert Tully, along with many other family members.

Kay was born on January 30, 1951 in King City where she spent 70 wonderful years surrounded by...

Feb 17, 2021

Tribute to a Salinas Valley Legend – a Cowboy's Last Ride

Clem Albertoni saddled up for his last ride on February 17, 2021 writing the last stanza of his life's poem which was filled with love of family, friends, country and a good time.   God broke the mold when Clem was born to the late...

Feb 17, 2021

Mildred Conatser began her life in Oklahoma, born in 1923 to Lola Wyatt and Ward Robinson. She had one brother, Dubs.  Her father passed away when she was nine years old.  Her mother remarried to Frank Provence so she had step-sisters and brothers.  She was very close with her grandmother who she called Mama.

While in high...

Feb 16, 2021

Peggy Jeanette (Sirak) DeWitt, passed away on February 16, 2021. She put up a valiant battle with Pulmonary Hypertension. Peggy was 55 years young. She passed away at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital with her husband and her children at her side.

Peggy studied Accounting and made her first home in Bakersfield. She moved back to King...