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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.

Maria De Jesus Lopez Rios

Maria De Jesus Lopez Rios

Jun 16, 2020

Maria de Jesus Lopez Rios, 91 of King City passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born November 20, 1928.

A Visitation and Services will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Iglesia De Jesucristo, 119 S. Third...

Marvin Lee Bailey

Marvin Lee Bailey

Jun 10, 2020

Marvin Lee Bailey, 74 of Lockwood passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  He was born, August 27, 1945 in Lockwood, Calif.

Marvin was a Native American Indian from Salinan Tribe, AKA "Lil Brave".  He loved to Karaoke with his friends Tim and Shelly. He liked watching NASCAR and enjoyed playing his guitar and writing Country songs. ...

Lois Lugert Stace

Lois Lugert Stace

May 28, 2020

Lois Lugert Stace, 87 formerly of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Bakersfield, CA. Lois was born May 15, 1933 in Mantador, North Dakota on the Lugert family grain farm, 1933 to Henry and Elsie Lugert.

Her parents placed great value on education, perhaps the reason Lois developed such a passion for teaching.  Upon...

Mary Ellen Smith

Mary Ellen Smith

May 25, 2020

Mary Ellen Smith was born June 16, 1957 in San Jose Ca. She joined sisters Peggy Housley and Pamela Smith. She passed away Monday May 25, 2020.

Mary was a member of First Assembly of God in Greenfield, since 1978. She made many friends throughout the years in church, and volunteered with the church treasury and church...

Dewayne Buckner

Dewayne Buckner

May 16, 2020

Dewayne Buckner, 60 of Rio Dell, CA passed away on May 16, 2020 in San Francisco, Calif.  He was born February 2, 1960 in Fortuna, Calif.

He enjoyed wood working and motorcycles.  He was a member of the King City Van Club.  He was married 24 years and cherished his grandchildren.  Dewayne graduated from Gonzales High School...

Raymond Garnica Diaz

Raymond Garnica Diaz

May 10, 2020

Raymond Garnica Diaz, 67 of Greenfield, CA passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.  He was born June 23, 1952 in King City, CA to Rosa Garnica and Ignacio Diaz.  Raymond was raised by Casimiro Sabado, whom was a father figure to him and he called Dad. He has one sister, Irene Garcia and one...

Victor Alejandro Avalos

Victor Alejandro Avalos

May 1, 2020

Victor Alejandro Avalos, 26 of King City passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.  He was born, December 26, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.

Victor was a truck driver, he loved his truck.  He worked for the family businesses, Amigos Trucking and Avalos Transportation.

He enjoyed going to Pismo Beach, riding quads, watching tik-tok videos...

Linda L. Grogan

Linda L. Grogan

Apr 19, 2020

CELEBRATION OF LIFE PLANNED:

Linda's family would like you to join them at 11am on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, 450 King Street, King City.  Please join them to Celebrate her life.

On April 19, 2020 Linda Grogan passed away with her family by her side. Linda was born July 1944...

Steven Green Prewitt

Steven Green Prewitt

Apr 17, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Green Prewitt passed away suddenly at his home in Fresno, California on April 17, 2020. Born in San Mateo, California on April 23, 1937, Steve was a 7th generation member of a California pioneer family. His parents were Roy and Minnie Prewitt of Soledad.

Steve spent his early life in our beautiful and beloved Salinas...

Juanita G. Trevino

Juanita G. Trevino

Apr 14, 2020

Juanita G. Trevino, 71 of King City passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2020.  She was born March 15, 1949 in Del Rio, Texas.

Juanita cherished spending time with her grandchildren.  She was married for 48 years to Heriberto R. Trevino who preceded her in death.  She enjoyed cooking and going to the casinos.  She worked and...

Ellen "Jerry" Geraldine Press

Ellen "Jerry" Geraldine Press

Apr 8, 2020

Ellen Geraldine "Jerry" Press (Duckworth) passed away April 8, 2020, at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. She was 82 years young. Jerry was known as Mom, Grandma, Grammy, Aunt Jerry and "Kettle".

Jerry was born July 21, 1937 in Salinas California to Milford Duckworth and Gladys Campbell. Although the family lived in many different areas, her...

Tony Lewis

Tony Lewis

Apr 3, 2020

On April 3, 2020 Anthony "Tony" Lewis passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a sudden illness.  Born July 1951 in King City, Tony was a lifelong resident of Monterey County.  He was married to Donna, his childhood sweetheart and best friend for 49 years.  Tony loved to spend time with his family, driving, gardening, working in his garage...

Olive N. Hysell

Olive N. Hysell

Mar 27, 2020

Olive N. Hysell passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Creston, California.  She was 100 years old.  She was born in Paso Robles on October 27, 1919.

Olive married Audrey Hysell in 1941.  She considered her biggest accomplishment and joy was her children and grandchildren and their families.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband of 50...

Olivia F. Castro-Cornejo

Olivia F. Castro-Cornejo

Mar 22, 2020

Little Olivia F. Castro-Cornejo, 2 yrs. of age passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.  She was born September 27, 2017 in Salinas, CA.

Olivia loved to listen to Baby First TV.  She loved having close family and friends around her.  Her favorite song was Twinkle, Twinkle Litter Star.  Super Olivia...

Margaret Nelson Hughes

Margaret Nelson Hughes

Mar 18, 2020

Margaret Hughes was born on a farm in Victoria, Virginia, the youngest of four children born to Thomas and Fanny Nelson.  She grew up in Victoria and attended Blackstone College for Girls. Following that she worked in Washington D. C. for a few years prior to marrying and spending the rest of her adult life in Miami and Daytona...

Rebekah Ann Williams

Rebekah Ann Williams

Mar 17, 2020

Rebekah Ann Williams, 67 of King City passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  She was born December 2, 1952 in Clarksville Arkansas.

Services are pending at this time and will be scheduled at another date.

Additional information will follow.

Wiley Dewayne Godwin

Wiley Dewayne Godwin

Mar 10, 2020

Wiley was born November 9, 1945 in Eclectic, Alabama. He grew up in Yuma. Wiley's first job after picking fruit with his family as a child was on the Tomkins Ranch in Bitterwater, which included riding a horse bare back while accompanying Mrs. Tomkins on her weekly trip into King City.

After serving as military police at...

Beverly Jeane Rezendes

Beverly Jeane Rezendes

Mar 5, 2020

Beverly Jeane Rezendes, 84 of King City passed away on Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Beverly was born August 4th, 1935 in San Juan Bautista, CA.

She loved to go shopping and spending time with family and friends. She worked in the lab at Basic Vegetables for 25 years....

Robert Clyde Trescott

Robert Clyde Trescott

Mar 3, 2020

Robert Clyde Trescott, 82 of King City, CA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Salinas, CA after a short illness.

He was born on March 30, 1937 in Richwood, W. Virginia.  His mother, Glenna Marie (Ross) Trescott died when he was 5 years old. His father...

Joanne Bouton Dunwoody

Joanne Bouton Dunwoody

Mar 1, 2020

Joanne was born in Smethport, PA to Edwin and Flora Bouton.  She was the youngest of three siblings.  Her brother Eastman, was ten years her senior, and her sister Barbara, was five years her senior.  She attended elementary and high school in Smethport, then worked various jobs in town after graduation.  She went on to Duke University to receive...

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