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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.

Patricia "Patti" Lee O'Donnell

Patricia "Patti" Lee O'Donnell

Dec 22, 2019

Patricia "Patti" Lee O'Donnell, 79 of Bradley, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2019.  Patti was born November 1, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.

Patti loved spending time with family and her many animals.  She enjoyed camping, fishing and taking road trips.

Patti was a member of True Life Christian Fellowship Church, the...

Howard C. Sandage

Howard C. Sandage

Dec 22, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard Sandage announce his passing after a brief illness with cancer, on December 22 nd , 2019 at the age of 93.  He was born in Malvern, Arkansas on June 9, 1926.

As a child he later moved to Donaldson, Arkansas with his parents and two siblings. His...

Charles Lee Stimmel

Charles Lee Stimmel

Dec 9, 2019

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Born November 6, 1929 in Bakersfield, CA to Mr. and Mrs. Adna Lee and Edna Bennett Stimmel. While living briefly in Kettleman Hills and Bakersfield, he was raised mainly in Avenal CA along with his younger brother Bruce (Boots) Stimmel with whom their parents shared their...

Adriana Jimenez

Adriana Jimenez

Nov 30, 2019

Adriana Jimenez, 34 of King City passed away on November 30, 2019 at Stanford Medical Center.  She was born September 29, 1985 in Salinas, Calif.

She loved to be around water and the outdoors, including gardening and caring for animals. She loved to see her children laugh and be happy. She was a loving life partner, great...

Kathryn B. Jones

Kathryn B. Jones

Nov 29, 2019

Kathryn Doris Burnett (Kathy) was born on November 30, 1968, to Karen and Donald Burnett at William H. Lewis Hospital in Atascadero, California and passed on November 29, 2019, at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo surrounded by many family members and friends.

We are overjoyed with the amount of love we have received from everyone who...

Albert "Al" Amaral Oliveira

Albert "Al" Amaral Oliveira

Nov 26, 2019

On November 26, 2019, Albert (Al) Amaral Oliveira, born on January 12, 1929, in King City, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his beloved home, surrounded by his wife, Donna, family, and friends.  Al was the only child of Jose (Joe) Manuel Oliveira, and Maria M. Oliveira, both immigrants from Pico in the Azore Island. His parents settled...

Stephen Rianda Jr.

Stephen Rianda Jr.

Nov 21, 2019

On November 21, 2019, Stephen Henry Rianda Jr, born June 3, 1938, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and family.  He was the eldest son of Stephen and Mary Rianda.  The family moved to Greenfield from Salinas when he was nine and he lived there his entire life.  He graduated from King...

Richard Eugene Warne

Richard Eugene Warne

Nov 18, 2019

Richard "Dick" E. Warne, 85 of Lockwood, California passed away peacefully Monday, November 19 th at his home with his family.

Dick was born to Eugene J. Warne and Bernice H. (Meyer) Warne, March 15 th , 1934 in San Jose.  He grew up playing in the orchards and foothills of Santa Clara County. He attended James...

Tim Hudson

Tim Hudson

Nov 11, 2019

Timothy Edward Hudson was born on January 25, 1957, in King City, California. It happened to snow that day in King City, which was very unusual, but he arrived with the storm. He passed away on November 11, 2019, in Clovis, California.

Tim is survived by his wife Kim, one son, Cole and his wife Corey, two...

Hannah Frew

Hannah Frew

Nov 9, 2019

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Mrs. Hannah Phyllis Frew died in her home in Salinas, Calif. She was born July 2, 1932 in King City California to John Franklin Ingram and Irene Elizabeth Ingram.  Her family were homesteaders in the Santa Lucia area south of Big Sur.

Three sons, Robert (wife Cyndee), Randy and Alan Anthony (wife...

Nazaria Rivera Garcia

Nazaria Rivera Garcia

Nov 3, 2019

Nazaria Rivera Garcia passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019.   She was born June 12, 1984 in Atlautla, Mexico.

Nazaria was a cosmetologist.  She enjoyed talking to people.  She made friends easily always with a smile on her face.  Her favorite pastime was spending it with her husband and children. Her family was her life.  She was...

Jim Gordon Parsons

Jim Gordon Parsons

Oct 26, 2019

James (Jim) Gordaon Parsons, 73 of King City passed away at his home on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  He was born September 30, 1946 in Bakersfield, Calif.

Jim was drafted into the US Army in 1966 and served two years.  He worked for the California Highway Patrol in King City where he retired.  He then went to...

Juan Manuel Lomeli Garnica

Juan Manuel Lomeli Garnica

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. Juan Manuel Lomeli Garnica, 83 of San Lucas passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Salinas with his family by his side.  He was born August 20, 1936 in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico.

He worked all his life in agriculture starting in the early 1960's.  He worked for Frank Taylor and son for 25 years as...

Oscar Jose Luis Mandujano

Oscar Jose Luis Mandujano

Oct 11, 2019

Oscar Jose Luis Mandujano, 45 of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  Oscar was born, April 27, 1974.

A Visitation was held on Monday, October 14, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm.  A Rosary service followed at 7pm on Monday, October 14, 2019.  A Funeral Mass was...

Robert Earl Willis

Robert Earl Willis

Oct 2, 2019

Robert Earl Willis, passed peacefully at his home in Greenfield, California surrounded by his family.

Robert was born to George Washington Willis and Nellie Marie Willis in Dallas, Texas.  He spent his youth & young adulthood as a migrant worker.  He was drafted into the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis were he went through Jungle Warfare...

Melvin Burton Stoughton

Melvin Burton Stoughton

Sep 27, 2019

Melvin Burton Stoughton, 73, unexpectedly passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 following a tractor accident. He was born on February 23, 1946 in King City, Ca. to Charlie and Dorothy Stoughton.

A lifetime resident of Greenfield, he attended Greenfield Grammar School and graduated from King City High School. After graduation, he worked side by side with his...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Reed

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Reed

Sep 16, 2019

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Reed passed away on September 16, 2019 on Metz Rd in Greenfield, Ca. She was born October 13, 1987 in Santa Clara, Ca.

Liz was raised in South Monterey County. She went to elementary school at Gabilan, Main Street Middle School, Soledad High all located in Soledad, Ca. She graduated high school in 2006...

Donna Acosta

Donna Acosta

Sep 12, 2019

Donna Acosta died peacefully at home surrounded by family in King City, CA on September 12, 2019.  She was born in Galt, California; the daughter of William and Jean Dohn.  She graduated from Galt High in 1964 and from San Joaquin Delta College, as an Art student, in Stockton in 1966.  Donna's first job was working with disabled children...

Wayne "Andy" H. Anderson

Wayne "Andy" H. Anderson

Sep 8, 2019

Wayne H. Anderson, 77, of King City passed away Sunday September 8, 2019.  Everyone called him "Andy".  He was born to Dorothy and Harlan Anderson on May 25, 1942, in Coronach, Saskatchewan, Canada.  The family moved to Montana when he was ready to start school.  His father passed away when he was 8 years old.  He attended Wolf Point...

Denise Ann Kudla

Denise Ann Kudla

Sep 2, 2019

Denise Ann Kudla, 59 of Paso Robles, died Sept. 2, 2019.  She was born Aug. 26, 1960 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Her family moved to Santa Ynez, Calif. There she graduated from Santa Ynez High School where she participated in school plays, Track, Basketball, was a Baton Twirler.

After graduating from high school she moved to Paso...

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