obituaries

Jul 15, 2019

Cleofas Castillo Gonzalez, 89 of Greenfield passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in King City with his family by his side. He was born, August 25, 1929 in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico.

Cleofas loved his job as a ranch hand for the Mee Ranch and later for Bassetti Farms.  His favorite hobby was his garden with his...

Jul 8, 2019

Mary Ann Kudla, 93 of Paso Robles died on Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  Mary was born, January 18, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.

She enjoyed 70 years of marriage to her late husband, Arthur Kudla who preceded her in death on September 15, 2018.  Mary was a devout Catholic...

Jul 7, 2019

Angelica Resendiz Perez passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2019.

Jul 1, 2019

Daniel Regalado Marquez, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019 with his loving niece, Trisha Marquez Noel by his side.  He was born December 4, 1917 in Clovis, New Mexico.  He was 101 years old.

He lived a great life. He gave a lot to his family and friends.  He served in the US...

Jul 1, 2019

Charles "Tom" Grim passed away at the age of 85 on Monday, July 1, 2019.  Tom was born on May 14, 1934 in Santa Barbara, California.  His family moved to King City in 1937 when his father Ree C. Grim, and mother Vera (Pacheco) Grim purchased Foor's Mortuary and renamed it Ree C.Grim Funeral Chapel.

While growing...

Jun 25, 2019

Matthew James Silveira, 61 Lifelong resident of Greenfield passed away June 25, 2019 at his home in Greenfield.  He was born May 6, 1958 in King City.

Matt spent his younger days on the family farm. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Later in life he developed a passion for photography. He was a lifelong Led Zepplin fan...

Jun 24, 2019

Ismael Lopez, 62 of King City passed away on June 24, 2019 in Salinas.  He was born October 24, 1956.

A Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 will be held at St. John's Catholic church, 504 N. Third St., King City.

A...

Jun 20, 2019

James Soares, at the age of 93, joined the Lord on June 20, 2019 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.  His final few days were spent peacefully surrounded by his family members.  He passed quietly during his sleep to be embraced by the Lord.

James Soares was one of 5 children born August 30, 1925.  He was the...

Jun 19, 2019

Frances Thorp 86, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Frances was born on February 7, 1933 in Fort Bragg, Calif. to Swiss immigrant Marino and Jennie Martignoni.

Frances and her younger brother Rocci were raised on...

Jun 19, 2019

Guillermo "Willie" Salcido, 80, of King City passed away on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019. Willie was born in Sausillo Chihuahua, Mexico on January 28, 1939, to Higinio and Maria Salcido.

He was the proud owner/operator of a local plumbing business, Salcido Service, from 1974 to 2007 and took pride in servicing all of Southern Monterey County.  He...

Jun 15, 2019

Patricia (Miranda) Johnson passed away at her residence in San Ardo, California on June 15, 2019, due to complications from Lupus and cancer.

Patricia was born in King City, California, January 7, 1959, the daughter of Marcel Miranda Jr. and Lupe (Rojas) Miranda and was raised in San Ardo, California.

She attended King City High...

Jun 14, 2019

On June 14 h Ethel Davis peacefully went to be with the Lord at her home in King City.  Here last words were "Thank You Jesus! Thank you Jesus!"  She was 99 years old.  She was born at Arcadia Nebraska on March 25, 1920.  She was married to Chester Davis in 1938 and departed their home in Alpena, Arkansas...

Jun 2, 2019

Bernice Brainard Mason, 96 of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her home in Greenfield.  Bernice was born December 15, 1922 in San Jose, California.

Bernice lived in the Willow Glen section of San Jose for about 20 years then lived in Los Gatos and Saratoga.  She attended Willow Glen Grammar school, graduated from...

Jun 2, 2019

Susan Gale (Marsland) Douglas, 66, of King City, Calif. passed away peacefully in her home after a brief battle with cancer.

The third of four children, Susan was born September 11, 1952 in San Mateo to Howard Irvin and Patricia Colemore (Corey) Marsland. The family moved to King City shortly after and Susan remained a proud resident...

May 31, 2019

Wendy Johnsen went to be with the Lord May 31st, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 10th, 1953 to Edward and Patricia Johnsen in King City, where she spent her childhood, and many years of adulthood.

She graduated high school, in the top of her class, in 1971 and proceeded to Cal Poly San...

May 27, 2019

Joe Merkle of Paso Robles California  born May 11, 1924 passed away the early morning of May 27 at 95 years of age.

He attended Greenfield Grammar School and Graduated from King City High School in 1942. After graduation he joined the US Air Force to join the war effort in defense of his country. He completed...

May 18, 2019

Florence Castillo Perez, 88 passed away on May 18, 2019 in Salinas with her family by her side.  Florence was born April 28, 1931 in Austin, Texas.

Foremost, Florence enjoyed her grandchildren, great grandchildren and babysitting for family.  Florence enjoyed her gardening and morning coffee with friends and family, cooking for anyone, her television programs, reading and...

May 15, 2019

Mary Margaret Lopez, 69 of King City passed away on May 15, 2019.  She was born June 23, 1949 in Austin, Texas.

Everyone called her Margaret.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family.

She is survived by her brother, Louie A. Lopez; sisters, Bertha Younell, Lisa Lopez and Julie A. Lopez.

The...

May 12, 2019

James "Jim" Darrell Gardner, 77 of King City passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  Jim was born November 10, 1941 in Hoxie, Arkansas.

He enjoyed restoring old cars, hunting and most importantly he loved his family.  He was a parishioner of the Full Gospel Church since 1976.  At one time he was also involved with the...

May 10, 2019

On May 10, shortly before her 60th birthday, Leora Ann Getris, with her family at her side, peacefully passed away after suffering a stroke.

The oldest child of Nancy (Andrus) and Bill Geris, she was born in the hospital her grandfather, Dr. L.M. Andrus, built.  ...