obituaries

Feb 28, 2019

Edwardo "Eddie" Moitoso passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019.  He was born, December 17, 1963 in Salinas, Calif.

Eddie is a graduate of Gonzales High School and received his Associate from Hartnell College.  He enjoyed watching the San Francisco 49ers and attending the California Air Show.  He loved getting together with family, especially B.B.Q's with his...

Feb 27, 2019

Atha M. Sportsman, 96 and longtime South Monterey County Resident passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  Atha was born April 28, 1922 in Keytesville, Missouri.

She was married for 37 years to Howard Sportsman. She enjoyed gardening, reading and playing cards with her grandchildren and great grand children.  Atha had her own rules when it came...

Feb 25, 2019

Manuela Sanchez, 45 of King City passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. John's Catholic Church.

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Feb 13, 2019

Carolyn Mullanix passed away February 13, 2019 in Monterey, California.

Carolyn Morgan was born in Oklahoma to Carl and Letha Morgan along with 12 other siblings.  Her toddler years were filled with the trek from Oklahoma to California where her family found a home in the Sacramento area.  Childhood was one of working along side of her...

Feb 9, 2019

Julio Antonio Osuna was born in Mexicali, Baja California on December 3, 1984, and went on to be with the Lord on February 9, 2019.  Julio was known by many people to be one of the most kind-hearted, loving, humorous, and caring son, brother, friend and fiancé. His ability to...

Feb 5, 2019

Donna Marie Johnson (Foletta), 62 of Salinas passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at her home.

Donna was an avid reader and overall fitness lover.  She was consistently fashionable and vibrant; quick witted with a contagious laugh and unapologetically sociable.  She was respected by her many friends and loved ones.  Donna was a proud mom and...

Feb 5, 2019

Mary Jane Przybyla, 94 formerly of Salinas, California passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Annette Lodge in Paso Robles, California.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, 11140 Preston St., Castroville, Calif. 95012, (831)633-4015.

Burial will follow at...

Feb 1, 2019

Ramona Apodaca, 84 of Greenfield passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Salinas, California.

A Memorial Service will be held. The date and time has not yet been determined.

Jan 30, 2019

David Aaron Gillett, age 61, of Lockwood, Calif. passed away Jan. 30th 2019. Born July 14th 1957, and was the eldest child of Dorothy and Dick Gillett. He was a lifelong resident of South Monterey County where he attended San Antonio Union Elementary and King City High School where he graduated in 1975. Throughout his life he worked in...

Jan 25, 2019

Ignacio Parra Rodriguez, 95 of King City passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in King City.

PRIVATE SERVICES WILL BE HELD

Jan 25, 2019

Santos Vargas, 42 of Greenfield passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in Salinas.

SERVICES:

A Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield

A Rosary Services will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...

Jan 17, 2019

Norma Lee Holland passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with family by her side on January 17 th , 2019 after a brief battle with an illness.  Norma was preceded in death by her husband Albert Holland and her 10 brothers and sisters as well as both her parents.  She was born August 17th, 1931 in Tulsa,...

Jan 16, 2019

Maria del Carmen Ortega Lopez, 76 of King City passed away on January 16, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born December 22, 1942 in Moreleon, GTO, Mexico.

She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bible study, cooking, listening to music and caring for her family.  Maria married Jose Luis Ortega January 27, 1968. ...

Jan 16, 2019

Aida Gutierrez, age 66, of King City, passed away on January 16th, 2019.

A Memorial Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel, 429 Bassett St. in King City.

Jan 13, 2019

Martin Alvarez, 55 of King City passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Salinas, Calif.  Martin was born July 21, 1963 in Michoacan, Mexico.

Mr. Alvarez came to the United States in search of a better life in 1984.  He has been in the So. Monterey County area ever since.  He has worked in agriculture and...

Jan 4, 2019

On Friday, January 4, 2019, Mark Howard Hudson, age 63, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the care and love of his wife and two daughters. Mark was born on June 6, 1955 in King City, California, to Esther and Howard Hudson. He grew up hunting and fishing, and he became an avid outdoorsman and gardener. Mark...

Jan 3, 2019

On January 3, 2019 Mr. Juan A. Garza passed away in King City, Calif. He was born in Mission, Texas.

Juan began his career as a field supervisor for Meyer Tomatoes & worked there for 25 years, followed by a short tenure with Green Thumb Inc. After 3 years with Green Thumb, Juan retired due to illness....

Dec 30, 2018

Veronica A. Spence, 96 of San Francisco passed away on December 30, 2018.  She was born March 31, 1922 in Alameda, California.

She enjoyed knitting and cake decorating.  She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 347 and the American Legion Auxiliary 8/40 and a past president of American Legion Auxiliary State of California.

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Dec 25, 2018

How do you say goodbye to the most beautiful soul on this earth?  You don't, you can't.  My Dad and our lord Jesus received a very special gift on Christmas afternoon - my Mother.  My dear, sweet Mom.

Bonnie Ruth (Armer) Fansler was born February 14, 1925 to James and Lena Armer in a settlement above Kingston,...

Dec 17, 2018

Ernest (Ernie) Joseph Bender, born Ernest Joeseph Kopcsik  April 21, 1941 in Cleveland Ohio to Irene Kopcsik passed away on Monday December 17th, 2018 while on vacation in Kauai, Hawaii due to complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Ernies adventures began  when he enlisted in the US Navy in 1959. As a Sonar Technician, Ernie was stationed in...