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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.

Matthew James Silveira

Matthew James Silveira

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...

Ismael Lopez

Ismael Lopez

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...

James Enos Soares

James Enos Soares

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...

Frances Thorp

Frances Thorp

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...

Guillermo "Willie" Salcido

Guillermo "Willie" Salcido

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...

Patricia (Miranda) Johnson

Patricia (Miranda) Johnson

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...

Ethel B. Davis

Ethel B. Davis

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...

Bernice Brainard Mason

Bernice Brainard Mason

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...

Susan Gayle Douglas

Susan Gayle Douglas

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...

Wendy Ann Johnsen

Wendy Ann Johnsen

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...

Joe Merkle

Joe Merkle

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...

Florence Castillo Perez

Florence Castillo Perez

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...

Mary Margaret Lopez

Mary Margaret Lopez

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...

Jim Gardner

Jim Gardner

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...

Leora Getris

Leora Getris

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.  ...

Helen Lorraine Merritt

Helen Lorraine Merritt

May 10, 2019

Helen Lorraine Merritt, 82 of King City passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Angie Huerta

Angie Huerta

May 5, 2019

Angelita "Angie" Perez Huerta, 90 of Greenfield, California passed away peacefully on Sunday May 5, 2019 in the arms of her family including grandchildren and great grandchildren while in care at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, California.

Angie was born in Whittier, California, in the neighborhood of Los Nietos on October 1, 1928, the third child...

Dennis Duke

Dennis Duke

May 3, 2019

Dennis was born April 3, 1947 to Lee W., and Ruby M. Duke in Modesto, California. He spent most of his childhood and high school years in San Ardo, California where his family lived until December of his senior year in high school, when his parents moved the family to Greenfield.

He graduated from King City High...

Eddie Regazzi

Eddie Regazzi

May 3, 2019

Eddie Regazzi, 89 a lifelong resident of So. Monterey County passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home in King City.

A Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thurssday, May 9, 2019 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.  A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 at Our...

Alton Richard Taylor "Red"

Alton Richard Taylor "Red"

Apr 30, 2019

Alton Richard Taylor, Sr. "Red", born January 11, 1933, in San Bernardino, California to Hobart and Eva Taylor.  Red passed away April 30, 2019, he was 86 years old.

He lived life to the fullest and had many great stories of causing trouble throughout the state. True to his competitive spirit, he loved playing Horseshoes and Shuffleboard....

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