obituaries

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.  ...

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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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...

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...

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...

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....

Apr 30, 2019

Leonard E. Duckworth was born March, 3 1931 in Kerman City, California. He was primarily raised in Priest Valley, California but spent the last 60 years in San Ardo, California.

Leonard loved hunting, fishing, and was an all around great mechanic. He is a veteran of the United States Army and worked many jobs including retiring from...

Apr 27, 2019

Dalia Giordana Bianchi Hernandez passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  She was born August 5, 1957 in King City.

Dalia attended King City High School 1971 – 1975. She went on to Hartnell College and graduated from Heald College.  Dalia married Antonio R. Hernandez in 1980.

She enjoyed being with...

Apr 24, 2019

Hugh L. Thomas died peacefully on April 24, 2019 in Creston California.  On March 1st he celebrated his 90 th birthday with many friends and family.  He lived a long, full and richly rewarding life.

Hugh was born in Pacific Palisades on March 1, 1929 in his parent's home which was largely country then.  He was the...

Apr 17, 2019

Marilyn Irene Romines, 69 of King City, Calif. passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2019.  She was born December 17, 1949 in Tulare, Calif.

Crafting was something she enjoyed.  She was married June 17, 1968 to Sammy E. Romines and they were marred for 48 years.

Marilyn leaves behind her children, Sammy Ray Romines, Tammy...

Apr 14, 2019

Leonor, born June 21, 1926, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Obrajuelo,Guanajuato,Mexico to Manuel Rico Piña and Maria Nuñez Arreguin.

She immigrated to Texas with her husband, Jose F. Martinez in 1949.  They moved to King City in 1965.  She worked in agriculture for many years, last worked...

Apr 6, 2019

On April 6 th 2019, Roger Dale Akers passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, and now joins numerous loved ones up in heaven.

Roger was born in Bakersfield, CA on May 21 st , 1952, and resided in Greenfield and King City his entire life.

Mar 27, 2019

Dolores Godoy-Cabral, 68 of San Lucas passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  Dolores was born October 28, 1950 and is a native of Mexico.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Dolores is survived by her husband, Jose Guadalupe Pacheco; children, Domingo Pacheco,...

Mar 20, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Gerald "Jerry" Bumbalough, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 80.  He was born March 24, 1938, son of Robert Arvel Bumbalough and Helen Matilda Bumbalough.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Paulette Bumbalough, daughters Kapi'olani (Reynaldo) Garcia, Kealoha (John) Alonzo, Leilani (Ulis) Mendoza,...

Mar 16, 2019

Edward Kennard McComas, 70 of Lockwood passed away at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  He was born February 15, 1949 in San Francisco, Calif.

Ed served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1971. He was a Vietnam Veteran.

Ed was married 49 years to Carol.  In Ed's earlier years he enjoyed golfing,...