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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.

Donna Marie Johnson (Foletta)

Donna Marie Johnson (Foletta)

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...

Mary Jane Przybyla

Mary Jane Przybyla

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...

Ramona L. Apodaca

Ramona L. Apodaca

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.

David Aaron Gillett

David Aaron Gillett

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...

Ignacio G. Rodriguez

Ignacio G. Rodriguez

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

Santos Vargas

Santos Vargas

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...

Norma L. Holland

Norma L. Holland

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,...

Maria Del Carmen Ortega Lopez

Maria Del Carmen Ortega Lopez

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. ...

Aida Gutierrez

Aida Gutierrez

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.

Martin Alvarez

Martin Alvarez

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...

Mark Howard Hudson

Mark Howard Hudson

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...

Juan A. Garza

Juan A. Garza

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....

Veronica A. Spence

Veronica A. Spence

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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Bonnie Ruth Fansler

Bonnie Ruth Fansler

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,...

Ernest (Ernie) Joseph Bender

Ernest (Ernie) Joseph Bender

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...

Kirk Henry Borzini

Kirk Henry Borzini

Dec 6, 2018

Kirk was born on August 22, 1956 in Salinas, California. He passed away at his home on December 6, 2018 after an extended battle with cancer. He was a dedicated and devoted husband and father.

Kirk grew up in Greenfield and began working on the family farm...

Ruby Edna Harrison

Ruby Edna Harrison

Nov 25, 2018

Ruby Edna Harrison, formerly of South Monterey County passed away at the age of 100 on November 25, 2018 at her home in Lagunitas, California with her dear friend and caregiver at her side.  Ruby was born on March 6, 1918 in Texas.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse (2002) and her children, Sonny...

Araceli Madrid

Araceli Madrid

Nov 22, 2018

Araceli Madrid, 54 of San Ardo passed away on November 22, 2018 at her home in San Ardo with her family by her side.

She enjoyed making people laugh.  She was a very caring and thoughtful person; a great seamstress and enjoyed making dresses for family and friends.  She loved listening to music but her passion was...

Christopher Michael Silveira

Christopher Michael Silveira

Nov 22, 2018

Christopher Michael Silveira, born August 17, 1972 from Humboldt County passed away peacefully November 22, 2018 at age 46.

Chris attended King City High School and graduated from Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill.

He loved fishing, hunting and being in nature especially the mountains.  He was a very talented carpenter working on residential...

Mary Hutton

Mary Hutton

Nov 7, 2018

Mary Hutton, born September 27, 1925 passed away on Wednesday, November 07, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Oakland CA to Irish immigrant, Jeremiah and Emma Sexton.  She graduated from Holy Names High School and Holy Names College.  After obtaining her teaching credential, she taught in Oakland public schools for several years.

She met...

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