obituaries

Jun 16, 2018

Charley McWilliams Ross, 90 of King City passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  Charley was born March 18, 1928 Midwest, Wyoming.

After high school Charley entered the US Army were he became a Military Policeman.  He was married for forty-five years to the love of his life, Carmen Rosario Ross.  They lived in Vacaville, Calif., there...

Jun 13, 2018

Virginia Lee O'Connor, 73 passed away on Wednesday, June 13 th , 2018 from a short illness with her family by her side. She was born, August 6, 1944 in Santa Cruz, Calif. and lived there for 12 years until her family moved to Northern California.

She then met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) O'Connor...

Jun 11, 2018

Mr. Ethan Lee Valladarez, 26 of King City passed away on Monday, June 11 th , 2018.  He was born November 13 th , 1991.

Ethan was a fun loving and charismatic free soul that loved his family more than anything. He was a beloved Son, Brother, Boyfriend, Best Friend, Cousin and recently an Uncle.  Born and...

Jun 8, 2018

Gladys Irene Bernal, passed away on June 8, 2018 at the age of 101.  She was born June 9, 1916 in San Luis Obispo to Ava and Lawrence Hansen, and as a child lived in Carissa Plains.  Later her family moved to San Ardo, where her father was a pioneer Rancher/Farmer, and resided on the Rosenberg Ranch.

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Jun 3, 2018

Guadalupe "Lupe" Rodriguez, 46 of San Lucas passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

SERVICE INFORMATION: A Visitation will be held form 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel, 429 Bassett St. in King City.

A Funeral Service will be held,...

May 27, 2018

Samuel Bruce Dodson, 81 of King City passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home with his family at his side. He was born April 8, 1937 in Oakland, California to Sam and Helen Dodson.

In his early years he was a boy scout.  He graduated from Cal Poly and was a rodeo clown.  He...

May 18, 2018

Martin "Marty" Barrie Johnson, 56 of King City passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 with his family by his side. Marty was born August 15, 1961 in Salinas, California.

He enjoyed watching the San Francisco Giants, farming, spoiling his grandsons and spending time in the backyard with his family and friends.

Marty is survived...

May 9, 2018

Maria Gloria Oliveros of King City, Calif. passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.  She was born on August 12, 1926 in Michoacan, Mexico where she met and married the love of her life, Salvador Oliveros. They immigrated to the United States in 1960 to give their children a chance at a better life. She along with her loving...

May 8, 2018

Kathy Lucille Banks, born to Hud and Muffy Banks August 8, 1954 in Santa Maria, Calif.  Kathy passed on May 8, 2018.

She graduated from Paso Robles High School in 1972. She was involved 4H and FFA raising and showing livestock. She then attended Cal Poly SLO with an Ag major.

Kathy was an animal...

Apr 30, 2018

Saul Martinez Serrano, 56 of King City passed away on April 30, 2018. SERVICE INFORMATION: A Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel. A Rosary Service will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10...

Apr 24, 2018

Eldon W. Pura, 93 of Greenfield passed away on April 24, 2018.  He was born in Salinas August 9, 1924 to Swiss immigrants, Anselmo and Elvezia Barrera Pura from Canton, Ticino, Switzerland.

The family moved their dairy operation to Greenfield in 1927 when they herded the dairy animals down the 101 highway.  Eldon lived on the Greenfield...

Apr 19, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Margaret "Chonia" Raschella.  After a brief battle with cancer, Margaret passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 19, 2018.  Margaret had a beautiful smile, infectious laugh, bottomless love for her family, affection for animals, and passion for helping others.  Margaret will be deeply missed by everyone who...

Apr 6, 2018

After spending 10 beautiful days with her family, June is now with Our Heavenly Father.  June will surely be missed by all her family, especially her loving parents, Elizabeth Rose Flores Fontaine and Timothy Roland Fontaine, who fought hard for her life.

June was very blessed to gain a body and meet her parents and family who...

Apr 2, 2018

Rafael Gonzalez Ramirez, 64 of West Jordan, Utah passed away on April 2, 2018. SERVICE INFORMATION: A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 803 Elm Ave. in Greenfield. A Funeral Mass has been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on...

Mar 28, 2018

Our beloved father, Tata, and great-grandfather Alfonso P. Hernandez, 97, of King City joined his loving wife Ruth and our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

He was born March 10, 1921 in Somerton, Arizona, and was the 5th of 6 children born to Jacobo and Felicitas Hernandez.

He met the love of...

Mar 24, 2018

Helen Mayer Harrison, artist, educator, activist, and mentor to generations of artists and activists passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Cruz, CA on March 24, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by her family and loving husband of almost 65 years.

Helen's long and productive career followed an unlikely path that reflected...

Mar 21, 2018

Herman Mario Delmenico passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas of congestive heart failure.

Herman was born July 4th, 1932 in Soledad California.  He was 6th child of 9 siblings.  He was a 80-year resident of Greenfield CA.  He started farming at the age of 8 years old and took...

Mar 19, 2018

Maria Luz Chavez, 87 of King City passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. SERVICE INFORMATION: A Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel. A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held, 10:00...

Mar 11, 2018

Alfonso Francioli, lifelong resident of King City passed away at the age of 95 in his home surrounded by his family on March 11, 2018.

Alfonso, better known as Al by all who knew him was from a family of seven sisters and one brother. He was proceeded in death by his one brother and five sisters....

Mar 11, 2018

William "Bill" Ferlin Winchell, 83 of San Ardo, Calif. passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Vineyard Hills Care Facility, Templeton, Calif.  He was born December 6, 1934 in Lompoc, Calif.

The family lived in Santa Maria before moving to the San Ardo Area in the early 1940's.  Bill's parents owned and operated the Evergreen Café...