obituaries

Aug 20, 2017

Martha Georgia Banuelos, 72 of Soledad passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017.

The life of Martha Georgia (Godoy) Banuelos began in Soledad when Pete & Elizabeth Godoy gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on February 22, 1945, Martha Georgia Godoy.  Friends and family lovingly call her "Georgia."  Georgia attended Gonzales High School, Class of 1963. ...

Aug 20, 2017

In loving memory of our father, grandfather and friend, Jess Smith Jess was born in Kayenta, Arizona on an Indian Reservation (Navajo County).  His father, James, died when he was 4 years old. His mother, Henrietta remarried Lyndsey Loy who Jess had fond memories of.

Jess left home at age 10, to work as a camp cook's...

Aug 9, 2017

Sandie Lockwood-Johnson age 49 of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 9, 2017.  Sandie was born at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs on October 29, 1967. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Jimmy Johnson; two fur children, Hemi and Chassis; parents, Bob and Sandy Lockwood of Greenfield; sister, Laura Tucker; brother-in-law, Mike, and her nephew...

Aug 9, 2017

Eva Mae Gillis, 94 of King City passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

Before marriage she worked as a telephone operator.  She loved to dance and bake.  Eva married Leonard Wayne Gillis August 12, 1951.  They were married for 65 years. Together they raised 3 boys. She spent many years going...

Aug 3, 2017

Leslie Plaskett Merrill passed away on August 3, 2017, in the loving embrace of her family.  She was born in King City, CA and later moved to the Monterey Peninsula.  Leslie loved her life overlooking the bay with the love of her life, her husband Scott.  She enjoyed taking big ocean walks and watching the seals and otters play outside...

Aug 3, 2017

John O. Camacho, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Spokane, Wash.  John Camacho was born in El Paso, Texas in March of 1931, to Reyes and Josephina Camacho.  John was a young boy when the family moved to Soledad, Calif.

John enlisted in the United States Army in 1948 at 17 years of age.  ...

Jul 27, 2017

Alan Eugene Smith, 50, a lifelong resident of King City passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Salinas, Calif. He was born July 8, 1967 in King City.

He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He was a true Raider Fan. He enjoyed watching UFC fights and he loved the outdoors, anything country.

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Jul 26, 2017

On July 26, 2017 Mr. Juan (Johnny) Vela Passed away in San Jose, Calif.  He was born in Brawley, Calif., April 29, 1944.

Johnny was married to Rosina Vela for 29 years.  Johnny's favorite pastimes were baseball, action movies and gardening.  He was a foreman for Frudden Produce for 25 years.

Johnny is survived by...

Jul 23, 2017

Velma Armer, 90 a longtime resident of Greenfield passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017 in Fresno, California at the age of 90. She was born to Virgil and Lettie Harveston on January 5, 1927 in Arkansas. Velma was a devoted wife to Arnold Armer and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Friends and family will always...

Jun 26, 2017

Alma Argentina Davila Castillo, 55 of King City passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017. SERVICE INFO: A ViISITATION is scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. A ROSARY SERVICE will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017. A FUNERAL MASSbe held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. (All services...

Jun 25, 2017

Stephen John Pura, 46 of Salinas passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 with his family by his side.  He was born, May 30, 1971 in King City.

Stephen loved working on cars and started "helping" his Dad when he was about 4 years old. He was always ready to help his family & friends with odd...

Jun 20, 2017

On June 20 th , 2017, Anita "Ann" Warne passed away peacefully in her home from a long term illness, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 13 th , 1935 in Placentia, California.  She was the 3 rd of 7 siblings who all grew up in La Habra, California, raised by Baptist Missionary Beulah...

Jun 19, 2017

Yaneliz Jimenez-Dominguez, 9 years old of Greenfield, Calif. passsed away on Monday, June 19, 20017. SERVICE INFORMATION: A VISITATION will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017. An EVENING PRAYER SERVICE will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. (All services will be held at the Iglesia de Jesus Christo, Templo de...

Jun 18, 2017

Stephen M. Nolte, 73 of King City passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  He was born January 12, 1944 in Waseca, Minnesota. He was a long-time employee of the United States Postal Service, where he was a Letter Carrier for the south side of King City for over 40 years.  It's believed he walked his route the equivalent of...

Jun 4, 2017

Richard "Rick" Lee Craker Jr. passed away peacefully in Paso Robles, Calif. on Sunday June 4, 2017. Rick was born on September 3rd, 1957 in Corry Pennsylvania, where he was raised.

Rick was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He retired an Independent Contractor.  He provided specialty wood work for more than 20 years.

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May 21, 2017

Gerald "JP" Eugene Perry, 63 of Atascadero passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017.  He was born September 4, 1953 in San Luis Obispo, CA. Gerald was affectionately called "JP" by most who knew him.  He attended numerous schools during his childhood.  He graduated in 1971 from Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, CA He joined...

May 21, 2017

Joley Sanchez Ruiz, 54 of San Lucas passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas, Calif.  Joley was born, July 29, 1962 in Yerington, Nevada. She loved to sing, dance and listen to music.  She was married to Francisco Rico Ruiz for 42 years. Joley is survived by her husband, Francisco Ruiz; daughters, Maria...

May 5, 2017

Lifelong resident, Patricia A. Martinez, 80 of King City passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 19, 1937 in King City. She enjoyed listening to good old country music, coloring and being with family and friends.  She was always happy and loved her cats.  She always liked going to holiday...

May 2, 2017

On May 2, 2017 Mr. Scott Jenkins of King City, Calif. passed away due to complications from a long battle with cancer.  He was born September 17, 1950 in Pasadena, Calif. to Eldon and Lois Jenkins.

They moved to King City in 1952. Scott grew up in King City choosing to never leave.  He attended school in...

Apr 22, 2017

Terri Lin Johnson, 67 of Greenfield passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital with her sons by her side. Terri was born July 17, 1949 in Malad City, Utah.  She is a past resident of Salinas, Calif.  She was a professional hair dresser and instructor at Wayne's College of Beauty in Salinas for many...