obituaries

Oct 24, 2017

Refugio Reyes-Gomez, 62 of King City passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  He was born November 18, 1954 in Guanajuato, Mexico. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren.  Family was his life and he was always encouraging to them.  He always made sure you were O.K.  You never went home hungry.  He was happy...

Oct 23, 2017

Jesus Ortega Sanchez, 33 of King City passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, California. SERVICES ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME

Oct 23, 2017

Veronica Lopez Demetrio, 43 of King City died on Monday, October 23, 2017. FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PENDING

Oct 8, 2017

Sebastian Perez Andrade Sr. also known as "Subby" to friends and family, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017.  Subby had been under Hospice care while living with his son Raymond Andrade Sr. in Paso Robles, California. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years Frances Garnica Andrade, his infant daughter...

Oct 3, 2017

Manuel C. Rosales, 96 of King City passed away, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mee Memorial Hospital.  He was born, June 26, 1921 in Los Nietos, California.

He worked in labor for 31 years.  He married the love of his life, Maria Rosales on August 31, 1948.  They were married for 65 years.  He enjoyed making knots...

Sep 27, 2017

Mike Singh, a longtime King City resident, passed away on September 27, 2017 with his daughters by his side. Mike was born in Delano, California on June 15, 1928, the son of Sonder and Emily Singh.  He lived in the Central Valley during his youth and worked on the family farm until he entered the U.S. Army.  During his time...

Sep 12, 2017

Leandra Morales Resendez, 82 of King City passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a year of battling cancer.  She was born February 27, 1935 in Mercedes, Texas.

Leandra was a native of Mercedes, Texas where she lived for 20 years of her life until she began following the crops with...

Sep 12, 2017

Abel Ruben Vasquez, 37 of King City passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  He was born May 11, 1980 in King City and was a lifelong resident. Abel was a devoted father and he loved spending time with his family.  He enjoyed football and loved the San Francisco 49ers.  Music was his relaxation.  He loved throwing BBQ's, family...

Sep 5, 2017

Val Life died on Tuesday, September 5 th , 2017 at her home in King City, California. Val (Valene Young) was born on November 30, 1930, in the family farm house near Wellington, Utah. She was the sixth of eight children born to Melvin L. Young and Bertha (Marshall) Young. Her ancestors were early pioneers to Utah.

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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...