obituaries

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.

Anita Warne

Anita Warne

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...

Yaneliz Jimenez-Dominguez

Yaneliz Jimenez-Dominguez

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...

Stephen M. Nolte

Stephen M. Nolte

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...

Richard "Rick" Lee Craker, Jr.

Richard "Rick" Lee Craker, Jr.

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.

...

Gerald "Jp" Eugene Perry

Gerald "Jp" Eugene Perry

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...

Joley Sanchez Ruiz

Joley Sanchez Ruiz

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...

Patricia A. Martinez

Patricia A. Martinez

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...

Scott E. Jenkins

Scott E. Jenkins

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...

Terri Lin Johnson

Terri Lin Johnson

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...

Virginia Lopez Dominguez

Virginia Lopez Dominguez

Apr 16, 2017

Virginia Lopez Dominguez, 71 of King City passed away April 16, 2017.  She was born March 27, 1946 in Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico

Virginia was an avid lover of plants and gardening.  She enjoyed waking up early.  She was a hard working strong woman. She was a fighter and caring, loving mother and grandmother.  She was an excellent...

Alice M. Mar

Alice M. Mar

Apr 7, 2017

Alice M. Mar, longtime resident of King City, passed away at the age of 100 on April 7, 2017 in Coos Bay, Oregon.  Alice was born in the year 1916 to parents Young and Yip Shee Mar in Monterey, California.

She lived in King City for 90 years. Alice worked at Mar's Cafe on Broadway in King...

Guadalupe (Lupe) Cervantes Macias

Guadalupe (Lupe) Cervantes Macias

Mar 29, 2017

Guadalupe "Lupe" Cervantes Macias, 85 of King City passed away on March 29, 2017.  He was born to Zenon Hernandez Macias and Sidronia Pena Cervantes on July 20, 1931.  He had an older brother, Jesus and younger sisters, Raquel and Ester.  His parents and siblings have preceded him in death. Guadalupe came to work at the California Orchard Company in...

Delfina "Del" Margaret Fancher

Delfina "Del" Margaret Fancher

Mar 28, 2017

Delfina "Del" Margaret Fancher, 92 of Paso Robles passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her home with her family at her side. She was born March 25, 1925 in Arroyo Grande, Calif.  She was one of 17 children born to Manuel and Mary Perry. As a child, she and her family lived in the Irish hills of San...

Waunita "Nita" Belle Whitlock

Waunita "Nita" Belle Whitlock

Mar 25, 2017

Waunita "Nita" Whitlock, 72 of Sunnyvale, California passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, California with friends by her side.  She was born May 18, 1944 in Washington, DC.  She was the only adopted child of Vernon and Dorthea Sargent. As a child she moved to Los Angeles, California and later relocated to San...

Ladonna Fern Tippery-Gallagher

Ladonna Fern Tippery-Gallagher

Mar 24, 2017

LaDonna Fern Tippery-Gallagher, 85 of King City passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side.  She was born LaDonna Vanderpool, August 30, 1931 in Hastings, Iowa (Mills County).  Her father, Robert Hildred Vanderpool, age 26, born in Hastins, Iowa and her mother, Mable Louise Buck Vanderpool, age 22. She had one older brother, William.  Later a...

Noemi Salazar Perez

Noemi Salazar Perez

Mar 19, 2017

Noemi Salazar Perez, 73 of Greenfield, California passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.  Noemi was born July 5, 1944 in McAllen, Texas.  She had been a resident of Greenfield for 53 years. Service Information: A Visitation, Rosary and Funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield,...

Louis Edward Segobia

Louis Edward Segobia

Mar 14, 2017

Louis Edward Segobia, 35 of Soledad passed away on March 14, 2017.  Louis was born, July 28, 1981 in Ventura, Calif.

He enjoyed spending time with his boys and wife, Monique.  Together they enjoyed fishing in the Salinas and Arroyo Seco Rivers; spending time at San Lorenzo Park; watching movies at night with his family; smoking and...

Robert Joseph Ferreira

Robert Joseph Ferreira

Mar 13, 2017

Robert Joseph Ferreira, 65 of Los Banos, California passed away on March 13, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Robert was born September 8, 1951 in Rhode Island. Robert enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to sounds and music. He also enjoyed working on computers. When friends encountered computer problems he was always ready...

Lily Signorotti Chaney

Lily Signorotti Chaney

Mar 11, 2017

Lily Signorotti Chaney, 91, of Greenfield, passed away on March 11, 2017 in Atascadero, California.

Visitation will be held at Eddington Funeral Home in King City, California on March 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield, California on Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m.

...

Frank P. Huerta

Frank P. Huerta

Mar 10, 2017

Frank P. Huerta, 64 of Tracy, Calif. passed away March 10, 2017.  He passed away in Elk Grove, Calif. after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  Frank was born March 16, 1952 in King City, Calif. He graduated from King City High School.

Frank is survived by his wife, Liz Huerta of Tracy, Calif.; his mother, Angie...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.