obituaries

Mar 9, 2017

John Edward O'Connor, 70 of Bitterwater, Calif. passed away unexpectedly from a short term illness on Thursday, March 9, 2017.  John was born September 20, 1946 in King City.

In his earlier years he enjoyed riding broncs and bulls at Bolado Park in Hollister.  He loved to go hunting and fishing on the coast.  He also enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Duckworth, Sr. died Monday, March 6, 2017 at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton California.  He was 96 years old.

Bob was born March 23, 1920 in Priest Valley California to Milford Duckworth and Gladys Campbell.  Although he and his family lived in many different areas, Bob spent most of his young life and considered...

Mar 6, 2017

Douglas R. Martella, 76 of King City passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Community Hospital in Monterey with his family by his side.  Doug was born July 20, 1940 in Salinas, California. Doug attended and graduated from King City High School.  He went on to Hartnell College until he joined the United States Navy.  After his tour...

Mar 3, 2017

Francesco DiMarco (Nonno) age 95 passed away Friday, March 3 rd . He was diagnosed with cancer throughout his entire body in Mid September and given only 2 months. In Francesco fashion, he surpassed any expectation of survival. He battled this illness with courage and strength till the very end! He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren in...

Feb 24, 2017

Ed Fischer, affectionately known to many as "E.O.," passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017.  Ed was 95 years old, having been born April 28, 1921 in San Francisco.

Ed was raised in Fillmore, earning his teaching credential at San Jose State and his master's degree at USC.  He also proudly served in the US Marine Corps....

Feb 19, 2017

Robert Torres of King City passed away on February 19, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was 59. Robert was born on March 12, 1957 in Rupert Idaho to Miguel and Guadalupe Torres. Robert came to Monterey County with his family from Idaho and settled in Greenfield.  He Graduated from King City High School where he participated in track...

Feb 16, 2017

David Padilla, 53 originally from King City passed away on February 16, 2017 in Garden Grove, California.  David was born March 20, 1963 in King City.

He attended King City grade schools.  He participated in King City Little League and Pop Warner football.  He attended King City High School where he participated in football, basketball and baseball. ...

Feb 8, 2017

Lucille "Lu" Arlene  Gularte Harbin, 81 of King City passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Lu is survived by her long time friend, John Brewen; her children, Jack (Mary) Harbin, LuAnn (Mike) Ketcherside, Marti (Kim) Walton; grandchildren, Amy (Dave) Offerdahl, David Harbin, Manny Bailey, Alicia (Levi) Barton, Lance Justice; great grandchildren, Austin and Josh...

Jan 23, 2017

Leslie "Les" Franklin Sans, 70, passed away on January 23, 2017, in a tragic accident on the family ranch.  Les was born in King City, California on March 14, 1946 to Jerry and Phyllis Sans.  He was raised on the beautiful Sans Topo Ranch in the Topo Valley/Bitterwater area.  He attended Bitterwater Tully School and King City High School,...

Jan 20, 2017

Noue Steven Pena, 65 originally from Oxnard, Calif passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 south of King City.  He was born May 26, 1951 in Oxnard, California to Bud and Betty Pena.

While his first name was Noue, named after his father, everyone called him Steve.  He grew up in Camarillo, Calif.  He was a 1969 graduate...

Jan 20, 2017

Concepcion Reyes Zuniga, 88 of King City passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 with his family by his side.  Concepcion was born February 2, 1928 in Honduras, Central America.

He has lived in Monterey County since 1985.  He was happily married for 64 years with the love of his life, Laura Reyes.  They married in April...

Jan 19, 2017

Cyrilla Jean Brubaker passed away on January 19, 2017 in King City.

Cyrilla was born Cyrilla Jean Dolan on February 2nd, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa to Thomas Aloysius Dolan and Mary Monica (Beecher) Dolan.  She was the youngest of 9 children.  After graduating from St. Josephs High School on May 29th, 1959 in Mason City she...

Jan 18, 2017

Gertrude Oweta Miller, 99 of King City passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.  She was born January 9, 1918 in the state of Arkansas.

She was a parishioner of St. Mark's Episcopal Church.  She and her husband Floyd founded the King City Travel Club.

Gertrude and Floyd married December 31, 1939.  They were married...

Jan 13, 2017

On January 13, 2017 our brother, uncle, son, cousin, nephew, and friend died in King City.  He was born on January 17, 1990 in Salinas, California.  He was 26 years old.

James worked as a cement mason and was striving to become a certified barber.  He was passionate about cutting hair and he genuinely enjoyed treating his...

Jan 13, 2017

Clifford Andreas Munk, 86, a longtime resident of Paso Robles, passed away on Friday, January 13 th , 2017 in Morgan Hill, CA.

Mr. Munk was born on October 6, 1930 in Atascadero, CA.  He was an electrical contractor by trade, but his passion for music and church ministries took the forefront of his life.  Having talent...

Jan 7, 2017

Maria Martha Vargas, 42 of King City passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2016. SERVICE INFORMATION: A Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at St. John's Catholic Church A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017  at St. John's Catholic Church A Funeral Mass...

Jan 7, 2017

Dorothy Gloria Bamford, 90 of San Ardo passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in San Jose, Calif. Dorothy worked in the meat industry in San Jose.  She and her husband John moved to San Ardo approximately 20 years ago.  She enjoyed playing bingo, baking Italian cookies,...

Jan 4, 2017

Pauline Rosas, 86 of Greenfield passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Natividad Medical Center. SERVICES INFORMATION A visitation will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 from 8am to 9am at Holy trinity catholic Church in Greenfield. A Rosary will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 9am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will...

Jan 1, 2017

Shirley Mae Digges, 91 of San Ardo passed away January 1, 2017.  She was born in King City on July 19th, 1925. She was the first child of Nellie and George Cavalli. She was later joined by her 3 siblings - Elden, Helen, and Patty. She was raised in the Lockwood/San Ardo area and continued to reside there for...

Dec 28, 2016

Lonnie Ray Silva, 78, of King City, died December 28, 2016 at his home. Born on December 6, 1938 to Francis and Roselyn Silva, Lonnie grew up in Spreckles, California and graduated from Salinas High School in 1957.  That same year, he married his high school sweetheart, Rosemarie Castro, the love of his life. Lonnie worked hard to support...