obituaries

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...

Dec 19, 2016

Raul Morales, Jr. passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. SERVICE INFORMATION: Visitation: A Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 5pm - 7pm at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St., King City. Rosary: A Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 7pm.  St. John's Catholic Church Funeral Mass: A Funeral Mass will...

Nov 20, 2016

Patrick William Bailey, 59 lifelong resident of King City passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home.  He was born January 9, 1957, the eldest child of Patricia and Clyde (Red) Bailey of King City.

Patrick was deeply rooted in King City. He attended St. John's Elementary School through 7 th grade.  He served as...

Nov 7, 2016

Toni Ruth Alves, 65, entered into eternal peace on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Toni was born on August 30, 1951 in Salinas, Calif. to Rose Borzini and Herbert Poare. She graduated from King City High School in 1969 and worked at the Sip N Snack in Greenfield. In November of 1977 she had a daughter,...

Nov 4, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Ralph Olson, 61 of King City passed away at his home on Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born November 11, 1954 in Boise, Idaho. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, camping and fishing. He was a lifelong aviation enthusiast. He received his pilot's license at a young age and continued to fly privately throughout his...

Oct 26, 2016

Sammy Eldon Romines, 71 of King City passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2016 at Natividad Medical Center. MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME

Oct 23, 2016

Maria Dela Luz Pacheco, 59 of Salinas passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME

Oct 18, 2016

Phillip (Phil) Milton Young, 74 of Bradley, Calif. passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was born June 19, 1942 in Whittier, Calif. to parents, Emmett and Emma Young. Phil attended California High School where he enjoyed a colorful youth. His past work history included working in Formica, Auto Body...

Oct 12, 2016

Sandra Price, 79 of King City passed away after a lengthy illness October 12, 2016. She was born August 25, 1937 in Westmont, Illinois to Clara and Archie Crane. She moved to El Centro, California with her first husband, Edward Muzylowski, in 1957 where he was stationed at the Navy base there. They were divorced and Sandra married Ralph Price...

Oct 8, 2016

Dorothy Ellen Gillett, 80, long time resident of Lockwood, Calif. passed away at her home on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born July 19, 1936 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Her family moved to South Monterey County when she was 5 years old. She was the youngest of three siblings. Dorothy attended and graduated from King City Joint Union...