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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.

Robert Pender Mcdonald

Robert Pender Mcdonald

Jun 14, 2016

Robert P. McDonald, 59, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Santa Maria, Calif. He was born September 3, 1956 in Santa Maria to Betty and John McDonald. Robert attended local schools, including Santa Maria High. He joined the US Army, serving in an armored division while stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged. He worked in the family business,...

Lucia Diaz

Lucia Diaz

Jun 14, 2016

Lucia Diaz Araujo, 89 of King City passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her home. She was born December 13, 1926 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She enjoyed watering her garden, cleaning her yard and cooking. During her working life, she was employed by Meyer Tomatoes for 40 years and L.A. Hearne Company for 15 years cleaning beans...

Maria Emma Medina

Maria Emma Medina

Jun 10, 2016

Maria Emma Medina, 89 of King City passed away suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in Buenavista, San Luis Potosi, Mexico on January 26, 1927. She came to the United States in 1973 in search of a better life. She enjoyed watching novelas, reading magazines, going to parades, talking on the phone and visiting with family and...

Robert M. Garcia

Robert M. Garcia

Jun 2, 2016

Robert M. Garcia, 87 of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Eden Valley Care in Soledad. SERVICE INFORMATION: A VISITATION will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield. A ROSARY SERVICE is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Holy Trinity...

Evelyn "Nina" Lopez Holley Cumming

Evelyn "Nina" Lopez Holley Cumming

May 30, 2016

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, our Nina has passed away peacefully at home, has been released from illness and dementia, has said goodbye to all the people she dearly loved, and has departed this earth to sing with the Choir Invisible. The daughter of Emilio Domingo Lopez de Lopez and Maria Concepción (Concha) Vilor de Galban, Nina was born in...

Anthony (Tony) Charles Vaughn

Anthony (Tony) Charles Vaughn

May 30, 2016

Anthony Charles Vaughn, also known as "AC" to most of his friends, went home to the lord on May 30, 2016. He was born October 18, 1938 to Olaf Vaughn & Rena Locatelli. Tony was raised in Salinas California until the family moved to Glendale California, Tony Graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1956. After High school Tony joined...

Vickie Lynne Holman

Vickie Lynne Holman

May 17, 2016

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 the Lord came and took his daughter, Vickie Lynne Holman (Perez) home to be at his side. She lost her battle with pulmonary disease. She had suffered for several years, at Stanford University Hospital. Vickie was born April 21, 1956 in Salinas, California. She was a member of A.A. in King City for several years....

Maria De Jesus Castillo

Maria De Jesus Castillo

May 15, 2016

Maria De Jesus Castillo, 82 of Greenfield passed away at her home on Sunday, May 15, 2016 with her family by her side. Maria was born, April 26, 1934 in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico. She was married for 59 years to her beloved husband Cleofas Castillo. She enjoyed planting flowers in her garden. She loved her family and always put family...

Tracy Wythe Nyswonger

Tracy Wythe Nyswonger

May 14, 2016

Tracy Wythe Nyswonger, 52 of King City passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She died from a fall at home on May 14, 2016. Tracy was born July 13, 1963 in Binghamton, New York. Tracy started out her life in Indiana. This is where she called home. She spent her adolescent and teen years...

Kent Berney Morgan

Kent Berney Morgan

May 9, 2016

Kent Berney Morgan passed away of a sudden heart attack on May 9, 2016, at his home in Fullerton, California, at the age of 61. Kent was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in the mid-1970's at Edwards and March Air Force Bases. He earned a degree in Economics at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona in 1978,...

Pete Ryan Jeppesen

Pete Ryan Jeppesen

Apr 23, 2016

Pete Ryan Jeppesen, 28, formerly of King City died on April 23, 2016 in Redding, Calif. Pete was born, January 18, 1988 in King City. Pete was very loving and caring with a friendly attitude. He was always willing to help. He was always making a new friend. Pete would give the shirt off his back to whoever needed it....

Susan Gail Crocker Moats

Susan Gail Crocker Moats

Apr 21, 2016

Susan Gale Crocker Moats passed away peacefully at Hospice House of Modesto April 21, 2016. She was 72. Susan was born January 10, 1944 in Carmel, California. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel, 429 Bassett Street, King City. Susan will be laid to rest at King City...

Janelle Patterson Kelly

Janelle Patterson Kelly

Apr 14, 2016

Janelle (Patterson) Kelly, 66 of Lockwood, passed away peacefully in her home on April 14, 2016. Janelle was born in Atascadero, Calif. on May 9, 1949 and raised in Lockwood, Calif. She was the daughter of Lester and Jessie Patterson of Lockwood, Calif. Janelle attended beautician school and then met the love of her life, Richard Kelly from Whitney Point,...

Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Apr 10, 2016

Ruben Garcia,83, of King City passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 after a long battle with diabetes. He was surrounded by his wife and children at home. Ruben was born in Laredo, Texas on July 20, 1932. He served in the U.S Army and was stationed in San Francisco as a Radar Specialist. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, he attended...

Jerry Leonard Lafferty

Jerry Leonard Lafferty

Apr 9, 2016

Jerry Leonard Lafferty March 24, 1943-April 09, 2016 Jerry Lafferty is running over green fields after 54 years of living with paralysis. Jerry's body was broken on that fateful February day in 1962, but his spirit stayed strong. Jerry was born to Grady and Juanita Lafferty on March 24, 1943 in Los Banos, Calif. The youngest of three boys, he...

Teresa M. Murillo

Teresa M. Murillo

Apr 3, 2016

Teresa M. Murillo, 80 of King City passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born October 3, 1935 in Mexico City, Mexico. Teresa came to the United States at the age of 19. She first came to Texas and eventually moved to King City. It was here that she met and married Antonio Murillo. Together they had four...

Elias Quiroz

Elias Quiroz

Mar 27, 2016

Elias Quiroz, 76 of King City passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Mr. Quiroz was born April 17, 1939 in Jalisco, Mexico. SERVICES: A VISITATION is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St. in King City. A ROSARY SERVICE will...

Jose B. Madriz

Jose B. Madriz

Mar 22, 2016

Jose B. Madriz, 89 of King City passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. Mr. Madriz was born September 16, 1926 in Aquililla, Michoacan, Mexico. Mr. Madriz has been the manager for the Cinderella Motel for 30 years. He enjoyed going to the casinos and having fun with his friends. He was a...

Reynaldo "Roy" T. Rodriguez

Reynaldo "Roy" T. Rodriguez

Mar 21, 2016

Reynaldo "Roy" T. Rodriguez (Papa), of King City CA passed away surrounded by his family on March 21, 2016, he was 67 years old. Roy was born on September 29, 1948 in Robstown, Texas. He lived in King City for over 60 years. Roy was a graduate of King City High School. He was a mechanic for most of his...

Maria Garcia Alvarado

Maria Garcia Alvarado

Mar 20, 2016

Maria Garcia Alvarado, 69 of King City passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 while visiting family in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico. Maria was born January 19, 1947 in Sacramento, California on to Raymond Garcia and Julia Vasquez. Maria had worked several years for Basic American Foods, Inc. before she retired. During her retirement she enjoyed shopping and taking trips to...

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