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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.
Elisa Llanas Zuniga
Feb 12, 2015
Elisa Llanas Zuniga, 86, of San Lucas, passed away on February 12th, 2015. She was born on June 14th, 1928 in San Antonio de Trojas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Elisa was one of seven daughters born to Juan and Paula Llanas. She married Emidio Zuniga on August 23rd, 1952 in Brownsville, Texas. The two went on to settle in King...
Mary Jane L. Giudici
Feb 12, 2015
Mary Jane L. (Leach) Giudici, 86, of Salinas (formerly of San Lucas), passed away peacefully on February 12, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1928 in Gilroy, CA to Charles Edward "Ed" Leach and Martha Elizabeth "Betty" (Brown) Leach. Mary Jane was a granddaughter and descendant of Orson Pratt Brown, a Mormon colonist, church...
Kenneth James O'Donnell
Feb 11, 2015
Kenneth James O'Donnell, 45 of Bradley passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his home. Kenneth was born November 6, 1969 in Glendora, Calif. Kenny enjoyed camping, fishing, constructing unique barbecue grills, grilling up the goods and serving them. He was the best person to go camping with. No matter how early you woke up, Kenny would already have had...
Margarita Espinoza
Feb 11, 2015
Margarita Espinoza, age 59 of King City passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 11, 2015. Margarita was born August 15, 1956 in Torreon, Mexico. Margarita met her husband Francisco while attending a local dance. They dated for several years and finally married. They moved to the United States in search of...
Virginia "Ginger" Pauline Gianolini
Feb 8, 2015
Virginia Pauline Gianolini was born on April 14, 1943 at the old Stanford Hospital in San Francisco, CA to Mr. and Mrs. William Dudley Brinan of San Ardo. She passed away on February 8, 2015. She was one of six siblings. She had four older sisters and a younger brother. Ginger, or "Butchie" as she was known all her life,...
Howard Barrie Johnson
Feb 7, 2015
Howard Barrie Johnson, age 82 of King City passed away on February 7, 2015 at Mee Memorial Hospital. Barrie was 82 years old and was born in San Jose, California, the first of three children. He grew up in Salinas, California, and was a graduate of Salinas High School and Hartnell College, where he studied Ag Science. Barrie served in...
Hugo Carlo Chiappone
Jan 29, 2015
Hugo Carlo Chiappone, of San Ardo California, passed away on January 29, 2015. He was 86 and died at his home beneath a bright blue sky near the Almond tree he planted with his Dad when he was a boy. Hugo was born in Oakland, California in 1928 to Adolfo and Innocencia (Ferraris) Chiappone days after landing in America. His...
Elva Pina
Jan 28, 2015
Elva Piña, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Elva was born August 16, 1959 in San Vicente Munguia, Guanajuato, Mexico. Elva was a long time resident of the Monterey County and was employed by Mesa Packing for 34 yrs. She started off as a field worker in 1981, and after showing incredible hard work, she became a foreman. Then...
Beatrice Yochim
Jan 27, 2015
Beatrice M. Yochim, 89 of King City passed away peacefully on January 27, 2015. Bea was born on March 26, 1925 in King City, CA. She was born to Francisco and Petra Rodriquez who raised her in San Lucas with nine brothers and sisters. Bea attended elementary school in San Lucas and graduated from King City High School in 1944....
Rose Savala
Jan 27, 2015
Rose Savala, 81 of Soledad passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 with her family by her side. Rose was born February 1, 1933 in Oxnard California. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, singing, watching novelas, gardening collecting wind chimes and listening to music. She is survived by her children, Jesus (Victoria) Moreno, Della Sandoval, Frances (Russ) Nichols, Susan (Louis) Flores,...
Salvatore "Sam" Albanese
Jan 26, 2015
Salvatore "Sam" Albanese, 85 of King City passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. Sam was born January 29, 1929 in Mammola, Italy. He graduated from King City Joint Union High School in 1949 where he participated in football and basketball. Sam served in the US Army 1951 – 1952. His tour...
Willa "Lois" Delois Norman
Jan 24, 2015
Willa DeLois "Lois" Norman was born May 1, 1920 to Ira E. and Martha L. Hudson in Mt. Judea, Arkansas. She died January 24, 2015 with her daughter Eva Lou and a dear caregiver, Bea Hayes by her side in her home in King City, California. Lois was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and four sisters, husband, Chester Norman,...
Donald Wayne Wells
Jan 16, 2015
Donald Wayne Wells, age 66 of Bradley, California passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his home. Donald was born August 29, 1948 in Salinas, California. Don attended Chualar Elementary School and was a 1966 graduate of King City Joint Union High School where he participated in football, basketball and track. He excelled in track and field where he...
James "Newt" Newton Kerr
Jan 14, 2015
James Newton "Newt" Kerr died suddenly, early on the morning of January 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father David Mingrim Kerr in 1953, and mother Inez Osborne Kerr in 2007. He was born at the Breko Hospital in Ada Oklahoma on March 29, 1945. He was the first person in the Kerr family to be born...
Frank Isquierdo
Jan 3, 2015
Frank Isquierdo, 74 of Greenfield passed away on January 3, 2015. He was born October 26, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas. Frank was a truck driver and he worked for Granite Construction for 35 years. He enjoyed attending car shows. He loved to work on trucks and cars. He was a member of the National Street Machine Club across the United...
William "Andy" Antone Davis
Dec 31, 2014
Heaven got another angel, William "Andy" Antone Davis passed away at his home on December 31, 2014. Andy was a very kind person; he would give you the shirt off his back if needed. He was a hard worker and loved to drive his tractors. He loved to build and compete in the annual destruction derby car events at the...
Kuulei Helene Flores
Dec 23, 2014
Ku'uleimamo Helene Flores, 73 of King City passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Kuulei was born March 18, 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii to her parents, Helen and Valentine Marciel. She attended K thru 12th grades at Panahou School, Hawaii and also attended Hartnell College. During her working life she worked...
Verlinda L. Moss
Dec 23, 2014
Verlinda "Linda" Louise Moss, age 68, of Greenfield went to meet the Lord December 23rd, 2014. Verlinda was born July 31st 1946 in McMinnville Oregon to Gloria June Bice and Lewis Ross McDaniel. Growing up Verlinda thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandmother Louise, dancing, dodging nuns at Catholic school in Oregon, and helping care for her grandmother's roomers and...
Pauline Infante
Dec 18, 2014
Pauline Infante, 65 of King City passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was born July 11, 1949 in Austin, Texas. Pauline enjoyed reading all books and most especially reading her bible. She loved dancing at weddings and parties, especially to oldies, Tejano and Banda music. Pauline was fortunate enough to have a small circle of very special friends...
James "Jim" Leroy Smith
Dec 12, 2014
James Leroy Smith, 94 of Bitterwater, Calif. passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2014 at his home. Jim was born April 6, 1920 to Aberham and Helene Smith in Delta County, Colorado. He was one of 4 children. At an early age the family moved to Santa Cruz, California. Jim graduated from Santa Cruz High School. He then moved to...
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