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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.

Maria Del Carmen Gutierrez Barajas

Maria Del Carmen Gutierrez Barajas

Jun 6, 2015

Maria Del Carmen Gutierrez Barajas, 80 of Greenfield passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital. Carmen, as most of her friends knew her, was born on June 23, 1934 to Ramon Gutierrez Espinoza and Josefina Garcia Montiel.in La Manzanilla De La Paz, Jalisco, Mexico and was the oldest girl born in a family of...

Santiago Vasquez Espino

Santiago Vasquez Espino

Jun 1, 2015

Santiago Vasquez Espino, 65 of King City passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at his home. Santiago was born the third child to parents, Fidencio Espino and Santos Espino in El Rincon, New Mexico in 1949. Santiago along with his adoring brothers, Lorenzo Espino, Marcial Espino and sister, Juanita Espino Camarillo, lived between Mexico, Calexico and eventually moved up...

Carlos Antonio Ozuna

Carlos Antonio Ozuna

May 20, 2015

Carlos Antonio Ozuna, 63 of King City passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Carlos was born in Mexicali, Baja, California on June 14, 1951. Carlos came to Monterey County 25 years ago and has worked as a Migrant Field Worker for 38 years. He enjoyed his daily walks, spending...

Travis Michael Thommarson

Travis Michael Thommarson

May 1, 2015

Travis Michael Thommarson (Silveira), 25, of King City passed away May 1, 2015. He was born on February 18, 1990 in Monterey, California. Travis attended King City schools including King City High School where he played football, basketball and ran track and field. He was also active in the King City 4H. As a young man, he enjoyed playing golf,...

Edward "Manx" Varney

Edward "Manx" Varney

Apr 9, 2015

Edward Manx Varney, 76 of Watsonville, Calif. passed away, April 9, 2015 at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula. Edward was born January 1, 1939 in Greenfield California. While Edward was his first name, everyone called him "Manx". Manx was a faithful, loving husband to Mary Sue (Fultz) Varney, whom he married October 30, 1959. They were in the 56th year...

William "Bill" Lester Joyce

William "Bill" Lester Joyce

Apr 1, 2015

William "Bill" Lester Joyce, 66, of Paso Robles, California passed away at his home on April 1st, 2015. Bill was born in San Francisco, California in November 1948. He was raised in Fresno, California and lived most recently in Paso Robles, California. He was in the US Navy Silent Service during the Vietnam War. Bill's enormous personality, sense of humor,...

Jose Salcedo Chavez

Jose Salcedo Chavez

Mar 28, 2015

Jose Salcedo Chavez, 49 of Waterloo, Iowa passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. FUNERAL SERVICES: A RECITTION OF THE ROSARY was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at St. John's Catholic Church in King City. A FUNERAL MASS was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial followed in King City...

Rhonda Jean Emberson Costa

Rhonda Jean Emberson Costa

Mar 23, 2015

Rhonda Jean Emberson Costa, 57, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, in Victorville, CA, due to complications from a long illness. Rhonda was born June l4,1957, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and attended Salinas schools. She was the eldest of five daughters of Kenneth J. Emberson and Bettie J. Patterson Emberson. Rhonda is survived by many who loved her, including...

Evelyn Marie Peterson

Evelyn Marie Peterson

Mar 20, 2015

King City lost one of her most beloved friends with the passing of Evelyn Peterson on March 20, 2015. Born Evelyn Marie Hilfiker on May 1, 1927 in Salem, Oregon to Bernard and Emma (Fabry) Hilfiker. Raised on the family farm to a pioneering family decending from Switzerland, Evelyn developed a strong work ethic, graceful dignity, and impeccable moral character....

Maria "Chuy" Mendez

Maria "Chuy" Mendez

Mar 17, 2015

Maria "Chuy" Mendez passed away on March 17, 2015 in San Jose, California due to complications of cancer. She was 49. Chuy was born on March 11, 1966 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico to parents, Manuel and Rosario Mendez. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grand-children and family as well as her beloved Chihuahua "Bebe". In her spare time,...

Georgia Ann Caudle

Georgia Ann Caudle

Mar 4, 2015

Georgia Ann was born in Lakenan, Missouri, on June 7, 1927, and passed away quietly on March 4, 2015. She joined her beloved husband, Leland Farnsworth Caudle and her sisters, Elizabeth McIntosh and Mary Ellen Hawley. She was three years old when she, her mother, Edna Roberts and her father, George Roberts, moved to Los Angeles, California. She met Leland...

Ronny Lee Whitlock

Ronny Lee Whitlock

Feb 27, 2015

Ronny Lee Whitlock, 72 of Sunnyvale, California passed away at his home on Friday, February 27, 2015. Ronny was born, October 22, 1942 in Hayward, California. He came to Greenfield with his family at an early age. He attended local schools and graduated from King City High School where his interests included wood shop, automotive and music. He was in...

Jessie Jewel Taylor

Jessie Jewel Taylor

Feb 26, 2015

Jessie Jewel Taylor, 101 of Greenfield, Calif. passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born February 22, 1914 in Osage, Arkansas to Mac Sisco and Pearl Carter Sisco. She was the oldest of eight children. December 23, 1933 Jessie married Clyde Taylor of Conner, Arkansas and together they raised three children. They were married for 63 years. Clyde...

Antonio Perez

Antonio Perez

Feb 26, 2015

Antonio Perez, 77 of King City passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Antonio was born January 17, 1938. He was a truck driver for 40 years. He enjoyed barbequing, boxing, baseball and auto diesel mechanics. Antonio is survived by his wife, Maria Concepcion Gaona of King City; children, Tony Perez, Jorge Perez, Javier Perez, David Perez, Eva Gonzalez, Patricia...

Virginia "Ginger" Glee Meadows

Virginia "Ginger" Glee Meadows

Feb 19, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" Meadows, a longtime resident of King City and Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully on February 19, 2015 at the age of 88 at her daughter's home. She was born February 16, 1927 in Safford Arizona. Ginger had many accomplishments in her life. In her youth, she held the Monterey County Diving Championship for four years. She was a...

Terry Lynn Conner

Terry Lynn Conner

Feb 16, 2015

Terry Lynn Conner, 57 of Greenfield passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. Terry was born December 8, 1957 in Harrison, Arkansas. Terry has lived in Greenfield since his youth. He attended local schools and enjoyed barbequing and riding motorcycles. Terry also enjoyed the time he got to spend with his mother. Terry worked for Basic American Foods for 34...

Jose "El Cowboy" E. Delacruz

Jose "El Cowboy" E. Delacruz

Feb 14, 2015

Jose De La Cruz, 87 of Greenfield passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Jose was born December 8, 1927 in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He worked in agriculture, planting, tractor and caterpillar driving. He retired at the age of 75 after 58 years in agriculture. He loved planting in his garden. It was his favorite pastime. He had vegetables...

Raymond E. Duckworth

Raymond E. Duckworth

Feb 13, 2015

Raymond Duckworth, 93 of Priest Valley passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 in Coalinga, Calif. Ray was born, November 22, 1921 in San Francisco, Calif. After graduating from high school Ray went on to and graduated from Sacramento Junior College where he studied aircraft hydraulics. He then went to work at Moffett Air Field and McClellan Air Force Base in...

Elisa Llanas Zuniga

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

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...

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