obituaries

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.

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...

Kenneth James O'Donnell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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