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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.

Benjamin E. Holsted

Benjamin E. Holsted

Jul 13, 2015

Dreaming of beautiful clouds, Ben Holsted slipped into his end of life's journey on July 13, 2015. He was born in Ranger, Texas on October 7, 1937 and came to California in 1938. He graduated from Templeton High School in 1955 where he met the love of his life, Judie Conover. They married in 1957 and shared many wonderful family...

Palmira E. Delponte

Palmira E. Delponte

Jul 2, 2015

Palmira Delponte, 98 of Greenfield, California passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Born May 23, 1917 in Gonzales, California. Palmira attended schools in Gonzales. She enjoyed visiting with her many Greenfield friends. She loved cooking her delicious dishes of polenta and stew and lasagna for her family and friends. She was a past volunteer Pink Lady at Mee Memorial...

Consuelo Zamudio De Ramirez

Consuelo Zamudio De Ramirez

Jul 2, 2015

Ha descansado en la paz del Creador El 2 de Julio 2015 fallecio Consuelo Zamudio de Ramirez en su casa en compañia de su familia. La Sra.Consuelo nacio en Indaparapeo Michoacán, Mexico en 1954 fue la sexta de 11 hermanos y hermanas. Acabo su Carrera de Secretaria de Mecanografia en Cuidad de Hidalgo, Michoacán, Mexico. Se caso con el amor...

Roberto "Bobby" Alvarado Cortez

Roberto "Bobby" Alvarado Cortez

Jun 20, 2015

Roberto "Bobby" Cortez, 37 a lifelong resident of King City, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Everyone called him Bobby. Bobby was born December 1, 1977 in King City. He enjoyed visiting with people, going to parties and traveling. He was a people person being very sociable, friendly and outgoing. He attended Gabilan School...

Lt. Cmdr. Eugene Lawrence Perry

Lt. Cmdr. Eugene Lawrence Perry

Jun 13, 2015

LT. CMDR., E.L. Perry, Eugene Lawrence Perry, born July 27, 1934 in San Luis Obispo, Calif., died Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Atascadero, Calif. Dad went to school in Arroyo Grande and graduated the Class of 1952. He was ASB and FFA President. Dad went into the US Navy after high school and became a Naval Aviator. He served on...

Ronald James Rodriguez

Ronald James Rodriguez

Jun 7, 2015

Ronald James Rodriguez, 20, of Soledad passed away unexpectedly, June 7th, 2015. He was the second oldest of 4 boys. He was always very nurturing and respectable. Even at a young age, he helped his dad out by looking after his brothers. He was interested in art and loved to draw. Ronald often made homemade greeting cards for his family's...

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...

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