obituaries

Apr 22, 2014

Carmen Rocha Escoto, of King City passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 100. She was born September 12, 1913 in Ayotlan, Jalisco, Mexico.

Carmen married Apolonio Escot0 and together they had 10 children. They moved to the United States and Carmen has been living in Monterey County for 40 years. She enjoyed...

Apr 11, 2014

Edwin "Buddy" Elmer Bergersen of King City, born July 30, 1926 passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at Mee Memorial Hospital, King City, California after a brief illness. His needs were administered to by the wonderful staff at Mee Memorial Hospital and his long-time friends Carl Camany, Nessen Schmidt and Larry Hardin. Buddy was the son of Hilmar (Elmer)...

Mar 30, 2014

Elmer Tognetti's journey on this earth ended on Sunday, March 30, 2014 in King City. He was 96 and was born Nov 20, 1917 on the family farm and was the 2nd oldest of 5 children of Joseph and Beatrice Tognetti. He lived on the family farm his whole life except for...

Mar 28, 2014

Scott Wesley Ross passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at the young age of 31.  Scott was born on January 27, 1983 in Salinas, Ca.  Scott spent the majority of his years in Monterey County with a brief time in Cayucos, Ca where he grew to love surfing.  Anyone that knew Scott would say he was a giant teddy bear...

Mar 26, 2014

Antonio "Tony" Diaz, 91 of King City passed away quietly on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at George L. Mee Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility, where he had resided during the last few years of his life.

Tony was born in Weldona, Colorado on May 17, 1922. There he spent his childhood with his five brothers, three sisters, parents...

Mar 21, 2014

Antonio "Tony" R. Hernandez, 55 of King City passed away on March 21, 2014. Tony was born October 29, 1958 in Salinas, Calif. He was the oldest of his siblings. Tony graduated from Palma High School in 1976. There he participated in football. He went on to Hartnell College where he met his future wife, Dalia Bianchi. They were...

Mar 20, 2014

Laurent Hardoy, 86 of King City, died peacefully on March 20, 2014 after a brief illness at Salinas Valley memorial hospital.

Laurent was born in the Basque region of France on May 29, 1927 to Pierre and Marianne Hardoy. He immigrated to the United States in March of 1957. He soon went to work at the French...

Mar 12, 2014

Beverly Jean Magill, 84, beloved wife of the late Robert B. Magill, died peacefully in her home in King City, California on March 12, 2014. Bev, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born and raised in the Fowler, CA area, the daughter of the late Fred and Frances Briscoe. She graduated from Fowler High...

Mar 4, 2014

Clyde Dwain McCollough, of Greenfield passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. He was born in Kingston, Arkansas May 4, 1934. He came to Greenfield with his family at the age of seven. He attended Greenfield and King City schools. He enlisted in the Army in 1954 serving two years including a tour of duty in Korea. Clyde served the City...

Feb 28, 2014

Alfred Joseph Cognina of King City passed away at his home on February 28, 2014 at the age of 74. He was born in Fremont California on June 22, 1939. His parents Carmello and Juliana Cognina were ranchers at several different locations before moving to the Bitterwater Ranch in 1966. "Al" was proceeded in death by his mother Juliana and...

Feb 27, 2014

Albert "Abby" Andrade, 80 of King City passed away February 27, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Albert was born September 21, 1933 in San Lucas, California. His family and friends affectionately called him "Abby". Abby attended San Lucas Grammar School and King City High School. He served in the US Army, 1953 to 1955. He...

Feb 3, 2014

Jose Misael Chavez Silva, 75 of King City passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at Natividad Medical Center. Most everyone called him, Misael Chavez. Misael was born May 23, 1938 in Jamaica, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. He attended schools in Mexico and entered the Mexican Military. He and his family members came to the United States in search of a better...

Jan 31, 2014

Frances Lucille Frazier, 104 of King City passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Eden Valley Care Center. Frances was affectionately called "Lukie" by all who knew her. She was born in Fairfield, Illinois, October 30, 1909. Her father was in the US Army which is how Lukie and her family eventually ended up in California. She married Lawrence Ralph...

Jan 28, 2014

Albert George Hook, 81 of Soledad Mission District passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home. While Albert was his name, everyone called him "Abie". He was born February 22, 1932 in Gonzales, Calif. Then his parents moved the family to Soledad and bought a ranch in the Soledad Mission District and raised cattle. He attended grade...

Jan 21, 2014

Marilyn Warner peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2014. She was born on April 24, 1935 in Salinas, California to Max and Virginia Boyens. Marilyn graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School in 1953 and entered the Air Force where she served for 3 years. She was honorably discharged in 1956 as an Airman...

Jan 18, 2014

Heriberto R. Trevino, 77 of King City passed away suddenly at Mee Memorial Hospital. Mr. Trevino was born April 6, 1936 in Cristales, Coahuila, Mexico. He came to the United States with his family in search of a better life and employment. They lived in Del Rio, Texas and eventually landed in King City. He worked in agriculture for many...

Jan 18, 2014

Linda Irene Bethel (Ruggles) of Atascadero made her transition in her home on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 surrounded by her "shining stars" after a fearless and graceful 2 year battle with cancer. Linda was born July 21st, 1943 in Mankato, Kansas. At eight months old she traveled with her parents and sister to Paso Robles, CA where she was raised...

Jan 17, 2014

Frieda L. Armer, 74 of San Lucas, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at her home with her family at her side. Frieda was born April 1, 1939 in Metalton, Arkansas. Her father was a Share Cropper and the family lived throughout Carroll County, Arkansas wherever the farm work would take them. They eventually moved to California. Frieda met...

Jan 13, 2014

Our beloved wife, mother, nana, and great-grandmother, Ruth M. Rodriguez Hernandez, 92, of King City, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2014, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born August 3, 1921 in San Lucas, California, and was the 4th of 9 children born to Francisco and Petra Rodriguez. She graduated from King City High School in 1938....

Jan 3, 2014

Victor Manuel Sordia Gonzalez, 62 of Greenfield, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Victor was born August 6, 1951 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. He came to the United States at an early age in search of work and a better life. He settled in Greenfield and has worked in agriculture...