Misael Chavez
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...
Frances "Lukie" Lucille Frazier
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...
Albert "Abie" George Hook
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...
Marilyn Joyce Warner
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...
Heriberto R. Trevino
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...
Linda Irene Bethel
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...
Frieda Lea Armer
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...
Ruth M. Hernandez
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....
Victor Manuel Sordia Gonzalez
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...
Earl Rhea Cauley
Jan 1, 2014
Born a son of the state of Kentucky, Earl Cauley served in the US Army as a Scout, during World War II, and he returned from the war, to spend his entire adult life, 67-years, in King City. He married Dorothy Terrel, a local girl, whom he first met on the dance-floor as their story goes. As Dorothy (Mom) told...
Xander Stefano Hernandez
Dec 30, 2013
Xander Stefano Hernandez infant child of Andrew Hernandez and Rachel Jimenez went to our Lord's hands on December 30, 2013. The joy he brought to our family will ever be remembered during his short time with us. He is survived by his parents; Grandparents, Tony and Dalia Hernandez; fraternal Great Grandmothers, Thelma Bianchi and Gloria Hernandez; Grandparents, Robert and Ambria...
Joseph "Joe" John Layous
Dec 23, 2013
Our beloved Joseph (Joe) John Layous died peacefully on December 23, 2013, at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, CA at the age of 94 of natural causes, surrounded by his loving family. The third of three sons, Joe was born on October 16, 1919 in San Benito County to John and Catherine Layous, both immigrants from France who settled...
Douglas Aaron Alger
Dec 19, 2013
Douglas Aaron Alger, 51 of Lockwood, California passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at his home. MEMORIAL CELEBRATION: A Barbeque and Gathering of family and friends will be held, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Hungary Flats Diner, 67997 Jolon Road, Lockwood, Calif. Additional information will follow.
Sheila Snider
Dec 12, 2013
Sheila Snider, age 60, died after a brave and graceful war against Cancer, December 12, 2013 in Paso Robles, CA. Sheila was born in Santa Cruz, California, the daughter of R.H. Snider and Dorothy Willis Snider, sister of Scott Willis Snider and Sharon Drace. She was sister-in-law to Becky Snider, as well as a loving and involved aunt to twelve...
Raymond "Rusty" Joseph Houx
Dec 5, 2013
Raymond (Rusty) Joseph Houx, our greatly loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin died peacefully on Dec. 5, 2013, at his home in King City, California, at the age of 93 of natural causes, surrounded by his loving family and friends. The second oldest of six children, Rusty was born in Hanford, Ca. on November 15, 1920 to...
Lila May Roth
Dec 4, 2013
Lila May Libby Roth was born on April 22,1923 to Helen and Frank Libby. She grew up in Cienega outside of Hollister, California. She graduated from San Benito High School in 1941. She went to San Jose State and got a provisional teaching credential in 1944. She finished her degree in 1961. She taught school in Lockwood where she met...
Orella "Babe" A. Raschella
Dec 4, 2013
Orella Raschella, 90 of King City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 with family at her side. She was born May 4, 1923 in Gonzales, California. While working in Gonzales as a bookkeeper, Orella met Norman Raschella. They later married and established their home in King City. Orella, or "Babe" as she was affectionately known by family and...
Patricia Jean Meyer
Nov 27, 2013
Patricia "Pat" Jones Meyer passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Pat was born on November 21, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, to Ray and Geneva (Cutts) Jones. Later her family moved to Davis, California, where her father was Chief of the University Police Force. Pat & Bob met while...
John Willard Mcelmoyl
Nov 21, 2013
John Willard McElmoyl, 89 of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. On November 21, 2013 our family paused together and reflect. John Willard McElmoyl was born September 16, 1924 near Corcoran, California to John and Ella McElmoyl. John attended local schools graduating in 1942 from Corcoran High School. He enlisted in the US Navy and served our nation...
Crecencio Montoya Rico
Nov 21, 2013
Crecencio Montoya Rico, 42 of King City passed away at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2013. He was born September 3, 1971 in San Cayetano, GTO, Mexico. He came to the United States in search of a better life and gainful employment. Crecencio has worked for A&G Pumping for 10 years. He was a hard worker. He enjoyed the...
