obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

July 22, 1977 ~ January 31, 2025

Jenny Lynn Griffith, 47 of Greenfield passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at her home.  She was born July 22, 1977 in Santa Cruz, California.

She is a graduate of Santa Cruz High School.  She met her husband Gordon Griffith and together they have lived in Greenfield...

Jan 26, 2025

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE:  NOTICE DATE and TIME CHANGE

3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at California Coast Beer Company, 1346 Railroad St., Paso Robles.

Susan Florence Metz Gallagher, born on July 15, 1950, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home in Paso Robles, California, on January 26,...

Jan 24, 2025

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Jan 23, 2025

Josephine Pacheco Koester, a lifelong resident of King City, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at the age of 99. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, 12 siblings, husband William, son Timothy and granddaughter Tiffany Anthony.

She is survived by daughter Tamie of King City, daughter Kimberly Payseno (Mike) of Clovis, CA, son Kelly...

Jan 21, 2025

James (Jim) Kenneth Minnis passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2025 at the age of 75 after a lengthy illness. His loving family was at his side.

Jim was born in Meadville, PA on February 26th, 1949 to Robert and Norma (Schreck) Minnis, the second oldest of 7 children. He graduated from Meadville High School class of...

Jan 19, 2025

Leonard P. Dart, 88 of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2024.

Born June 28, 1936, in Long Beach, California, Leonard P. Dart passed away peacefully at his home in Greenfield on January 19, 2025, at the age of 88. He was raised on a ranch in Campo, CA, east of San Diego, alongside his four...

Jan 1, 2025

Lillian Ann Pumphrey, 90 of King City passed away on January 1, 2025.  She was born April 24, 1934 in Watsonville, Calif.

She graduated from Watsonville High School.  She eventually moved to and has been a longtime resident of King City.

Lillian's first employment in King City was as a receptionist for Frudden Produce.  She...

Dec 21, 2024

Arturo Zavala, 33 of King City passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home.  He was born December 10, 1991 in King City.

A Visitation will be held starting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Eddington Funeral Chapel followed by a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m.  A Funeral Mass will be held...

Dec 21, 2024

Alan Francis Dedini, 67 of King City passed away on December 21, 2024 in Monterey at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

Alan was born September 13, 1957 in Monterey, CA and grew up in King City, graduating from King City High School.  He worked as a welder, fabricator for many years and owned a sign business...

Dec 19, 2024

Linda Joyce Winchell, 82 of San Ardo passed away after a brief battle with pneumonia on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo.  She was born October 19, 1942 in King City, California.

Linda was an avid reader, she loved historical fiction and was a decades-long patron of the Monterey County Free Library....

Dec 7, 2024

On behalf of the Carol Umbarger family, we present the following obituary and service information:

Carol Satree Umbarger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on May 19, 1945, in Salinas, California, she was the daughter of Clifford and Babe Satree and sister to...

Dec 7, 2024

Estela Martinez, 78 of Greenfield passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Greenfield at her home.  She was born February 17, 1946 to Fernando and Maria Martinez in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

She worked in agriculture for 30 years and then transitioned to cashiering for 20 years until 2024.  She completed her G.E.D. at the age of 55....

Dec 2, 2024

Brett Giles, husband of Sandra Anna Montijo was called to be with our Lord and Savior on December 2, 2024.  Brett was born in Sacramento, California on January 19, 1959, graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School in 1977 and attended college in his hometown.

At an early age, Brett developed a love for sports and the outdoors.  ...

Dec 1, 2024

Steven Rodriguez lived in Paso Robles, Calif. but was born and raised in King City, CA. Steven passed away on December 1st, 2024, he was 47 years old.

Steven was born on February 28, 1977 in King City. He lived in King City for 40 years before moving to Paso Robles. He was a heavy equipment operator...

Nov 19, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATE BELOW

Lura Jane Allen of King City, California passed away at the age of 77 on November 19, 2024. Jane was born on March 8, 1947 in Oakland, California to Frank and June Allen. She grew up in Lafayette, California and was close with her older sister Marilyn and her brother-in-law Bruce,...

Nov 7, 2024

Lynda Mae Bailey passed away surrounded by family on November 7, 2024, at age 78 after a two-year battle with cancer.  Lynda, affectionately and proudly known as "Granny," was born on July 12, 1946, in Bakersfield, CA.  She grew up in Oildale and graduated from North High School.   Lynda moved to King City following her marriage to Dencil Bailey...

Nov 4, 2024

Matthew Montijo Giles, beloved son of Brett Giles and Sandra Montijo was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 4, 2024.  He was born in Sacramento, Calif. on December 8, 1991 and shortly after moved with his family to the countryside of the Lockwood Valley hills.

Matthew enjoyed a happy, active childhood. He...

Nov 2, 2024

David Craig Rossi took his last ride on the family ranch in San Ardo, CA on the evening of November 2, 2024.  He was born on November 13, 1952 in Salinas, CA.

He grew up at the Sweetwater Station just south of King City, CA on the old highway 101 that is now Cattlemen Road.  He was...

Oct 28, 2024

October 28, 2024 Leslie George Palmer passed away.  Leslie (Joey) Palmer was born September 13, 1962 in King City, Calif.

Joey attended King City Elementary School and King City High School.  He is survived by a very special friend, Leslie Stout; his children, Ryan Palmer, Aimmie Alderidge (Tim), Alicia Whipple (Charlie), and Lucas Palmer (Mariah); grandchildren, Casper...

Oct 22, 2024

Zoltan (Zoli) Treiner was born on April 15, 1964 in King City, CA. The third son of Tibor and Rosa Treiner, Zoli attended San Ardo Grammar School and was a member of the King City High School class of 1982, after which he attended Hartnell College.

Finding his calling in law enforcement, Zoli joined the California Highway...