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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.

William "Shorty" E. Guess

William "Shorty" E. Guess

Sep 17, 2013

Former South Monterey County resident, William "Shorty" Guess passed away at his home in Paso Robles on September 17, 2013. Shorty was born September 10, 1933 in Green forest, Arkansas; to Verner and Edna Guess. Shorty is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Sales Guess and his children, Denyse (Tim) Foster, Steven (Lynn) Guess, Leanna Wagner, Julia (Terry)...

Frank "Mickey" Joseph Hearne

Frank "Mickey" Joseph Hearne

Sep 12, 2013

Francis (Frank "Mickey") Joseph Hearne was born on July 7th 1942, in King City, CA to Irene and Larry A. Hearne. After courageously battling cancer for nearly 5 years, he peacefully passed away with his family by his side, on September 12, 2013. Mickey lived in Southern Monterey County all his life. While growing up, Mickey enjoyed participating in 4H...

Betty Nation Binsacca

Betty Nation Binsacca

Sep 10, 2013

Betty Nation Binsacca, died Sept. 10th following a short illness. SERVICES: Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18th at King City Cemetery followed by a gathering in the DeAnza Building at San Lorenzo Park in King City. Betty was born in Altus, OK in 1932 to A.J. and Lee Nation, she came to California in 1935 and first...

Margaret Estrella

Margaret Estrella

Aug 22, 2013

Margaret Estrella, 83 of Lompoc, California passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. Margaret was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Frederick and Eva Dickinson. She lived there until she met and married Manuel Estrella. Manuel soon entered the US Air Force. This allowed Manuel and Margaret to enjoy much of the United States...

William Patrick "Bill" Clark, Jr

William Patrick "Bill" Clark, Jr

Aug 10, 2013

William Patrick "Bill" Clark, Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 of advanced Parkinson's Disease, at the home ranch in Shandon, assured of his family's love, affection and gratitude. SERVICE INFORMATION: A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Chapel Hill, McMillan Canyon Road in Shandon. The interment at...

Mary Celsa Nuno

Mary Celsa Nuno

Jul 26, 2013

Our beloved mother, Mary Celsa Nuno, went home to be with our hevenly Lord. She was born on December 19th, 1925 and passed away Friday, July 26th, 2013. FUNERAL SERVICES: A ROSARY SERVICE is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Church, 505 N. Third Street, King City A FUNERAL MASS will be celebrated, 10:00...

John Thomas Silveira

John Thomas Silveira

Jul 21, 2013

John Thomas Silveira was received into God's loving arms, Sunday July 21, 2013, at his home surrounded in love by his family and his "fuzzy angels" Sally and Patty. SERVICE INFORMATION: A Catholic funeral mass will be held Friday, August 2, 2013 at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salinas. The place and time for John's celebration of...

Pedro "Pete" Carrillo Teneyuque

Pedro "Pete" Carrillo Teneyuque

Jul 6, 2013

Pedro "Pete" Carrillo Teneyuque was born in San Marcos, Texas to Antero and Apolinar Teneyuque on September 9, 1946 and departed this world on Saturday, July 6, 2013. He is preceded in death by his infant twin Gorgonia, father Antero, mother Apolinar, brother Antonio, infant siblings Victoriano and Severa: nieces and nephews, Gilbert and Felix Mosqueda, Tito Teneyuque Jr., Dolores,...

Lena Thelma Borzini

Lena Thelma Borzini

Jun 30, 2013

Lena Thelma Borzini, of Greenfield passed away June 30, 2013, after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. FUNERAL MASS: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church, 235 Main St., Soledad, Calif. A Celebration of her life will follow in the parish hall immediately following the Mass....

Dolores Rocha Gonzales

Dolores Rocha Gonzales

Jun 20, 2013

Dolores Rocha Gonzales, 92 of Greenfield passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013. SERVICES: EVENING SERVICES will be held, 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Family Christian Center, corner of 9th and Palm Avenues in Greenfield. ADDITIONAL SERVICES will be held starting at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 24, 2013 at the Family Christian Center, followed by burial at Holy...

Richard Leslie "Dick" Hitchcock

Richard Leslie "Dick" Hitchcock

Jun 18, 2013

Richard Leslie "Dick" Hitchcock, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 with his family by his side at his home in King City. CELEBRATION SCHEDULED: A celebration of Dick's life will be held at the DeAnza Building in San Lorenzo County Park in King City on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from Noon to 4:00. He was born on January...

Harry John Kuchta

Harry John Kuchta

Jun 12, 2013

Our dad passed away peacefully at home on June 12th with his family by his side. He was 93 years old and we were so blessed to have him as long as we did. CELEBRATION SCHEDULED: A Celebration of Harry's Life will be held, 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Kuchta Family Ranch in Arroyo Seco. Dad was...

Edward Laverne Morga

Edward Laverne Morga

Jun 9, 2013

Edward Laverne Morga, of Harrison, Arkansas died Sunday, June 9, 2013 in the loving care of family and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICES: Memorial services will be held for Edward on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at St. John's Parish Hall in King City, CA. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Born in St Jo, Missouri, April 17, 1940 to William and Hazel...

Floyd Milton Grigory

Floyd Milton Grigory

May 24, 2013

Floyd, age 89, passed peacefully Friday, May 24, 2013 at home on his family ranch. SERVICE INFORMATION: A ROSARY and MASS will be celebrated, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in San Ardo. GRAVESIDE SERVICES with military honors will follow at San Ardo District Cemetery. Floyd was born October 27, 1923 in Broken...

Rev. Frank L. Starkey

Rev. Frank L. Starkey

May 20, 2013

HIS LAST CALL TO WORSHIP His Call to Worship lasted 58 years, until he was 80 years old, and his boss was the same for those 58 years. During his illness the last few months, Reverend Frank Starkey continued to witness even through his silence. The mode of communication was the computer manned by his wife of 61 years, Barbara...

Guadalupe Alaniz Soliz

Guadalupe Alaniz Soliz

May 13, 2013

Guadalupe Alaniz Soliz, 61, passed away early Sunday morning May 12, 2013 in his home in Greenfield, CA surrounded by his family. SERVICE INFORMATION: Services will be held for Lupe at Eddington Funeral Services in King City, CA on Wed May 15 at 7:00pm. He will be buried in King City Cemetery on Thurs May 16 at 10:00am. Lupe was...

Theresa Rowena Richardson

Theresa Rowena Richardson

May 8, 2013

Theresa Richardson passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 . She was a 54 year resident of King City . SERVICE INFORMATION: A "Celebration of Theresa's Life" will be held at the DeAnza Building in San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway in King City, on Friday, May 31, 2013 from Noon to 4pm. Theresa was born...

Esequiel P. Oropeza

Esequiel P. Oropeza

May 7, 2013

After 90 years of life Esequiel Perez Oropeza (August 14 1922) has moved on to his next adventure. Zeke as his family and friends called him passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2013. SERVICE INFORMATION: Zeke's wishes were not to have a service or viewing, but a celebration of his life! He wants everyone to dance and tell stories about...

Barbara Elizabeth Mcgreal

Barbara Elizabeth Mcgreal

May 6, 2013

Barbara Elizabeth McGreal, 62, of Pacific Grove, California, passed away May 6, 2013, due to complications after hip-replacement surgery. SERVICE INFORMATION: A private service in her remembrance will be held on June 1 in Monterey, California, for close friends and loved ones. She was born in Pacific Grove where she lived out all 62 years of her life. Barbara was...

Karen Yvonne Hernandez

Karen Yvonne Hernandez

May 3, 2013

Karen Yvonne Hernandez, 57, passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013 in Morro Bay after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with her loving daughter by her side. SERVICE INFORMATION: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will take place Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the DeAnza Building at San Lorenzo Park in King City, CA. Any pictures of...

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