obituaries
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.
Glenn Gordon Goshorn
Mar 6, 2013
Glenn Gordon Goshorn, 79, passed away on March 6, 2013. SERVICES: GRAVESIDE SERVICES with Military Honors have been scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at King City District Cemetery. Glenn was born in Snohomish, Washington on May 26, 1933. Glenn served in the United States Air Force from November 1951 through November 1971. A resident of King City...
Raymond Ruiz Del Rio
Mar 1, 2013
Raymond Ruiz Del Rio, 81 of King City passed away Friday, March 1, 2013. He was born June 16, 1931 in rural Huston, Texas. SERVICES: VISITATIONS will be held, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013 and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held, 11:00...
Gordon William Plaskett
Feb 26, 2013
Gordon Plaskett was born on December 2, 1935 and passed away on February 26, 2013. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: A Celebration of Gordon's life is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The Celebration will be held in the Orradre Building of the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., King City. Gordon's early years were spent with his brother Vernon...
Maggie O'Hara
Feb 25, 2013
Maggie O'Hara passed away in Salinas, CA, on February 25, 2013 at the age of 66 after a long-term illness. She was born March 10, 1946 in New Rochelle, NY, to George and Elizabeth O'Hara. At 16 Maggie and her family moved to Los Gatos, CA, and she graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in English. Her freshman...
Juan Serrano Sosa
Feb 23, 2013
Juan Serrano Sosa will always be remembered by his family as a loving, honest, sincere, and hardworking man. He was born on May 23rd 1925 in Michoacan, Mexico and was raised in Arroyo Grande, Guerrero. Known as Deri by his daughters, and Ito by his grandchildren, he passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2013 at the age of 87. Juan...
Cheryl Lee Johnson
Feb 22, 2013
Cheryl Johnson passed away Feb. 22, 2013 after a long illness. She was born June 12, 1955 to Roland and Joan Strange. She has been a native of Monterey County all her life. SERVICES: A MEMORIAL MASS will be held, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Martin Johnson; mother,...
Erika Monique Montoya
Feb 17, 2013
Erika Monique Montoya, 23 of King City passed away February 17, 2013 at her home. Born in King City September 7, 1989 to Jose Montoya, Jr. and Cecilia Cervantes. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; especially with her daughter, Gemma. Erika is survived by her parents; her daughter, Gemma Hearrt Garcia; grandmother, Francisca Montoya; brothers, Ramon Montoya...
Rita Echenique
Feb 9, 2013
Mary Rita Echenique passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 9, 2013 at the age of 83 after a short period of failing health. SERVICE INFORMATION: A MEMORIAL MASS was celebrated for Rita, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church St., Monterey, Calif. Everyone continued to celebrate Rita's life as they enjoyed...
Reno Elvisio Breschini
Feb 6, 2013
Reno Breschini, 91 of Soledad passed away, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital from a severe stroke. SERVICES: PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES ONLY Reno was born in Switzerland October 1, 1921. He came to the Soledad area when he was two years old. He attended local schools and graduated from Gonzales High School in 1941. He was a...
Francisco Martinez Rojas
Feb 6, 2013
Francisco Martinez Rojas, 75 of King City passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at his home with his family at his side. SERVICE INFORMATION: A VISITATION was held 4pm - 6pm, Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Church, King City A ROSARY was held 6pm, Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. John's Cathoic Church. A FUNERAL MASS was...
Richard Joseph Nample
Feb 4, 2013
Our strong and caring Dad, Papa, and Great Grandpa rode off into the sunset on February 4, 2013. He was born to German-Austrian immigrants and grew up in Montana where he learned to love ranch life and the great outdoors. MEMORIAL SERVICES: A celebration of Richard's life was held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 23rd at the home of Pat Arena;...
Cecile A. Lesnini
Jan 27, 2013
Cecile Lesnini died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 27. Throughout most of her 96 years, she faced life with enthusiasm, optimism and humor. GRAVESIDE: A Graveside inurnment is will be held, 2 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013 at King City District Cemetery. Cecile is the last of the seven Lesnini siblings born at home on a dairy ranch in...
Rose L. Homen
Jan 23, 2013
Rose Homen passed away peacefully on January 23, 2013, in Walnut Creek, California, at the age of 96, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. SERVICE INFORMATION: A MEMORIAL SERVICE was held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2012 at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St., King City. Graveside committal of her ashes followed at King City District Cemetery....
Juanita Helen Ritter
Jan 17, 2013
Juanita Helen Ritter, 80 of King City passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013. At Juanita's request, no services were to be held. Juanita was born February 17, 1932 in Greenfield, California. She has lived in South Monterey County her entire life. She attended Greenfield Elementary Schools and King City Joint Union High School. Juanita married John Ritter, Sr. January 1,...
Mary F. Amaral
Jan 13, 2013
Mary F. Amaral, of Greenfield passed away peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. She was 97 years old. SERVICE INFORMATION: A ROSARY AND MASS was held 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Greenfield. Mary was laid to rest in Holy Trinity Cemetery following the Mass. Mary was born...
Henry Martinus
Jan 5, 2013
Henry Martinus was born June 24, 1936 and passed away January 5, 2013. SERVICE INFORMATION: A GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL took place, 11:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Paulsen Cemetery, Lockwood. A CELEBRATION of Henry's Life followed at the Lockwood Community Center at 1:00 pm. His deceased parents were Jan Henry and May Martinus of Lockwood. His siblings in order...
Valerie Ann Bassetti
Jan 5, 2013
Valerie Ann Bassetti passed away on January 5, 2012. She was 60 years old. SERVICE INFORMATION: PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICES were held on Saturday January 12, 2013 at 9:00 am in Paso Robles. A Celebration was held 11 a.m., at the Orradre Building of the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, Saturday, January 12, 2013. Valerie was born in King City...
Annette Ann Turner
Jan 2, 2013
Annette Ann Turner, 50 life long resident of King City passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Mee Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. SERVICE INFORMATION: A GRAVESIDE SERVICE is scheduled, 11am, Friday, January 11, 2013 at King City District Cemetery. Annette was born October 27, 1962 in King City. She was one of the first twins born...
Hugo Aldo Scattini
Dec 31, 2012
Hugo A. Scattini, 82 of Greenfield passed away, Monday, December 31, 2012. SERVICE INFORMATION: A VISITATION will take place from 2pm -4pm, Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Greenfield, Calif. A ROSARY SERVICE will be held, 4pm, Sunday, January 6, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A FUNERAL MASS will be held 10am, Monday, January 7, 2013...
Albert David Holland, Jr.
Dec 25, 2012
Albert D. Holland, Jr. 85 of King City fell asleep in death December 25, 2012 at 3:45pm with his family at his side after suffering a brief illness. He was born, Albert David Holland, Jr. on March 3, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. SERVICE INFORMATION: All are invited to attend a MEMORIAL SERVICE, 2:00pm, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Kingdom...
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