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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.

Celestino C. Vasquez

Celestino C. Vasquez

Jan 1, 2012

Celestino C. Vasquez, Sr., 90, of King City passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City with his family at his side. Celestino was born May 19, 1921 to Rafael Vasquez and Concepcion Cazares in Presidio, Tepehuanes, Durango, Mexico. He came to the United States working for the railroad in Nevada. In the early 1950's...

Andrew "Steve" Hugh Stephenson

Andrew "Steve" Hugh Stephenson

Dec 26, 2011

Andrew Hugh Stephenson, 87, died peacefully on December 26, 2011 in his Paso Robles, CA residence with his family at his side. Celebration of Life: A Celebration of Life will be held for Steve and Mary at a later date. "Steve" Stephenson was born in Santa Barbara, CA on July 17, 1924, was raised in Atascadero, CA, and graduated from...

Lupe Aguirre

Lupe Aguirre

Dec 22, 2011

Jose "Lupe" Guadalupe Aguirre, 61 of King City, passed away, Thursday, December 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with Histiocytosis at Stanford Medical Center with his family at his side. Born to Dario and Margarita, in La Piedad, Michoacán, Mexico on September 13th, 1950. Lupe came to the United States at age 5. By age nine, he could bale hay,...

Darrel "Nick" Bengard

Darrel "Nick" Bengard

Dec 9, 2011

Family and friends mourn the loss of Darrel John (Nick) Bengard, who finished "the long good-bye" Friday, December 9, 2011 when he succumbed to Alzheimer's disease. Born in 1934 in King City, Nick spent most of his life in South Monterey County. He graduated from King City High School in 1952, excelling in basketball and track. He attended San Jose...

Erlinda R. Corona

Erlinda R. Corona

Dec 7, 2011

Erlinda Corona, 69 passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 7, 2011at home in King City with her family at her side. Erlinda was a native of Pecos, Texas. She came to California at an early age. She lived in Sacramento, Calif. as a youth and eventually moved to San Jose, Calif. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, and music. Erlinda is survived by...

Dante Arbrun

Dante Arbrun

Nov 19, 2011

Dante Arbrun, 80 of Greenfield passed away late morning on November 19, 2011. A ROSARY SERVICE will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22nd at St. John's Catholic Church. A FUNERAL MASS will be held 10:00 a.m., November 23rd at Saint John's Catholic Church in King City. BURIAL will follow at King City Cemetery Dante was born April 3, 1931...

Geraldine "Cookie" Mae Solari

Geraldine "Cookie" Mae Solari

Nov 16, 2011

Geraldine "Cookie" Mae (Cook) Solari, 92 of King City passed away on November 16, 2011. She was born August 13, 1919 in Metz, California. She was an excellent cook, a prodigious bottle collector, and she was supremely dedicated to her family. Geraldine is survived by her children Dennis Solari, Timothy Solari and Diane Nichols. Geraldine was preceded in death by...

Wilson Thomas Ford

Wilson Thomas Ford

Oct 28, 2011

Wilson Thomas Ford, 60 of King City passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at his home. All who knew him called him Tom. A Celebration of his life will be held 2pm, Wednesday, November 2nd at the First Baptist Church in King City. Born in Helena, Arkansas he came to California with his family at the age of 5. He...

Zenaida Andrade

Zenaida Andrade

Oct 27, 2011

Zenaida Andrade, 82 of King City passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital. A Visitation will be held from 5pm -7pm, followed by a Rosary Service at 7pm, Sunday, October 30th. A Funeral Mass will be held 10am, Monday, October 31st. All services will be at St. John's Catholic Church in King City. Mrs. Andrade...

Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson

Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson

Sep 26, 2011

Elizabeth Johnson, 84 of King City passed away, Monday, September 26, 2011 at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital. Born in San Diego, Calif. she attended Cathedral Girls grade school and graduated from Cathedral Girls high School. She moved to Salinas, Calif. Her past employments included working in a dress shop. She was a fabulous seamstress. She also worked as a...

Danny Hornlein

Danny Hornlein

Sep 19, 2011

Celebration of Life: A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am, Monday, September 26th at the First Baptist Church, 450 King Ct., King City, Calif. Robert "Danny" Hornlein passed away Monday, September 19, 2011, in King City, Calif. of natural causes. Danny was born on August 29, 1946 in Salinas, Calif. to Bob and Frances Hornlein. He was a 1964...

Pauline Hall

Pauline Hall

Sep 16, 2011

Visitation: 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Eddington Funeral Services Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Eddington Funeral Services Burial: King City Cemetery Mildred Pauline Hall, 76 of King City passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. Born in Salinas, Calif. Pauline moved to Greenfield with her family as a child. She was a King City...

William Watson D. Hall Petrovic (Billy)

William Watson D. Hall Petrovic (Billy)

Aug 26, 2011

Southern Monterey County lost a good friend August 26, 2011 when Bill Petrovic passed away. Bill was born in King City on June 12, 1954 and was a lifetime resident of King City. He was a graduate of King City High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of San Francisco. Bill loved his family and...

James Kirk Hill

James Kirk Hill

Aug 19, 2011

Services: Per Jim's request, we will celebrate his life with an informal barbecue luncheon at Hesperia Hall, 51602 Bryson-Hesperia Road, Bradley, CA 93426, at 12 noon on Saturday, August 27, 2011. James Kirk Hill passed away at his home on Friday, August 19th at age 90, just short of his 91st birthday. Jim was born in Minnesota on September 26,...

Anne Nample

Anne Nample

Aug 11, 2011

Services: A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Nample Home, 45122 Palomino Rd. in King City. Our wonderful, loving, caring wife, mom, nana, and great grandma left us on August 11th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Spanish immigrants and was born and raised in Vacaville, CA....

Elena Chiong Fernan

Elena Chiong Fernan

Aug 7, 2011

No Services scheduled at this time.

Kade Braden Decker

Kade Braden Decker

Aug 4, 2011

Vistiation: Tuesday, Aug. 9th, 5pm-8pm Eddington Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: Wednesday, Aug. 10th, 11:00am Eddington Funeral Chapel Private Burial: King City District Cemetery Born July 17, 1974 Kade's life ended August 4, 2011. The only son of Jack & Paula Decker, Kade loved and lived life to its fullest extent. His outgoing personality, sense of humor, and broad ever present...

William Dale Crinklaw

William Dale Crinklaw

Aug 3, 2011

William "Bill" Crinklaw passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3rd with his family by his side. Bill was born on August 17th, 1923 in the San Fernando Valley. His family moved to King City when he was three years old where he became a lifelong resident. He attended King City High School where he was active in Boy's State, Future...

Delpha J. Allred

Delpha J. Allred

Jul 25, 2011

Delpha Jean Allred was born September 15, 1930, in Rocky, Oklahoma, and passed from this life on July 25, 2011, after a brief illness. She was the oldest of four daughters born to Herman Louis Stafford and Bonnie Avo Bradshaw. Her family moved west to California from Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl and settled in Greenfield, the town she would...

Juan F. Mares

Juan F. Mares

Jul 10, 2011

Traditional Mass of Christian Burial was held, Thursday, July 15th, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Greenfield, CA., followed by burial at Holy Trinity cemetery, Greenfield, CA.

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