obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Cyril James Barbree born July 17, 1969, passed away on October 21, 2024, in an auto accident.

Cy is survived by his son Callan James Barbree, his parents, Bill and Penny Barbree, brother Hethe Barbree (Stefanie Bengard), sister Audrey Feliz (William Feliz), nephews Chase Barbree (Haylie), Clay Barbree, Caleb Feliz and niece Caroline Feliz, and great nephew...

Oct 8, 2024

Born February 23, 1965 Peter Banuelos passed away on October 8, 2024 at the age of 59.

Peter, or Pete (as many may have known him), was born to Martin Sr. and Helen Banuelos of Greenfield, California. He was the little brother to Martin Jr. (Marty), Thomas (Tom), and big brother to Diana (Diane), and Cynthia (Cyndee)....

Oct 8, 2024

Peggy A. Walker was born on July 11, 1936 to L.E. & Mary Butler in McCrory, Arkansas. She passed away on October 8, 2024 in Paso Robles, CA.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Jim, who passed away in 2013. Her brother Harlan Butler, passed away in 2021. She is survived by her daughter Vicky...

Oct 7, 2024

Robert (Bob) Joseph Alves passed away at the age of 80 on October 7, 2024, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born on December 14, 1943, in King City to parents Joseph Perry Alves and Mildred Ray (Mathias) Alves.  One of three children, he was brother to John and Kathleen.  They grew up on the Alves...

Oct 4, 2024

Michelle Renee (King) Rosas, 51 of Soledad passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024.  She was born October 23, 1972 in King City, Calif.

Michelle was known for her ability to create moments of laughter, happiness, and love. She was talented and loved to show her talents with her art, poems, singing and she also loved watching...

Oct 3, 2024

Beverly Jean Frazier Bunte passed away peacefully at 97 on October 3 2024, surrounded by family. Beverly (Bev) was truly a member of the Greatest Generation. Born during the Great Depression, she was a teenager during World War II and part of the post-war boom. Bev was born in southern Monterey County on March 2 1927 and grew up...

Oct 1, 2024

Gregoria "Gloria" Silva, 82 of King City passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  She was born June 11, 1942 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Gregoria 'Gloria' Silva was born on June 11, 1942, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 1, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of...

Sep 26, 2024

Larry Noel Hardin, 78 of King City laid down his working tools on Thursday, September 26, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.  He was born December 27, 1945 in Omak, WA.

Larry had lived in Monterey County and King City for 50 years.  He retired from Pacific Gas and Electric Company where he was a Gas...

Sep 14, 2024

Harold Herbert Stoughton Sr., affectionately known by most as "Howie," passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.

Born on September 24, 1942, in King City, California, Howie spent his entire life in South Monterey County, deeply rooted...

Sep 12, 2024

Celia Trujillo de Lopez, 93 formerly of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2024 in Visalia, CA.  She was born April 10, 1931 in Guanajuato, Mexico.

A Visitation will start at 5pm with a Rosary service at 6pm.  A Funeral Mass will follow at 7pm.  Services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 27 S....

Sep 12, 2024

On behalf of the family, we are honored to share the following:

Rena M. Noghera McClellan, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 12, 2024.  She was born December 2, 1934, in Greenfield, California, to Italian immigrant parents, Louis and Valentina Noghera.  Rena was a very kind, generous, quiet woman, and a loving...

Sep 6, 2024

Servicios Funerales:

Velorio y misa de cuerpo presente, Viernes 13 de Septiembre del 2024 a las 9:00 a.m.

Iglesia Catolico de San Juan El Bautista, 504 N. 3rd St., King City.

Aug 11, 2024

Maria Esther Barajas, 84 of King City passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born August 5, 1940 in Ayotlan, Jalisco, Mexico.

Maria and her husband, Juan Ramon Barajas have lived in Monterey County for over 60 years.  Maria retired after 26+ years of employment as...

Aug 9, 2024

Jesse Austin Jones, 93 of King City passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.  He was born to Fred and Mary Jones July 27, 1931 in Carollton, Arkansas.

He went to Alpena High School in Alpena, Arkansas. He served in the US Airforce, 9th Air Police Squadron, Mt. Home Air Force Base, Idaho.  He was married to...

Aug 5, 2024

Lifelong King City resident, Annie Marie Garcia passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the age of 87.  She was born September 18, 1936 in King City.

Annie enjoyed walking, traveling, quilting, and working in the yard.  She was married 57 years to Phil Garcia.  She worked at A.G. Andrus Pharmacy, Freemans Department Store and retired...

Aug 5, 2024

Mary Louise Ansberry, 93, a former resident of San Ardo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 5, 2024. Born on November 24, 1930, Mary Louise, affectionately known as" Mary Lou" was a King City High School graduate and salutatorian of her graduating class. After graduating from high school, Mary Lou moved to San Francisco and attended dental...

Jul 23, 2024

Columba Marquez Beffa was born December 31, 1940, in the mining town of Mineral Del Monte, Hidalgo, Mexico.  She married Adrian Beffa on Valentine's Day 1960. Columba was quite adventurous and tenacious.  Her independent nature was an encouragement to her children.  Columba was an excellent cook and loved to dance.  She was an avid crafter including sewing, crochet and...

Jul 15, 2024

Lifetime Greenfield resident, Ray E. Cole passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday July 15, 2024.

Ray was loved by so many of us! He was fun, witty and incredibly good natured. To know him was to love him! He was a regular friendly face at Roy's Swiss Sausage Factory, where he greeted everyone with enthusiasm and...

Jul 14, 2024

Richard Andrew Sklarski, Jr. (Bulldog), 65 of Paso Robles, Calif.

December 20, 1958 ~ July 14, 2024

Richard Andrew Sklarski, Jr., "Bulldog", age 65 of Paso Robles passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  He was born December 20, 1958 in Oak Park, IL.

He grew up in Illinois and attended McHenry High...

Jul 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria "Mary" Clay who was born in Laredo, Texas, but became a cherished member of the King City, California community for the past 41 years. She sadly left our world on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Maria leaves behind a loving legacy through her seven children: Cristobal, Claudio, Gabriel, Willie,...