obituaries

May 21, 2024

Edward "David" Sims, 91 former resident of Greenfield passed away on May 21, 2024.  He was born December 20, 1932 in Arkansas.

David was a King City High School graduate and attended Hartnell College and Livermore Bible College.  He was a past minister of Pentecostal Church of God, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Leader for 40+ years....

May 18, 2024

Santos Morales Contreras passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 while visiting with family in Tijuana, Mexico. He was born September 16, 1959 in Guanajuato, Mexico and had been a resident of Monterey County for over 40 years.

He loved to sing and listen to music.  He had a charismatic smile, and generous heart, making him an...

May 17, 2024

Lynette Marie (Schmidt) Hurley was born in King City, California on May 26, 1949 to Lloyd and Betty Jo Schmidt.  Lynette passed away after a brief illness on May 17, 2024 with her family by her side.

As a baby and little girl, Lynette lived on the Bray Ranch.  In 1954 the Schmidt Family purchased their own...

May 15, 2024

Lyndsay Nicole Westcott, was born on November 7, 1986 in San Luis Obispo, CA, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2024           .

Lyndsay graduated from Carmel High School in 2004.  With the passion of theater, she worked on productions at school and at Pac Rep Theater in Carmel.

She enjoyed many things including trivia, true...

May 9, 2024

Karen Denise Renfro, 56, of Atascadero, passed away on May 9, 2024, at French Hospital in San Luis, after a long illness, surrounded by family.

A loving sister and friend, Karen had a warm personality, charismatic smile, and generous heart, making her an instant friend to all who met her.

Karen was born to Arthur...

Apr 10, 2024

Angelina "Angie" Perez, 94 of King City passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  She was born, August 20, 1929 in Soledad, California to Marcelino Miranda and Urbana Carreon Miranda.

Angie attended San Ardo Elementary, was a graduate of King City High School and went on to attend and graduate from Beauty College in Los Angeles.  She...

Apr 7, 2024

Pedro Silva Barajas, 93 of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  He was born June 22, 1930 in Michoacán, Mexico.

Pedro married Maria Del Carmen Gutierrez February 4, 1957 in Jalisco, Mexico.  He worked as a tractor driver and welder in agriculture.  He was a board member at Southern Monterey County Medical Clinic and was...

Apr 6, 2024

Joseph James Dughi, lifelong resident of San Lucas and King City, passed away at age 100 on April 6, 2024.

Joseph was born June 12, 1923 in King City to Maria Gianoglio Dughi of Montaldo Scarampi, Italy and Arnold Dughi of Gordola, Switzerland. Joseph graduated from King City High School in 1942. He was a dairyman in...

Apr 5, 2024

Librado Bravo Jr., 29 of King City passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.  He was born June 5, 1994 in King City.

He enjoyed gaming, technology, swimming, casino gambling, and going to Rave Festivals. Librado loved technology. He could build, fix, or hack just about anything.  He was very "Techy".  He liked phones, computers, TV's and...

Apr 4, 2024

Denise Jean Grigory, a pillar of strength and heart to her family and friends, peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on April 4, 2024.

She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, compassion, and resilience that will forever echo through the rolling hills and rugged beauty of the countryside she called home. She also lives...

Mar 20, 2024

James Lenard Ross, 98 of Greenfield, Calif. passed away on March 20, 2024.

Lenard was preceded in death by his wife Ora Jean Ross. They were married 67 years and lived all their married life in Greenfield, Calif.

Lenard was born June 13, 1925 in Carrolton, Arkansas to Bessie and James C. Ross.  He lived...

Mar 17, 2024

Jeremy A. Gallegos Smith, 27 of Grangeville, Idaho passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grangeville, Idaho.  He was born July 8, 1996.

Jeremy was born and raised in King City. He went to King City Elementary School, Chalone Peaks, Palma High School and MPC College.  He swam for the King City summer league at the...

Mar 12, 2024

Anthony Navarro, 30 of King City passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Oakland, California.  He was born August 20, 1993 in King City, California.

Anthony enjoyed nature and he loved helping others.  He was funny and would enjoy making people laugh.

He is survived by his son, Freddy Navarro; parents, Luis Navarro and...

Feb 25, 2024

Fernando Hernandez was born November 21st, 1971, in King City California. Fernando was raised by his mother Maria Luisa Valdivia and his father Eron Hernandez. Fernando also had a sister Marylou Hernandez. He grew up in King City for his whole life and worked at the local King City Cogeneration Plant for many years and over time found his...

Feb 17, 2024

Jose Maria Medina Maruffo (Chema) passed away early afternoon February 17, 2024 surrounded by his family in San Jose, California. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfonso Medina Garcia.

It is with heavy hearts that we gather to honor the cherished soul of Jose Maria Medina Marrufo, at the age of 71, who resided in...

Feb 16, 2024

Roslyn Eileen Stephens, 83 of King City, passed away on February 16, 2024.  Her birth certificate shows that she was born on March 10, 1940, but her mother told her that she was actually born on March 12th.  She used both dates throughout her life which proved both comical and challenging!

Roslyn loved and enjoyed her family...

Feb 15, 2024

Ronald Hugo Lazzaroni, 76 of Paso Robles passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Stanford Hospital with his family by his side.  Ron was born January 24, 1948 in Salinas, Calif.

Ron attended Greenfield Grammar School, King City High School, Hartnell Community College, and was a State School Bus Instructor.

His past employments included,...

Feb 9, 2024

Janet Laurie Martinez (Pura), 70 of King City passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 in Salinas with her family by her side.  Janet was born April 30, 1953 in Merced, Calif.

Janet grew up raising horses. She enjoyed riding and was a Salinas Valley Fair Hostess.  She was a King City High School Graduate.

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Feb 9, 2024

Maria Evangelina Ramirez-Medina, 76 of Greenfield passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024.  She was born May 16, 1947 in Puma County, Tucson, Arizona.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Visitation will start at 5:oo p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Eddington Funeral Chapel.  A Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 6:00p.m. with a Celebration...

Feb 1, 2024

Dennis Elman Randall, 68 of Bradley passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  He was born January 26, 1956 in Salinas, Calif.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Celestia Dianne Love; daughter Crickett Marie Love; grandson, Michael Anthony Walker, Jr.; 3 great grandchildren, Zariah, Aubrey, and Xavier.  He also leaves behind 1 brother and 2 sisters.  He...