obituaries

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,...

Jul 8, 2024

Helen Mae Burpo, 96 of King City passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024.  She was born June 5, 1928 in Crescent, Oklahoma.  She attended King Fisher high school in Oklahoma.

She was married to Albert Ray Burpo for 73 years.  Together they had two children, Jerry and Ed Burpo.

Helen worked in the King...

Jul 5, 2024

Please join the family, in celebration of Pat's life, Friday, August 23rd.

Services will be a 9:30 a.m. Rosary, 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass followed by a Celebration of Life at the DeAnza Area at San Lorenzo Park in King City.

Born December 7, 1934, Patricia Hearne – Giudici – Arena passed...

Jul 3, 2024

Richard Wilbon Rist passed away suddenly on July 3, 2024, in Salinas, Calif.

He is proceeded in death by his parents George and Edith Rist

Richard is survived by his wife Renee and his two children (from his ex-wife Shirley Rist) Darren Rist & Carlette Vanetti , 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; Two sisters...

Jun 28, 2024

Ron Miller, a dedicated firefighter, skilled carpenter, and devoted family man, passed away on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on January 19, 1944, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Bob and Mary Miller, Ron spent his formative years in San Ardo, California. As the eldest of five children, he learned the value of hard work...

Jun 27, 2024

Richard Valdez, 51 passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Stockton, Calif.  He was born December 6, 1972 in Salinas, Calif.

Richard attended King City High School where he played for the Mustangs football team.  He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his parents, Arthur...

Jun 15, 2024

Robert "Bob" Bronson Lockwood, 78 of Greenfield, Calif. passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.  He was born, January 29, 1946 in Fresno, Calif. to Joseph Bronson Haycock and Betty Mae Lockwood.  He was raised by his grandparents, Arthur and Faye Lockwood.

Bob was known for his hard...

Jun 9, 2024

Donald Scott McCorkle, 87 of King City passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born August 23, 1936 in Salinas, California to Muriel and Stan McCorkle. He was the middle brother to Lee McCorkle (Ellen) and Bob McCorkle (Mary).

He spent his early years in Soledad, on the family ranch near the Pinnacles. His family...

Jun 5, 2024

Juan Diego Núñez Déniz, de 48 años de King City falleció el 5 de junio de 2024. Nació el 20 de junio de 1975 en Pihuamo, Jalisco, México.

Juan ha vivido en King City durante 27 años. Ha trabajado en la agricultura durante 26 años y más recientemente como operador de maquinaria pesada. Le gustaba bailar, cantar,...

Jun 5, 2024

Delia Ramirez Ortiz, 50 of San Lucas, California passed away on June 5, 2024.  She was born September 30, 1973 in Jalisco, Mexico.

Delia enjoyed cooking, making aqua frescas, hielitos, and raspados.  She loved spending time with her daughters.  She seemed to always be happy and enjoyed making jokes.  Delia was a person always willing to help...

May 27, 2024

Berenice M. Gomez, 28 of Paso Robles passed away May 27, 2024 in San Luis Obispo, Calif.  She was born September 2, 1995 in Salinas, Calif.

Berenice studied at Hartnell College before transferring to California State University, Chico where she studied in Plant Sciences.  She applied her skills learned at school and work experiences to pursue a...

May 24, 2024

Norman "Craig" Potts, 72 of King City passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 in King City.  Craig was born January 11, 1952 in San Mateo, California.

Craig attended grammar school in King City and was a graduate of King City High School.  He entered the US Army in 1972. His tour of duty lasted until December...

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...