Irida (Ostarello) Griffith

Irida Griffith passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side. She was born to Benjamino Ostarello and Alba (Betelo) Ostarello in Castroville, California. Irida spent her childhood in Greenfield, going to elementary school and had wonderful memories of spending time in her parent's grocery store. She attended King City High School, graduating in 1952. Irida married William (Shorty) Guess and had 4 children, Denyse (Guess) Foster, Steven Guess, Leanna (Guess) Tackett, and Kevin Guess. She later married Joy Griffith and happily became stepmom to Patricia (Griffith) Jenkins and Pamela (Griffith) Scarborough. Irida worked at King City Ace Hardware and especially enjoyed helping the customers in housewares. She enjoyed going to Lake Nacimiento where she walked the shoreline looking for "treasures," while Joy would go fishing. She was very active in her church and volunteered at Mee Memorial Hospital. After moving to Bakersfield she remained active volunteering in a children's after school reading program and was asked to become one of the Ambassadors at Columbia Estates where she lived. She was an excellent cook, family and friends looked forward to her many delicious dishes. She was known by many for her beautiful smile and joyful and giving personality. She is survived by all six of her children and numerous grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Published in King City Rustler · January 30, 2024