Obituaries
Alfonso D. Palacios
May 31, 2026
Alfonso D. Palacios passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 88.
Alfonso was born on October 29, 1937, at La Piedra Parada, Guerrero, Mexico to his parents Francisco Palacios and Matiana Aviles. He arrived in Watsonville at the age of 21 in 1958 and worked in the Agricultural Industry for many years. He was also a devout...
John B. "Papa" Sanchez
May 28, 2026
John “PaPa” Sanchez, 86, of Hollister, California, passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1939, and lived a life deeply rooted in family and love.
John worked as a mechanic at a gas station in his early years, and later went on to spend more than thirty years working for Carl Dobler and Sons, where he...
Raymond Fuentes
May 26, 2026
Celebrating the Vibrant Life of Raymond Fuentes
Raymond Fuentes was a devoted father, a talented gardener, and a lifelong jokester. He passed away peacefully at his home in Aromas, California, on May 26, 2026, at the age of 64. After facing a courageous battle with cancer since 2024, Raymond spent his final days surrounded by family in the comfort of his...
Georgia Magnabosco
May 25, 2026
Georgia Magnabosco
May 30, 1937 – May 25, 2026
Georgia Magnabosco passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, and cherished memories.
Georgia was born on May 30, 1937, and was the oldest of seven children. Family was at the center of her life. She often said that wherever she went, her family was with her, and...
Maria Garcia Casarez Quiroz
May 23, 2026
Maria passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the age of 100.
An obituary often recounts what a person did. Maria's life may be better understood in this writing by remembering what it felt like to be in her presence.
She was born in Venado, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on April 7, 1926. Initially, she was raised by maternal grandmother Tomasa...
Nick Alderete
May 11, 2026
Nick Alderete, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 64.
Born in Santa Cruz, CA, on February 17, 1962, to his mother, Sally Alderete, Nick spent his early years growing up in Watsonville before later moving to Turlock, Modesto, Gilroy, and Los Banos, before eventually settling back home in Watsonville.
Nick is...
Angel Alvarez Zuniga
May 3, 2026
Angel Alvarez Zuniga passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 93.
Angel was born on April 9, 1933, to his parents. He was a resident of Watsonville, California.
He is survived by his 2 children Angel Zuniga and Lupita Lopez-Zuniga; his 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Burial will be held on May 19, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Pajaro Valley...
Alberto Martinez Garcia
May 2, 2026
Alberto Martinez Garcia nació el 31 de octubre del 2008 y falleció el sábado 2 de mayo del 2026 a la temprana edad de 17.
Nativo de Agua Azúl municipio Cochoapa el grande, Guerrero, México. Le gustaba cantar y tocar su guitarra. Alberto también tocaba con una banda y su sueño era tener una casa de dos pisos y tener un...
Edward Bowles
May 1, 2026
Edward Bowles passed away peacefully in Salinas on May 1, 2026 at the age of 89, with his daughters holding his hands.
Edward was born on June 8, 1936, in Eagle Pass, Texas. His parents were Griff Bowles Sr. and Consuelo Bowles.
Edward graduated from Watsonville High School in 1955 and played football for 3 years. He made sccal in football and...
Ramon Lozano Villalpando
Apr 28, 2026
Ramon Lozano Villalpando passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the age of 82.
Ramon was born in Arandas, Jalisco on July 18, 1943, to his parents Francisco Villalpando and Maria Villalpando. He was raised in Tijuana and was a long-time resident of Aromas, California. He married Maria Elizabeth Villalpando.
Ramon was a classic cars enthusiast and sports fanatic of baseball,...
Gonzalo Sanchez Zamora
Apr 24, 2026
Gonzalo Sanchez Zamora passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 64.
Gonzalo was born on July 2, 1961, to his parents Gonzalo Zamora Anaya and Oliva Sanchez Franco in Michoacan, Mexico. His stepdad Eduardo Franco Lima raised him from the age of 8. He was a resident of Watsonville, California.
Gonzalo was dedicated to his business of 40...
Gary Dean Smith Sr.
Apr 24, 2026
Gary Dean Smith Sr. passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 76.
Gary was born on April 7, 1950, to his parents Ben Smith and Virginia Smith. He was married to his wife Viola Smith for 59 years and was a resident of Las Lomas and Prunedale, California. He was the owner/operator of Gary Smith Trucking and...
Jose Gustavo Rodriguez Arzola
Apr 24, 2026
Jose Gustavo Rodriguez Arzola passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2026, in Royal Oaks, California.
Gustavo was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on August 21, 1955, to his parents Esteban and Mercedes Rodriguez de la Cruz.
He is remembered as a loving family man who was always the life of the party. Gustavo greatly enjoyed spending...
Ramiro Tovar "Camilo"
Apr 22, 2026
Ramiro Tovar “Camilo” passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville, California on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the age of 88.
He was born in Texas on March 20, 1938 to parents Manuel and Rafaela Espinoza.
Ramiro’s dedication to his family knew no bounds, and when it came time for him to leave his education to pursue a job, he didn’t hesitate....
Javier Navarro
Apr 21, 2026
Javier Navarro took his last breaths surrounded by loved ones on April 21, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Javier was born in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco, México. He was one of the oldest of seven and raised by a single mother. Understanding the importance of hard work from a very young age, he became the main...
Maria Gomez
Apr 21, 2026
Maria Gomez passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at the age of 92.
She was born on November 27, 1933, in Michoacan, Mexico to her parents Senobio Ochoa and Luisa Valdovines. She was a resident of Watsonville and married to her husband of almost 70 years, Bonifacio Gomez.
Our mother was a deeply loving and selfless woman. She dedicated her entire...
Luisa R. Baltazar
Apr 18, 2026
Luisa R. Baltazar passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 67.
Luisa was born on September 10, 1958, to her parents Alfa Hidalgo Rodriguez and Bonfilio Rodriguez Rojas in Morelos, Mexico. She married Armando Baltazar and was a long-time resident of Santa Cruz County.
There are not enough words to describe our loving mother. She always had a...
Teresa Torres Cortez
Apr 17, 2026
Teresa Torres Cortez passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family—her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As the matriarch of her family, she leaves behind a profound void, but her legacy is one of unwavering faith, deep devotion to her family, and generous service to her community.
Teresa was born on August 2, 1934,...
Robert Scott Annett
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Scott Annett passed away at home in Watsonville, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 86.
He was born on December 16, 1939, to his parents Robert and Francis Annett in Oakland, California.
Robert was a longtime resident of Watsonville, California and worked as a teacher in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District for over 30 years. He loved...
Maria Soledad Cruz de Marquez
Apr 13, 2026
Maria Soledad Cruz de Marquez passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 83, in Santa Cruz, California.
She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to her parents Tomas Cruz Panuco † and Cliotilde Reveles Gomez † on June 3, 1942.
Maria will be remembered as a strong and family-oriented woman, who leaves behind a legacy of...
