Alice M. (VanHouten) Moffat died peacefully June 13, 2013. Alice was born 100 years ago on March 5, 1913 in Kimberly, ID to Sarah (Terry) and Miles Van Houten. She was a college graduate and an excellent bookkeeper, working well into her 70's. Riding her bike, sewing her clothes, decorating, card making and poetry were some of her passions. Alice was hired as a receptionist by Davis Memorial Chapel while in her 60's. She soon became a dear,...

Rhonda Hernandez of Salinas, entered into rest June 7, 2013 We are devastated and deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, and best friend. she was a wonderful kind loving person who gave every ounce of her life and well-being to her children grandchildren family and friends. she was the glue that held our family together and now we are but unglued fragments blowing in the wind. I know she loved us and loved our lord and...

George Tuttle Menasco, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Watsonville, CA. George was born on September 13, 1916, in Watsonville, Ca. to parents Sid and Jennie (Hannaford) Menasco. He attended Mintie White Grammar School through 5th grade; then went on to Montezuma School for Boys in Los Gatos; until the end of his sophomore year, returning to Watsonville High School where he played football, starred in track and graduated...

Arlene Rutsuko Osato was born on October 18, 1936 in Watsonville, California. Arlene, also known as Lou to many, attended local schools and graduated from Watsonville High School and achieved her AA degree from Monterey Peninsula College. A job opportunity with an insurance company had her venture out to San Francisco. While attending a local church, she met her husband, Wallace Osato. They married a short time later on October 4, 1958 at...

Debra Lynn King-Willenborg Debra left us peacefully on June 2, 2013. She was raised in Pacifica and attended Oceana High School. She was the loving wife of Roger Willenborg of Soquel, CA, the mother of Brandon King, daughter of Barbara and Robert Greeno and the sister of David Greeno and Suzanne Durham. Memorial services will be Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 66 St. Stephens Dr., Orinda, CA 94563. Cremation...

Rena Marie Kusanovich entered into rest of natural causes, June 6, 2013. She was born June 22, 1919 to Croatian immigrants, Antone and Anna Perlenda in Butte, MT. She spent her childhood in Oakland, CA . Then at the age of 15 moved to Watsonville where she resided for 79 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her devotion to her family was everlasting and cherished. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Nona E. Williams, age 96 of Watsonville, entered into eternal rest May 29, 2013. Nona was born August 21, 1916 in West Texas to John and Mary Comer. She grew up on a ranch and rode to school on horseback. She moved to California in the early 40's and worked in food service as a waitress and later worked in the dry cleaning business. She then worked at Jody's Ladies Shop in Watsonville for 9 years until her retirement. She was a lifelong...

Raul Garcia Ramirez died at Watsonville Community Hospital surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was 63. Raul was born in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco, Mexico, on September 13, 1949 to Genaro Garcia Gonzales and Maria Paz Garcia Ramirez. He attended elementary school in Mexico. In October of 1969, Raul imigrated to the United States with his parents and six siblings. He was employed with Borina...

Bonnie Edsberg passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 23rd, 2013. Her husband, Jerry Edsberg, Aunt Lorine, Aunt Donna, four children Tony, Debbie, Steve, Kim, and countless grandchildren are now all with her in spirit. She dedicated her life to taking care her family and we're all going to miss her so much. We love you Grandma Bon! The funeral service will be held this Friday, May 31st, at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609...

Tadaaki Kato of Watsonville passed away at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan on February 10, 1924. As a young man, he worked for the Japanese railroads as a conductor and also served in the Japanese Military during WWII. He married Akiko Ishida on July 1, 1947, at the age of 24. In 1954, they immigrated to the United States where they settled in San Jose, CA and...