All Obituaries
Bruce Diamond Watsonville
Bruce Diamond, a Watsonville native, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2021. He was 68.
Bruce graduated from Watsonville High School in 1970 and received a bachelor’s degree from Cal State University, Chico. Bruce was a substitute teacher for the Pajaro Valley and Salinas School Districts.
He was a loyal friend to many, witty with a wicked sense of humor, and selfless beyond reproach. At his core, Bruce was sensitive, strong, truthful, and supportive. He was passionate about our...
Bruce Diamond, a Watsonville native, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2021. He was 68.
Bruce graduated from Watsonville High School in 1970 and received a bachelor’s degree from Cal State...
Jose Vargas Watsonville
On May 5, 2021 Jose Raul Vargas passed away unexpectedly in Watsonville. He was 87.
Jose was born in Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico on September 24, 1933 to his parents Juan and Julia Vargas. He was a gregarious man devoted to his family. He was a gardener extraordinaire and an avid reader. He was a passionate San Francisco Giants fan and an All-County Little League Grandfather. Jose was a resident of Watsonville.
He is survived by his wife Teresa V. Vargas, his children, Carlos (Patty),...
On May 5, 2021 Jose Raul Vargas passed away unexpectedly in Watsonville. He was 87.
Jose was born in Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico on September 24, 1933 to his parents Juan and Julia Vargas....
Elizabeth Valencia Watsonville
Elizabeth Perez Valencia, Sunshine Villa, Santa Cruz, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on May 1, 2021 at the age of 90.
Elizabeth was born November 30, 1930 in Madera, California to Guadalupe and Francis (Alvarez) Perez where her parents had homesteaded. Elizabeth was raised primarily in Madera and would travel between Madera and Watsonville as her father was a sharecropper. She later moved to Watsonville, married, had two daughters and lived as a military homemaker...
Elizabeth Perez Valencia, Sunshine Villa, Santa Cruz, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on May 1, 2021 at the age of 90.
Elizabeth was born November 30, 1930 in Madera,...
Miguel Saldana Segura Salinas
On April 29, 2021 Miguel Saldana Segura passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Salinas California. He was 75.
Miguel was born on December 29, 1945 in Guanajuato Mexico to his parents Ramon Saldana and Francisca Segura. He was a hardworking man with a noble heart. He put his family first while being a shining example of how to live life. He was a great father and grandfather that will be loved and missed by us all. Miguel was a resident of Salinas.
He is survived by his...
On April 29, 2021 Miguel Saldana Segura passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Salinas California. He was 75.
Miguel was born on December 29, 1945 in Guanajuato Mexico to his...
Carmen Velasquez Freedom
Carmen Velasquez peacefully paced away surrounded by her family in Freedom Ca. on April 19, 2021. She was 59.
Carmen was born on July 14, 1961 to Benigno Ayala and Carolina Garcia. She was a hardworking woman devoted to her family. She was always happy and cheerful. She worked in the strawberry fields for years. She also cleaned houses for almost 20 years and was a business owner. She was a loving mother, caring friend, and an all-around selfless individual. She was a resident of...
Carmen Velasquez peacefully paced away surrounded by her family in Freedom Ca. on April 19, 2021. She was 59.
Carmen was born on July 14, 1961 to Benigno Ayala and Carolina Garcia. She was...
Diane Brice Watsonville
Diane Brice passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 in her own home. She was 78.
Diane was a native of San Francisco, she became a resident of Watsonville in 1985. She had a dynamic love life, she has been married and divorced three times to Micheal Braida, Robert Patrick Isaacs, and Larry Dunlap. She was a proud mother of two daughters and a grandmother of one grandchild.
Diane was the director of Suicide Prevention Service and had worked as a crisis intervention specialist for...
Diane Brice passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 in her own home. She was 78.
Diane was a native of San Francisco, she became a resident of Watsonville in 1985. She had a dynamic love life,...
Veronica Herrera-Ramirez Prunedale
On April 13, 2021 Veronica Herrera-Ramirez passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Prunedale, California.
Veronica was born in Watsonville, California to Agustin and Esther Herrera. Growing up she worked in the family restaurant “El Morelia” in downtown Watsonville. When she wasn’t at the restaurant she spent her time dancing folkloric. She won many awards, one of them being a Monterey County Talent Show.
Veronica was an Optical Technician for 20 years...
On April 13, 2021 Veronica Herrera-Ramirez passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Prunedale, California.
Veronica was born in Watsonville, California to Agustin and Esther...
Ramon Corona Watsonville
Ramon Corona passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 8. He was 60.
Ramon was born on September 15, 1960 in Ticuitaco, Michoacan, Mexico. He enjoyed socializing and being in the company of others. He loved his family. He loved music and playing the guitar. He was a resident of Watsonville.
He is survived by his siblings, Joaquin, Apolinar, Agustin and Antonio Corona, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ramona, his father, Delfino and...
Ramon Corona passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 8. He was 60.
Ramon was born on September 15, 1960 in Ticuitaco, Michoacan, Mexico. He enjoyed socializing and being in the...
Christine Grassl Watsonville
Christine Ann (Johnson) Grassl passed away at her home in Corralitos, CA on April 7, 2021. She leaves her husband Mike of 42 years and her daughter Katie.
Christine was born in Wahoo, NE on February 8, 1954 and moved with her family to Watsonville, CA in 1962. She attended school at Mintie White, E.A. Hall, and graduated from Watsonville High in 1972. She was affectionately called “Big Red,” coined for her beautiful red hair, tall stature, and red convertible Volkswagen...
Christine Ann (Johnson) Grassl passed away at her home in Corralitos, CA on April 7, 2021. She leaves her husband Mike of 42 years and her daughter Katie.
Christine was born in Wahoo, NE on...
Dora Anderson Watsonville
Dora Mae Anderson passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021 surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 97.
Dora was born on May 13, 1923 in Corona, California. She was a woman of many wonderful traits. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved them very much. She was friendly with many of her neighbors and considered their children her grandchildren. She graduated from High School in Nebraska. She enjoyed horseback riding. She loved dancing with friends at the Senior Center....
Dora Mae Anderson passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021 surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 97.
Dora was born on May 13, 1923 in Corona, California. She was a woman of many...
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