All Obituaries
Donald Callesen San Jose
Donald F. Callesen
1932 to 2020
A native of Watsonville, Don Callesen died Nov. 28, 2020, at Watsonville Hospital. He was 88 years old. Born at Watsonville Hospital, Don was the second son of Fred and Marie Callesen. He attended Notre Dame grammar school and graduated from Watsonville High School where he was a member of the Road Angels car club. He graduated from Hartnell College and served in the US Navy on a minesweeper patrolling the Yellow Sea during the Korean War.
A retiree...
Donald F. Callesen
1932 to 2020
A native of Watsonville, Don Callesen died Nov. 28, 2020, at Watsonville Hospital. He was 88 years old. Born at Watsonville Hospital, Don was the second son of...
Nellie Garcia Watsonville
Nellie Garcia peacefully passed away on November 25 at the age of 106.
Ms. Garcia was born on October 3, 1914 in Madera, CA. She moved to Watsonville in her early 30’s where she spent the rest of her years. She loved going to parties and weddings because one of her favorite things to do was dance. She enjoyed getting together with family for holidays and birthday. Ms. Garcia was very close to her friends, and they were very close to her. She considered...
Nellie Garcia peacefully passed away on November 25 at the age of 106.
Ms. Garcia was born on October 3, 1914 in Madera, CA. She moved to Watsonville in her early 30’s where she spent...
Demetrio Hernandez Watsonville
Demetrio Rodriguez Hernandez went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2020 at the age of 95.
He was born on December 22, 1924 in Estanzuela, Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico to Alejandro and Luisa Hernandez. In 1964, he settled in Watsonville with his wife Cristina where they raised their children.
Prior to settling in Watsonville, he worked for Coca-Cola in Nayarit, Mexico, and Rancho La Puerta in Tecate Baja California, Mex. Mr. Hernandez worked for several local farmers in the...
Demetrio Rodriguez Hernandez went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2020 at the age of 95.
He was born on December 22, 1924 in Estanzuela, Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico to Alejandro and...
Amparito Flores Watsonville
Amparito Flores peacefully passed away in Watsonville, California on November 19, at the age of 100.
Ms. Flores was born on October 30, 1920 and was a native of El Salvador. She was a devoted Christian and one of the founding members of a church in El Salvador. She loved spending time with her family.
Ms. Flores was preceded in death by her beloved husband Benito Flores; five of her children, Jose Ovidio Flores, Blanca Irma Flores, Daniel Suarez, Hector Noe Flores,...
Amparito Flores peacefully passed away in Watsonville, California on November 19, at the age of 100.
Ms. Flores was born on October 30, 1920 and was a native of El Salvador. She was a...
Linda Contreras Moss Landing
Linda Contreras peacefully passed away on November 19, 2020. She was 69 and was born November 1, 1951 and was a resident of Moss Landing, California.
She was preceded in death by her two sons David and Daniel, and by her parents Nielson and Willadean Graves.
She is survived by her beloved husband Jesse N. Contreras as well as by her son Nick.
A public visitation in honor of Mrs. Contreras will be held on Tuesday, December 1st from 10:00AM – 12:30PM at...
Linda Contreras peacefully passed away on November 19, 2020. She was 69 and was born November 1, 1951 and was a resident of Moss Landing, California.
She was preceded in death by her two...
Marilyn Farrar Watsonville
Marilyn S. Farrar, formally of Watsonville, CA, passed away on November 18. She lived in Watsonville most of her 85 years; only moving to Weldon, CA in May of this year. She is the daughter of Cecil and Ida Farrar and is preceded in death by her both her parents and her brother Cecil Ray Farrar. Marilyn is survived by her Sister-in-law Dorthey M. Farrar of Carlsbad, CA, nephews, Mark E. Farrar of Carlsbad, CA and Brian J. Farrar of Weldon, CA and her niece Rhonda Farrar-Valverde of Norco,...
Marilyn S. Farrar, formally of Watsonville, CA, passed away on November 18. She lived in Watsonville most of her 85 years; only moving to Weldon, CA in May of this year. She is the daughter of...
Rosa Polanco Watsonville
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Rosa Polanco, “La Polanco” peacefully passed away. She was 68.
Rosa was born on August 30, 1942 in Escuinapa, Sinaloa, Mexico. She was a resident of Watsonville, CA when she passed. She enjoyed dancing, shopping, and getting together with family and loved ones.
Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, Dominga and Damaso.
She is survived by her loving husband, Vicente Martinez; her six children,...
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Rosa Polanco, “La Polanco” peacefully passed away. She was 68.
Rosa was born on August 30, 1942 in Escuinapa, Sinaloa, Mexico. She...
Mary Tegenkamp Watsonville
On Friday, November 6, 2020 Mary Hall Pepper Tegenkamp peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her daughter’s house in Watsonville. She was 91 years old.
Ms. Tegenkamp was born on September 15, 1929 and was a native of Tarrant Co., Texas. As a young girl, Mary went to live at Saint Joseph’s home for girls and was raised by the sisters. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy. Mary worked in the restaurant business her whole life. She...
On Friday, November 6, 2020 Mary Hall Pepper Tegenkamp peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her daughter’s house in Watsonville. She was 91 years old.
Ms. Tegenkamp was born on...
Jesus "Jesse" Limon Jr. Castroville, CA
On Saturday, November 6, 2020 Jesus “Jesse” Ramon Limon Jr. unexpectedly passed away. He was 26.
Jesse was born on June 20, 1994 and was a resident of Castroville, CA his entire life. He loved the outdoors and hiking with his family and friends. He loved BBQing, family time, and quality time with his furbabies/dogs. One of his favorite things to do also, was watching football and baseball. Jesse adored his children more than anything. ...
On Saturday, November 6, 2020 Jesus “Jesse” Ramon Limon Jr. unexpectedly passed away. He was 26.
Jesse was born on June 20, 1994 and was a resident of Castroville, CA his...
Robert Munoz Watsonville, CA
Guadalupe “Robert” Munoz took his final breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on November 5, 2020. He was 90 years young. His 10 children and their spouses will miss him deeply. His life memories will be continued through the legacy of Jose Munoz (Olga Munoz), Robert Munoz Jr. (Yvonne Munoz), Andy Munoz, Greg Munoz (Cathy Munoz), John Munoz, Jimmy Munoz, Yolanda Munoz-Burton (Shane Burton), Rick Munoz, Lorena Munoz, Gefforey Munoz. Many many grandchildren extending (4)...
Guadalupe “Robert” Munoz took his final breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on November 5, 2020. He was 90 years young. His 10 children and their spouses will miss him...
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