All Obituaries
Edward "Pat" Lewis Watsonville
Edward “Pat” Lewis was born in New York City in 1936 to Mary and Eddie Lewis. In 1949 he moved west to Lockeford California to live with his sister and brother-in-law Jean and Marty Lock. With guidance and mentoring from his bother in-law Marty Locke, Pat built his own Harvesting business. He worked on farms all across the Central Valley from the San Joaquin Delta all the way to King City. Marty was alongside Pat in those early years sharing advice and comradery.
In 1956 Pat...
Edward “Pat” Lewis was born in New York City in 1936 to Mary and Eddie Lewis. In 1949 he moved west to Lockeford California to live with his sister and brother-in-law Jean and Marty...
Jose Salas Castroville, California
Jose Alberto Salas passed away on February 18, 2021 in Santa Cruz. He was 59.
Jose was born in Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico. He was raised in Watsonville after immigrating from Mexico. He bought his first home where he resided in Castroville for 34 years.
Jose attended various elementary schools in Watsonville, attended Pajaro Valley Middle School and transferred to EA Hall Middle School where he met the love of his life. They both attended Watsonville High School and...
Jose Alberto Salas passed away on February 18, 2021 in Santa Cruz. He was 59.
Jose was born in Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico. He was raised in Watsonville after immigrating from...
Felix Villegas Watsonville
Felix Isaac Villegas, also known as “In” by his family, passed away peacefully surrounded by his mother and father on February 17, 2021 in Santa Clara. Felix was born on July 8, 1999, in Watsonville, to Ana Lilia Barcelo and Felix Benjamin Villegas. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 2017.
Felix was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend. Everyone who knew Felix described him as kindhearted, with a bright smile and positive personality who lit up...
Felix Isaac Villegas, also known as “In” by his family, passed away peacefully surrounded by his mother and father on February 17, 2021 in Santa Clara. Felix was born on July 8, 1999,...
Nancy Lewis San Jose, California
On February 15, 2021 Nancy Lewis passed away at the age of 88.
Nancy was born on May 16, 1932 to Lester and Bertha Beck, in Akron, PA. Nancy later moved to Tacoma, WA, where she met and married Lyle Lewis. Lyle and Nancy, and their three children, moved from Tacoma to California, settling in Watsonville, where they raised the family. Nancy (with Lyle) was very involved in both the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and enjoyed bowling in leagues at Cabrillo...
On February 15, 2021 Nancy Lewis passed away at the age of 88.
Nancy was born on May 16, 1932 to Lester and Bertha Beck, in Akron, PA. Nancy later moved to Tacoma, WA, where she met and...
Mary Love Watsonville
Mary Louise Cameron was born to Louise Mary Cameron and Wesley Raymond Cameron, August 12, 1947 at Watsonville Community Hospital. She attended Linscott, E A Hall, Watsonville High School, and Cabrillo College. She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church in Watsonville.
While working at Cabrillo College following graduation, she met Don Love. They married, and spent 52 years together. Mary was a supportive wife, keeping the books for Don’s Landscape business. She was a...
Mary Louise Cameron was born to Louise Mary Cameron and Wesley Raymond Cameron, August 12, 1947 at Watsonville Community Hospital. She attended Linscott, E A Hall, Watsonville High School, and...
Gloria Betancourt Watsonville
Gloria Betancourt passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2021.
Gloria was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and she immigrated with her family to California in 1961. Settling with her parents and brothers in Watsonville, Gloria started working for the Watsonville Cannery where she worked for many years while raising a family of her own. In September of 1985, Gloria was one of the leaders of the historic Watsonville Cannery Strike where she marched alongside Cesar...
Gloria Betancourt passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2021.
Gloria was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and she immigrated with her family to California in 1961....
Patricia Hargadon Watsonville
Patricia Joan Hargadon unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2021. She was 83.
Patricia was born on May 2, 1937 in Chicago Illinois. She was raised in Chicago and later moved to Watsonville in 1971. She was a hard-working lady dedicated to helping others. She was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia from 1962-1964. She was a Volunteer In Service To America in Florida (VISTA). She was a life-long Registered Nurse in both Chicago and Watsonville as she worked for many years at Watsonville...
Patricia Joan Hargadon unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2021. She was 83.
Patricia was born on May 2, 1937 in Chicago Illinois. She was raised in Chicago and later moved to Watsonville in...
Winfred Burris Watsonville
On Friday, 2/5/2021 Mr. Winferd D. Burris peacefully passed away at home. He was 97.
He was a native of California and lived in Watsonville for 62 years.
He was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Army Foreign Service – overseas in England, France and Germany. He was a Military Policeman.
He received his Honorable Discharge as CPL from Camp Beale, California on March 1, 1946. He received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and...
On Friday, 2/5/2021 Mr. Winferd D. Burris peacefully passed away at home. He was 97.
He was a native of California and lived in Watsonville for 62 years.
He was a World War II Veteran and served...
Agustina Moreno Watsonville
On January 29, Agustina Moreno peacefully passed away surrounded by her children. She was 81 years old.
Ms. Moreno was born on March 2, 1939 in Mexico. She moved to Watsonville where she was a resident for over 50 years. She worked as a farm worker and a cannery worker her entire working life. Ms. Moreno was a very loving, selfless, and caring person. She enjoyed making pinatas and flour tortillas. She was described as quiet and gentle; and always...
On January 29, Agustina Moreno peacefully passed away surrounded by her children. She was 81 years old.
Ms. Moreno was born on March 2, 1939 in Mexico. She moved to Watsonville where...
Nicolas Silva Watsonville
On January 25, Nicolas Silva peacefully passed away at the age of 80.
Mr. Silva, born on October 26, 1940, was a resident of Watsonville, where he lived for more than 40 years. He enjoyed pan dulce, Starbucks, and watching Antonio Aguilar movies.
Mr. Silva is preceded in death by his dear wife Osvalda Gonzalez and by his parents, Amalia and Miguel Silva. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Crescensio and Federico.
Mr. Silva is survived by many family members...
On January 25, Nicolas Silva peacefully passed away at the age of 80.
Mr. Silva, born on October 26, 1940, was a resident of Watsonville, where he lived for more than 40 years. He enjoyed...
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