All Obituaries
Manuel Pacheco Watsonville
On Tuesday September 8, 2020, Manuel Pacheco peacefully passed away. He was 89 years old.
Mr. Pacheco, born on June 3, 1931, was a native resident of Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico. He loved fishing, playing scratchers, and playing the loteria.
Mr. Pacheco is preceded in death by his parents Luis Pacheco and Maria Vidales.
He is survived by his siblings Crescencio Pacheco, Martin Pacheco, and J. Pilar Pacheco.
Visitation services will be held in honor of Mr. Pacheco on Thursday,...
On Tuesday September 8, 2020, Manuel Pacheco peacefully passed away. He was 89 years old.
Mr. Pacheco, born on June 3, 1931, was a native resident of Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico. He...
Raymond Hermosillo Watsonville
On September 7, 2020, Raymond J. Hermosillo peacefully passed away. He was 80 years old.
Mr. Hermosillo, born on September 18, 1939, was a native resident of Watsonville. He was a Watsonville Firefighter Engineer for 32 years and gained the achievement of the first bilingual firefighter. He was co-founder of the Santa Cruz Four Wheel Drive Club and a member of the Road Angels Car Club. Ray will also be remembered as an avid Dodger and Raider fan. Ray and Jan...
On September 7, 2020, Raymond J. Hermosillo peacefully passed away. He was 80 years old.
Mr. Hermosillo, born on September 18, 1939, was a native resident of Watsonville. He was a...
Alfonso Falcon Watsonville
Our dear brother, Alfonso “Jr.” Falcon; aka: Tio, Dude, Wally, Fonzie, a gifted mechanic, died unexpectedly on August 31, 2020 at the age of 36 in our home town of Watsonville.
Alfonso is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann Tavera, step dad, Jammie Rimando and father, Alfonso Falcon Sr. Siblings: Ninfa, Annette and Luis Gonzales, and Sarahbeth Falcon. Daughter: Alyssa Falcon. Nieces: Tonantzin, Amaya, Ariana, Audrina, Malia, Zyana and Olivia. Nephews: Thomas, Tristan and...
Our dear brother, Alfonso “Jr.” Falcon; aka: Tio, Dude, Wally, Fonzie, a gifted mechanic, died unexpectedly on August 31, 2020 at the age of 36 in our home town of...
Cindy Zuniga Watsonville
On Thursday August 27, 2020, Cindy Zuniga peacefully passed away. She was 45 years old.
Ms. Zuniga, born on November 30, 1975, was a native resident of Watsonville. She graduated from Watsonville High School. Cindy’s family and friends will all miss her dearly.
Ms. Zuniga is preceded in death by her mother, Anita Contreras.
She is survived by her father, Angel Zuniga; her two children, Sebastian Lopez and Pircila Lopez; and her four siblings Miguel Zuniga, Albert Zuniga,...
On Thursday August 27, 2020, Cindy Zuniga peacefully passed away. She was 45 years old.
Ms. Zuniga, born on November 30, 1975, was a native resident of Watsonville. She graduated from...
Rosalie Johnson Watsonville
On Thursday, August 27, Rosalie Johnson passed away from cancer at the age of 88. Rosalie was born January 21, 1932 in Shafter, California to Roland and Reba Doty. As a young girl, the family moved to Bakersfield and eventually to Watsonville where Rosalie attended Watsonville High School, graduating in 1950.
One of Rosalie’s first jobs was a checker at Daylite Market. She eventually began a career as a waitress starting at the Windmill...
On Thursday, August 27, Rosalie Johnson passed away from cancer at the age of 88. Rosalie was born January 21, 1932 in Shafter, California to Roland and Reba Doty. As a young girl, the...
Francisco Ortega Cortez Watsonville
On August 20, 2020, Francisco Ortega Cortez peacefully passed away surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister, and brothers.
Francisco was born on October 4, 1951 in Jalisco, Mexico. He later moved to Watsonville California where he worked independently as a truck driver for many years. He loved fishing, bike riding, and dancing with his grandchildren. His family meant the world to him.
Francisco was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Rosa...
On August 20, 2020, Francisco Ortega Cortez peacefully passed away surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister, and brothers.
Francisco was born on October 4, 1951 in Jalisco,...
On Sunday, August 16, 2020 Julio Cesar Cruz ("Temo") unexpectedly passed away. Julio was 36.
Julio was a family man, and was the 2nd oldest of four boys. Julio was a fan of soccer, and loved gathering with friends and family. Julio will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Julio is survived by his mother, Josefina Cruz, and children: Julian, Itzel, and Isabella. Julio also leaves behind his brothers: Sergio, Jaime, and Romario, and many other friends and...
On Sunday, August 16, 2020 Julio Cesar Cruz ("Temo") unexpectedly passed away. Julio was 36.
Julio was a family man, and was the 2nd oldest of four boys. Julio was a fan of...
Lorena Gutierrez Tapia Michoacan, Mexico
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Lorena Gutierrez Tapia unexpectedly passed away. She was 55.
Ms. Gutierrez Tapia was born on August 10, 1964 in Araro Michoacan Mexico. She was a homemaker. She will be truly missed by all and his memory will be forever cherished.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rodrigo Gutierrez Gurrero and her father Daniel Tapia.
Ms. Gutierrez Tapia is survived by her mother, Margarita Camargo; her three daughters, Yusdivia, Daisy, and...
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Lorena Gutierrez Tapia unexpectedly passed away. She was 55.
Ms. Gutierrez Tapia was born on August 10, 1964 in Araro Michoacan Mexico. She was a...
Gurbachan "Bachi" Jauhal Aptos
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Gurbachan “Bachi” Singh Jauhal peacefully passed away. He was 84.
Bachi was born on December 1, 1935 in the Punjab State of India. He has been a resident of Aptos, California since 1970. He received his first degrees in education in India, where he taught for 4 years and was a headmaster. He came to the U.S. as an immigrant moving on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree and Masters degree in School Psychology from San Jose State...
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Gurbachan “Bachi” Singh Jauhal peacefully passed away. He was 84.
Bachi was born on December 1, 1935 in the Punjab State of India. He has been a...
John DuFour Watsonville
On Friday July 31, 2020 John “Steve” DuFour beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away with his family by his side.
Steve was born and raised in Watsonville. He married Joan the love of his life, in Rhode Island the day he graduated from Officer Candidate School. After serving in the Navy they made their home in Watsonville and raised their two daughters. Steve & Joan took over Central Electric Company, the family business after his...
On Friday July 31, 2020 John “Steve” DuFour beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away with his family by his side.
Steve was born and raised in Watsonville. ...
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