Obituaries
Christopher Bayle
Jun 19, 2025
Christopher Bayle, a lifelong resident of Watsonville, CA, passed away on June 19, 2025. Born on June 5, 1976, to his parents, Dan and Sue, he had just celebrated his 49th birthday.Chris attended Freedom Elementary, Rolling Hills Middle School and was a 1995 graduate of Watsonville High School. He enjoyed reading, checking the daily news, surfing the web, video games...
William "Bill" Alfred Knowlton
Jun 10, 2025
William Alfred (“Bill”) Knowlton was born in the family home in Berkeley, CA, on September 14, 1932, a few minutes after his twin brother Robert Leroy (“Bob”), to become the youngest child to join the family of James A. & Mary L. Knowlton. The wee boys were placed in a shoebox and placed on top of the stove to keep...
Arturo Corona Calderon
Jun 7, 2025
Arturo Corona Calderon falleció pacíficamente el sábado 7 de junio de 2025 a los 78 años.
Arturo nació el 23 de julio de 1946 en Morelia, Michoacán, México. Sus padres J Encarnacion Corona y Marciala Abundia Calderon.
Arturo le gustaba escuchar música de Javier Solis, Jorge Negrete, Jose Alfredo y ver películas de Vicente Fernandez. Él era un hombre de muchos talentos,...
Ruben Venegas Perez
Jun 5, 2025
Ruben Venegas Perez passed away in his home on June 5, 2025 at 61 years of age.
He was born in Mexico City on March 12, 1964 to Maria de la Luz Perez and Ascencion Venegas. However, he has been a long-time local resident.
Ruben Venegas Perez was very protective of his family, especially his 7 grandchildren which he adored. He loved...
Alfred Rodriguez
Jun 2, 2025
Alfred Rodriguez passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 at the age of 81 years.
He was born in El Paso, Tx on October 20, 1943 to his parents Ramon Rodriguez and Josephine Portillo Rodriguez. His family came to the Coastal Area where they eventually owned a bakery in Castroville, CA and several restaurants in Watsonville, CA. He was employed at...
Marie Lai Wong
Jun 1, 2025
Marie Lai Wong was born Lai York Bing in Chungshan, Shekki in 1925 to Lai Jun Bi and Xiao Pei Yu. She was the third eldest of six children.
In 1947 Marie met her future husband, Horace, an American-born Chinese who traveled to China to find a bride. They settled in Fresno, California where they gave birth to five children. The...
Caldonia Gibson Choate
Jun 1, 2025
Caldonia Choate passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1920, to her parents Adam and Winnie Gibson. Caldonia was a resident of Santa Cruz County and was married to Jesse “George” Choate.
She loved baking, quilt making, sewing and being active in her church.
She is survived by her son, Russell Choate; daughter-in-laws Cecilia Choate and Kathy...
Albertine Turley
May 31, 2025
Albertine Benn Turley of Watsonville, Ca passed away at the age of 88 on May 31st, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born in Portia, Arkansas on July 20th, 1936 Albertine was the 10th of 11 children born to Kent and Mable Benn. Growing up she had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, especially with her sisters.
At the young age of...
Victor Sanchez
May 26, 2025
Victor Sanchez falleció el 26 de mayo del 2025 de 74 años de edad.
Nació el 27 de julio en México y era un residente de Watsonville. Él estaba casado con Concepcion Sanchez y le encantaba trabajar en su jardín. Él trabajo con Shikuma y por muchos años en Garett Farms. Un favorito pasatiempo era escuchar música especialmente las canciones de...
Aurelia Gomez
May 22, 2025
On Thursday, May 22, 2025 Aurelia Gomez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 78.
Aurelia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a Foster mother and owner of a daycare. Aurelia enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Alfonso Gomez and...
Joseph Joel Granados
May 21, 2025
On May 21st, 2025, Joseph Joel Granados passed in Seaside, CA.
Joseph was born on December 21st, 1990, to his parents Sandra Cortez and the late Paul Anthony Granados.
His family remembers him as a loving and respectful man who always had a smile on his face. Joseph was a huge 49er fan and an inspiration to those around him to better...
Epimenio Valencia
May 16, 2025
Epimenio "Ed" Valencia, a resident of Santa Cruz County for many years, passed away on May 16, 2025, he was 95.
After retiring from the US Army, he enjoyed connecting with family and friends, working on his bonsai trees, playing music, and traveling the world. He was a longtime participant in the Watsonville Community Band and the Watsonville and Santa Cruz...
Jesus Hernandez Cortes
May 16, 2025
On Friday May 16th, 2025 Heaven opened its gates to Jesus Hernandez Cortes, who passed away at his daughter’s home in Watsonville, CA at the age of 90.
He was born on the 10th of January in 1935 in Michoacan, Mexico to Patricio Hernandez and Dominga Cortez. Jesus Hernandez was a hard-working individual, starting off as a young man in the...
Maria Fernandez
May 12, 2025
María Fernández falleció a los 96 años en su hogar con su familia el 12 de mayo del 2025 en Watsonville, California.
Nació en Gómez Fariaz municipio de Tangancícuaro Michoacán, México, el 28 de octubre de 1928 a sus padres Pablo Rocha y Josefa Fernández. María emigró a Estados Unidos junto a su esposo en 1995 y residió en el condado...
Ezequiel E. Enriquez
May 12, 2025
Ezequiel was born on October 13, 1930, in Mexico City to his parents Alfredo and Guadalupe Enriquez. In his 20’s, he travelled often to southern California to work in the restaurant and cannery industries. It was here that he discovered his special rotisserie recipe. He eventually opened several chicken rotisserie businesses in Mexico City, which became the main Enriquez family...
Raul Cacho Galvan
Apr 29, 2025
Raul Cacho Galván falleció en su hogar el martes 29 de abril del 2025 a los 64 años.
Raul nació el 5 de diciembre de 1960 en Michoacán, Mexico. De padres Javier Cacho Bravo y Maria Elena Galván Vega.
A Raul lo sobreviven su esposa, Maria Mendoza. Sus 3 hijos; Ivan Cacho, Nadia Cacho y Helen Cacho. Sus hermanas en California; Anamaria...
Juanita Nieves de Camacho
Apr 25, 2025
In Memory of Juanita Nieves de Camacho December 22, 1942 – April 25, 2025
Juanita Nieves de Camacho passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Born in Querétaro, Mexico, she later settled in the Bay Area, where she built a life centered on family, faith, and love. She was preceded in death...
Ygnacio "Angel" Vargas
Apr 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ygnacio “Angel” Vargas, who departed this life on April 21, 2025, just days before his 79th birthday.
Born on April 25, 1946, to Luis Vargas and Antonia Solís, Angel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe Serrano; his children, David Serrano, Angelica Martinez, and...
Leandro Tadeo Perez-Cruz
Apr 19, 2025
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Leandro Tadeo Perez-Cruz passed away in Watsonville, CA.
Leandro was born on March 10, 2025 to his parents Ismael Perez Lopez and Rocio Cruz Renteria.
Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Parish with burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Gilbert H. Banuelos
Apr 13, 2025
Gilbert H. Banuelos August 28, 1933 – April 13, 2025
Heaven welcomed a very special angel on April 13, 2025, as Gilbert Banuelos passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old.
Gilbert was born on August 28, 1933, in Moss Landing to his parents, John Banuelos and Carmen Garcia. In 1951, he met the love of his...
