All Obituaries
Asuncion Santana Sanchez Watsonville
Asuncion (Susana) Santana Sanchez passed away on November 18 in Watsonville. She was 59.
Asuncion was born on September 13, 1959 to her proud parents Esteban Sanchez and Vicenta Sanchez Gonzalez. She was a woman of many wonderful attributes. She was a devoted family woman that loved family gatherings. She adored all her nieces and nephews and treated them as her own. She was an avid Raiders fan. She loved listening to Christian music. She was a woman of strong faith and often expressed that...
Asuncion (Susana) Santana Sanchez passed away on November 18 in Watsonville. She was 59.
Asuncion was born on September 13, 1959 to her proud parents Esteban Sanchez and Vicenta Sanchez Gonzalez....
Maria Espinoza Watsonville
Maria de la Luz Espinoza, 86, of Watsonville, California, beloved mamá, nana, wife and widow of Julian Espinoza, died Saturday, Nov. 17 surrounded by her family.
A native of Santa Rosalia, Baja California, Mexico, Maria arrived in Watsonville in 1963. Sadly, Maria became a widow in June 1972 at the age of 40; with six young children at home, and with her newly married eldest daughter, she never remarried; dedicating the rest of her life to her children and their...
Maria de la Luz Espinoza, 86, of Watsonville, California, beloved mamá, nana, wife and widow of Julian Espinoza, died Saturday, Nov. 17 surrounded by her family.
A native of Santa...
Kathleen Paddon Aptos
Kathleen Winifred Paddon was born February 19, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts as the third child and only daughter of Irvine and Lillian Weir. She lived in Cambridge before moving to North Weymouth during her High School years. She chose to serve God when she was 12 years of age and remained faithful to her death. She first met Noel during WWII when he had the opportunity of shore leave in the Boston area. He went to visit Irvine Weir in Boston, who in 1909, brought the Gospel to the Blair...
Kathleen Winifred Paddon was born February 19, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts as the third child and only daughter of Irvine and Lillian Weir. She lived in Cambridge before moving to North...
Shirley Hurne Merced
On Friday, November 9, 2018 Shirley Louise Hurne peacefully passed away at her residence in Merced. She was 69. Shirley loved teaching Japanese exchange students ad traveling the world. Some of her favorite destinations were Japan and Mexico City. Shirley will always be remembered and forever cherished in our hearts. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Clyde McGinnis and Ellen McGinnis and son, Terry Hurne. She is survived by her children; Cheryl Hurne, Bryon Hurne, and Christina...
On Friday, November 9, 2018 Shirley Louise Hurne peacefully passed away at her residence in Merced. She was 69. Shirley loved teaching Japanese exchange students ad traveling the world. Some of...
Virgil Stringari Watsonville
On November 4, 2018, Virgil, long time resident of Watsonville died holding the hand of his wife Barbara. He was 88 and recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. Virgil was born in Canon City, Colorado on September 25, 1930 to Virgilio and Rose Stringari, the youngest of nine children. He moved to Watsonville in 1945 graduated from Watsonville Union High School in 1948 and married his high school sweetheart Barbara “Bobbi” Knight in 1950. Virgil worked for Rosewall and Sons for...
On November 4, 2018, Virgil, long time resident of Watsonville died holding the hand of his wife Barbara. He was 88 and recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. Virgil was born in Canon City,...
Kristina Dias Royal Oaks
Kristina (Tina) Dias lost her long and courageous battle with cancer and has gone to be with our Lord. Kristina was born in Watsonville California to Pamela and James Dias. In addition to leaving her parents, she leaves behind siblings Lynnette (Theron) Soto, Jimmie (Alishia) Dias, and Paula (Christopher) Boling. Tina leaves behind daughters Brianna and Annissa Alamillo, grandson Noah Valdez, nieces Kadence Soto, Jolene Dias, Brook Boling and nephew Devin Soto.
Tina was an avid...
Kristina (Tina) Dias lost her long and courageous battle with cancer and has gone to be with our Lord. Kristina was born in Watsonville California to Pamela and James Dias. In addition to...
Cynthia Jimenez Watsonville
Cynthia Ann Jimenez passed away peacefully beside her loved ones in Watsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. She was 35.
She was originally from San Antonio, Texas. She liked to blast music on Sunday afternoons with a barbecue going. She was a jokester and a die-hard Cowboys fan. She was a one of a kind mother, a loving wife, sister, daughter, tia and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Cervantes; her four children, Cynthia Jimenez, Jacob...
Cynthia Ann Jimenez passed away peacefully beside her loved ones in Watsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. She was 35.
She was originally from San Antonio, Texas. She...
Maria Benavidez Watsonville
On Sunday, October 14, 2018 Maria “Monique” Benavidez unexpectedly passed away in Monterey, CA. She was 39.
Monique was loved by so many friends near and far. She enjoyed long drives through the red woods, visiting different beaches and was well known for her “Rasta Music.” She will be forever missed and always cherished in our hearts.
Monique is survived by her father, Albert Benavidez; her siblings, Priscilla Benavidez and Michael Thompson; and several...
On Sunday, October 14, 2018 Maria “Monique” Benavidez unexpectedly passed away in Monterey, CA. She was 39.
Monique was loved by so many friends near and far. She enjoyed long drives...
Santiago Alcantar Valle Watsonville
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On Saturday, October 13, 2018 Santiago Alcantar Valle passed away at Dominican Hospital. He was 38
Santiago was born on July 25, 1980 to his proud parents Jose Amado Alcantar and Esperanza Valle. He was a man of many wonderful traits and will be truly missed by all that knew him. His life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He was also a graduate of Aptos High School.
Santiago is survived by his beloved wife, Ana Maria Magana; his son, Alejandro Jesus Alcantar; his...
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On Saturday, October 13, 2018 Santiago Alcantar Valle passed away at Dominican Hospital. He was 38
Santiago was born on July 25, 1980 to his proud parents Jose Amado Alcantar and...
Jose Gonzalez Santa Cruz
Jose Gonzalez Rocha passed away at Stanford Hospital on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was 36.
Mr. Gonzalez was a devoted Raiders and Pumas fan and truly cherished spending time with his family who meant the absolute world to him.
Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his parents, Benito Gonzalez and Maria de Lourdes Rocha; his siblings, J. Guadalupe (Yesenia), Teresa (Francisco), Pedro (Rosario), Benito Jr. (Claudia), San Juana, Raul (Lucero), Sergio (Virginia) and Armando...
Jose Gonzalez Rocha passed away at Stanford Hospital on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was 36.
Mr. Gonzalez was a devoted Raiders and Pumas fan and truly cherished spending time...
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