All Obituaries
Roberto Magana Zamora Watsonville
On Friday, January 11, 2019 Roberto Magana Zamora peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 74.
Roberto was born on May 7 1944 to his parents Maria del Refugio Zamora Rocha and Adolfo Magana Castillo. Roberto was a hardworking family man. He worked in the railroad track industry and agriculture. He loved to go on walks around town while listening to music. Being in the company of his family and friends is what he loved the most. He was a resident of...
On Friday, January 11, 2019 Roberto Magana Zamora peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 74.
Roberto was born on May 7 1944 to his parents Maria del Refugio Zamora Rocha...
Earl Rackley Watsonville
On January 8, 2019, Earl Eugene Rackley passed away in Modesto. He was 80.
Earl was born in Watsonville on October 23, 1938 to his parents Bertie Henry and Orville Rackley. He was the youngest of five siblings. Earl lived life to the fullest. He was a hardworking Diesel Mechanic retiring after 20+ years for the Santa Cruz Metro Transit District. Earl was married in 1958 to Miss Bobbie Ann Smith of Aromas, celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary just last year. Two years after they were...
On January 8, 2019, Earl Eugene Rackley passed away in Modesto. He was 80.
Earl was born in Watsonville on October 23, 1938 to his parents Bertie Henry and Orville Rackley. He was the youngest of...
Socorro Medina Watsonville
On January 7th Socorro Medina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Moss Landing. She was 85.
Socorro was born in Coalcoman, Michoacan on April 13, 1933. She was a kind-hearted lady that was devoted to her family. She enjoyed taking daily walks and reading religious books. Spending quality time with her family was a top priority in her life as she did so as much as possible. She was a resident of Watsonville.
She is survived by her son, Luis Gerardo Medina (Leonor Martinez);...
On January 7th Socorro Medina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Moss Landing. She was 85.
Socorro was born in Coalcoman, Michoacan on April 13, 1933. She was a kind-hearted lady...
Joseph Diaz Watsonville
On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Joseph Diaz unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 43.
Joey was a devoted husband, father and son. He treasured his children and embraced every moment with them. On September 21, 2002 he married the love of his life, Lisa Marie Da Silva. Together they raised Kirstie, Nicole, Jojo and Danielle.
He was an avid sports fan and an exceptional athlete. He played on the Palma varsity basketball team which won a State Championship and was also named Div....
On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Joseph Diaz unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 43.
Joey was a devoted husband, father and son. He treasured his children and embraced every moment...
Robert "Bob" Scilingo Prunedale
Robert (“Bob”) Louis Scilingo passed away on January 1, 2019, at his residence in Prunedale, California.
Bob was born to Frank and Anna Scilingo on March 10, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Saint Ignatius College Prep School in Chicago, Illinois and later, Cupertino High School in Cupertino, California. He was a Vietnam veteran who served proudly and honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. After Vietnam, he met, fell in love...
Robert (“Bob”) Louis Scilingo passed away on January 1, 2019, at his residence in Prunedale, California.
Bob was born to Frank and Anna Scilingo on March 10, 1945, in...
Karen Wildman Watsonville
Karen Elizabeth Wildman, age 67, died peacefully at home in Watsonville, CA on December 29, 2018.
She was born in Willows, CA and began her life in Orland, CA. She moved to Mount Herman with her family in the early 1960’s, where she resided until 1970.
She completed high school in 1969 at San Lorenzo Valley, in Felton. She met David Wildman there, her husband to be, in her junior year. They were married in 1970 and had 48 years together filled with many little...
Karen Elizabeth Wildman, age 67, died peacefully at home in Watsonville, CA on December 29, 2018.
She was born in Willows, CA and began her life in Orland, CA. She moved to Mount Herman with her...
Ron Mathis Prunedale
In the early hours of December 28th 2018 Ron Mathis passed away in the comfort of his. He battled Tonsillar and Bladder Cancer bravely. Ron was a kind hearted, hard working man who adored his family. He was a music lover who had an appreciation for the simple things in life. Ron is survived by his daughter Melissa,Son in law Juventino Perez, granddaughters Madeline Hendrix and Camila Perez,Mother Alberta,Sister Debbie Harlan,Brother Steve, nieces and nephews, and...
In the early hours of December 28th 2018 Ron Mathis passed away in the comfort of his. He battled Tonsillar and Bladder Cancer bravely. Ron was a kind hearted, hard working man who adored...
Micaela Gonzalez Castroville
On Thursday, December 27, 2018 Micaela Ponce Gonzalez passed away in Salinas. She was 59.
Micaela was born on September 25, 1959 in Teocuitatlan de Corona Jalisco to her parents Elena Gonzalez Hernandez and Feliz Ponce Cobaruvia. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and other family members. Micaela will be forever missed and always remembered in our hearts. She was a resident of Castroville.
Micaela is survived by her...
On Thursday, December 27, 2018 Micaela Ponce Gonzalez passed away in Salinas. She was 59.
Micaela was born on September 25, 1959 in Teocuitatlan de Corona Jalisco to her parents Elena Gonzalez...
Jorge "George" Garcia Watsonville
On Sunday, December 23, 2018 Jorge (George) Garcia unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville.
Jorge was a dedicated father, husband, a hardworking man and was an incredible fisherman. He will be truly missed by all and his memory cherished within our hearts.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ana (Annie) Ontiveros and children; Brianna Braca Montes and Jorge Luis Garcia Jr. Jorge is also survived by his siblings; Tony Valadez, Julio Valadez, Sammy Valadez, Art De Leon, Javier Garcia Jr.,...
On Sunday, December 23, 2018 Jorge (George) Garcia unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville.
Jorge was a dedicated father, husband, a hardworking man and was an incredible fisherman. He will be...
Victorino (Victor) Ortiz Watsonville
Victorino (Victor) Ortiz unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville on Friday December 21, 2018. He was 72. Victor was born on November 19, 1946 in Calvillo, Aguascalientes,MX to Avelino and Rita Ortiz. At a young age he and his family settled in San Benito County where he began working in the local orchards and ag fields. In 1977 he married Esthela, moved to the Las Lomas area where they raised three children. Victor spent nearly three decades working at JM Smucker's and S.Martinelli &...
Victorino (Victor) Ortiz unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville on Friday December 21, 2018. He was 72. Victor was born on November 19, 1946 in Calvillo, Aguascalientes,MX to Avelino and Rita...
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