Obituaries
Carla Schaper Reans
Nov 30, 2025
Carla Schaper Reans was born May 23, 1929 and entered into the arms of her loving savior Jesus Christ on November 30, 2025 at the age of 96.
Carla was the daughter of German immigrants Friedrich and Hertha Schaper, she was a lifelong resident of Watsonville. As a youth she was a member of the 4-H club and Rainbow girls. Carla...
Raúl Galaviz Cazarez
Nov 17, 2025
Raúl Galaviz Cazares, a beloved member of the Watsonville community and a proud native of Tampico, México, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on September 24, 1945, to Cerna Cazarez and Raúl Galaviz, Raúl moved to Watsonville as a young man and spent most of his life here, building a warm circle of friends...
Javier Lizarde Herrera
Nov 16, 2025
Javier Lizarde Herrera passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 72.
He was born on May 2, 1953, to his parents Eleno Lizardi and Simona Herrera. A native of Huanusco, Zacatecas, Mexico and a resident of Watsonville, California. He married the love of his life, Liduvina Lizarde.
Javier was an amazing father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a...
Roberta "Pickles" Tapiz
Nov 13, 2025
On November 13, 2025, Roberta “Pickles” Tapiz passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was 69.
Roberta was born on December 17, 1955, in Watsonville, California to her parents, Joseph and Isabel Tapiz.
Roberta was a dedicated and loving grandmother to Leelu, Logan and Nova. She worked at Mintie White Elementary for 30 years. She loved sports and enjoyed watching...
Rafael Castorena Gallegos
Nov 9, 2025
Rafael Castorena Gallegos passed away on November 9, 2025 at the age of 72.
He was born on August 27, 1953 to his parents J. Guadalupe Castorena and Maria Teresa Gallegos. He was a native of Loreto, Zacatecas and married his loving wife, Rosa Maria Castorena.
Rafael was a Roofer for more than 30 years and was a dedicated handyman. He came...
Alicia Hernandez
Nov 8, 2025
Alicia Hernandez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 8, 2025, at the age of 61.
Alicia was born on October 8, 1964, to her parents Eliazar Doran (mom) and Jose Sepulveda (father). She was a resident of Watsonville, California and widower of Eriberto Hernandez. She loved getting dolled up and switching up her style frequently. She loved...
Linda Ann Brown
Nov 8, 2025
The Brown family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved matriarch, Linda Brown, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Linda Ann Cooper was born in Roseburg Oregon on March 5, 1949. As a young woman, she moved to Watsonville, California. She graduated from Watsonville high school in 1967. Later she worked for Pajaro Dunes, where she met and married...
Arthur John MacNeel
Nov 2, 2025
Arthur John MacNeel passed away peacefully at home Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Arthur was born October 11, 1954 in Laramie, Wyoming to his parents Neale and Beverly MacNeel. He spent time working in organic farming before becoming a Registered Nurse in 1986. He worked at Dominican Hospital in Soquel for 34 years before retiring in 2020. He was a kind soul...
Jose Arriaga Ambriz
Nov 1, 2025
Jose Arriaga Ambriz passed away on November 1, 2025, in Watsonville, California at the age of 88 years old.
He was born on September 28, 1937, in Texas, but was a resident of Santa Cruz County for 60 years.
Jose enjoyed watching old Westerns on TV, attending the Elderday Program, and loved visiting with friends and relatives.
He is preceded in death by...
John "Gene" Eugene Rocha
Oct 31, 2025
John Eugene “Gene” Rocha passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 83.
Gene was born on November 14, 1941, to his parents John Rocha Jr. and Violet Rocha. He was reared with his three brothers; Jerry, Dan and Gary on their family dairy, west of Watsonville, where they all worked daily with ranch chores and milked cows. Gene...
Maximo Escamilla-Sosa
Oct 27, 2025
Maximo Escamilla-Sosa passed away on October 27, 2025 at the age of 89.
Maximo was born on June 3, 1936 to his parents Lauriano Escamilla and Rosa Sosa. He was a native of Apopa, San Salvador, El Salvador and married the love of his life, Aracely Sosa de Escamilla. He was dedicated to agriculture and transportation businesses despite having completed his...
Manuel Bersamin
Oct 26, 2025
Manuel Bersamin passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 68. Manuel was born on July 30, 1957 to his loving parents Max and Victoria Bersamin. He was a beloved son, brother, Uncle, colleague and friend whose humor, generosity, passionate leadership and empowering mentorship touched an entire community!
A native of Watsonville in Santa Cruz County, Manuel graduated from...
Rosalinda Mendoza Taytayon
Oct 20, 2025
Rosalinda Mendoza Taytayon, age 89, of Watsonville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born August 4, 1936 in Manila, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Leonora Torres.
Rosalinda was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Eliseo T. Taytayon. Rosalinda is survived by her son Eliseo Taytayon II of Watsonville; daughters Elisa...
Esperanza Ramirez
Oct 19, 2025
Esperanza Ramirez passed away on October 19, 2025 at the age of 78.
Esperanza was born on March 20, 1947 to her parents Francisco Gonsalez and Juanita Medrano. She was a resident of Watsonville, California and married the love of her life, Jose Ramirez. Esperanza loved knitting, gardening and working.
She is survived by her children Martha, Esequiel, Araceli, Licha, Jose Jr.,...
Pablo L. Giron
Oct 16, 2025
Pablo L. Giron, 83 years old, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 surrounded by his children and grandchildren, at Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, Ca.
Pablo was born on March 22, 1942, in Ayotlan Jalisco, Mexico. As an adolescent, Pablo worked very hard to help his family. He opened up his own barber shop in Mexico as a young adult....
Clotilde Lopez Estrada
Oct 13, 2025
Clotilde Lopez Estrada passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 13, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on May 19, 1932, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to her devoted parents Jose Maria Lopez and Maria Ceceña Lopez.
Clotilde was a woman of many talents and endless warmth. After earning her nursing degree in Nogales, she...
Alberto Jara Alba
Oct 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alberto Jara Alba
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alberto Jara Alba, a beloved father, brother, son, and friend. Alberto departed this life on October 6, 2025, at Stanford Hospital, at the age of 49. He was born on October 17, 1975, in Aguas Calientes, Mexico.
For 30 years, Alberto made his home...
Heliodoro Medina Santos
Oct 5, 2025
On October 5, 2025, Heliodoro Medina Santos passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was 81.
Heliodoro was born on July 3, 1944, in Tecolotlan, Jalisco, Mexico to his parents, Francisco Santos and Eucebia Medina.
Heliodoro enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandson. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his teams play....
Noboru Nakatani
Sep 27, 2025
Noboru Nakatani passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 at the age of 90.
Noboru was born on October 21, 1934 to his parents Sadagusu and Jitsue Nakatani. He was a resident of Watsonville, California and married the love of his life, Kumiko Nakatani.
Noboru owned a local carnation nursery and served in the U.S. ARMY. He enjoyed going to casinos to...
Mary S. Quiles
Sep 27, 2025
Mary S. Quiles
April 4, 1937 – September 27, 2025
Mary S. Quiles, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Watsonville, California, at the age of 88.
Born on April 4, 1937, Mary spent her life devoted to family, faith, and community. She was the wife of Juan Manuel Quiles for 57 years.
Mary worked at Food and...
