Obituaries
Linda Anne Durant
Aug 17, 2026
Linda Anne Durant passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home in Watsonville, California, after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 26, 1949, in Cornwall, New York, to John Swan Taylor and Margaret Joan Denny Taylor.
Linda built a career spanning more than 40 years as a dental hygienist, working for a number of local...
Preciliano Hernandez Martinez
Aug 13, 2026
Preciliano Hernandez Martinez, a longtime resident of Watsonville, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at the age of 93.
Preciliano was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Salud Hernandez, and a loving father of 17 children. An only child himself, he went on to create a large and beautiful family that became the center of his life. He was...
Gabriel Tapia
Aug 2, 2026
En Memoria de Gabriel Tapia
Con el corazón lleno de tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Gabriel Tapia, cariñosamente conocido por su familia como “Papa Tigre” y por sus amigos como
“El Güero” y “La Araña.”
Gabriel fue un esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo y amigo muy querido. Le sobreviven su amada esposa; sus cinco hijos, Mayra Tapia, Gabriel Tapia Jr., Daniel Tapia,...
Janice Van Benthuysen
Jul 29, 2026
Janice Van Benthuysen passed away peacefully at home in Royal Oaks, California, on July 29, 2026.
Janice was born on November 2, 1950, to parents Walter D. Van Benthuysen and Gladys Steketee Van Benthuysen.
She is remembered by those who love her for her confidence and adventurous spirit. Her career as an American Airlines flight attendant brought her fulfillment and lifelong friendships,...
Orlando G. Axie
Jul 28, 2026
Orlando fought a brave battle against lung/throat cancer for 6 yrs. He chose to participate in at least 4 studies at Stanford. Passing at the age of 71 he was a devoted husband, loving father, and brother, proud grandfather, and cherished friend whose kindness and strength touched everyone who knew him.
Orlando was born in Brawley, CA and then moved to...
Barbara Ann Hildebrand
Jul 23, 2026
Barbara Ann Hildebrand, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the age of 85 at her home in Watsonville, California.
Born on July 27, 1940 in Salinas, California, Barbara was the third of four children. She graduated from Salinas High School and married James T. Hildebrand shortly after. Together they had three sons, James Bryan, who tragically passed away...
Suzanne Theriot-Large
Jul 20, 2026
Suzanne Theriot-Large passed away at age 82 on July 20, 2026, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. She was born January 31, 1944, in Los Angeles, the third of nine children of Fred J. Theriot and Leanore (Lane) Theriot Hooper. In 1958, Suzanne moved with her family to an apple ranch in Aptos.
In May 1960 Suzanne was attacked by...
Cipriano Duarte Alvarado
Jul 13, 2026
Cipriano Duarte passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, he was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend whose kindness and strength touched all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Celia Fernandez Duarte; his children, Blanca, Fernando, Rosa, Jorge, and Miguel; his siblings, Manuel, Margarita,...
Felipe Sanchez
Jul 8, 2026
Felipe Sanchez passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the age of 92.
Felipe was born on August 23, 1933, to his parents Bernardo Sanchez and Trinidad Mancilla in Tizapan El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico. He was a resident of Watsonville, CA and worked in agriculture, HA Rider & Sons for 25 years. In recent years, he enjoyed gardening and taking...
Adan Renteria Gonzalez
Jul 5, 2026
Adan Renteria Gonzalez passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the age of 73.
Adan was born on January 18, 1953, to his parents Fortunato and Marina Renteria at San Juan Citala, Jalisco, Mexico. Since 1972, he has lived in Watsonville, CA and has worked in agriculture for many years. He loved watching soccer and cooking for family.
Adan is survived...
Everardo Torres Cadenas
Jun 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Everardo Torres Cadenas
April 27, 1937 — June 25, 2026
Everardo Torres Cadenas passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born on April 27, 1937, in a small town near Tepalcatepec, Michoacan, Mexico. Everardo embarked on a journey that would define his life when he moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of...
Gilberto Miranda Cervantes
Jun 23, 2026
Gilberto Miranda Cervantes falleció pacíficamente el 23 de junio del 2026 a la edad de 72.
Gilberto nació el 20 de abril del 1954 a sus padres Alfredo Miranda y María de la Luz Cervantes en Zapopán, Jalisco, México. Él estaba casado con Ma. Guadalupe Alcantar Fuentes.
Gilberto fue una persona alegre y responsable, un gran esposo, gran padre y hermano.
A Gilberto...
Stanley Laurence Mano
Jun 20, 2026
Stanley Mano, “Stan” or “Stan the Man”; if you said his name, everyone knew exactly who you meant, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, who held him close to the very end. He was one of one.
Stan was born in San Luis Obispo, California, to Kojiro and Miteru Mano. He later lived in the Parlier and Reedley area before...
Vidal Medina Gonzalez
Jun 14, 2026
Vidal Medina Gonzalez passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 14, 2026 in Royal Oaks, California at the age of 77.
He was born in Jalisco, Mexico to parents Francisca Gonzalez and Dolores Medina on September 27, 1948 along with his siblings Jesus Medina, Caritina Medina, and Margarita Medina.
Vidal was a hardworking and dedicated family man with an affinity for...
Bernard "Barney the Butcher" Winter
Jun 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Barney Winter, 91, on June 12, 2026, at his cherished home in Freedom, California. Born on February 13, 1935, in Watsonville, CA., Barney was a beacon of warmth and kindness, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
Barney was the treasured son of the late...
Alfonso D. Palacios
May 31, 2026
Alfonso D. Palacios passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 88.
Alfonso was born on October 29, 1937, at La Piedra Parada, Guerrero, Mexico to his parents Francisco Palacios and Matiana Aviles. He arrived in Watsonville at the age of 21 in 1958 and worked in the Agricultural Industry for many years. He was also a devout...
John B. "Papa" Sanchez
May 28, 2026
John “PaPa” Sanchez, 86, of Hollister, California, passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1939, and lived a life deeply rooted in family and love.
John worked as a mechanic at a gas station in his early years, and later went on to spend more than thirty years working for Carl Dobler and Sons, where he...
Raymond Fuentes
May 26, 2026
Celebrating the Vibrant Life of Raymond Fuentes
Raymond Fuentes was a devoted father, a talented gardener, and a lifelong jokester. He passed away peacefully at his home in Aromas, California, on May 26, 2026, at the age of 64. After facing a courageous battle with cancer since 2024, Raymond spent his final days surrounded by family in the comfort of his...
Georgia Magnabosco
May 25, 2026
Georgia Magnabosco
May 30, 1937 – May 25, 2026
Georgia Magnabosco passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, and cherished memories.
Georgia was born on May 30, 1937, and was the oldest of seven children. Family was at the center of her life. She often said that wherever she went, her family was with her, and...
Maria Garcia Casarez Quiroz
May 23, 2026
Maria passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the age of 100.
An obituary often recounts what a person did. Maria's life may be better understood in this writing by remembering what it felt like to be in her presence.
She was born in Venado, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on April 7, 1926. Initially, she was raised by maternal grandmother Tomasa...
