Obituaries
Javier Navarro
Apr 21, 2026
Javier Navarro took his last breaths surrounded by loved ones on April 21, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Javier was born in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco, México. He was one of the oldest of seven and raised by a single mother. Understanding the importance of hard work from a very young age, he became the main...
Maria Gomez
Apr 21, 2026
Maria Gomez passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at the age of 92.
She was born on November 27, 1933, in Michoacan, Mexico to her parents Senobio Ochoa and Luisa Valdovines. She was a resident of Watsonville and married to her husband of almost 70 years, Bonifacio Gomez.
Our mother was a deeply loving and selfless woman. She dedicated her entire...
Luisa R. Baltazar
Apr 18, 2026
Luisa R. Baltazar passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 67.
Luisa was born on September 10, 1958, to her parents Alfa Hidalgo Rodriguez and Bonfilio Rodriguez Rojas in Morelos, Mexico. She married Armando Baltazar and was a long-time resident of Santa Cruz County.
There are not enough words to describe our loving mother. She always had a...
Teresa Torres Cortez
Apr 17, 2026
Teresa Torres Cortez passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family—her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As the matriarch of her family, she leaves behind a profound void, but her legacy is one of unwavering faith, deep devotion to her family, and generous service to her community.
Teresa was born on August 2, 1934,...
Robert Scott Annett
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Scott Annett passed away at home in Watsonville, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 86.
He was born on December 16, 1939, to his parents Robert and Francis Annett in Oakland, California.
Robert was a longtime resident of Watsonville, California and worked as a teacher in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District for over 30 years. He loved...
Maria Soledad Cruz de Marquez
Apr 13, 2026
Maria Soledad Cruz de Marquez passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 83, in Santa Cruz, California.
She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to her parents Tomas Cruz Panuco † and Cliotilde Reveles Gomez † on June 3, 1942.
Maria will be remembered as a strong and family-oriented woman, who leaves behind a legacy of...
Alfred Barelas Gonzales
Apr 11, 2026
Alfred B. Gonzales passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville, Ca, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 97.
Alfred B. Gonzales was a loving and caring man who was deeply devoted to his family. He was the proud son of parents from Zacatecas, Mexico, and was born in Chicago, Illinois. Known for his kind heart and strong work...
Emelia Caballero de Barrios
Apr 10, 2026
Emelia Caballero de Barrios passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Watsonville, CA.
She was born in Michoacan, Mexico, on December 2, 1946, along with her three brothers and four sisters, to parents Maria Bautista de Caballero and Francisco Caballero.
Emelia was a hardworking woman and loving mother, who spent most of her adult life...
Ismael Rodriguez Plascencia
Apr 5, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ismael Rodriguez Plascencia, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, who passed away on April 5, 2026, at the age of 33.
A lifelong resident of Watsonville, Ismael was known for his kind heart, strong family values, and love for bringing people together.
He found joy in the simple pleasures of...
Juanita Lawrence
Apr 4, 2026
Juanita Lawrence passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 93.
She was born on January 2, 1933, to her parents Glen and Leavie Sykes in Oklahoma. She graduated from Watsonville High in 1952. She married the love of her life James Robert Lawrence Sr. who she lovingly called “Bob” and was married to for 59 years. A...
Kenneth Wayne Benson
Apr 4, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Benson, age 77, of Soquel, California, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, after a hard-fought battle with a brain tumor. He was surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him.
Kenneth was born in Watsonville, California, on October 1, 1948, to Bo and Betty Benson. He was known for...
Lina Larice
Apr 3, 2026
On Friday, April 3, 2026, Lina Larice passed away at the age of 95. Lina was born in Itay, raised in France and came to the US with her husband Novello in 1953. They settled in Watsonville before moving to San Carlos for 30 years, returning to Watsonville in 1994 to be closer to family. Her greatest joy was spending...
Bill R. Anderson
Apr 1, 2026
Bill R. Anderson, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz County, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the age of 94. A native of Arkansas, Bill made Santa Cruz County his home for over 85 years, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and community.
Bill proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War....
Mary Luz "Toncha" Vasquez
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Luz “Toncha” Vasquez passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the age of 95.
She was born on February 17, 1931, to her parents Juanita and Eusebio Martin. She married the love of her life, Rudy Vasquez and was a long-time resident of Moss Landing. She was a sharecropper and worked in the canneries for over 30 years. When...
Janel R. Olguin
Mar 25, 2026
Janel R. Olguin was born in Watsonville, CA on March 27, 1980. Janel spent her working years as a school Attendance Specialist at Rolling Hills Middle School. Janel attended McQuiddy School, E.A. Hall, Watsonville High and Renaissance High school where she graduated top of her class.
Our sweet Janel Olguin went home to be with the Lord at the age of...
Ramon Orante Chavez
Mar 23, 2026
Ramon Orante Chavez passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 16th, 1970, in San Jose, California.
Ramon leaves to cherish his memory his loving Mother, Artemiza Orante Chavez and late Mariano G. Chavez; late wife Miriam “Mimi” McGowan; his brother, Mariano "Greg" Chavez and his wife, Lena Monique Chavez, all of Aromas,...
Velma Rose
Mar 9, 2026
On Monday, March 9, 2026, Velma Rose passed away at the age of 96.
Velma was born and raised in Watsonville, graduating from Watsonville High in 1947. Her working years were spent supporting families at Watsonville Children’s Center. Once she retired, she enjoyed traveling to new destinations, watching her grandkids play sports, listening to country western music and watching as many...
Flora Rocha Castillo
Mar 8, 2026
Flora Rocha Castillo nació el sábado 11 de marzo de 1944 y falleció el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026 en el Hospital Dominican de Santa Cruz a la edad de 81 años. Nativa de Gómez Farias, Michoacán, México, Flora vivió en Watsonville por 50 años. Flora siempre fue una mujer fuerte, de familia, y trabajadora. Aparte de ser madre...
Teresa Ramirez-Piña
Mar 8, 2026
Teresa Ramirez-Piña passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 at the age of 85. Born on December 1, 1940 to her parents Gregorio Piña and Maria Trejo in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico and later became a resident in Watsonville, CA for many years with her husband, Domiciano Ramirez Arredondo.
She was a cherished mother whose warmth and love touched...
Don Yana Lazo
Mar 8, 2026
Don Yana Lazo, a lifelong resident of Watsonville, California, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 80.He was born on May 15, 1945, and spent his life dedicated to his family, community, and country. Don proudly served his country as a Vietnam veteran in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1968. After his military...
