Caldonia Gibson Choate

Caldonia Choate passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1920, to her parents Adam and Winnie Gibson. Caldonia was a resident of Santa Cruz County and was married to Jesse “George” Choate.

She loved baking, quilt making, sewing and being active in her church.

She is survived by her son, Russell Choate; daughter-in-laws Cecilia Choate and Kathy Choate. Grandchildren Cindy Muhlenhaupt, Olga Neira (Jacob) Ransome, Hernando Neira; great-grandchildren Nathan Muhlenhaupt, Eddie (Sarah) Muhlenhaupt, Kaitlyn Smith, Taylor Ransome, Ashlen Ransome, Jessica Neira, Adrian (Priscila) Neira, Brianna Neira; and great-great-grandchildren Jordan Flores, Jasiah Sanchez, Khaia Rivera, Isabella Ransome, Briella Neira, and Kaiden Neira.