Obituaries
Angel Alvarez Zuniga
May 3, 2026
Angel Alvarez Zuniga passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 93.
Angel was born on April 9, 1933, to his parents. He was a resident of Watsonville, California.
He is survived by his 2 children Angel Zuniga and Lupita Lopez-Zuniga; his 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Burial will be held on May 19, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Pajaro Valley...
Alberto Martinez Garcia
May 2, 2026
Alberto Martinez Garcia nació el 31 de octubre del 2008 y falleció el sábado 2 de mayo del 2026 a la temprana edad de 17.
Nativo de Agua Azúl municipio Cochoapa el grande, Guerrero, México. Le gustaba cantar y tocar su guitarra. Alberto también tocaba con una banda y su sueño era tener una casa de dos pisos y tener un...
Ramon Lozano Villalpando
Apr 28, 2026
Ramon Lozano Villalpando passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the age of 82.
Ramon was born in Arandas, Jalisco on July 18, 1943, to his parents Francisco Villalpando and Maria Villalpando. He was raised in Tijuana and was a long-time resident of Aromas, California. He married Maria Elizabeth Villalpando.
Ramon was a classic cars enthusiast and sports fanatic of baseball,...
Gonzalo Sanchez Zamora
Apr 24, 2026
Gonzalo Sanchez Zamora passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 64.
Gonzalo was born on July 2, 1961, to his parents Gonzalo Zamora Anaya and Oliva Sanchez Franco in Michoacan, Mexico. His stepdad Eduardo Franco Lima raised him from the age of 8. He was a resident of Watsonville, California.
Gonzalo was dedicated to his business of 40...
Gary Dean Smith Sr.
Apr 24, 2026
Gary Dean Smith Sr. passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 76.
Gary was born on April 7, 1950, to his parents Ben Smith and Virginia Smith. He was married to his wife Viola Smith for 59 years and was a resident of Las Lomas and Prunedale, California. He was the owner/operator of Gary Smith Trucking and...
Jose Gustavo Rodriguez Arzola
Apr 24, 2026
Jose Gustavo Rodriguez Arzola passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2026, in Royal Oaks, California.
Gustavo was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on August 21, 1955, to his parents Esteban and Mercedes Rodriguez de la Cruz.
He is remembered as a loving family man who was always the life of the party. Gustavo greatly enjoyed spending...
Ramiro Tovar "Camilo"
Apr 22, 2026
Ramiro Tovar “Camilo” passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville, California on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the age of 88.
He was born in Texas on March 20, 1938 to parents Manuel and Rafaela Espinoza.
Ramiro’s dedication to his family knew no bounds, and when it came time for him to leave his education to pursue a job, he didn’t hesitate....
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...
Bessie Lillian Gaither
Apr 6, 2026
Bessie Lillian Gaither passed away peacefully at home in Royal Oaks, California on April 6, 2026, entering her heavenly home at the age of 93.
She was born in Mendocino, California in July 1932, to her parents Andrew and Marie Grass. Bessie married Floyd Gaither in June of 1950. They moved to Royal Oaks and made it their home for the...
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...
