Obituaries
Donald Eugene Underwood
Sep 27, 2023
Donald Eugene Underwood passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 27, 2023. He was born to proud parents Oralee Underwood Hensley and James Amyx on January 1st, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee where he was raised. He had been a resident of California for the last 50 years of his life.Mr. Underwood was a musician (Saxophone, trumpet,...
William Scott Chandler
Sep 27, 2023
William Scott Chandler, age 63, of Watsonville passed away on September 27, 2023.
William was born on June 17, 1960, to Harry and Thelma Chandler. He was a Santa Cruz County Native who lived in Watsonville for many years. He graduated from Soquel High School in 1978. Shortly after, William served as a Navy Seabee for four years, from 1978-1982.
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Raquel Alonzo
Sep 18, 2023
Our dear mother Raquel Alonzo sadly passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 69.
Raquel was born on January 21, 1954, to her parents Alfonso Alonzo and Margarita Alonzo in Michoacan, Mexico.
Raquel was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was dedicated to her family and loved spending time with them. She worked in the canneries...
Joan Barrett Peros
Sep 16, 2023
Joan Eileen Barrett Peros 73, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at her home in Watsonville California. She battled stage four metastatic breast cancer for five years.
Joan was born on March 7th, 1950 in Martinez California to her parents Frank M. Barrett and Eileen V. Barrett. She grew up as the oldest of four children who are Daniel...
Cathy Sue Williams
Sep 10, 2023
CATHY SUE WILLIAMS DECEMBER 1944 TO SEPTEMBER 2023 Fashionista known as Cathy Sue Williams loved being a Nana to her two grandchildren Annakelea Reyes and Iokepa Reyes. Her sister Sherry Williams and daughters Erica Sabin and Lisa Kenney, were with her on every step of her journey. Cathy can dance with the best of...
Akira Nagamine
Sep 10, 2023
Akira Nagamine of Watsonville passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Akira was born on September 7, 1925 in Ibusuki, Japan. In 1956, Akira Nagamine immigrated to the United States with just .32 in his pocket and a 30-month contract to work in the strawberry fields in Watsonville, CA. In 1967, Akira and his wife Hideko founded A. Nagamine...
Justin Allen Gilliss
Sep 5, 2023
Justin Allen Gilliss Sr, age 61 of Watsonville, CA passed away September 5, 2023.
Justin was born July 30, 1962, in Broken Arrow, OK to Denver Lee Gilliss and Marilee (Bright) Gilliss. He graduated in 1981 from Broken Arrow High School. A Master Electrician by trade, he was Project Manager for Central Electric Company of Watsonville, CA for 22 years.
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Robert Rodriguez Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
On Friday, September 1, 2023, Robert Rodriguez Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born with a heart of gold on December 22, 1937, in Mexico City, Mexico, Robert came to the United States at the age of 7. He lived in El Paso, Texas before moving to Watsonville. Robert lived a wonderful life in Watsonville for 72 years....
Albert Denis DaDalt
Aug 21, 2023
Albert Denis DaDalt passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in the comfort of his long-time residence in Watsonville, California. He was 92.
Albert was born on June 29, 1931, in Burlingame, California, to his parents Irene and Vittorio DaDalt.
Albert was a man of many wonderful traits. He graduated from Junipero Serra High School and UC Berkeley. He served...
Scott Edward Workinger
Aug 20, 2023
Scott Edward Workinger passed away peacefully on August 20. 2023 after a long illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD in 1952 to Mary Ann (Evert) Workinger and Paul Edward Workinger and raised in York, PA. He is survived by his brother, Mark Workinger, his sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Timothy Geiman, his nieces, Cara and Rianna Workinger, and nephew,...
Rev. Joseph Ruth Barndt Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
The Rev. Joseph Barndt passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, in Watsonville, CA. He was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Dorothy Barndt and grew up on a farm with three older sisters (Dot, Annie and Ruth). His father would farm in the summer and build houses in the winter which is where Joe developed a set of...
Jose "Don Joe" Salazar
Aug 15, 2023
On August 15, 2023, Jose “Don Joe” Salazar passed away surrounded by family in Santa Cruz, California. He was 92.
Jose was born on April 22, 1931, in Durango Mexico, to his parents Miguel Salazar and Nicolasa Mejia.
Jose was a dedicated family man. He loved watching boxing. He enjoyed reading books and working in the garden, harvesting his crops....
Kristina Vladislavich
Aug 13, 2023
On August 13, 2023, Kristina Vladislavich passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was 39.
Kristina was born on September 23, 1983, in Mountain View, California. She was an active individual with a zest for life. She enjoyed spending time with her friends. She was an avid hiker. She worked at Outback Steakhouse. She loved her children very much...
Shawn (Star) Paul Lerma
Aug 12, 2023
Shawn was born on May 11, 1983, bringing joy and laughter to her family from the moment she entered their lives. She possessed a vibrant spirit, infectious laugh and a knack for telling outrageous stories. Her kind and compassionate nature endeared her to everyone she encountered, making her a cherished friend to many.
Shawn had a passion for caring for...
Gertrude G. Nagal
Aug 6, 2023
In loving memory of a life so beautifully lived, we mourn the loss of a wonderful mom, Gertrude G Nagal. On August 6th, 2023, Trudy peacefully passed away in her home at 98yrs old. Born in Baguio, Philippines, to Meliton and Juanita Geronimo, she was the last of her siblings and the oldest. Trudy was preceded in death by her...
Esther Guzman Bernal
Jul 28, 2023
On Friday July 28, 2023, Esther Guzman Bernal passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 65. Esther was born on October 1, 1957, in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Ismael and Ana Maria Guzman. She immigrated with her family to the U.S. in 1973 and became a longtime resident of Watsonville.
Esther worked...
Patricia L (Mcilmoil) Hurley
Jul 21, 2023
Patricia L (Mcilmoil) Hurley was born September 9, 1930 in Yreka, California.
The family moved to Watsonville California In 1943, Attended EA Hall Jr High, Watsonville high school and graduated in 1949. She married her high school sweetheart George F Hurley in June 1949. She was housewife, mother and worked the family farm, then worked for Safeway as a clerk...
Jeffrey Knott
Jul 18, 2023
Born May 7th, 1986, beloved son, brother, and friend Jeffrey Dennis Knott passed away suddenly on July 18th, 2023 in Aptos, California at the age of 37. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Knott, his father, Dennis Knott, his sister, Jessica Knott, and his brother-in-law, Devin Watson.
Jeffrey was a creative soul who first pursued a career in...
Thomas Ralph Cramblet
Jul 18, 2023
Long time local resident and retired Cabrillo College faculty member Tom Cramblet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th surrounded by his family. Tom lived a long life filled with many happy times with family, friends, and colleagues.
Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 10,1932 to Ralph and Mary Cramblet. Ralph was District Sales Manager for United Artists Film...
Gaudelia D. Prado
Jul 18, 2023
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Gaudelia D. Prado passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 76. Gaudelia was born on September 29, 1946, in San Juan Cosalá, Jalisco, México.
Gaudelia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to spend time with her family, visiting her hometown in Mexico, enjoyed listening to music (specially...
