Obituaries
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...
Jose Ruben Vargas Hernandez
Jul 17, 2023
On Monday, July 17, 2023, Jose Ruben Vargas Hernandez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 80.
Jose was born in Coeneo Michoacan, Mexico. He was a master mechanic and enjoyed spending time farming his land. Jose was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed watching the fights with his nephew (Jesus Torres) and friends. Jose will be...
Guadalupe Gallo
Jul 12, 2023
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Guadalupe J. Gallo peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 71.
Guadalupe loved cooking for his family and friends and enjoyed playing carom billard games. Mr. Gallo loved wood working and built many projects for his home as well as family and friends. He will be truly missed by all that knew...
Alex Allen Celis
Jul 11, 2023
On Tuesday July 11th 2023 Alex Allen Celis peacefully passed away surrounded by his family he was 64.
Alex was a man of many wonderful traits he loved to bbq, dance and listen to music. He loved going to San Felipe Baja California every 4th of July. His 5:00 a.m. breakfast invites to his kids was one of his favorite...
Hector Manuel Martinez
Jul 11, 2023
Mr. Hector Manuel Martinez passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023, at his residence.
In Richmond, CA. He was born in Mexico on December 15, 1962, to his proud parents, Pablo and Maria Dolores Martínez.
He is survived by his siblings Arturo (Joann) Martinez of New Mexico, Armando (Maria Teresa) Martinez of Fairfield, Jose (Lourdes) Martinez of Richmond CA and...
William Jackson
Jun 30, 2023
On Friday June 30, 2023 William C. Jackson peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 80.
William was a man of humor. He loved to travel in his RV and enjoyed rock hounding and faceted precious stones. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Evelyn Jackson and brother Robert.
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Marilyn Dina Valentine
Jun 28, 2023
Marilyn Dina Valentine, 76, was born on August 26,1946. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 28, 2023.
A long time resident of Watsonville, Marilyn was a woman of many wonderful traits. She graduated from Mora High School and received her degree in Interior Design from the Design Institute of Santa Cruz. Marilyn had a remarkable talent for decorating and was an incredible...
Norma Lee Goates
Jun 24, 2023
On June 4, 2023, Norma Lee (Ramer) Clark Goates passed away in Albany, Oregon. She was 79.
Norma was born on December 3, 1943, to her parents Nelson William Ramer and Irona Arlene (Grover) Ramer.
Norma was a kind-hearted lady that loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed genealogy and race cars. She worked at Sears and Spectra Mat....
