Obituaries

Jul 31, 2021

Ron Yoakum, a big-hearted man who would do anything he could to enjoy the people around him, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021, with his family comforting him.  Ron, son of Lorraine and Claude Yoakum, was born into hardworking coal mining and farming families in Boonville, Indiana on September 10, 1938.  At six years of age, Ron's parents...

Jul 28, 2021

Paul Anthony Granados passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 28, 2021, in Modesto California. He was 46.

Paul was born on August 21, 1974, in Watsonville, California.

Paul was a kind-hearted man that was active in many communities. He was an active member of Teen Challenge of Watsonville and Ceres. He was...

Jul 26, 2021

Dupree Gomez Najera passed away in San Diego on July 26, 2021. He was 62.

Dupree was born on July 24, 1959, in Santa Cruz, California. He was raised in Watsonville and resided in San Diego.

Dupree was a hard-working family man. He worked in the family business for many years as a hair stylist....

Jul 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, Carmen Torres peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Carmen was well known by the whole community. Everyone Loved her. She was a very loving, friendly and caring person. She loved shopping and she had an important part in her community.

She is survived by her son Javier Rodriguez and his...

Jul 13, 2021

Norma Jean Hansen was Born September 21, 1936 and passed away peacefully on July 13 with her family by her side. Norma was a graduate of Watsonville High.  She is survived by her children Jan Ragan, Gary Hansen, Michael Hansen, Grandchildren Natasha Melchor, Jeff Hansen, Katelyn Hansen, Tyler Hansen, Travis Hansen, Great grandchildren Mariska Northrup, Audra Northrup, Tymber Lynn...

Jul 9, 2021

Wallace (Wally) Hideo Osato was born on February 12, 1933 in Honolulu Hawaii to Risaburo and Haruko Osato. Wallace attended local schools and graduated from Kaimuki High in 1951. Upon graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he traveled around the country and served in the Korean War. He decided to settle in San Francisco and work as...

Jul 8, 2021

Eunice Sears, 91, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on July 8, 2021.  She was born in Coalinga, Ca. on Nov. 8, 1929 to Tony and Eugenia Schiavon. She moved to Freedom, Ca. when she was one year old along with her 3 older brothers, Louis, Dante and Mart. She graduated from Watsonville High School...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Mario Candelario Larios passed away on July 5th 2021.  He was 65 years old.  He was born on December 18, 1955 to Jose Candelario Castillo and Maria del Transito Larios  Ceja.

He is survived by his children ; Maria, Gustavo,Dora Jessica and Chelita.  Also survived by siblings; Beto, Carlos, Chuy, Isaias, Hugo, Elena, Guillermina, Raquel, Yolanda,...

Jul 2, 2021

Leland Aaron Hill passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz on July 2, 2021 at the age of 43. Leland (know to family as Aaron) was born on April 28, 1978 in Watsonville, Ca. to Leland Dale Hill and Terri L. Jennings. He attended Aptos High School and Cabrillo College where he excelled in...

Jun 29, 2021

Jerry Earls, born in Bakersfield CA passed on June 29, 2021 after battling ALS for 3 years. He was married for 60 years to the love of his life, Margie, who passed last year. He and Margie raised two wonderful sons, Chris and John.

After being raised in Bakersfield, he attended the University of California in Berkeley...

Jun 27, 2021

Aurelia S. Ramirez peacefully passed away on June 27, 2021 surrounded by her family in Modesto California. She was 90.

Aurelia was born on January 6, 1931 to her parents Jose and Sarah Soto. She was a native of Superior, Arizona and resided in Watsonville. She lived the past 5 years with her daughter in Modesto until...

Jun 25, 2021

Maria Villagrana Castaneda passed away at home in Aromas, California on June 25, 2021. She was 72.

Maria was an active lady that enjoyed life. She loved to sing and dance. She also enjoyed working out and going on walks. Above all she loved her family and spending time with them is what she cherished most.

Jun 24, 2021

On June 24, 2021, Watsonville resident, Adrian Patrick Leon, unexpectedly passed away in Salinas California. He was 29.

Adrian was a loving and sociable person. He always put a smile on everyone’s faces and was definitely loved by many. Adrian was a triathlon athlete in high school and graduated with his high school diploma from Watsonville Adult...

Jun 22, 2021

On June 22, 2021 Yolanda Romero Ponce passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Watsonville. She was 68.

Yolanda was born on March 11, 1953 to Margarito Romero and Maria De Jesus Gomes. She has been a resident of Watsonville since 1980. She devoted her life to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Jun 21, 2021

Watsonville resident James “Jim” Livingston passed away in Corralitos on Monday, June 21st at the age of 92. He died peacefully with family by his side. Jim was born in Spencer, Iowa and grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Later he moved west to Santa Cruz, California as a young man. He earned a Bachelor of Science at San Jose...

Jun 21, 2021

Mike Borba passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Salinas, Ca. On June 21, 2021.  He was 70 Years old.  Mike was born in Oklahoma on 12/25/1950. Mike was hardworking and dedicated to his family. He enjoyed trout fishing, was a 4-H member and showed Hereford Cattle, also achieving his eagle scout badge. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley and dirt...

Jun 19, 2021

On June 19, 2021 Sandra Elaine Miller peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Sandi “Mimi” Miller was so loved. She was a teacher in the community, volunteer and a friend to so many. She brought so much life to any situation she was in. A friend you could always count on.

Sandi is survived...

Jun 15, 2021

Bettie L. Wilber died peacefully at her home on June 15, 2021. She was 91. Her family was at her bedside that day.

Bettie was one of 8 children of Elmer and Eula Ruminer, she was born in Cowlington, Oklahoma in 1930. The family moved to California in 1935, and settled in the Bakersfield area, eventually moving...

Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Narcisa Gomez de Melendrez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Watsonville California. She was 94

Narcisa was born on October 29, 1926, to her parents Zenon Gomez and Severiana Lomeli. She is a native of Las Animas, Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico.

She is survived by her children, Esperanza,...

Jun 7, 2021

Aurora Ortiz de Arias was born on November 20, 1939, in Santa Rosa Zacatecas, México, to Saturnino Ortiz and Beatriz Gonzales.

Aurora was a long-time resident of Watsonville. She loved cooking for her family. She also enjoyed gardening as well as being in nature.  Aurora loved to spend time filling in coloring books. Above all, she was a...