Obituaries
Candace Pierce
Jan 9, 2023
On Monday, January 9, 2023 Candace Pierce peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Candace cherished spending time with her family and spending time in the casinos. She also loved her dog, Abbie!
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Pierce and parents, Paul and Helen Bracy.
Candace is survived by her children, Christine McMahon, Susan Wrede...
Juan Francisco Quiroz Gutierrez
Jan 8, 2023
Juan Francisco Quiroz passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was 62. Juan was born June 28th, 1960, in Coalcoman, Michoacan to his parents Timoteo Quiroz Alvarez and Lucina Gutierrez Farias.
He survived by his wife Aurelia Quiroz and his children; Juan Diego "JD" Quiroz, Carina Quiroz Gutierrez, David Quiroz, Guadalupe Quiroz Torres, Elizabeth Quiroz, Monica Ramirez-Quiroz, Gabriel...
Michael Allen Larkin
Dec 30, 2022
Mike Larkin passed away peacefully in his home on Friday December 30th, 2022, with his loyal puppy, Lily, by his side. Mike was born in Watsonville, California, the second son of Emmett and Fannie Larkin. He grew up running around the family ranch and operating his own dairy with his brother Emmett (Mickey). He attended Watsonville High School where he...
Robert Henry Bivins
Dec 29, 2022
Robert H. Bivins passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2022. He was 80.
Robert was born on December 1, 1942, in Watsonville, California to his parents Henry Bivins and Naomi Pomeroy Bivins.
Robert was a hardworking family man that loved life. He enjoyed playing sports. He played baseball from the age of 8 to 22. He...
Gilberto Margarito Valadez
Dec 27, 2022
Gilberto Margarito Valadez passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 27, 2022. He was 57.
Gilbert was born on October 16, 1965, in Juarez, Chihuahua. He was raised in Watsonville, California, to his stepfather Eliberto de Leon and Maria Valadez de Leon.
Gilbert graduated from Watsonville High School in 1984. Soon after he was able to obtain an...
Betty Allee Steelman
Dec 22, 2022
Betty Allee Steelman passed away on December 22, 2022, after a long ilness, in Santa Cruz, California. She was 83.
Betty was born on August 24, 1939, in Hanford, California, to her parents Frank and Pauline Allee.
Betty was a woman of many wonderful traits. She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1957. She was involved in Brownies and Cub...
Steven M. Curlee
Dec 18, 2022
This past year ended with the loss of my friend, Steven M. Curlee. He passed away in his sleep peacefully at his mother’s home on December 18, 2022, he was 59.
Steve was born at Dominican hospital on November 23, 1963, to Ruby and Bud Curlee. He grew up in the town of Ben Lomond, CA where he continued...
Julia C. Sanchez
Dec 18, 2022
On Sunday, December 18, 2022 Julia C. Sanchez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 87.
Julia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She worked at Smucker’s for over 40 years. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness, and she will be forever missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Anna Suzette Rojas (Pink Princess)
Dec 14, 2022
Anna Suzette Rojas of Watsonville passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2022. Suzette was born to Antonio and Evelia Rojas, She was the third youngest sibling of 4 sisters. She attended Watsonville High School and was Varsity Basketball cheerleader during her junior and senior years. She attended Cabrillo and Heald College. Suzette worked for Ford’s Department store, Doles, Heinzen and...
Sharon J. Martin
Dec 12, 2022
Sharon J. Martin, 76, of Watsonville, California, passed away unexpectedly, at her home on the morning of December 12, 2022.
Sharon was born on January 15, 1946 and was the daughter of the late William Newman and Alice Ellis, and sister of Sharlene Puckett.
She enjoyed marriage with Daniel Martin for 53 years and will now be joining him with...
Sofia Vazquez Rojas
Dec 8, 2022
Sofia Vazquez Rojas was born September 30th, 1926 in Presidio, Texas. She was 9 of 12 children born to Juan and Andrea Ramirez Vazquez. She went home to our Lord on December 8th, 2022 at the age of 96.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Papa Juan and Grandma Andrea. Her beloved siblings who paved the road to...
Eva Rocha Rocha
Dec 6, 2022
Eva Rocha Rocha, born on 12/6/1948, in Gómez Farías Michocán, México to Antonio Rocha Contreras (9/7/1923-7/8/2011) and Elodia Rocha Fernández.
Immigrated to the USA in her late teens for a better life, worked over 25 years in the fields, until she could no longer work.
She had no children of her own and had always yearned for one… her siblings...
Arleen Helen George Bladl
Dec 5, 2022
Arleen Helen George Bladl passed away on December 5, 2022, at her home in Eugene, Oregon. She was 80 years old.
Arleen was born in San Jose, California. She was the oldest of four children born to Tony George, Sr. and Marian Helen George.
Arleen spent her childhood in Campbell, California, loving to swim in the home pool with family...
Juan Francisco Parra
Dec 5, 2022
Juan Francisco Parra passed away unexpectedly on December 5th, 2022.
Juan “Pancho” Parra was born on July 13, 1959, to his parents Juan Martinez and Maria Socorro Parra.
He is survived by his daughter Socorro Parra and his 2 siblings Maria “Chuy” Silva and Eva Quintero.
Pancho spent most of his time playing Bingo and cards.
Visitation services will be...
Lucio Garcia
Nov 27, 2022
Lucio Garcia passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2022, in Watsonville. He was 18.
Lucio was born on January 8, 2004, in Watsonville, California, where he was a lifelong resident.
Lucio graduated from Aptos High School in 2022. He was a member of the football team at Aptos High School. He was an avid LA Rams fan. He...
Jose Felipe Crescencio
Nov 27, 2022
Jose Felipe Crescencio Aguilar passed away peacefully on November 27,2022, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 26, 2022, he was 54 years old. He was born on March 1st, 1968, Guanajuato, MX to Jose Crescencio and Angelina Aguilar. He was a resident of Watsonville, CA for 38 years.
Mr. Crescencio was a devote catholic, a proud father, he was...
Kenneth Leach
Nov 25, 2022
Kenneth Leach was born on February 18, 1944 and passed away on November 25, 2022 after 18 years with Alzheimer’s.
Kenneth spent his career in the produce industry, starting in the San Francisco Produce market, moving to Monterey Mushrooms and ending with doing Retail Produce in Utah.
Kenny never met a stranger and was never forgotten by anyone who...
Dorothy Lorraine Elmer
Nov 24, 2022
Dorothy Lorraine Elmer passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday November 24, 2022. She was 87 years old. Our beloved mother, grandma, great grandmother, and aunt was born on May 1, 1935 in Magna, Utah. She graduated from Cypress High in Magna Utah in 1953. She was a joy to anyone that knew her. She was a dedicated...
Douglas Whittier Cooper
Nov 22, 2022
Douglas Whittier Cooper, our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville, California, on November 22, 2022. Doug was born on September 15, 1939, in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Harold and Agnes Cooper.
After graduating from Newport Harbor High School, Doug worked for the US Forest Service as a fire fighter, ranger, and fire prevention...
Barbara Murphy Corrigan
Nov 13, 2022
Barbara Murphy Corrigan died peacefully after a brief illness on November 13, 2022 surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Watsonville on March 2, 1946 to Walter and Eleanor Murphy. She attended Moreland Notre Dame for three years before transferring to Mintie White, where she made many longtime friends. She attended E.A. Hall for junior high followed by Watsonville...
