Obituaries
Ezequial Mota Freitas
May 25, 2022
Ezequiel Mota Freitas, of Watsonville, CA passed from this life on May 25, 2022, after several years of living with Parkinson’s disease. He was 81. Born April 3, 1941, in Funchal, Madeira, he was the second child of Joao Freitas and Soledade da Mota Freitas.
Ezequiel is survived by his loving wife, Lilia Freitas, sister Zelia Jardim, brother Dino...
Joseph Alfred Martinez
May 24, 2022
Joseph Alfred Martínez “Joe” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his Watsonville home after a long illness. Joe was 78 at the time of his death a Watsonville resident; he attended local schools & 1977 he founded & operated Watsonville Roofing until he semi retired in 2011 & became a part time advisor to...
Rosalva Cervantes Vargas
May 23, 2022
On Thursday, May 23, 2022 Rosalva Cervantes Vargas peacefully passed away. She was 80.
Rosalva was a woman of many wonderful traits. She cherished spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.
Rosalva is survived by her children; Fred, Norman , Marcos , Nancy and Joe. She is also survived by siblings; Mary, Linda, Carol,...
Dennis Lynn Smith
May 20, 2022
DENNIS “DENNY” LYNN SMITH
Dennis Lynn Smith was born and raised by parents Lester and Bernice Smith, in Pennsylvania. Dennis met the love of his life Norma Jean Sulecki on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania while driving his boat he designed and built. Dennis and his bride moved to California.
In San Jose he worked as a Design Engineer at...
Natividad Aguilera
May 15, 2022
Natividad Aguilera passed away on May 15, 2022, in San Jose, California. He was 60.
Natividad was born on September 8, 1961, in Michoacan, Mexico to his parents Maria Guadalupe and Abel Aguilera.
Natividad was a hard-working man dedicated to his family. He was an amazing grandfather. He enjoyed music especially playing his guitar. He loved spending...
Betty Ruth Allen
May 10, 2022
An 80 year resident of Santa Cruz County, Betty Allen left us peacefully on May 10, 2022, at her home, at the age of 84, due to complications from a cerebrovascular accident. Betty was born in Virgilia, California, to Marvin and Eunice Humbird. She was the second of three daughters. The family relocated to Watsonville in the early...
Steven Ramon Ybarra
May 8, 2022
Steven Ramon Ybarra, 55, of Watsonville, CA passed from this life on May 8, 2022, peacefully in his sleep at home. Born August 31, 1966, at Watsonville Hospital in Watsonville, CA, he was the third child of Bernardo C. Ybarra Jr. and Frances Castillo Ybarra. His father, Bernardo, predeceased Steve. Left to cherish many wonderful memories, Steve is survived...
Loren E. Callesen
May 2, 2022
A native of Watsonville, Calif. Loren Callesen died May 2, 2022, in Campbell, Calif. Born Jan. 25, 1935, Loren was the youngest son of Fred and Marie Callesen. He attended Notre Dame grammar school and graduated from Watsonville High School. A graduate of Monterey Peninsula College, Mr. Callesen served in the US Navy on the USS Collett. Upon his...
Angelina Nicolas Fallorina
Apr 30, 2022
Angelina Nicolas Fallorina was born on December 6, 1922 in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She passed away on April 30, 2022 in her home in Watsonville.
Angelina was a member of the First United Methodist church for 68 years. She sang in the choir and was very active in UMW. She was awarded a certificate of appreciation for faithful...
Catarina Guillen-Moya
Apr 29, 2022
Catarina “Cat” Guillen-Moya passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2022, in Watsonville, California. She was 37.
Catarina was born on March 9, 1985, in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Catarina was a hardworking lady dedicated to her family. She worked as a medical assistant providing care to the community. She was very smart and detailed oriented. She enjoyed being adventurous. She...
Steven Mine
Apr 27, 2022
Steven Mine peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 27, 2022, in Watsonville. He was 74.
Steven was born on October 5, 1947, in Watsonville, California to his parents Tom and Kikue Mine.
Steven, a life-long resident of Watsonville, graduated from Watsonville High School in 1965 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Santa...
Alba Luz Renteria
Apr 25, 2022
Alba Luz Renteria passed away in Santa Cruz, California on April 25, 2022. She was 81.
Alba was born on February 21, 1941, in Tacupeto Sonora, Mexico to her parents Enrique Lopez and Maria Esther Valenzuela Lopez.
Alba was a family-oriented lady that enjoyed life. In her 20’s she was a fashion model in Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico....
Tandra Gale Nakamoto
Apr 23, 2022
Tandra Gale Nakamoto passed away, after a more than 3 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. She peacefully passed at her home on 04/23/2022 with her husband at her side. Tandra was born in Santa Cruz and raised in Watsonville on Hughes Rd. She also spent her teen years living with her cousin Karen and “Daddy” Dave Hagler in...
Bernardo Estrada
Apr 21, 2022
Mr. Bernardo Estrada died at home on April 21st, 2022.He was born to his proud parents Bernardo Estrada and Margarita Pérez in Hidalgo, México on May 6, 1939.
Mr. Bernardo Estrada enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. Not only was Suncrest Nursery his occupation, but a place he called home
as well.
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Luis Rocha
Apr 21, 2022
Luis Angel “Topo” Rocha passed away on April 21, 2022, in San Jose, California. He was 34.
Luis was born on May 22, 1987, in Watsonville, California to his parents Benito and Beatriz Rocha.
Luis was an active member of Family First Car/Bike Club. He was an active member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. He...
Shizuko Kikuchi
Apr 14, 2022
Shizuko Kikuchi, born October 26, 1934, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born and raised with her six brothers and sisters in Udono, Japan, and came to Watsonville, CA when she married the late Kazuo Kikuchi in 1955. They raised two sons, Johnny and David, and were active in the Watsonville Japanese American...
Rosie Galvan
Apr 12, 2022
Rosie Marie Galvan died on April 12, 2022, at her residence. She was born on March 29, 1939, to Faustino and Simona Moreno.
She was a Watsonville resident who enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and most of all spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children Rita (Michael) Martinez, Eddie Galvan, Debra (David)...
Kenneth Ridgway
Apr 9, 2022
Kenneth M. Ridgway died unexpectedly in his sleep on April 9, 2022, at the age of 24.
Kenny was born on March 19, 1998, to his proud parents Brian and Lennette Ridgway. Kenny worked for Santa Cruz A.M.R. He was excited and well on his way to accomplishing his goals as a Paramedic/Fireman. He was a wonderful...
Arden Bachman
Apr 5, 2022
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Arden Ross Bachman peacefully passed away surrounded by family in Watsonville. She was 80.
Born in Glendale Ca., her family moved to Santa Cruz. Arden graduated from Santa Cruz High School, where she enjoyed being the mascot. She worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School district for over 20 years in various roles. She was...
Rodolfo Murillo Jr
Apr 1, 2022
Rodolfo Jr. Murillo “Rudy” age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 1, 2022.
He was born in 1977, September 5th, and blessed his parents Rodolfo and Cornelia Murillo as their first-born son. He grew up in a small town of Moss Landing along with his siblings Araceli, Noemi, Joel and Diego Murillo. He...
