Obituaries
Aurelia Palomares-Teran
Feb 17, 2023
Aurelia Palomares-Teran passed away on February 17, 2023 at her home in Freedom California. She was born in La Mesa De Cereachi (La Sierra Madre), Chihuahua Mexico on June 16, 1926. Her parents were Antonia Teran-Madero and Alejo Palomares-Meraz. Aurelia was the second oldest of 6 siblings. She had 12 sons and daughters with Emilio Teran-Ramirez; Catalina, Candelario, Nonis, Emilio,...
Hugo George Trabano
Feb 16, 2023
How do you say good-bye to a gentleman? Hugo was a loving son, a loyal husband, a caring sibling, a dedicated worker, a kind friend and neighbor and a steadfast believer in God. Hugo leaves behind his wife Marguerite, mom, Maria, a brother Alfred(Freddie), sister Elizabeth (Lisa), brother-in-law, Chuck, nieces and nephews, Fianna, Anthony, Corey, Tiffany, Kole and Kenzie. ...
Francisco Ortiz
Feb 5, 2023
On February 5, 2023, Francisco Ortiz passed away at the age of 92 years. Francisco was born November 13, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois but raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. Francisco then moved to Watsonville, California in 1975. Francisco survived by his wife Josefina Ortiz and his children; Francisco Ortiz, Juan Ortiz, Teresita Ortiz and Eduardo Ortiz, and his two grandchildren.
Francisco...
Rebecca Mendez Cardenas
Feb 1, 2023
On February 1, 2023, Rebecca Mendez Cardenas passed away at the age of 88. Rebecca was born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Bacilia Cardenas and Calixto Mendez. She lived and resided in Watsonville most of her life. Rebecca loved gardening and surrounding herself around plants. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and being with her 11...
Pricilla Silva Villasenor
Jan 30, 2023
On January 30, 2023, Pricilla Silva Villasenor passed away after a long illness. She was 16 years old. Pricilla was born February 8, 2006 in Watsonville, California to her parents Araceli L. Villasenor and Pedro Silva. Pricilla is survived by her parents and her siblings; Nathaniel P. Silva Villasenor and Arleen L. Luna Villasenor.
Pricilla resided in Marina, California and...
Dionisia Molina
Jan 23, 2023
On January 23, 2023, Dionisia “Nicha” Molina passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Nicha was born in Jalisco, Mexico and migrated to the United States. Nicha was a big proponent of education and received an AA from Cabrillo College. She worked at Watsonville Canning until the strike, where she then chose a different path to assist children in...
Patsy Joann Ausmus
Jan 23, 2023
Patsy Joann Ausmus passed away on Monday January 23, 2023. She was 81. Patsy was born on May 13, 1941, in Watsonville California to her parents Walter Silvera and Sarah Marini. She was a native of Watsonville her entire life. Pat, as she liked to be called, loved to garden and always had her home full of flowers, her favorites...
Flora Rodriguez Garcia
Jan 22, 2023
Flora Garcia passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. She was 88. Ms. Garcia was born Oct. 24th, 1934, in California, to her parents, Seberiano Rodriguez and Margaret Flores. She was a native of Santa Cruz County for 61 years.
She is survived by her children; Susan, Gabriel, Gary, and Gilbert. She is also survived by her siblings; Emilio, Arturo,...
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...
