Obituaries
Carlos Francisco Lopez
Feb 12, 2025
Carlos Francisco Lopez, 57, quietly left this world on Wednesday, February 12th, after a monthslong battle with cancer. His final breath a soft surrender to a life lived with resolute purpose. Born into a storied family, he was nurtured by the steadfast love of his parents, Maria de Jesus Gomez and Francisco Lopez, and distinguished himself as the eldest of...
Dora Linda Davidson
Feb 11, 2025
Dora Linda Davidson has officially left the building-but not without making sure we’ll never forget her. Born in Turlock California, she made her way through life with laughter, love and just the right amount of mischief. A proud 49ers fan, a free spirit, and a firm believer that Janis Joplin should always be played at full volume, she had a...
Tommy Thompson
Feb 11, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Albert Paul Thompson, 59, of Aptos, California, passed away on February 11, 2025.
Tommy was born December 7, 1965, in Los Gatos, California and was the son of Douglas Paul Thompson and Joan Evonne Thompson (Jensen) of Watsonville, California.
Tommy graduated from Watsonville High School in 1983. He began work as a glazier in Watsonville and became highly proficient in...
Mary Hernandez Sanchez
Feb 10, 2025
On February 10, 2025, Mary Hernandez Sanchez passed away at home in Watsonville CA. She was 96.
Mary was born on August 15, 1928, in Watsonville, to her parents Pedro and Jovita Hernandez.
Mary was very educated. She enjoyed a nice TALL glass of wine, long walks on the town, dancing till her feet hurt and bargaining at flea markets. What she...
Maxine Loss
Feb 9, 2025
Wilma “Maxine” Loss passed away peacefully at home, Sunday February 9, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born in Cord, Arkansas on June 14, 1928, and came to California as a child. Watsonville has been her home for most of her life. She met her husband Clayton “Charlie” Loss in 1944 while he was stationed during World War...
Ofelia Fernandez Melgoza
Feb 8, 2025
Ofelia Fernandez Melgoza falleció pacíficamente el sábado 8 de febrero de 2025 a los 78 años.
Ofelia nació el 8 de julio de 1946 en FCO J. Mujica, Michoacán Mexico a sus padres Ramon Fernandez y Amelia Melgoza.
A Ofelia la sobrevive sus hijos e hijas, Yolanda, Roberto, Gloria, Cristobal, Miguel y Ana Maria. Deja 13 nietos y 5 bisnietos.
Ella es precedida...
Norman A. Clark
Feb 3, 2025
With love Norman A. Clark passed away in Santa Cruz, CA. after a battle with cancer. He was 84.
Norman was born on August 6, 1940, to Kenneth and Caryl Clark in Watsonville CA. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1958. He later married Nellie Adams, and they had children, Kenneth and Cynthia. He mastered the business of Commercial Fishing...
Tania Elizabeth Arias de Hernandez
Feb 2, 2025
Tania Elizabeth Arias de Hernández, sierva fiel de Jehová, falleció inesperadamente en su hogar en Watsonville, California, el 2 de febrero de 2025, a la edad de 48 años. Tania nació en la Ciudad de México y, junto con su madre, María Elba Arias Téllez, emigró a los Estados Unidos en busca de una vida mejor. A los 18 años, al...
Carmen O'Brien
Jan 29, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Carmen O’Brien passed away in Salinas CA. She was 80.
Carmen was born in Brawley, CA. on February 12, 1947, to her parents Pedro and Juana Gutierrez. She was a resident of Watsonville.
She is survived by her husband, Jaime O’Brien, her children, Graciela Ponce and Jimmy O’Brien, her siblings, Juana Gutierrez, Pedro Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez, Eva Gutierrez...
Roberta Ann Johnson Hinds
Jan 28, 2025
APTOS - Roberta (1943-2025) lived with love, humor and creativity. Aptos, CA and Eugene, OR were home, with chapters living in Seattle, Guatemala, and traveling around Europe. In her final years, she lived in a book-filled apartment overlooking the Monterey Bay.
An urban farmer, beekeeper, art therapist, ghostwriter, editor, milliner, psychology instructor, and artist, she loved cooking from scratch, swimming in...
Barbara Marie Leon
Jan 26, 2025
On January 26, 2025, Barbara Marie Leon passed away at home in Watsonville CA. She was 64.Barbara was born on January 26, 1961, in Watsonville. Barbara loved dancing, gardening, listening to oldies and collecting turquoise jewelry. She also loved being with her puppy and watching Disney movies with her grandchildren. She was a resident of Watsonville.
She is survived by her...
Anarosa Ramirez
Jan 23, 2025
Anarosa Ramirez passed away on January 23, 2025 at Dominican Hospital surrounded by family whom loved her dearly. She was born on December 22, 1946 to Angelberto and Teresa Robledo in Jalisco, Mexico.
Anarosa is survived by her three sons Mario Medina, Rene Medina and Jose Jesus Medina (JR). Four brothers Raul, Jose, Juan and Angelberto. Two sisters Teresa and Magdalena....
Jan Hermosillo
Jan 19, 2025
Jan Marie Hassell Hermosillo passed away on January 19, 2025, in Watsonville, CA at the age of 80.
Jan was born in Eugene, Oregon on August 21, 1944 to her parents Hugh and Esther Hassell. Jan grew up in Springfield, Oregon where she attended Springfield High School and Thurston High School until graduating in 1962. She was a member of the...
Nancy Lou Meyers
Jan 18, 2025
Nancy Lou Meyers, née Middleton, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Nancy was born on April 8, 1940, in Copalis Beach, Washington to Clarence and Ruth Middleton, the second of five children. Her family moved to Yreka, California, where she spent her youth and met her future husband.
Nancy married LeRoy...
Francisca Medrano
Jan 17, 2025
Francisca Medrano Felix passed away on January 17, 2025, in Watsonville, CA. She was 87.
Francisca was born on May 22, 1937, in Zacatecas, Mexico to her parents Refugio Felix and Julia Castañeda. She resided in Watsonville, CA. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking as well as singing.
She is survived by her husband Aurelio Medrano and children Graciela Medrano, Miroslava...
Bernard Dykgraaf
Jan 12, 2025
On January 12, 2025, Bernard Dykgraaf passed away at home in Watsonville CA. He was 81.
Bernard was born on February 25, 1943, in Vreeland, Holland to his parents Job and Miep Dykgraaf.
Bernard was a graduate of Watsonville High School. He attended trade schools. He was a resident of Watsonville.
He is survived by his children, Stefan Dykgraaf, Randy (Kathy) Dykgraaf and...
Dulces N Gonzales
Jan 10, 2025
Dulces N. Gonzales passed away on January 10, 2025, in Santa Cruz CA. He was 89.
Dulces was born on January 19, 1935, in Chihuahua, Mexico to his parents Cipriano and Merced Gonzales. He resided in Odessa, Texas prior to moving to Watsonville, CA in the early 60’s. He worked for Western Farm Service as a field supervisor for 41 years.
He...
Rosine Bua
Jan 9, 2025
On January 9, 2025, Rosine Bua passed away peacefully with her family by her side, in Watsonville CA. She was 96.
Rosine was born on November 30, 1928, in Monterey, California, to her parents Vincent Altavilla and Lucy (Belleci) Altavilla.
Rosine was a bookkeeper by trade but was a homemaker by choice most of her adult life. She was a fabulous Italian...
Ciro Santos
Jan 1, 2025
Ciro Santos Bernardo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. He was a native of Mexico, born in Oaxaca, on February 8, 1968, to Margarito Santos and Maria de Los Angeles Bernardo. However, he was a long-time resident of Watsonville.
Ciro enjoyed dancing, music, and gardening at home. He was also an...
Alvaro Perez Chavez Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Alvaro Perez Chavez Jr. died unexpectedly on December 25, 2024, at the age of 15. He was born in Watsonville and was a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz County.
Alvaro enjoyed making TikTok videos and loved to sing and dance. He was always happy with a bright smile and very kind to everyone.
He is survived by his mother, Evangelina Rodriguez and...
