Obituaries
Epimenio Valencia
May 16, 2025
Epimenio "Ed" Valencia, a resident of Santa Cruz County for many years, passed away on May 16, 2025, he was 95.
After retiring from the US Army, he enjoyed connecting with family and friends, working on his bonsai trees, playing music, and traveling the world. He was a longtime participant in the Watsonville Community Band and the Watsonville and Santa Cruz...
Jesus Hernandez Cortes
May 16, 2025
On Friday May 16th, 2025 Heaven opened its gates to Jesus Hernandez Cortes, who passed away at his daughter’s home in Watsonville, CA at the age of 90.
He was born on the 10th of January in 1935 in Michoacan, Mexico to Patricio Hernandez and Dominga Cortez. Jesus Hernandez was a hard-working individual, starting off as a young man in the...
Maria Fernandez
May 12, 2025
María Fernández falleció a los 96 años en su hogar con su familia el 12 de mayo del 2025 en Watsonville, California.
Nació en Gómez Fariaz municipio de Tangancícuaro Michoacán, México, el 28 de octubre de 1928 a sus padres Pablo Rocha y Josefa Fernández. María emigró a Estados Unidos junto a su esposo en 1995 y residió en el condado...
Ezequiel E. Enriquez
May 12, 2025
Ezequiel was born on October 13, 1930, in Mexico City to his parents Alfredo and Guadalupe Enriquez. In his 20’s, he travelled often to southern California to work in the restaurant and cannery industries. It was here that he discovered his special rotisserie recipe. He eventually opened several chicken rotisserie businesses in Mexico City, which became the main Enriquez family...
Raul Cacho Galvan
Apr 29, 2025
Raul Cacho Galván falleció en su hogar el martes 29 de abril del 2025 a los 64 años.
Raul nació el 5 de diciembre de 1960 en Michoacán, Mexico. De padres Javier Cacho Bravo y Maria Elena Galván Vega.
A Raul lo sobreviven su esposa, Maria Mendoza. Sus 3 hijos; Ivan Cacho, Nadia Cacho y Helen Cacho. Sus hermanas en California; Anamaria...
Juanita Nieves de Camacho
Apr 25, 2025
In Memory of Juanita Nieves de Camacho December 22, 1942 – April 25, 2025
Juanita Nieves de Camacho passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Born in Querétaro, Mexico, she later settled in the Bay Area, where she built a life centered on family, faith, and love. She was preceded in death...
Ygnacio "Angel" Vargas
Apr 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ygnacio “Angel” Vargas, who departed this life on April 21, 2025, just days before his 79th birthday.
Born on April 25, 1946, to Luis Vargas and Antonia Solís, Angel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Guadalupe Serrano; his children, David Serrano, Angelica Martinez, and...
Leandro Tadeo Perez-Cruz
Apr 19, 2025
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Leandro Tadeo Perez-Cruz passed away in Watsonville, CA.
Leandro was born on March 10, 2025 to his parents Ismael Perez Lopez and Rocio Cruz Renteria.
Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Parish with burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Gilbert H. Banuelos
Apr 13, 2025
Gilbert H. Banuelos August 28, 1933 – April 13, 2025
Heaven welcomed a very special angel on April 13, 2025, as Gilbert Banuelos passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old.
Gilbert was born on August 28, 1933, in Moss Landing to his parents, John Banuelos and Carmen Garcia. In 1951, he met the love of his...
Manuel Rego Cabral
Apr 10, 2025
On Thursday, April 10, 2025 Manuel Rego Cabral passed away peacefully while hospitalized at Salinas Valley Health at the age of 78.
He was born on August 29, 1946 to his parents Mariano and Maria Da Luz Cabral.
He was a resident of Hollister, CA. He loved playing golf, camping, spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an expert in...
Marmie Ray Rockett
Apr 8, 2025
Marmie Ray Rockett, 91, passed away peacefully at Maple House Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, CA, on April 8, 2025.
Early Life:
Marmie was born in 1934 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the third of four sons born to Lavilla and Paul Rockett. Following the tragic death of his father, and then his beloved older brother, Rudy, Marmie, along with his mom and brother...
Martin Cortez
Apr 6, 2025
On Sunday, April 6, 2025 Martin Cortez peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA at the age of 67.
Martin was born on November 5, 1957 in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico to his parents Bonifacio and Macrina Cortez.
He is survived by his wife Maria G. Cortez, three children Martin Cortez Jr., Andrea Cortez, Maribel Cortez Mackie, daughter in-law Adriana Cortez,...
Jose de Jesus Morales
Apr 2, 2025
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Jose de Jesus Morales peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
He was a man of many wonderful traits. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico and loved baseball, fishing, hunting and branding animals. Jose worked 54 years in agriculture. He will be missed and cherished by all that knew him.
Jose is survived by wife, Magdalena Aguirre...
Rafael De La Torre
Mar 26, 2025
Rafael De La Torre was a humble, hard-working, simple man. He had a genuine love for his family and appreciation for his community.
Rafael was born on 6/15/1949 in El Rancho del Tecolote Jalisco, Mexico. Juan and Maria del Refugio, his parents, raised Rafael along with 8 siblings: Jose, Miguel, Manuel, Maria, Soledad, Antonio, Jesus and Nicolas. His parents instilled great...
Daniel Guerra Gonzalez
Mar 19, 2025
Daniel Guerra Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 64.
Daniel was born on October 29, 1960, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to his parents Esteban Guerra and Elizabeth Gonzalez de Guerra.
Daniel played soccer in his younger days and his love for soccer continued throughout his life. He was a San Francisco 49er fan, loved music,...
Patsy Ruth Mills
Mar 17, 2025
Patsy Ruth Mills passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 93.
Patsy was born on June 21, 1931, to her parents Charles Brasher and Margaret Taylor. She was a resident of La Selva Beach, CA and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1949.
Patsy was a member of Rainbow Girls, NAWIC and National Assoc. of Women in Construction....
Jenny Fraga Walker
Mar 16, 2025
Jenny Fraga Walker passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 82.
Jenny was born on September 9, 1942, in Watsonville, California, to her parents Joe and Mary Fraga.
She loved being online whether it was shopping, researching something or playing games. She also loved going to casinos, gambling, playing the lottery and opening scratchers. She was a Life Member...
Emma Alberta Reed Nestler
Mar 15, 2025
Emma Alberta Reed Nestler
August 16, 1926 – March 15, 2025
Emma passed away peacefully on March 15 in her home of over 66 years in Watsonville, California.
Emma was born in Sparta, New Jersey to Edwin Reed and Marguerite Van Sciver Reed. She grew up in Northern New Jersey and graduated from Rockaway High School. Emma was then accepted into the U....
Juana De La Torre-Martinez
Mar 6, 2025
A great woman descended to heaven on March 6, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was born to Narciso and Paula Martinez-Marquez on May 23, 1944 in San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco Mexico.
Juana was the youngest of six kids. She came to California in 1986 to reunite with her husband, Antonio De La Torre (deceased 12 yrs ago)....
Sohair Faltas
Mar 6, 2025
Our beloved mother, Sohair Faltas, our "Little Lion," joined the angels on March 6th, 2025. Her quiet strength, unwavering faith, and indomitable spirit shaped us profoundly. She was a steady light, a fierce protector, and a heart that never stopped loving. Born in Assiut, Upper Egypt, Sohair’s name, meaning "the observant one," reflected her gift for listening and making others feel...
