Obituaries
Norma Hansen
Jul 13, 2021
Norma Jean Hansen was Born September 21, 1936 and passed away peacefully on July 13 with her family by her side. Norma was a graduate of Watsonville High. She is survived by her children Jan Ragan, Gary Hansen, Michael Hansen, Grandchildren Natasha Melchor, Jeff Hansen, Katelyn Hansen, Tyler Hansen, Travis Hansen, Great grandchildren Mariska Northrup, Audra Northrup, Tymber Lynn...
Wallace Osato
Jul 9, 2021
Wallace (Wally) Hideo Osato was born on February 12, 1933 in Honolulu Hawaii to Risaburo and Haruko Osato. Wallace attended local schools and graduated from Kaimuki High in 1951. Upon graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he traveled around the country and served in the Korean War. He decided to settle in San Francisco and work as...
Eunice Sears
Jul 8, 2021
Eunice Sears, 91, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on July 8, 2021. She was born in Coalinga, Ca. on Nov. 8, 1929 to Tony and Eugenia Schiavon. She moved to Freedom, Ca. when she was one year old along with her 3 older brothers, Louis, Dante and Mart. She graduated from Watsonville High School...
Mario Candelario
Jul 5, 2021
Mr. Mario Candelario Larios passed away on July 5th 2021. He was 65 years old. He was born on December 18, 1955 to Jose Candelario Castillo and Maria del Transito Larios Ceja.
He is survived by his children ; Maria, Gustavo,Dora Jessica and Chelita. Also survived by siblings; Beto, Carlos, Chuy, Isaias, Hugo, Elena, Guillermina, Raquel, Yolanda,...
Leland Hill
Jul 2, 2021
Leland Aaron Hill passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz on July 2, 2021 at the age of 43. Leland (know to family as Aaron) was born on April 28, 1978 in Watsonville, Ca. to Leland Dale Hill and Terri L. Jennings. He attended Aptos High School and Cabrillo College where he excelled in...
Jerry Earls
Jun 29, 2021
Jerry Earls, born in Bakersfield CA passed on June 29, 2021 after battling ALS for 3 years. He was married for 60 years to the love of his life, Margie, who passed last year. He and Margie raised two wonderful sons, Chris and John.
After being raised in Bakersfield, he attended the University of California in Berkeley...
Aurelia Ramirez
Jun 27, 2021
Aurelia S. Ramirez peacefully passed away on June 27, 2021 surrounded by her family in Modesto California. She was 90.
Aurelia was born on January 6, 1931 to her parents Jose and Sarah Soto. She was a native of Superior, Arizona and resided in Watsonville. She lived the past 5 years with her daughter in Modesto until...
Maria Villagrana Castaneda
Jun 25, 2021
Maria Villagrana Castaneda passed away at home in Aromas, California on June 25, 2021. She was 72.
Maria was an active lady that enjoyed life. She loved to sing and dance. She also enjoyed working out and going on walks. Above all she loved her family and spending time with them is what she cherished most.
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Adrian Leon
Jun 24, 2021
On June 24, 2021, Watsonville resident, Adrian Patrick Leon, unexpectedly passed away in Salinas California. He was 29.
Adrian was a loving and sociable person. He always put a smile on everyone’s faces and was definitely loved by many. Adrian was a triathlon athlete in high school and graduated with his high school diploma from Watsonville Adult...
Yolanda Ponce
Jun 22, 2021
On June 22, 2021 Yolanda Romero Ponce passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Watsonville. She was 68.
Yolanda was born on March 11, 1953 to Margarito Romero and Maria De Jesus Gomes. She has been a resident of Watsonville since 1980. She devoted her life to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
James Livingston
Jun 21, 2021
Watsonville resident James “Jim” Livingston passed away in Corralitos on Monday, June 21st at the age of 92. He died peacefully with family by his side. Jim was born in Spencer, Iowa and grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Later he moved west to Santa Cruz, California as a young man. He earned a Bachelor of Science at San Jose...
Michael Borba
Jun 21, 2021
Mike Borba passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Salinas, Ca. On June 21, 2021. He was 70 Years old. Mike was born in Oklahoma on 12/25/1950. Mike was hardworking and dedicated to his family. He enjoyed trout fishing, was a 4-H member and showed Hereford Cattle, also achieving his eagle scout badge. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley and dirt...
Sandra Miller
Jun 19, 2021
On June 19, 2021 Sandra Elaine Miller peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Sandi “Mimi” Miller was so loved. She was a teacher in the community, volunteer and a friend to so many. She brought so much life to any situation she was in. A friend you could always count on.
Sandi is survived...
Bettie Wilber
Jun 15, 2021
Bettie L. Wilber died peacefully at her home on June 15, 2021. She was 91. Her family was at her bedside that day.
Bettie was one of 8 children of Elmer and Eula Ruminer, she was born in Cowlington, Oklahoma in 1930. The family moved to California in 1935, and settled in the Bakersfield area, eventually moving...
Narcisa Gomez de Melendrez
Jun 14, 2021
On June 14, 2021, Narcisa Gomez de Melendrez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Watsonville California. She was 94
Narcisa was born on October 29, 1926, to her parents Zenon Gomez and Severiana Lomeli. She is a native of Las Animas, Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico.
She is survived by her children, Esperanza,...
Aurora Arias
Jun 7, 2021
Aurora Ortiz de Arias was born on November 20, 1939, in Santa Rosa Zacatecas, México, to Saturnino Ortiz and Beatriz Gonzales.
Aurora was a long-time resident of Watsonville. She loved cooking for her family. She also enjoyed gardening as well as being in nature. Aurora loved to spend time filling in coloring books. Above all, she was a...
Antonia Ruelas
May 29, 2021
En Recuerdo Amoroso de Antonia Ruelas
Antonia Ruelas falleció pacíficamente en su casa en Watsonville rodeada de su familia el 29 de mayo de 2021. Tenía 79 años.
Antonia nació el 1 de mayo de 1942 de sus padres Camilo y María Delgado. Ella era una dama vivaz llena de vida. Su familia fue su...
Pearlena Burt
May 16, 2021
Pearl Burt Pearlena Lucille (Broyles) Burt was born September 4,1941 and passed away May 16, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in St. James Missouri to Ed and Louise Broyles and came to Watsonville with her mother and siblings, where she was then raised by parents Wally and Louise Jessup. Pearl continued to live out her life in...
Bruce Diamond
May 6, 2021
Bruce Diamond, a Watsonville native, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2021. He was 68.
Bruce graduated from Watsonville High School in 1970 and received a bachelor’s degree from Cal State University, Chico. Bruce was a substitute teacher for the Pajaro Valley and Salinas School Districts.
He was a loyal friend to many, witty with...
Jose Vargas
May 5, 2021
On May 5, 2021 Jose Raul Vargas passed away unexpectedly in Watsonville. He was 87.
Jose was born in Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico on September 24, 1933 to his parents Juan and Julia Vargas. He was a gregarious man devoted to his family. He was a gardener extraordinaire and an avid reader. He was a passionate San Francisco...
