Obituaries

Oct 4, 2020

Tamika Angelique Davis unexpectedly passed away on October 4, 2020.   She was 21.  She was born on October 30, 1998 and was a native resident of both Watsonville,CA and Fresno, CA.

Miss Davis was such a loving girl who will be missed dearly.  She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and how much of a great...

Oct 4, 2020

On October 4, 2020, Enrique Plascencia peacefully passed away.  He was 75.

Mr. Plascencia was born on August 11, 1945 and was a residence of Watsonville and Mexicali during his lifetime.  Mr. Plascencia’s happy personality made everybody feel welcomed around his presence. He always had a joke or a funny story to share. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining....

Sep 16, 2020

Abel Mejia passed away on Sept 16th at his home in Watsonville.

Mr. Mejia graduated Watsonville High School in 1988, and from UCSC with a bachelor's degree in Economics and master's in Education. Over the course of a 23 year long career, Mr. Mejia taught at several Watsonville schools, and was most notably a history and economics...

Sep 8, 2020

On Tuesday September 8, 2020, Manuel Pacheco peacefully passed away.  He was 89 years old.

Mr. Pacheco, born on June 3, 1931, was a native resident of Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico.  He loved fishing, playing scratchers, and playing the loteria.

Mr. Pacheco is preceded in death by his parents Luis Pacheco and Maria Vidales.

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Sep 7, 2020

On September 7, 2020, Raymond J. Hermosillo peacefully passed away.  He was 80 years old.

Mr. Hermosillo, born on September 18, 1939, was a native resident of Watsonville.  He was a Watsonville Firefighter Engineer for 32 years and gained the achievement of the first bilingual firefighter.  He was co-founder of the Santa Cruz Four Wheel Drive Club...

Aug 31, 2020

Our dear brother, Alfonso “Jr.” Falcon; aka: Tio, Dude, Wally, Fonzie, a gifted mechanic, died unexpectedly on August 31, 2020 at the age of 36 in our home town of Watsonville.

Alfonso is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann Tavera, step dad, Jammie Rimando and father, Alfonso Falcon Sr. Siblings: Ninfa, Annette and Luis Gonzales, and Sarahbeth...

Aug 27, 2020

On Thursday August 27, 2020, Cindy Zuniga peacefully passed away.  She was 45 years old.

Ms. Zuniga, born on November 30, 1975, was a native resident of Watsonville.  She graduated from Watsonville High School. Cindy’s family and friends will all miss her dearly.

Ms. Zuniga is preceded in death by her mother, Anita Contreras.

Aug 27, 2020

On Thursday, August 27, Rosalie Johnson passed away from cancer at the age of 88.  Rosalie was born January 21, 1932 in Shafter, California to Roland and Reba Doty.  As a young girl, the family moved to Bakersfield and eventually to Watsonville where Rosalie attended Watsonville High School, graduating in 1950.

One of Rosalie’s first jobs was...

Aug 20, 2020

On August 20, 2020, Francisco Ortega Cortez peacefully passed away surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister, and brothers.

Francisco was born on October 4, 1951 in Jalisco, Mexico.  He later moved to Watsonville California where he worked independently as a truck driver for many years.  He loved fishing, bike riding, and dancing with his grandchildren.  His...

Aug 16, 2020

On Sunday, August 16, 2020 Julio Cesar Cruz ("Temo") unexpectedly passed away. Julio was 36.

Julio was a family man, and was the 2nd oldest of four boys. Julio was a fan of soccer, and loved gathering with friends and family. Julio will be truly missed by all that knew him.

Julio is survived by...

Aug 8, 2020

On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Gurbachan “Bachi” Singh Jauhal peacefully passed away. He was 84.

Bachi was born on December 1, 1935 in the Punjab State of India.  He has been a resident of Aptos, California since 1970.  He received his first degrees in education in India, where he taught for 4 years and was a headmaster. ...

Aug 8, 2020

On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Lorena Gutierrez Tapia unexpectedly passed away. She was 55.

Ms. Gutierrez Tapia was born on August 10, 1964 in Araro Michoacan Mexico.  She was a homemaker.  She will be truly missed by all and his memory will be forever cherished.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rodrigo Gutierrez...

Jul 31, 2020

On Friday July 31, 2020 John “Steve” DuFour beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away with his family by his side.

Steve was born and raised in Watsonville.  He married Joan the love of his life, in Rhode Island the day he graduated from Officer Candidate School.  After serving in the Navy they made their home...

Jul 24, 2020

On Friday, July 24, 2020 Earl McDonald peacefully passed away surrounded by family. He was 83.

Earl was a resident of Watsonville, California.  He loved to fish and did so every chance he got.  He also loved working with his hands; such as working on cars, making ceramics, building things such as his Heavy Duty trailer and...

Jul 22, 2020

On Wednesday, July 22, Nancy Camargo peacefully passed away. She was 49.

Nancy was a resident of Watsonville, California.  Nancy loved spending time with her family.  She was an avid runner who participated and placed in numerous marathons and had a great passion in her occupation as a caregiver.  She enjoyed weekend outings with her husband and...

Jul 18, 2020

On Saturday, July 18, Miguel Camargo peacefully passed away. He was 72.

Miguel was a resident of Watsonville, California and a member of St. Patrick’s Church.  Before retiring, Miguel worked in agriculture for 35 years.

Miguel is preceded in death by his parents, Cirilo Camargo and Macedona Arriaga.

Miguel is survived by his...

Jul 18, 2020

On Saturday, July 18, 2020 Jose B. Zepeda peacefully passed away. He was 86.

Mr. Zepeda was born on March 19, 1934 in Mexico and immigrated to the United States at the age of 16.  He was a resident of Aromas for 40 plus years, which is where he resided at the time of his passing.  He...

Jul 17, 2020

On Friday, July 17, 2020, David Lee Johann peacefully passed away. He was 40 years old.

David was a resident of Santa Cruz, CA.  He loved to bowl and was a huge sports fan, enjoying Dodger baseball, 49er football, and Notre Dame football.

David was preceded in death by his grandfather Harold Johann and his...

Jul 15, 2020

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Tom Akiyama peacefully passed away. He was 91.

Tom was a native of Watsonville, CA where he lived for his entire life.  Tom was a veteran for the United States Army.  He enjoyed going to casinos, loved to tend his garden, and was an avid sports fan of both the Warriors and...

Jul 13, 2020

Billie I. Goodson of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was 94 years.

Known to everyone as “Bill,” he was born on June 9, 1926 to Noah Anderson (Chick) Goodson and Samuella (Sammie) Goodson in Amarillo, Texas.

Bill was proud of being a World War II Veteran in the U.S....