Obituaries
Alfonso Falcon
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...
Cindy Zuniga
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.
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Rosalie Johnson
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...
Francisco Ortega Cortez
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...
Julio "Temo" Cruz
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...
Gurbachan "Bachi" Jauhal
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. ...
Lorena Gutierrez Tapia
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...
John DuFour
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...
Earl McDonald
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...
Nancy Camargo
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...
Miguel Camargo
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...
Jose Zepeda
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...
David Johann
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...
Tom Akiyama
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...
Billie Goodson
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....
Billie Goodson
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....
Krystal Pesqueira
Jul 10, 2020
On Friday, July 10, 2020 Krystal Rose Pesqueira unexpectedly passed away in Santa Cruz, CA. She was 34.
She loved to cook, listen to oldies, and watch the SF 49ners. She enjoyed being with her family and loved her job and helping others. She will be truly missed and her memory will be cherished by all that...
Jennifer West
Jul 9, 2020
Jennifer King West, 48, of Twain Harte, Ca. went to be with her Lord on July 9, 2020.
Born June 5, 1972 in Watsonville, Ca., to Don & Sylvia Lazo, Jennifer attended local schools, graduating from Watsonville High in 1990.
Married to Rick West in 1993, the two of them enjoyed 26 years of marriage,...
Salvador Paniagua
Jul 9, 2020
On Thursday, July 9, 2020 Salvador Paniagua peacefully passed away. He was 75.
Salvador was a native of Watsonville, California. He loved playing the guitar and was a member of a church choir for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors, loved to hunt, play soccer, and always made people laugh.
Salvador is survived by...
Doris Fox
Jul 7, 2020
On July 7, 2020, Doris Fox peacefully passed away.
Doris was born on September 8, 1931 in Fraser, Colorado; and was a resident of Watsonville for 55 years. She loved reading books, golfing, bowling, playing the guitar and organ, music, and gardening. She also did a lot of volunteering for Little League, Pony League, Colt League and...
