Obituaries
Mamie Wong
Dec 25, 2024
We are saddened to announce Mamie Wong passed away on December 25th after valiantly battling cancer. She died at home surrounded by loved ones.
Tam Foon Mae was born on April 21, 1942 in a small village in southern China. At a young age her family moved to Hong Kong where she later met her husband. She emigrated to Watsonville in...
Estelle Marie Alaga
Dec 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Estelle Marie Alaga announce her passing on December 24th, 2024. Estelle was born in Watsonville on September 29, 1938 to an apple famer and housewife. She spent almost her entire working career at Ford’s Department store in downtown Watsonville until the 1989 earthquake. Estelle’s home was greatly damaged in that quake...
Esperanza Rodriguez Hudson
Dec 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Esperanza Rodriguez Hudson passed away in Moreno Valley, CA. She was 66.
Esperanza was born on March 24, 1958, in Watsonville, CA. to her parents, Eliazar Duran and Antonio Rodriguez.
Esperanza was a strong hard-working woman devoted to her family. She loved keeping herself occupied with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls. She...
Edwin L. Ingersoll
Dec 22, 2024
On December 22, 2024 Edwin L. Ingersoll, 91, was promoted to his heavenly home after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Edwin was born in Lindsay, Ca. on January 22, 1934 to Robert and Lois Ingersoll. Edwin, “Ed”, taught Junior High Math at Rolling Hills School (PVUSD) for 32 years without missing a day or needing a substitute....
Timothy J. Rinker
Dec 12, 2024
Timothy James Rinker died of cancer on December 12, 2024. Born on February 10, 1966, he was 58 years old. He had resided in Santa Cruz since 1991.
Timothy graduated from Village Christian High School as Class Valedictorian. He studied film production at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California. He studied graphic design and information technology at Cabrillo...
John Robert Hoover
Dec 12, 2024
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, John Robert Hoover peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
John was a man of many wonderful traits. He was born in Provo, Utah in 1933. He graduated from Campbell High School in Campbell, California. He was in the National Guard. John, also known as “Rip” married his high school sweetheart, Barbara and they bought their...
William (Bill) Nunes
Dec 11, 2024
Bill Nunes, born to William Nunes Sr. and Inez McMaster Nunes of Watsonville, recently passed away at Dominican Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a short illness. Though the family mourns his loss, they are thankful to have been blessed by him and for having him in their lives for so many years. He will forever be loved and missed.
Bill...
Pablo Galan
Dec 11, 2024
Pablo Galan peacefully passed away on Wednesday December 11,2024. He was 68.
Pablo was born on August 1,1956 to his parents Pablo Galan and Delia Galan.
Pablo is survived by his children Paola Galan, Haity Galan, and Carlos Galan. And his 7 grandchildren are 2 girls and 5 boys.
Pablo is preceded in death by his beloved wife Martha Alicia Galan.
A visitation will...
Mike B. Silva
Dec 10, 2024
Mike B. Silva peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday December 10,2024. He was 72.
Mike was born on January 1, 1952 to his parents Miguel Bento da Silva and Maria Lourdes Silva.
Mike graduated from Tulare western high school. He was a member of the I.S.T.W., Our Lady of Fatima society, and Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. He...
Marion Alice Silver
Dec 5, 2024
Today we celebrate our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Marion Alice Silver. Marion was born on April 27, 1949 to her mother, Marion I. Polie and father, Douglas G. Silver in Walnut Creek, CA. Marion “Mimi” as her siblings fondly called her grew up in Concord, CA. Mimi was the 3rd child in her family of 5 children. Mimi and...
J Ford
Nov 30, 2024
Jeremy “J” Ford peacefully passed away on Saturday November 30,2024 at home. He was 52.
J was born on September 1,1972 and adopted at a young age by his parents Dale and Mary Ford, where he then grew up in Tucson, Arizona. He has two older siblings Andy Ford and Anara Whitebear Katsaropoulos.
J was a car enthusiast, and an avid watch...
Vaudine Elaine Thayer
Nov 29, 2024
On November 29, 2024, Vaudine Elaine Thayer passed away in Salinas, CA. She was 95.
Vaudine was born on March 24, 1929, in Hanford, CA. to her parents, Oscar and Louise Thomas.
Vaudine was a school teacher for more than 20 years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Farm Bureau. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Prunedale. She was...
Maria de Jesus Garcia Reyes
Nov 29, 2024
Maria de Jesus Garcia Zuniga peacefully passed away on Friday November 29,2024. She was 40.
Maria was born on January 24,1984 to her parents Jose Maria Garcia and Maria de Los Angeles Hernandez. Where she then grew up with her siblings Javier Garcia, Ana Lilia Garcia, Guadalupe Garcia, Juana Garcia, Blanca Garcia, Jose Maria Garcia, Maria Luz Garcia, Cristofer Garcia, and...
Robert Jason Brown
Nov 29, 2024
The Brown family is saddened to announce the passing of beloved son Robert Jason "Bobby" Brown, of Aromas, CA on November 29th, 2024, at the age of 48.
Bobby was born in Watsonville, CA on January 15th, 1976, to Robert and Linda Brown. Bobby was the eldest of 3 sons born to the Brown family, and was the quintessential big brother,...
Rosa Guerrero Clarin
Nov 28, 2024
Rosa Guerrero Clarin peacefully passed away on Thursday November 28,2024. She was 77.
Rosa was born on August 16,1947 to her parents Loreto and Maria Guerrero.
Rosa loved to garden and spend time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and making jam. She loved to cook and bake.
Rosa is survived by her beloved husband Santiago Achan Clarin. Her children Santiago Clarin Jr....
Maria del Refujio Gazcon
Nov 26, 2024
Maria del Refujio Gazcon peacefully passed away on Tuesday November 26,2024. She was 76.
Maria was born on July 4,1948 in Poncitlan, Jalisco, Mexico where she then grew up with her siblings Elisa Martinez, Juana Gazcon, Carmen Gazcon, and Fransisco Gazcon.
Maria enjoyed spending time with her family, she was a hard-working woman, and she was very strong till the end of...
Alejandro Castrejon Ramirez
Nov 24, 2024
Alejandro Castrejon Ramirez peacefully passed away on Sunday November 24,2024. He was 30.
Alejandro was born on January 14,1994 in Watsonville, California to his parents Espiridion and Maria. Where he then grew up with his siblings Ricardo, Rosario, Yadira and Espiridion.
Alejandro Graduated from Watsonville Community School where he then coached the Watsonville Jr Wildcats.
Alejandro is survived by his beloved wife Rubi...
Socorro Parra
Nov 12, 2024
Socorro Parra peacefully passed away on Tuesday November 12,2024. She was 85.
Socorro was born on July 31,1939 in Mexico where she then grew up with her siblings Ezequiel, Luis, Santiago, Virginia, and Elvira.
Socorro worked in the cannery business and in the restaurant industry. She also loved to spend her time volunteering at the senior center. She was a native resident...
Martha Reyes Dominguez
Nov 10, 2024
Martha Reyes Dominguez, who passed away on November 10, 2024, at 75, leaves behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and joy.
For 57 years and 19 days, she shared an unwavering bond with her husband, Antonio Salcedo Dominguez. As a Special Education Teacher for over 25 years with Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Martha was a tireless advocate for children,...
Cecilia Jones Lopez
Nov 8, 2024
Cecilia Jones Lopez peacefully passed away on Friday November 8,2024. She was 58.
Cecilia was born on April 14,1966 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Guillermo Jones Dera and Maria Lopez Rubio where she then grew up with her siblings Martha and Alicia.
As an adolescent she focused on her education and studied cosmetology. Cecy loved to go dancing frequently. She...
