Obituaries
Rosa Moreno
Jan 30, 2020
On Friday, January 30, 2020 Rosa Moreno unexpectedly passed away. She was 61.
Rosa was a native of Nayarit, Mexico. She will be remembered for being a good friend and family member.
Rosa was preceded in death by her mother Josefina Santana.
She is survived by her beloved children Maria Elena, Neri Magdalena,...
Kathryn Bannister
Jan 29, 2020
Kathryn Ann “Katy” Bannister
June 6, 1958 – January 29, 2020
Katy was born June 6, 1958 in Port Townsend, Washington to Lisette and John Joseph “Jack” Bannister. After stints in St. Helens, Oregon and Antioch, California she graduated from Santa Cruz High and earned a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State and later an MBA. She...
Eileen Martinez
Jan 29, 2020
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Eileen Maria Martinez unexpectedly passed away in Royal Oaks. She was 30.
Eileen enjoyed many things such as playing basketball, skateboarding and going to the beach. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was always there for them. Eileen had a big heart for everyone around her and will...
Lorenzo Pasillas Sr.
Jan 26, 2020
On January 26, 2020, Lorenzo Pasillas Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded with love.
Lorenzo Sr., while being a resident of Hollister, was a native of Zacatecas, Mexico. Lorenzo Sr. was a very strong man - he fought cancer for over a year; he was a loving man - he loved his whole family with his whole heart;...
Lupe Barcelo
Jan 25, 2020
On January 25, 2020, Lupe Reyes Barcelo peacefully surrounded by family, made her journey into eternal paradise. She was 89.
Born September 14, 1930 in Marysville, CA, Lupe was raised in Watsonville where she spent 25+ years working for the Watsonville Cannery and many years for Harmony foods, where she was known for her kind heart; she...
Jose Guadalupe Chavez Munoz
Jan 24, 2020
On January 24, 2019, Jose Guadalupe Chavez peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.
"Don Lupe" lived a happy and fulfilling life with his wife, Maria, of 62 years. He was a great role model to his 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. As a farmer, he went to work every day, always watchful...
Angel Campos Esquivel
Jan 20, 2020
On January 20, 2020, Angel Isaiah Campos Esquivel peacefully passed away.
Angel, born on December 29, 1998, was a native resident of Watsonville. He enjoyed worshipping, sports, writing music, and singing and rapping.
Angel was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents Francisco Hernandez, and Josephina and Marcelino Campos; his paternal grandfather Osbaldo Esquivel Jr.;...
Wayne Liddy
Jan 14, 2020
On January 14, 2020, Wayne Stanford Liddy peacefully passed away surrounded by family.
Wayne was born on October 12, 1944 and was a native resident of Dracut Massachusetts. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam era. He retired from the Mercury News after working for them for 25 years. He was also a member of the...
Dixie Keith
Jan 13, 2020
Dixie Mae Keith, 86, passed on January 13th, 2020. She was a life long resident of Watsonville, daughter of Lorraine and Buster Degraffenreid. In 1952 she married “the boy next door” and her life long love, John Keith. Together they raised four children, Terry Wright (Tom), Gary Keith (Dana), Mark Keith, and Lori Grimes (Glenn) in the home they...
Ida Lomazzi
Jan 11, 2020
Ida Mae Lomazzi, born on October 11, 1924, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2020. She was one of four children born to Ernest and Margaret (Brotherton) Elliott, who were dairy farmers in San Gregorio, CA. After her father was killed at an early age trying to stop runaway horses, her mother moved Ida, her sisters...
Anita Contreras
Jan 9, 2020
On January 9, 2020, Anita Contreras peacefully passed away surrounded by love.
Anita, born on September 29, 1938, was a native resident of Watsonville, California. She was a devoted Catholic, devoted mother, and loved to cook. Anita loved spending time with her family; all of who will miss her greatly.
Anita was preceded in death...
Elizabeth Bennett
Jan 4, 2020
Elizabeth Ann (Alexander) Bennett
Born October 27, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA
Died January 4, 2020 in Corralitos, CA
Elizabeth (Beth) Bennett passed away peacefully in her home of nearly 60 years located in the hills of Corralitos. Beth was 91 years old at the time of her passing.
Beth, who...
Debra Bejovich Mross
Jan 3, 2020
On January 3, 2020, Debra Linn Bejovich Mross peacefully passed away surrounded by love.
Debra, born on April 14, 1954, was a native resident of Moss Landing, California. She loved her job at Santa Rita Elementary School; she had a passion for helping children. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, such as sewing. Debra loved spending time...
Maria Estela Zamora
Jan 2, 2020
On January 2, 2020, Maria Estela Zamora peacefully passed away surrounded by family.
Maria was born on May 6, 1956 and was a native resident of Michoacan, Mexico. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved seeing family together and having a good time with one another. Maria was loved by many.
Maria was...
Adam Cantu
Dec 31, 2019
On December 31, 2019, Adam Cantu peacefully passed away surrounded by family.
Adam was an active member of Jehovah’s Witness. While being a native resident of Kingsville, Texas; Adam graduated from Watsonville High School in 1969. He was a long-distance runner and participated in track and field during middle school. He enjoyed collecting coins and antiques, and...
Francisco Valdez Barron
Dec 26, 2019
On December 26, 2019, Francisco Valdez Barron unexpectedly passed away. He was 67.
Francisco was a native resident of Watsonville. One of his passions was to play and watch soccer. He also worked with cars at Caliber Collision both as a hobby and for employment. Francisco was a true to joy to be around; he always had...
Gary Loss
Dec 20, 2019
Gary Loss
On Friday, December 20, 2019 Gary Loss unexpectedly passed away. He was 71.
Gary graduated from Watsonville High School and joined the Armed Services in 1968. He was an avid golfer and loved all sports especially the San Francisco 49ner’s. Gary will be truly missed by all and his memory will be forever...
Stella Borba
Dec 19, 2019
On December 19, 2019, Stella Borba peacefully passed away surrounded by family.
Stella was a native resident of Santa Cruz County. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening, and her lady luncheons. She also loved spending time with her family and her grandkids. She was a leader in Brownies, Cub Scouts, and taught Catechism.
Stella was...
Alan Pybrum
Dec 19, 2019
Alan R. Pybrum passed away on December 19, 2019 on his 49th wedding anniversary with his loving wife Cathy (McDonell) Pybrum. Alan was 72 years old and had suffered for several years with early onset Lewy Body Dementia.
Alan was a lifelong resident of Watsonville and the oldest child of Ray and Modean Pybrum. He was a...
James McPhail
Dec 15, 2019
On December 15, 2019, James “Jim” McPhail peacefully passed away surrounded by love.
Jim, while being a native resident of Massachusetts, spent the last 42 years living in Aptos. He loved restoring classic cars, traveling, and the lakes of New Hampshire. He was an avid supporter of environmental causes. Jim's family described him as “a unique character.”...
