Obituaries
Gordon Ingersoll
Oct 1, 2019
Gordon Ingersoll passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2019 at the age of 87. He looked forward to being reunited with his parents.
Robert G. and Lois M. Ingersoll, his brothers Robert E,. Ingersoll, Richard Ingersoll, David L. Ingersoll and sister Janice R. Easterly. As a teenager, Gordon moved with his family to Watsonville and...
Delfino Garcia Ruiz
Sep 27, 2019
Mr. Delfino Garcia Ruiz passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 27, 2019. He was born in Mexico on January 16, 1937 to his parents Gabriel Garcia Lira and Catalina Ruiz Bedolla. However, he made Freedom, CA his home for 64 years. Delfino enjoyed going for walks and riding his bike. He also loved...
Lowell Hervey
Sep 26, 2019
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 Lowell Dean Hervey peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
Dean graduated from Harlen High School in 1952 and was active in sports, the marching band and served in the US Navy from 1953-1957. Dean also coached Little League baseball at Pinto Lake in Watsonville.
He was preceded in death...
Walter Love
Sep 23, 2019
On September 23, 2019 Walter W. Love peacefully passed away in Freedom Ca. surrounded by his family. He was 101.
Walter was born on February 10, 1918 in Kansas to his parents H. Walter and Elsie Love. Walter and family came to Watsonville in 1947, bought a truck and started hauling hay in from the San Joaquin...
Eofelia Aguirre
Sep 21, 2019
On September 21, 2019 Eofelia Aguirre peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. Eofelia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to sing, crochet, work in the field and had an excellent voice. Eofelia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Juan Aguirre and parents; Alejo and Dolores Atilano. She is survived by her...
Janice "Jan" Kowalkowski
Sep 20, 2019
On Friday, September 20, 2019, Janice “Jan” Kowalkowski, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born and raised in Cold Spring, Minnesota, Jan made the move to California with her husband and daughters (Kristi and Karen) in early 1964. After settling in Watsonville, she built a beautiful home that her...
Jane McLean
Sep 19, 2019
Jane was born in 1930 during the beginning of the Great Depression to Alfred and Pierina Luchessa, the second to the youngest of six children, (Elsie, Mary, Lena, Jimmy, Herman). She soon learned the value of hard work and a dollar on a dairy farm. Following her graduation from Gonzales High School in 1948, she married Tony Soares, and...
Joseph Tapiz Jr.
Sep 8, 2019
On September 8th, 2019 Joseph Alfonso Tapiz Jr. Loving husband and father passed away. Joe was born November 22, 1943 to Joseph and Isabel Tapiz in Watsonville, California . Joe was A graduate of Watsonville High School, He was a Veteran of The Vietnam War and was a recipient of A Purple Heart. For 42 years Joe was a...
John DeMoss
Sep 6, 2019
On Friday, September 6, 2019 John Wayne DeMoss peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
John was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a special force green beret and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. John was also a great golfer and story teller.
John is survived by his wife, Genevieve...
Paul Martinez
Aug 26, 2019
On August 26, 2019 Paul H Martinez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 90. Paul retired from Granite Construction. He will be remembered for his love of Nascar racing, Western movies, camping, gardening and spending time with his family. Paul is survived by his wife, Isabel Martinez and their children, Manuel Martinez, Timothy...
John Alaga Jr.
Aug 22, 2019
John Paul Alaga Jr. passed away peacefully at 57 years of age surrounded by his family in Watsonville. John was born on May 30, 1962 to his parents, Sharon and John Alaga Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving mother. He embraced many aspects of life and prided himself in his two boys. Some of his fondest...
Mary Meyers
Aug 21, 2019
Mary Joan Meyers peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was 94. Joan was a long time medical Receptionist for a local doctors office. Has served the Watsonville Community Hospital service league as a past president for many years. Joan and her husband were long time parishioners of Valley Catholic Church, avidly supporting and volunteering for Saint Francis...
Mario Preciado
Aug 20, 2019
On August 20, 2019 Mario Preciado peacefully passed away in Watsonville. He was 37. Mario attended Full Gospel Church and was a Royal Ranger as a child. He played Little League baseball and soccer and attended local schools. He will be forever missed and remembered within our hearts. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Guerrero and stepfather Ignacio...
Jeanne O'Reilly
Aug 17, 2019
On Saturday August 17, 2019 Jeanne Marie O’Reilly peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Jeanne enjoyed traveling, gardening, geology, reading and cats. She was a devoted grandmother, mother and friend who will be truly missed by all.
Jeanne is survived by her children; Marie, Shawn and Shay O’Reilly and her siblings; Fred, Donald, Loren...
Jose O’Brien
Aug 16, 2019
On August 16, 2019 Jose O’Brien passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. He touched many hearts with his larger than life presence. Jose is remembered for his love of nature and wildlife, hiking, cooking, baking and eating. He loved farming on his property in Monterey County and spent many happy days under the oak trees...
Helga Kuntz
Aug 11, 2019
On Sunday, August 11th, Helga Gertrud Kuntz passed away in her home with family. Born in Germany, in 1931, to Kurt and Gertrud Langer, Helga had 87 years full of life. Through perseverance and grit, she survived World Wars, immigration and unthinkable loss, to build a wonderful life filled with family and friends who loved her.
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Juan Anaya Alvarez
Aug 5, 2019
On Monday, August 5, 2019 Juan Manuel Anaya Alvarez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
Juan was a man of many wonderful traits. He cherished spending time with his friends and family. He will be forever missed and always cherished within our hearts.
He is survived by his siblings; Yuri (Pablo) and Gabriela Anaya...
Georgina Hernandez
Aug 1, 2019
On Thursday, August 1, 2019 Georgina Guadalupe Hernandez passed away surrounded by her family. She was 43.
Gina loved her flowers and garden. She loved all music and she especially loved singing and playing her drums. She also loved shopping and traveling with her family and friends. She enjoyed and had fun celebrating all occasions with others,...
Merna Totten
Jul 25, 2019
Merna Elizabeth Totten of Watsonville CA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on July 25, 2019.
She was born in San Francisco CA on November 11, 1922. She lived in Aromas until 1955 when she moved to Watsonville for the remainder of her life.
She attended Aromas Grammar School and Watsonville High...
Jose Murrillo
Jul 23, 2019
On July 23, 2019 Jose Luis Murillo passed away surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz. He was 49. Jose enjoyed listening to music, riding his bike and spending time with his family and friends. He loved the San Francisco 49ner’s and enjoyed watching them play, “Go Niners!” He will be forever missed and always cherished within our hearts....
