Obituaries
Jesus Ledesma
Jul 20, 2019
Mr. Jesus Ledesma passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019 in Watsonville.
He was born in Gilroy on March 4, 1959 to his parents Petronilo Ledesma and Anita
Torres.
Jesus “Jesse” Ledesma retired from the Santa Cruz County Public Works department.
He will be remembered for his love of fishing, music...
Charles Lawrence
Jul 12, 2019
On Friday, July 12, 2019 Charles Harold Lawrence passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in Marysville, CA. He was 84.
Charles Harold Lawrence was born on September 21, 1934 to loving parents Tom and Janice Lawrence. They had 5 children together. Charlie was the middle child. He was born in Dos Palos, CA. He graduated from...
Tim Smith
Jul 11, 2019
Tim Smith, the beloved son of Emily Nahnsen and Richard Smith, brother of Allison Smith and Jonathan Smith (Elise), uncle of Mason, Nolan and Easton and nephew and cousin to many, left this earthly world while camping in the Sierra’s.
Tim was at home in the woods, growing up in Boulder Creek and spending most of his...
Betty Bourke
Jul 9, 2019
Betty Bourke passed away in Watsonville on July 9, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born on September 27, 1926 in Isabella Oklahoma and came to California at the age of three. She grew up in Los Angeles, graduating from Belmont High in 1944. She and David Bourke married in 1945 and bought a home in Long...
Marco Bermudez
Jul 2, 2019
On Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Marco Bermudez unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville.
Marco loved listening to romantic music such as Angeles Negros, Marco Antonio Solis, Los Terricolas. He also enjoyed cooking and was a talented mechanic. Most of all he cherished spending time with his family and grandchildren. Marco will be forever missed...
Thelma Rout
Jun 30, 2019
On June 30, 2019 Thelma Jeanne Rout passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Tracy, California. She was 89.
Jeanne was born on June 8, 1930 in Texas to her parents Cecile Phrozenia Roberds and Denzil Henry Roberds. She was a very caring and compassionate lady known to others as a kind soul. She was passionate...
Clifford Bridgette
Jun 26, 2019
On Wednesday June 26, 2019 Clifford J. Bridgette passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.
Clifford was born on February 19, 1939 in Watsonville to his parents Don and Helen Bridgette. He was a hardworking man who embraced many aspects of life. He was a licensed land surveyor, and founded Bridgette Land...
Engracia Valdez Sanchez
Jun 20, 2019
On Thursday, June 20, 2019 Engracia Perez Valdez Sanchez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Engracia loved crocheting, singing and dancing. She cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Engracia preceded in death by her 3 children; Elaine Alvarez, Tomas Valdez and Salvador Ramirez and her sister, Juana Hernandez and 7 other siblings....
Denise Tomaso
Jun 16, 2019
Denise Marilyn Tomaso passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019, in Watsonville, after a long battle with cancer. She was 67.
Denise was born on April 6, 1952 in Watsonville. She worked for Granite Construction for over 25 years. She was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and watched as often as she could. Gardening...
Santiago Medrano Haro
Jun 15, 2019
Santiago Medrano Haro passed away on June 15th 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Watsonville Nursing Center. He was a native of Mexico but a resident of Watsonville for over 50 years.
Mr. Medrano came to California while the ‘Brasero’ program was in place. He would come to work the fields for many years.
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Ossiel Barrios
Jun 14, 2019
On Friday, June 14, 2019 Ossiel Barrios passed away surrounded by his family in San Jose. Ossiel was an auto mechanic with a ASE certified Mechanic & Smog Technician and Sequoia Institute Graduate. Ossiel was preceded in death by his father, Jose Inez. He is survived by his daughter, Kassandra Zaragoza (Barrios) and his parents; Emelia Caballero de Barrios...
John North
Jun 10, 2019
John Thomas North died June 10, 2019 at his home with his family by his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred & Janet North and his sisters Helen and Marguerita of Iowa. John was born on March 16, 1928 and attended school in Winfield, Iowa. He attended Iowa State College, farmed for several years and...
Christy Buzbee
Jun 9, 2019
Christy Jean Buzbee passed away on June 9, 2019 in Aromas, California. She was 68.
Christy was born on May 31, 1951 to her parents Jean and Milton Heins in Wyoming. She was a hardworking businesswoman that owned and operated several hair salons in Aptos, San Juan Bautista and Carmel with her husband James. She enjoyed spending...
Manuel Faustino
Jun 7, 2019
On June 7, 2019 Manuel Faustino passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 74.
Manuel was born on September 4, 1944 in the Azores to his parents Maria Do Carmo and Antonio Faustino. He was a dedicated family man that worked hard and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed working in his garden on a...
Felix Arnaz
Jun 3, 2019
On June 3, Felix Arnaz passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Santa Clara California. He was 76.
Felix was born on November 16 th 1942 to his parents Nancy McGuire and Felix Arnaz Sr. in San Juan Bautista California. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1960. He was a hardworking man that embraced many...
Jose Valentin Caballero
May 31, 2019
Jose Fernando Valentin Caballero passed away suddenly in Minnesota on May 31, 2019 at 15 years of age.
He was a native of Watsonville. He was born on March 12, 2004. Mr. Jose Fernando Valentin Caballero was an avid soccer fan. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed counseling his peers into staying on a productive...
Connie Nahnsen
May 24, 2019
Connie was born at home in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the fifth of six children born to Nora (Loetterle) Heyne and Rev. Edwin Theodore Heyne.
She grew up in Lutheran parsonages in St. Paul and Long Prairie, Minnesota.
The thread that carried her throughout her life was singing the sacred music of her faith....
Timothy Hebard
May 20, 2019
On May 20, 2019 Timothy Wayne Hebard passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz. He was 59.
Timothy was born on April 1, 1960 in Santa Cruz to his parents Nita and Richard Hebard. He grew up in Scotts Valley and lived in Felton for 35 years. He was a hardworking man that enjoyed...
James Ancheta
May 18, 2019
James Ancheta, resident of Florence, Arizona, died at San Jose Regional Hospital on May 18 of renal cancer. He was 67.
James was born on November 1, 1951 in Monterey County to Julio and Delfina Ancheta. He grew up in Mountain View and Watsonville. He graduated from Aptos High School in 1970, and attended Cabrillo College. He...
Betty Fort
May 13, 2019
Betty Fort passed away on May 13, 2019 at Watsonville Community Hospital at the age of 79. She was a long time Watsonville resident.
Betty loved to work in her garden and to paint. Until recently she enjoyed golfing with her friends and was a part of the HUB Club where she would go on camping trips....
