Obituaries
Georgina Espinola
May 11, 2019
Georgina Espinola passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2019 at 99 years old.
She came to the United States on July 26, 1966 from the Island of St. George which is part of the Azores in Portugal. Mrs. Espinola completed her education in the Azores. She became an accomplished seamstress...
Agustina Saavedra
May 10, 2019
On Friday, May 10, 2019 Agustina Saavedra Velazquez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 86.
Agustina loved going to Saint Patricks Church, she volunteered during mass. She also enjoyed going to the Watsonville Senior Center and participated in the annual parades. One of Agustina’s greatest strengths was her ability to make people laugh and...
Max Koppes
May 9, 2019
The burial takes place on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Watsonville Catholic Cemetery located at 1456 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville.
Alyssa Moreno
May 7, 2019
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Alyssa Samantha Moreno unexpectedly passed away at Watsonville Hospital. She was 29.
Alyssa was very outgoing and loved to dance to music. She cherished spending time with her family who meant that absolute world to her. She will be forever missed and remembered in our hearts.
She is survived by...
Eric Valor
Apr 29, 2019
Eric Valor passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from complications associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was 51 years old.
Eric was born in Mountain View, California to Norman H. Valor and Joan D. Valor. He grew up in Florida and California and traveled the world while his father was in the US Air Force....
Jesus Magana
Apr 27, 2019
Jesus Fernandez Magana passed away on April 27, 2019 in Salinas California. He was 88.
Mr. Magana was a hardworking father and husband; he was always a happy person and helped everyone he could. Raised and born in Gomez Farias Michoacán, he migrated often for many years to the U.S working in the fields to provide for...
John Avelar
Apr 27, 2019
John B. Avelar, 80, died at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was born on June 23rd, 1938 in, Sao Jorge Acores, Portugal, and was the son of the late Jose Bettencourt Avelar and Rosa Sanches Brasil, the brother of the Manuel Jose Avelar, Maria Amelia Avelar and the late Maria Adelina Avelar. After many years of...
Rosa Torres
Apr 25, 2019
Rosa Maria Torres passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2019 at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was a native of Jocotepec, Jalisco Mexico. However, she was a long time resident of Watsonville.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
She leaves her children; Jose Manuel Castellanos, Rosa Isela Castellanos, April Campos Torres. Her siblings; Elena Torres Aceves,...
Jose Corona
Apr 24, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Jose Corona. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Esteban Munoz Marquez
Apr 15, 2019
On April 15, Esteban Enrique Munoz Marquez passed away in Santa Cruz surrounded by his family. He was 60.
Esteban was born in Mexico on November 28, 1958 to his parents Avelina and Candido Munoz. He was a gregarious man that loved being around his family and friends. He enjoyed swimming and long walks with his wife...
Oscar Marquez
Apr 11, 2019
On Thursday, April 11, 2019 Oscar Ramirez Marquez passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family in Watsonville.
Oscar enjoyed playing the bass and liked to share the word of God. He cherished family time and was an avid Raiders fan. He always enjoyed listening to oldies and he motivated people to overcome gang violence and drug abuse...
Hermenegildo Ramirez
Apr 5, 2019
On Friday, April 5, 2019 Hermenegildo “Mere” Ramirez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
Hermenegildo loved playing bingo, being outside gardening, listening to music and going to the casinos. He had great love for his dog and taking his grandkids to McDonalds.
Hermenegildo is survived by his beloved wife 49 years, Eva Ramirez and...
George Betz
Mar 30, 2019
On Saturday, March 30, 2019, George Betz passed away on Maui surrounded by his family.
George was native of Watsonville. He was active in 4-H and FFA. He attended Freedom School, Watsonville High (1960), Cal Poly, San Luis Obisbo (1964), with a BS in Large Animal Husbandry and Farm Management and a ROTC scholarship. He was a...
Cynthia Carey
Mar 26, 2019
Cynthia Jane Carey of Watsonville, Ca died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in a tragic car accident in Capitola, California. Widely known as “Jane Carey” and “Janie Ryan,” to her family and friends. She was 60 years old. She was born Cynthia Jane Ryan on February 17, 1959 in Saranac Lake, NY to Joan A. Ryan and the late...
Celia Prado
Mar 24, 2019
Celia Castaneda Prado passed away on March 24, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 77. She was a native of Tarimoro Michoacan, Mexico. Also a long time Watsonville resident.
She was a hard working person since her youth. She took up sewing and knitting as hobbies. She attended church on a daily basis. She...
Nasser Eid
Mar 24, 2019
On March 2019 Nasser Mohammad Eid passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 71.
Nasser was born on March 31, 1947. He was a musician major and a press work major. He loved taking walks on the beach. He was a kind-hearted man that loved all and did whatever it took to provide for his family. He...
Marie Love
Mar 23, 2019
On March 23, 2019 Marie Love passed away peacefully in Watsonville. She was 97.
Marie was born on August 15, 1921 in Sugar City, Colorado to her parents Marion and Jesse Barlow. She had a vivacious personality and zest for life. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She was an active member of the...
Katherine Dehn
Mar 20, 2019
Katherine Larae Dehn passed away at her home in Aromas, California on March 20th, 2019 at the age of 66 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She passed peacefully with family and close friends by her side.
Katherine was born in Vallejo, California on June 3, 1952, to parents Samuel & Mabel Lilley (Moody). Katherine spent her...
Anna Perez
Mar 20, 2019
Anna Mae Perez, age 88, of Watsonville, CA died peacefully at home on March 20, 2019 with her sons, Tim and David, by her side as well as her daughter-in-law Cathy. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Oklahoma to Elijah and Flossie Pierce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul Perez and siblings Carl Pierce...
Salvador Luna Jr.
Mar 13, 2019
Mr. Salvador F. Luna Jr. passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 13, 2019. He was 37.
Salvador was born in Watsonville to his proud parents Salvador M. Luna (deceased) and Silvia Falcon. Sal was a proud father who loved his family and adored his daughter Emely. Sal’s children were his pride and joy. At the age...
