Obituaries
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.
A...
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....
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...
