Obituaries

Apr 23, 2020

On Thursday April 23, 2020. Frank Sanchez Felix Jr. loving brother, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 65.

Frank Jr. was born on January 16, 1955 in Salinas, CA, to Francisco and Jennie Carmen Felix. His passion was working on cars and refurbishing bicycles. He was a proud participant of the Watsonville...

Apr 19, 2020

Jean E (Musante) Mann, born August 31 1925 died April 19 2020 a native of (Corralitas) Watsonville Ca.

Jean was a hard working lady from an early age, dedicated to the many companies she worked for.

Jean was married to the love of her life Lloyde S Mann for 42 years. He preceded her in...

Apr 15, 2020

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Javier “Toño” Valdez Fernandez peacefully passed away.  He was 53 .

Born on December 16, 1966, Javier was a native resident of Mexicali.  He moved to Watsonville when he was 13 years old, and lived there for the remainder of his life.  He loved to drive to Mexicali; his home town.  He...

Apr 15, 2020

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Bonifacio Gomez peacefully passed away.  He was 89.

Born on May 25, 1930, Bonifacio was a native resident of Mexico.  Bonifacio was a loving, funny, outrageous, and charismatic man who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed driving his Red Ford Escort, a prized possession he was...

Apr 15, 2020

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Andrea Guzman peacefully passed away. She was 22.

Andrea  was born on September 30, 1997.  She was a resident of Watsonville. She lived a beautiful life surrounded by her loved ones and children.  Andrea was a beautiful mother, daughter, and sister.

Andrea is preceded in death by her grandmother, Marilu...

Apr 13, 2020

On April 13, 2020, Josefina Ibarra Valencia peacefully passed away.

Josefina was born on March 24, 1933; she was a native of Aguascalientes, Mexico and a current resident of Watsonville.  She was the Matriarch of her family.  She loved to sew, cook, and raise her children and grandchildren.  Josefina also loved to sing, garden, her plants, and...

Apr 11, 2020

Our dear daughter has slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God.  She leaves a huge emptiness in the hearts of all of us. OxziAna is preceded in death by her grandmother, Elvira Rosales.  She is survived by her parents, Maria Hullum and James Herbert; her sister TeAna D. Rosales, and her grandfather, Reymundo Rosales....

Apr 11, 2020

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, Pascual Gomez peacefully passed away. He was 73; born on June 9, 1946.

Pascual was a native resident of Watsonville and worked as a landscaper for his entire working life.

Pascual is survived by his loving wife, Teodora Gomez Augustin and his children, Felix Gomez, Adan Gomez, Pascual Gomez Jr.,...

Apr 11, 2020

On Saturday, April 11, 2020 Kristofer Capurro unexpectedly passed away. He was 64.

Kris was born on October 4, 1955.  He was a native resident of Watsonville, where he continued to live and raise his family. He loved hunting, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. Kris will be truly missed by all and his...

Apr 7, 2020

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Raedeane Sharon Soito peacefully passed away.  She was 75.

Born on February 8, 1945, Raedeane was a Watsonville resident where she lived most of her life.  Raedeane attended Green Valley Christian Center for countless years.  She worked at Central Coast Trucking for many years as well.  Raedeane was a member of the...

Mar 30, 2020

On Monday, March 30, 2020 Steven Allen Davis peacefully passed away.  He was 67 years old.

Born on February 12, 1953, Steve was a Watsonville native where he lived his entire life.  Steve loved fishing, barbequing, hanging with friends, and camping.  He also enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, working on cars, and playing his harmonica is his spare...

Mar 30, 2020

On Monday, March 30, 2020 Maria “Mary-Lou” Precious Rodriguez-Lopez peacefully passed away.  She was 86 years old.

Mary-Lou was a native of Lizbon, Portugal and moved to Watsonville starting in 1968, where she lived until her passing.  She loved gardening, taking walks, and cruising in her hold 1962 Chevy Impala SS.  Her greatest joy in life however,...

Mar 23, 2020

On Monday, March 23, 2020 Irene Riley peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at home. She was 85.

Irene was born on January 12, 1935 in Aromas California to her parents; Guadalupe and Demetrio Martinez. Irene loved cooking, league bowling, shopping, watching her nieces, nephews an grandchildren. She truly loved spending time with her family.

Mar 8, 2020

On Sunday, March 8, 2020 David Hart peacefully passed away. He was 90 years old.

David was born in Hayden, Arizona to Effie Grace and Robert Boyd Hart on November 23, 1929, the last of six children.  At the age of 2, the family moved to Safford, Arizona where he attended school through his junior year of...

Mar 4, 2020

Sylvia Francisca Jauregui Ware Ashmore began life in Tepic Nayarit, Mexico; the oldest of three girls. Their father abandoned them as toddlers and they grew up under the grace and guidance of their mother, Hilda and her Tita Chonita. Hilda always sewed outfits that kept Sylvia fashionable and accentuated her beauty. Sylvia went to work for El Seguro Social...

Mar 3, 2020

Lavonda Jean Horner passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020 with her family at her side. Jean was born on June 6, 1931 to Sidney and Leona Vanderpool and grew up on the family’s 50-acre ranch in Larkin Valley. She attended elementary school at the two-room Larkin Valley School and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1949. She married...

Feb 28, 2020

On Friday, February 28, 2020 Ronald Keith Adkins Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was 63.

Ron was born on September 28, 1956 in Indiana.  At the time of his passing, he was a resident of Watsonville, California.  Ron attended Warren Township Special Education and Twelve Acres.  He enjoyed traveling, the beach, driving around,...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27, just 14 days after his 80th birthday, Ken McElroy peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  He was the eldest of three children.  He taught for 38 years and was an outstanding teacher.  He especially enjoyed his 24 years working as a Kindergarten teacher.  He was...

Feb 24, 2020

Maria Luisa Moreno passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2020 at her own residence.

A visitation will be held at a Ave Maria Memorial Chapel on Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM. The following day, Wednesday March 4th there will...

Feb 24, 2020

Virgil W. Schnorf passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Salinas, California. He was 88 years old. He was born to John Ephland and Rita Frances Schnorf in Creighton, Missouri on July 6, 1931.

He is proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary B. Schnorf. Dearest father of Matthew Schnorf (Annie) of...