Obituaries
Glenda Crawford
Dec 10, 2018
On Monday, December 10, 2018 Glenda Ann Crawford peacefully passed away in Aromas. She was 65.
Glenda loved Sci-Fi and paranormal movies. She was a huge Golden State Warriors Fan and enjoyed photography.
Glenda is survived by her son Demetris Little and her 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Norma Reasons
Dec 9, 2018
On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Norma Pieri Reasons peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville.
Norma was an avid bridge player and enjoyed, cooking, gardening, hiking hunting and spending time with her family. She volunteered for many years with the American Heart Association and was a lifetime member of the Watsonville chapter of Omega Nu....
Jim Hayes
Dec 9, 2018
Jim Hayes passed away on Dec. 9, 2018. Son of the late Howard and Patricia Hayes, he was born on Sept. 18, 1951 in Grand Rapids, Minn. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1969 and immediately entered the Coast Guard Reserve. Soon thereafter, Jim married his high school sweetheart Janice in 1971. In addition to his beloved wife,...
Carmen Silva
Dec 8, 2018
Carmen Silva went to heaven to be reunited with her husband, Zacarias Silva and her grandson, Alex Silva, on December 8, 2018. She was born on December 15, 1935 in Mexico and was one of 12 children. Carmen was a trailblazer, being the first woman in her small town, Portezuelo, Jalisco, Mexico, to venture to the United States to...
Nora Uribe
Dec 7, 2018
On December 7, 2018 Nora V. Uribe peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville.
Nora was born in Sinton, Texas and came to California. She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1962. She was tiny, mighty and feisty. Nora enjoyed camping, going to casinos, and visiting with family. She visited with her sister Mary Ellen almost...
Amalia Cabrales
Dec 7, 2018
Amalia “Molly” Cabrales departed for heaven from her home in Watsonville on December 7, 2018. She was born in La Soledad, Durango, Mexico on April 14, 1944. She migrated with her family to Watsonville when she was 10 years old and over the years worked at various strawberry fields and canneries, such as Green Giant and Del Mar. She...
Michael Sotomayor
Dec 5, 2018
On December 5 Michael Edward Sotomayor passed away in Watsonville. He was 66.
Michael was born on September 1, 1952 to his parents Raul and Sally Sotomayor. He was a passionate man that embraced all aspects of life. He graduated from Aptos High School in 1971. He played football in high school and at Cabrillo College. He...
Errol "Jake" Lambert
Dec 3, 2018
On Monday, December 3, 2018 Errol “Jake” Lambert peacefully passed away in Watsonville surrounded by his family.
Jake loved to hunt and go fishing at Eagle Lake. He enjoyed going to car shows, riding his Harley and barbecuing at the Spring Lamb. Most of all he cherished spending time and being with his family.
He...
Pola Altuna
Dec 1, 2018
Pola Altuna who was born in Los Angeles, CA. on the 10th of April 1924, the daughter of Alberto Marquez and Cruz Perez, a life-long resident of Watsonville went to join her heavenly Father on the 1st of December 2018. She was a Saint Patrick’s church parishioner and she is in repose at Ave Maria funeral home, 609 Main...
Julie Hernandez
Nov 20, 2018
Julie Ann Hernandez (Ibarra) was called home to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She passed comfortably in her home surrounded by her beloved husband, children and grandchildren by her side after bravely battling multiple myeloma for the past four and a half years. Julie was born March 15, 1957 in Fresno County. During High School her...
Guillermo Magana
Nov 20, 2018
Mr. Guillermo Magana passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on November 20, 2018 at Watsonville Post Acute Facility.
He was born in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan Mexico on December 6, 1938 to his parents Rosa Andrade and Ambrosio Magana. He has been a local resident for the last 58 years.
Asuncion Santana Sanchez
Nov 18, 2018
Asuncion (Susana) Santana Sanchez passed away on November 18 in Watsonville. She was 59.
Asuncion was born on September 13, 1959 to her proud parents Esteban Sanchez and Vicenta Sanchez Gonzalez. She was a woman of many wonderful attributes. She was a devoted family woman that loved family gatherings. She adored all her nieces and nephews and...
Maria Espinoza
Nov 17, 2018
Maria de la Luz Espinoza, 86, of Watsonville, California, beloved mamá, nana, wife and widow of Julian Espinoza, died Saturday, Nov. 17 surrounded by her family.
A native of Santa Rosalia, Baja California, Mexico, Maria arrived in Watsonville in 1963. Sadly, Maria became a widow in June 1972 at the age of 40; with six young children...
Shirley Hurne
Nov 9, 2018
On Friday, November 9, 2018 Shirley Louise Hurne peacefully passed away at her residence in Merced. She was 69. Shirley loved teaching Japanese exchange students ad traveling the world. Some of her favorite destinations were Japan and Mexico City. Shirley will always be remembered and forever cherished in our hearts. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Clyde...
Kathleen Paddon
Nov 9, 2018
Kathleen Winifred Paddon was born February 19, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts as the third child and only daughter of Irvine and Lillian Weir. She lived in Cambridge before moving to North Weymouth during her High School years. She chose to serve God when she was 12 years of age and remained faithful to her death. She first met Noel...
Virgil Stringari
Nov 4, 2018
On November 4, 2018, Virgil, long time resident of Watsonville died holding the hand of his wife Barbara. He was 88 and recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. Virgil was born in Canon City, Colorado on September 25, 1930 to Virgilio and Rose Stringari, the youngest of nine children. He moved to Watsonville in 1945 graduated from Watsonville Union...
Kristina Dias
Oct 26, 2018
Kristina (Tina) Dias lost her long and courageous battle with cancer and has gone to be with our Lord. Kristina was born in Watsonville California to Pamela and James Dias. In addition to leaving her parents, she leaves behind siblings Lynnette (Theron) Soto, Jimmie (Alishia) Dias, and Paula (Christopher) Boling. Tina leaves behind daughters Brianna and Annissa Alamillo, grandson...
Cynthia Jimenez
Oct 17, 2018
Cynthia Ann Jimenez passed away peacefully beside her loved ones in Watsonville on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. She was 35.
She was originally from San Antonio, Texas. She liked to blast music on Sunday afternoons with a barbecue going. She was a jokester and a die-hard Cowboys fan. She was a one of a kind mother, a loving wife, sister,...
Maria Benavidez
Oct 14, 2018
On Sunday, October 14, 2018 Maria “Monique” Benavidez unexpectedly passed away in Monterey, CA. She was 39. Monique was loved by so many friends near and far. She enjoyed long drives through the red woods, visiting different beaches and was well known for her “Rasta Music.” She will be forever missed and always cherished in our hearts. Monique is survived...
Santiago Alcantar Valle
Oct 13, 2018
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On Saturday, October 13, 2018 Santiago Alcantar Valle passed away at Dominican Hospital. He was 38
Santiago was born on July 25, 1980 to his proud parents Jose Amado Alcantar and Esperanza Valle. He was a man of many wonderful traits and will be truly missed by all that knew him. His life was...
