Obituaries
Jose Gonzalez
Oct 10, 2018
Jose Gonzalez Rocha passed away at Stanford Hospital on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was 36.
Mr. Gonzalez was a devoted Raiders and Pumas fan and truly cherished spending time with his family who meant the absolute world to him. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his parents, Benito Gonzalez and Maria de Lourdes Rocha; his siblings, J. Guadalupe (Yesenia), Teresa...
Pablo Rojas Morales
Oct 6, 2018
On October 6, Pablo Juventino Rojas Morales passed away unexpectedly in Santa Cruz. He was 60.
Pablo was born in Jalisco, Mexico to his proud parents Maria de la Luz Morales Hurtado and Juan Rojas Estrada. He spent many years working at Mount Hermon Christian Camp. He was an adventurous individual that enjoyed going on long walks...
Beulah Ford Rider
Oct 5, 2018
Beulah Mae Ford Rider passed away on October 5, 2018, at home, in Corralitos at the age of 91. She was born in Mississippi, the second oldest child of Susie and John Ford, the family moved to California where she graduated from Watsonville High School. After graduation she worked as a bookkeeper at a Watsonville car dealership. She was...
Socorro Favela
Oct 3, 2018
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Socorro Favela peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville.
Socorro was a gifted singer, and in her youth had signed with a major record company in Mexico. She worked at Watsonville Canning the majority of her life, exiting the work force during the Teamster’s strike in 1986. She loved sewing,...
Pauline Arispe Varela
Oct 1, 2018
Pauline Mendoza Arispe Varela passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Watsonville on October 1st at the age of 95.
Pauline was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 21st 1923 to Antonia and Pablo Mendoza. She was their 1st born and their last one to pass away.
She is survived by her...
Michael Daly
Sep 29, 2018
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Michael (Mike) A. Daly, loving father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50. Mike was born on February 29, 1968 in Watsonville, CA to Denis and Margaret Daly. He grew up in Watsonville attending local schools and graduating from Watsonville High in 1986. Mike went on to become a Firefighter...
Veronica Saavedra
Sep 24, 2018
Veronica Anne Saavedra passed away on September 24 in Watsonville. She was 55.
Veronica was born on November 26, 1962 in Los Angeles to her proud parents Helen and Michael Saavedra. She was a generous family-oriented woman. She enjoyed family gatherings and barbeques as often as possible. She was a dedicated baker that loved to cook. She...
Elias Mendoza
Sep 21, 2018
On September 21, Elias “Eli” Mendoza passed away in San Jose, California. He was 74.
Mr. Mendoza was born on February 17, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico to his proud parents Pedro and Vicenta Mendoza. He was a devoted family man that loved spending time with them. He was married to his wife Roxy for 53 years. He...
Bobby Osborn
Sep 18, 2018
Bobby “Bob” Gene Osborn, a longtime resident of Watsonville, CA passed away on September 18, 2018. He was born in Davenport, Oklahoma on June 24, 1932. He was number 8 of 12 children of Floyd and Maude (Mayfield) Osborn. Bob moved to California in 1948. He joined the US Army in January 1950 and discharged as a Corporal in...
Robert Reyes Morales
Sep 15, 2018
Robert (Bob) Reyes Morales took his final journey to Rock N’ Roll heaven in his home surrounded by his loving family after a 8 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joanie Morales, his many children who adored him, Brenda Morales, Robert Morales Jr., Nora Morales (George Saurez), Richard Morales (Wendy), Jerry Morales...
Ruth Hardy
Sep 12, 2018
Ruth G. Hardy:
Shortly after her ninety-ninth birthday, Ruth G. Hardy passed away. She came into the world on August 14, 1919, and departed it on September 12, 2018.
Ruth was born on the Frost family farm in Harvey, North Dakota. She completed grade school in a single roomed schoolhouse at the age of sixteen,...
Ruben Garcia
Sep 9, 2018
Ruben Garcia died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Watsonville. He was 26. Mr. Garcia was born on Dec. 14, 1991 in Watsonville to Raul Guillen Hernandez and Maria Orozco. He was an avid 49ers fan that enjoyed watching his favorite team. He loved spending time with his son Ruben Jr. and playing soccer with him. He loved...
Alex Martinez
Sep 8, 2018
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Alex Martinez passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the age of 31. He was a longtime resident of Watsonville.
He was born on May 26, 1987 to Richard Martinez and Jennie Gervasio-Martinez. Alex will always be remembered for his unique...
Helen Nitta Mito
Sep 6, 2018
Helen Miyuki Nitta Mito passed away on September 6, 2018. Helen was born on January 10, 1917 in Hollister, Ca. to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sumida. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Karen Nitta; her stepson and step daughter-in-law, Ron and Millicent Mito; her brother, Joey Sumida; and sister, Lily Yamashita. She is also survived...
Miguel Chavez
Sep 6, 2018
Miguel Chavez passed away on September 6th in Watsonville. He was 69.
Mr. Chavez was born in Tangancicuaro Michoacan Mexico to his parents Maria de la Luz Ortiz and Joaquin Chavez Leiva. He was a generous man that enjoyed life. He moved to Watsonville in 1991. He was an avid soccer fan that enjoyed playing and watching...
Ramona Bridgen
Sep 5, 2018
Ramona Carmelita Bridgen went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on September 5, 2018. Heaven celebrated her arrival with a huge welcoming party! Ramona is now reunited with her dearest husband Howard J. Bridgen for eternity along with a multitude of cherished loved-ones who had gone to Glory before her.
Ramona was born in Hampden,...
Ann Johann
Sep 4, 2018
Ann “Gagi” Johann, long time resident of Watsonville, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was 86.
Ann was born in Watsonville, California on May 19, 1932 to John and Anna Lucich. A graduate of Moreland Notre Dame, Ann married Robert (Bob) Johann in 1953, one month after he returned from the...
Orpha Doty
Sep 1, 2018
Orpha Elizabeth Doty passed away September 1, 2018 at Montecito Manor in Watsonville, CA. She was 98.
Orpha was born in Lynden, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Santa Barbara at the age of three with her parents Lillian Claire and Clarence Kivell. She loved Goleta and Santa Barbara, her home for over 80 years. She attended Roosevelt...
Aniah Aguillon-Silva
Aug 31, 2018
An avid reader, mathematician and “real” princess, Aniah Aguillon-Silva left her physical body on August 31, 2018. At the same time, Aniah left us with an inspiration to fight for what is right and take on even life’s most difficult challenges with grace and dignity ... like a real princess. Aniah will be forever loved by her parents Abraham...
Leticia Diaz
Aug 22, 2018
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Leticia Diaz Lizaola peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 72.
Leticia Diaz was born in La Esperanza Jalisco, Mexico. The youngest of six, she lived a beautiful childhood with her cousins. She studied to become a secretary at school and worked her way up to become a typing and...
