Obituaries
Augustina Marquez
Aug 22, 2018
Augustina “Tina” A. Marquez passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 22,
2018. Tina was only 37 years old.
She was born on March 11, 1981 in Watsonville to Daniel and Mary Marquez.
Tina was a compassionate care giver for many years. She loved spending time with her family.
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Pablo Gallo
Aug 21, 2018
Pablo Gallo 91, of Watsonville has gone to be with his heavenly father on August 21, 2018.
He was born on March 5, 1927 to Gorgonio Gallo and Catalina Martinez in Yahualica De Gonzalez Gallo, Jalisco, Mexico.
He married Maria Dolores Rita Perez Gutierrez on May 13, 1958. They had seven children, Arturo, Celia Antonia,...
Edgardo Ramirez
Aug 20, 2018
On Monday, August 20, 2018 Edgardo Guerrero Ramirez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was only 51.
Edgardo was always a caring person to the community. He loved soccer, basketball and had a great passion for both. If he wasn’t walking around town or at the park playing ball, he was with his daughters. To our Dad,...
Brook Hoffman
Aug 5, 2018
Brook Ellen Hoffman, aged 74, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2018 at the Watsonville Nursing Center after a brief struggle with cancer. Brook was born on April 28, 1944 in Pacific Grove, California, the daughter of the late Richard Douglas Carpenter and Nola Phillips.
Along with her parents, Brook was predeceased by her husband David Fletcher,...
Monica Ledesma
Aug 3, 2018
On Friday, August 3, 2018 Monica Ledesma peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville.
Monica was an amazing Mother and loved to cook, clean and always had a smile on her face. She will be forever missed and her memory will be forever cherished in our hearts.
Monica was preceded in death by...
Louise Murata
Jul 27, 2018
On July 20 Louise Reiko Murata died peacefully in Santa Cruz. She was 75.
Louise was born in Poston, Arizona then later moved to Watsonville. After graduating from Watsonville High she moved to the Bay Area. Upon retirement in the early 90s she moved back to Watsonville. Louise was a kind-hearted lady that always...
Ernest Bontadelli
Jul 22, 2018
Ernest J. “Ernie” Bontadelli, a longtime farmer and resident of La Selva Beach, died peacefully at home with family near on Friday, June 22, 2018 after a full life at the age of 92.
Ernest was born in Watsonville hospital and lived most of his life in La Selva Beach. Born in 1925, he was the eldest...
Angel Montes II
Jul 22, 2018
On July 22, 2018 Angel Joel Montes II unexpectedly passed away in Miami Florida. He was 18.
Angel graduated from Miami Beach Senior High, June 6, 2018. He played football and had a passion for basketball. Angel was an avid Raider’s fan, had an fascination with cars and loved to travel from coast to coast and see...
Evelyn Beeson
Jul 11, 2018
Evelyn Beeson passed away July 11, 2018 at the age of 88. She was born in Taft, California and attended Taft High School where she met her future husband, Donald. They moved to Watsonville in 1951 where Don taught woodworking and math at E.A. Hall School. Evelyn worked for Bank of America until the birth of their daughter, followed...
Jose Solorio
Jul 11, 2018
Jose Jesus Solorio passed away at his home in Watsonville on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was 86. Mr. Solorio was born in Mexico to Alberto Solorio and Gregoria Aldama on Sept. 3, 1931. He was hard working family man that enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed being out and about and walking around. He was a humble...
Henrique Nestler
Jul 10, 2018
Dr. Henrique Mayorga Nestler November 5, 1921 - July 10, 2018
Holding the hand of his wife of 68 years, Emma, and surrounded by family, Dr. Henrique Nestler (Rick) passed away peacefully on July 10 at Watsonville Community Hospital. Rick was born on November 5, 1921 in the town of Armero Colombia, South America to the Reverend...
Barbara Gray
Jul 10, 2018
Beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, Barbara Jean Gray peacefully passed away at Dominican Hospital in Soquel on July 10th at the age of 75 after her second battle with cancer. Barbara was born in San Francisco, CA to Paul and Estelle Unruh. She lived in Santa Cruz County for 72 years. Barbara’s maternal lineage goes back a few...
Robert Yoshida
Jul 10, 2018
Robert Yoshida, 90, passed away on July 10, 2018 after a brief illness.
Robert lived in Watsonville his entire life except when his family was relocated to Poston, Arizona during World War II, and when he was drafted to serve in the Korean War. After being honorably discharge from service, he began working for the Watsonville Post...
Albert Reynaga
Jul 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Reynaga announces his passing after a brief illness on Friday, July 10. He was 62 years old. Albert was born in Santa Cruz to his parents Salvador Reynaga and Maria Chavez. He loved singing and listening to Elvis Presley. He was an avid bowler that enjoyed hitting the lanes...
Pauline Powers
Jul 7, 2018
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel at 11 AM with burial services to follow at Pioneer Cemetery, for Pauline Gribble Powers, who passed away from a brief illness on July 7, in Watsonville, CA. She was 92.
Pauline was born in Checotah, OK. She moved to Watsonville...
Jennifer Sampson
Jul 1, 2018
On Sunday, July 1, 2018 Jennifer Michael Sampson peacefully passed away in Salinas. She was 41.
Jennifer loved baseball games with her children and skate boarding. She was an incredibly strong person and was very understanding, empathetic and unique. She will be greatly missed and always cherished within our hearts.
She is survived by her...
Joy Patterson
Jun 29, 2018
On June 29, 2018, Joy Colene Patterson passed away peacefully at the age of 84.
Joy enjoyed trips to Reno with her husband and friends, traveling, camping, sewing, cooking and shopping. She loved wearing her gorgeous Native American Jewelry . Her grand and great grandchildren were her pride and joy.
She was preceded in death by...
Frederic Porta
Jun 26, 2018
On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Frederic Lee Porta peacefully passed away in Watsonville. He was 75. Fred lived his life free and on his own terms. He never met a stranger and always treasured his friends, He will be missed by all. He is survived by his children; Gary Porta, Cheri Crocker and Carrie Shevchenko and sister, Kathy Dodd. Frederic...
James Amick
Jun 24, 2018
James Ronald Robert Amick, 57 of Trumann, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born September 8, 1960 in Santa Cruz, California to John M. and Dolores M. (Fuentes) Amick, and was a longtime resident of Watsonville before his move to Arkansas. He served in the...
Monica Leal
Jun 15, 2018
On June 15 Monica Leal passed away unexpectedly in Madera California. She was 15. Monica was born in Watsonville. She was a vivacious individual that embraced life. She loved her family and enjoyed picking on her sisters. She enjoyed being silly, especially making silly videos and playing on her phone. She loved to swim, listen to many different types...
