Obituaries

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...

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...