Obituaries
Gary Liebenberg
Jan 14, 2017
Gary Lester Liebenberg died peacefully in his home in Hollister on January 14, 2017 after a long illness. He was 72. Gary was born on November 11, 1944 in Santa Cruz to his parents, Lester and Margaret Liebenberg. He graduated from the San Lorenzo Valley High School in 1963. Soon after, he joined the army with his twin brother,...
Maria Alaniz
Jan 13, 2017
Maria Garza Alaniz, born on November 20, 1923 passed away on January 13, 2017. Maria was born in Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua Mexico. She migrated to the States to support her family. She worked for Goodwill and Mission Linens in Santa Cruz. She was a strong woman of faith and we are going to miss her dearly. She honored God's...
George Colburn
Jan 11, 2017
Don, a long time resident of the Bay Area, who in retirement moved to Capitola, passed away on Jan.11, 2017 due to Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Portland, OR. Don is survived by his wife of 45 years, Luisa; his daughter, Camille; his grandchildren, Sebastian and Sabrina; and his sister Elaine. He is preceded in death by his...
Maria Avalos Sanchez
Jan 11, 2017
On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Maria Estela Avalos Sanchez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in San Jose. She was 72. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved to take care of her grandchildren, enjoyed cooking, shopping and cherished being a housewife. To a loving...
Clay Pamphilon
Jan 5, 2017
Clay Maxwell Pamphilon, 74, died Thursday, January 5th, 2017 at his home with his family after a long battle with cancer. He leaves a wife of nine years, Elena, his daughter Lisa, sons Cameron and Sean and three grandchildren. Born and raised in the East Bay, son of Max and Marjorie, Clay moved to the South Bay to raise...
Frances Davis
Jan 2, 2017
Dearly loved Frances Marie Davis peacefully passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Formerly Frances Marie Lopes, she was born May 22, 1926 in Gilroy, California, the only child to Pete and Lucille Lopes. Her family moved to Watsonville when she was very young. She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1944 and married Gordon H. "Bud" Davis on...
Kathy Willoughby
Jan 2, 2017
On Monday, January 2, 2017 Kathy Margarita Willoughby peacefully passed away in Watsonville. She was 69. Kathy loved to read her bible and meditate. Ultimately, she loved her family and her children were her greatest accomplishment in life. Kathy also, enjoyed cooking for her friends and family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy is survived by her...
Jose Delgado
Dec 26, 2016
On Monday, December 26, 2016 Jose Reyes Delgado peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Royal Oaks. He was 84. Jose was born on January 4, 1932 in Guanajuato, Mexico. He enjoyed many aspects of life. Jose loved baseball, especially watching his favorite team the SF Giants and also enjoyed boxing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren...
William Manger
Dec 24, 2016
On Saturday, December 24, 2016 William Jean Manger Jr., peacefully passed away in Salinas. He was 86. William was born on September 26, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA. William was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a resident of Aromas for several years. He was a proud owner of Mangers Upholstery and was renowned for his custom...
Salvador Luna
Dec 23, 2016
On Friday, December 23, 2016 Salvador M. Luna peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Salinas. He was 72. Salvador was born on September 2, 1944 in Durango, Durango, Mexico. Salvador was a long-time resident of Watsonville for over 50 years. He was a proud owner of Luna Appliances serving the Watsonville Community for over 30 joyful years...
Carmen Ruiz
Dec 22, 2016
On Thursday, December 22, 2016 Carmen Ruiz "La Mama" peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 68. Carmen was born on September 1, 1948 in Villamar MichoacA�n, Mexico. She enjoyed going camping with her grandchildren and going to the flea markets. Carmen was also a gambler at heart but ultimately, her life was devoted to her family...
Scott Martinez-Valencia
Dec 18, 2016
On Sunday, December 18, 2016 Scott Martinez-Valencia unexpectedly passed away in Fresno, CA. He was 24. Scott was born on September 17, 1992 in Watsonville, CA to his proud parents; George Martinez and Vicky Valencia Martinez. Scott was a man of many wonderful traits and a true handyman. He was a mechanic and had a passion for auto body...
Mike Bulaich
Dec 16, 2016
Mike Novie Bulaich passed away suddenly in his Santa Cruz home on December 16, 2016 at the age of 80. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Milan Bulaich and Vukosava (Ilich) Bulaich. He was born Novica Milan Bulaich on January 7, 1936 in Grahovo, Montenegro. At the age of 3, he migrated with his parents to the...
Barbara Jetter
Dec 14, 2016
Dearly loved, Barbara Jetter passed December 14, 2016 surrounded by family and love. Creative, quick-witted and original, Barbara loved to write, dance, sing and make jokes her entire life. Barbara's curiosity and welcoming nature inspired an adventurous full 93 years, touching numerous others. She is survived by 3 children, Pam, Laurie and Gary, and one grandson, Charlie. Remembrances will...
Jesus Caballero Lazo
Dec 14, 2016
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Jesus Caballero Lazo peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 83. Jesus was born on March 6, 1933 in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He loved listening to Nortena Music and to play his accordion. Jesus also enjoyed working on cars and watching boxing. Ultimately, his life was devoted to his family and...
Flossie Mitchell
Dec 14, 2016
Flossie Witt Mitchell, born February 15, 1920 died peacefully December 14, 2016 in Watsonville, California surrounded by family and friends. Flossie lived in Ridgeville, Indiana for over 85 years. Flossie was born in Kentucky to Fred and Kate Witt. She moved to Ridgeville in 1929, and was the first of her family to graduate from Ridgeville High School. She...
Hazel Franotovich
Dec 13, 2016
Although greatly saddened, we are at peace with Mom's death, which ended her long-term struggles with ill health. Her last hours were spent with her children- Nancie, Maureen, Katie and Michael (son-in-law). Hazel Franotovich was born in Salinas to Rose and Alexander, who immigrated from Russia. She grew up in San Jose and Los Angeles. After marriage, she lived...
Teresa Robledo Orozco
Dec 8, 2016
Teresa Robledo Orozco passed away on December 8, 2016 with her Loving family by her side. She was a 90 years old native of San Pedro Tesistan Jalisco, MAC.xico She was born on June 6, 1926 to her proud parents Jose Orozco and Abundia Flores. Teresa worked in a local cannery for 30 years. She was a very hard...
Edwardo Sanchez-Nanez
Dec 7, 2016
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Edwardo Sanchez Nanez peacefully passed away in Watsonville. He was 69. Edwardo was a man of many wonderful traits. He enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, watching the waves, cars, reading, landscaping and horticulturalist. Edwardo also loved to BBQ and spend time with his family who meant the absolute world to him. To a loving...
Jesus Vega
Dec 5, 2016
Jesus (Jess) Vega Sr. passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was 82. Mr. Vega was born in El Torro, CA and raised in Hollister, then moved to Watsonville to purse employments at the Watsonville Cannery. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children and loved to fish and take rides to Hollister to visit his brothers...
