Obituaries
George Colburn
Jan 27, 2017
On Friday, January 27, 2017 George Horace Colburn peacefully passed away in Watsonville. He was 71. George Colburn was an extremely talented photographer who specialized in aerial shots of racing yachts and nature. For many years he owned a fishing boat and had a lucrative business as a fisherman. On the slopes George was a hip-swinger extraordinaire. George will...
Ronald Blevins
Jan 25, 2017
On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Ronald Peter Blevins peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Royal Oaks. He was 80 Ron was married to his loving wife Virigina for 53 years. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed model trains and guns. He loved camping, fishing, and exploring the back roads of the Sierra Nevada with his family...
Steven Glaum
Jan 24, 2017
On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, a long-time resident of Aptos, Steven Dale Glaum peacefully passed away. He was 62. Steve was a member of the Aptos High Sports Hall of Fame, Peninsula Oilers Baseball Hall of Fame, U.C. Riverside Athletics Hall of Fame and NCAA DII College World Series Hall of Fame. Steve was drafted by the Detroit Tigers...
Joseph Baxter
Jan 22, 2017
Joseph Ralph Baxter passes away peacefully with loved ones all around on January 22nd 2017. Joe graduated from Camden High School in San Jose, California in 1962. After high school Joe worked as a carpenter during the day and as a tow truck driver at night. He married his high school sweetheart, Sunny Clair Thornagle in 1964. Joe built...
Alexander Arellano
Jan 19, 2017
Alexander Valenzuela Arellano was carried in the arms of God to be with his wife June and his son Alex on Thursday January 19th surrounded by his family and friends. Alex was born in Calexico and later moved to Watsonville, California where he lived for more than fifty years. Alex was the oldest son of Bonifacio and Maria Arellano...
John Bergwall
Jan 19, 2017
John Phillip Bergwall died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 19th 2017. John was born in Vallejo, CA. to Cecil and Phillip Bergwall. The family often visited Santa Cruz in the 1950's and 60's and John moved to Santa Cruz in the early 1970's. He obtained a business degree from Cal State Fullerton and an Art History degree from UCSC...
Norman Haney
Jan 17, 2017
Mr. Haney was born and raised in Coalinga, CA. He joined the Navy on his 18th birthday in 1945 and mustered out as a Fireman 2nd class in August of 1946. He married a hometown girl, Loy Phelps on September 11, 1948. He graduated from Fresno State and moved to Watsonville in September of 1950 to begin his career...
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...
