Obituaries
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...
Ruth Hutton
Dec 5, 2016
On December 5, 2016 Ruth Hutton quietly slipped from this life to the next, at home in her bed as she wished. Ruth was born and raised in Watsonville, and with the exception of a couple of newlywed years in Pajaro, lived her entire life on the land on which she was born. A life long member of the...
Reyna Ortega
Nov 30, 2016
Reyna Ortega was born in Torreon Coahuila Mexico On January 6, 1971 to her proud parents Maria and Demetrio Puentes. She has been a resident of Watsonville since 2002. Reyna loved to cook. She made the best flour tortillas among other things. She also loved to dance and was an avid fan of Las Chivas soccer team. She survived...
Emilia Vazquez
Nov 26, 2016
On Saturday, November 26, 2016 Emilia Vazquez peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her entire family in Watsonville. She was 63. Emilia was a woman of strong character and many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. Emilia was a devoted and loving mother but her more important role...
Jerry King
Nov 26, 2016
On Saturday, November 26, 2016 Jerry Duane King peacefully passed away in comfort of his wife at their residence in Watsonville. He was 80. Jerry was a man of many wonderful traits. He was an outstanding pilot and loved to fly and always enjoyed looking into the beautiful sky. His life was also devoted to his beloved wife and...
Lena Gilardoni
Nov 25, 2016
On Friday, November 25, 2016 a long-time resident of Watsonville, Lena Marie Gilardoni peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 76. Lena enjoyed many aspects of life. She loved gardening, cooking for her friends and family and reading. Lena ultimately cherished spending time with her grandchildren who meant the world to her along with her...
Manuel Martinez
Nov 21, 2016
On Monday, November 21, 2016 Manuel "Jessie" Martinez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 62. Manuel is survived by his children; Juan, Sandra, Zoila, Angelica and Jorge and his mother, Isaura Moreno. He is also lovingly survived by his siblings; Jose Luis, Lupe Maria Elena, Lourdes, Jose and his 7 grandchildren. Visitation services will be held on Wednesday,...
Allison Rider
Nov 20, 2016
Allison Lewis Rider passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 surrounded by family. During the last months of his life his primary caregiver was his grandson Luke Dwyer. Allison was born in Watsonville, CA, April 7, 1926, to Isabella Fraser and Homer Allen Rider. The youngest of 4 children, his only sister Kathryn (Kay) was a doting and loving...
Antonia Galvan
Nov 10, 2016
On Thursday, November 10, 2016 Antonia Galvan peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 77.
Antonia was born on July 20, 1939 in Jalisco, Mexico to her proud parents; Jose Maria and Petra Martinez. Antonia was the first daughter of 11 children born to Jose Maria and Petra Martinez. She married Alfonso Galvan...
Graciela Valdivia
Nov 10, 2016
Graciela "Grace" Valdivia, 77, of Watsonville died peacefully in the presence of her family after a battle with cancer on November 10, 2016. Born on December 13, 1938 in Bakersfield, CA. She is predeceased by her parents Eleuterio and Pilar Lopez, sister Jenny, and brother Joe.
She spent that last 57 years of her life married to...
Josefina Rivera
Nov 8, 2016
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Josefina Rivera peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 58. Josefina's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, who she loved dearly. She also was an avid member of Saint Patrick's Church and had all her faith and...
Inda Clunie
Nov 8, 2016
On Monday, November 7, 2016 Inda Clunie unexpectedly passed away in Salinas. She was 59. Inda was a woman of many wonderful traits. She enjoyed doing crafts, baking and working with her kids at school. She never met a person she didn't like. Her smile and love will be forever missed and always cherished. She was preceded in death...
Marylee Montoya
Nov 2, 2016
On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Marylee Montoya peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 87. Marylee was born in Sallisaw, OK, and raised most of her adult life in Watsonville. Marlyee was married for 52 years to Ray Montoya Sr. Marylee liked dancing, car shows, parades, fishing, playing bingo, traveling and family and friends. You could see...
Wanda Thompson
Oct 28, 2016
On Friday, October 28, 2016 Wanda June Thompson peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 83. Wanda was a loving wife and mother with a big generous heart and sense of humor. Her greatest joy in life was service to her family. She truly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and would travel anywhere...
