Obituaries
Maria Vasquez Cortez
Oct 8, 2016
On Saturday, October 8, 2016 Maria Consuelo Vasquez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Watsonville. She was 92. Maria was born on February 4, 1924 in San Pedro Tesistan Jalisco, Mexico. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved to hand wash...
Jose Alvarez
Oct 4, 2016
Jose Antonio Alvarez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2016. He was 81 years old. Jose was born to his proud parents, Jesus Alvarez and Odilona Mendoza on August 31, 1935. Jose was a hardworking man devoted to his family. He took the time to teach his older children to read and write....
Ken Anderson
Sep 28, 2016
It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the passing of Ken Anderson. Ken was almost 59 years old when he passed from a stroke on September 28, 2016. Born in 1957, Ken spent 30 years developing his business - Central California Pool Covers, where he worked as the owner/operator and built relationships with loyal customers all over...
Eduarda Castro Altamirano
Sep 23, 2016
On Friday, September 23, 2016, Eduarda Castro Altamirano peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 72. Eduarda was born on March 18, 1944 in Xochimilco, Mexico. Eduarda's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and cooking for her family. To a loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend you...
Enrique Serrano Castro
Sep 23, 2016
On Friday, September 23, 2016 Enrique Serrano Castro unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. He was 58. Enrique was born on June 15, 1958 in Xochimilco, Mexico. Enrique was a man of many traits and characteristics. He went to school for 9 years and owned Mi Mexico Restaurant. He loved many things about life such as soccer, dancing, running,...
Robert Crow
Sep 20, 2016
On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Robert L. Crow peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Coulterville, CA. He was 70. Robert was a man of many wonderful traits. He loved fishing; golfing, bowling and watching his great grandchildren grow. Robert had a true passion for his work and cherished spending time with his wife, Dianna. He was preceded...
Edgar Lopez Ayala
Sep 19, 2016
On Sunday September 19, 2016 Edgar G. Lopez Ayala unexpectedly passed away in San Jose, CA. He was 21. Edgar was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed volunteering in the community and was a nursing student with a goal of becoming a Neuro Surgeon. Edgar most importantly had a big heart and loved to help everyone. His family...
Joaquin Mejia-Villa
Sep 18, 2016
On Sunday, September 18, 2016 Joaquin Mejia Villa "El Guerro Palmas" unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 65. Joaquin was born on August 23, 1951 in MichoacA�n, Mexico. Joaquin loved music and played the accordion in a local group named, Lluvia NorteA�a in Watsonville. He will be forever missed and his memory and music will be forever cherished....
Jeanette Devery
Sep 6, 2016
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Jeanette Rae Devery peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence. She was 53. Jeanette was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a proud retired Fire Marshall for Central Fire Protection District and loved her horses and dogs. Jeanette competed in many horse shows and loved to garden. To a...
Alejandro Rivas-Carbajal
Sep 6, 2016
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Alejandro Rivas-Carbajal peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz. He was 61. Alejandro was born on December 14, 1954 in Sahuayo MichoacA�n, Mexico. Alejandro proudly worked for Big Creek Lumber for over 30 joyful years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, the outdoors, cooking and music. He loved spending time with his...
Joe Bachman
Sep 1, 2016
On Thursday, September 1, 2016 Joe Roy Bachman peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 80. Joe attended Watsonville High School and spent 4 years in the Army serving in Alaska. He enjoyed playing sports and coaching for several local leagues in Watsonville. Joe was the biggest SF Giants fan and was able to witness...
Jose Jimenez-Vega
Aug 30, 2016
On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Jose Jimenez Vega peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 89. Jose was born on May 17, 1927 in MichoacA�n, Mexico. Jose was a man of many wonderful traits and was a very hard worker. For over 50 joyful years he worked in the Central Coast. Jose's life was devoted to his...
Douglas Dewart
Aug 14, 2016
Early Sunday morning on August 14, 2016, Douglas Calvin Dewart, 73, peacefully passed away at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada after having put up a courageous struggle with cancer with his devoted wife, Terry and family by his bedside. Doug was born on March 1, 1943 in San Mateo, CA to Elmer and Roseanna (Freeborn) Dewart. His love for...
Jean Foote
Aug 13, 2016
Jean "Grammy" Foote passed away with her family by her side on the morning of August 13, 2016. She was 80 years old. Jean was born in Holtville, CA on January 20, 1936. Jean met her husband, Norm, in El Centro, CA and the two were married on January 18, 1958. Later that year they moved to Watsonville, CA,...
Maria Tolamatl
Aug 6, 2016
On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Maria Concepcion Tolamatl Hernandez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 63. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished family gatherings, time spent with her grandchildren and cooking for her family. She is survived by her children;...
Socorro Mendoza Madrigal
Aug 5, 2016
On Friday, August 5, 2016 Socorro Mendoza Madrigal peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 67. Socorro was born on September 27, 1948 in Coalcoman MichoacA�n, Mexico to his parents; Ruben Mendoza and Josefina Madrigal. Socorro's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and out...
Victor Velasquez
Aug 2, 2016
On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Victor "Buffalo" Velasquez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 27. Victor was a man of many wonderful traits. He enjoyed to play and watch sports, go golfing, dancing, DJ at events and catering for the Ballesteros. Victor you will be forever missed and your memories always cherished in our hearts. Victor is survived...
Frank Lamoly
Jul 30, 2016
Having put up a courageous struggle with cancer, Frank B. Lamoly passed away on July 30, 2016 at the age of 84. Frank was the Town Marshall at Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton CA. He had a deep love for horses and legends of the Old West. He is survived by his wife Rita of 53 years and his children;...
Marjorie Watsonville
Jul 30, 2016
Marjorie Garland, 85 went home to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born in Allis Hollow, PA where she met her late husband, Russell of 52 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Watsonville. She leaves behind her four loving children; Jean (Ricardo) Mendez, Kenneth Garland, Sharon (Robert)...
Anita Valdivia
Jul 20, 2016
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Anita F. Valdivia peacefully passed away in Monterey, CA. She was 63. Anita was born on October 5, 1952 in San Luis Obispo and then resided in Salinas, CA with her children. Anita was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved to play...
