Obituaries
Esperanza Ramirez
Oct 19, 2025
Esperanza Ramirez passed away on October 19, 2025 at the age of 78.
Esperanza was born on March 20, 1947 to her parents Francisco Gonsalez and Juanita Medrano. She was a resident of Watsonville, California and married the love of her life, Jose Ramirez. Esperanza loved knitting, gardening and working.
She is survived by her children Martha, Esequiel, Araceli, Licha, Jose Jr.,...
Pablo L. Giron
Oct 16, 2025
Pablo L. Giron, 83 years old, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 surrounded by his children and grandchildren, at Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, Ca.
Pablo was born on March 22, 1942, in Ayotlan Jalisco, Mexico. As an adolescent, Pablo worked very hard to help his family. He opened up his own barber shop in Mexico as a young adult....
Clotilde Lopez Estrada
Oct 13, 2025
Clotilde Lopez Estrada passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 13, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on May 19, 1932, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to her devoted parents Jose Maria Lopez and Maria Ceceña Lopez.
Clotilde was a woman of many talents and endless warmth. After earning her nursing degree in Nogales, she...
Alberto Jara Alba
Oct 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alberto Jara Alba
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alberto Jara Alba, a beloved father, brother, son, and friend. Alberto departed this life on October 6, 2025, at Stanford Hospital, at the age of 49. He was born on October 17, 1975, in Aguas Calientes, Mexico.
For 30 years, Alberto made his home...
Heliodoro Medina Santos
Oct 5, 2025
On October 5, 2025, Heliodoro Medina Santos passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was 81.
Heliodoro was born on July 3, 1944, in Tecolotlan, Jalisco, Mexico to his parents, Francisco Santos and Eucebia Medina.
Heliodoro enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandson. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching his teams play....
Noboru Nakatani
Sep 27, 2025
Noboru Nakatani passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 at the age of 90.
Noboru was born on October 21, 1934 to his parents Sadagusu and Jitsue Nakatani. He was a resident of Watsonville, California and married the love of his life, Kumiko Nakatani.
Noboru owned a local carnation nursery and served in the U.S. ARMY. He enjoyed going to casinos to...
Mary S. Quiles
Sep 27, 2025
Mary S. Quiles
April 4, 1937 – September 27, 2025
Mary S. Quiles, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Watsonville, California, at the age of 88.
Born on April 4, 1937, Mary spent her life devoted to family, faith, and community. She was the wife of Juan Manuel Quiles for 57 years.
Mary worked at Food and...
Lucero Rodriguez Camacho
Sep 26, 2025
Lucero Rodriguez Camacho passed away on September 26, 2025 at the age of 47.
Lucero was born on July 6, 1978 to her parents Ana Maria Camacho and Alfredo Rodriguez. She was a resident of Watsonville, California and married the love of her life Efren Mujica Rosales.
Lucero loved watching horror movies as well as going shopping at flea markets and yard...
Efren Mujica Rosales
Sep 23, 2025
Efren Mujica Rosales passed away on September 23, 2025 at the age of 47.
Efren was born on February 28, 1978 to his parents Alejandra Rosales and Juan Mujica. He married the love of his life Lucero Rodriguez.
Efren was a loving husband and father of four children. He was a big fan of the Lakers and loved road trips with his...
Albert Anthony Ramirez
Sep 16, 2025
Albert Anthony Ramirez passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 39.
Albert was born on June 29, 1986 to his parents Anna and Aaron Poteete. He was a native of Watsonville. He was a handyman by trade but was good at many things from building a fence to mechanic work, fixing phones, and electrical etc. He could do...
Brendan Patrick McCloskey
Sep 14, 2025
Brendan Patrick McCloskey, born March 3, 1982, passed away in a motorcycle accident on September 14, 2025, at the age of 43. Brendan was a beloved son, brother, friend, and colleague whose warmth, humor, and generosity touched countless lives.A native of Corralitos in Santa Cruz County, Brendan had a successful career supervising the Silicon Valley GoodWill hub, where he was...
Andres Galvan
Sep 14, 2025
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Andres Galvan peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
Andres was a man of many wonderful traits. He proudly coached various youth sports and loved playing baseball and football. Andres was a Raiders fan and was a mental health client specialist and loved serving his community. He will be greatly missed and cherished by all that...
Miguel Sanchez Valencia
Sep 13, 2025
Miguel Sanchez Valencia passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025 at the age of 67.
Miguel was born on April 30, 1958 to his parents Abel Sanchez Vargas and Maria Luisa Valencia Mora in Michoacan, Mexico.
He is survived by his children Miguel Sanchez and Claudia Sanchez; daughter-in-law Lisa Sedano-Sanchez and 10 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on September 24, 2025...
Saul Lomeli
Sep 11, 2025
Saul Lomeli passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 57 years old.
Saul was born on September 24, 1967, in Jalisco, Mexico to his parents Gilberto Lomeli and Rosa Mena.
Saul is remembered by his loved ones as “Chiru”, “el Tiquete”, or “Canelo” and was a man with tremendous spirit. He lived his life without limits, without fear, and without apology....
Demetrio "Joe" Martinez
Sep 7, 2025
Demetrio “Joe” Martinez of Watsonville, CA. passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. He was 85.
Demetrio was born on February 11, 1940, to Demetrio Martinez and Guadalupe Esquivel Martinez.
Demetrio attended Pajaro Grammer School and Watsonville High School. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves. He was involved with local organizations such as the American Legion VFW,...
Robert Burton Butler
Sep 5, 2025
Robert Burton Butler
March 8, 1940 – September 5, 2025
Boulder Creek, CA
Our beloved father, Robert “Bob” Butler, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by three of his children. Bob was a long-time resident of Boulder Creek and, more recently, at the Watsonville Nursing Center in Watsonville, CA.
Dad was born in Beaumont, Texas, to Cecil M. Butler and Adelia C....
Rosemarie Lewis
Sep 3, 2025
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Rosemarie Lewis peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 85.
Rosemarie was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a member of the Elks Lodge and enjoyed dancing and doing Karaoke. Rosemarie cherished spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by those that knew her.
She was preceded in death by...
Michael Charles Baldwin
Sep 2, 2025
Michael Charles Baldwin, a native resident of Watsonville, ended his journey on this earth September 2nd, 2025. Mike attended Aptos High School and Cabrillo College. Mike started his career in construction as a carpenter with his family business, Baldwin Construction. Mike had worked and retired from the City of Santa Cruz as a Sr. Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. After retiring Mike...
Virginia Rose Cadiente
Aug 30, 2025
Virginia Rose Cadiente passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 87.
Virginia was born on July 18, 1938, to her parents Leon Christopher Wilson and Nola Joy Wilson of Aromas, CA. She was a resident of Watsonville, California and graduated from Watsonville High School where she was an avid athlete. She played the position of catcher in baseball,...
Reynalda V. Angeles
Aug 29, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025 Reynalda Angeles peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Reynalda was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to crotchet, read, eat sweets and playing bingo. Reynalda loved traveling, spending time with her family, listening to music, dancing and gardening. She will be forever missed and cherished by those who knew her.
She is survived by...
