Obituaries

Apr 14, 2016

On Thursday, April 14, 2016, William Shannon Jr. passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 61. William was a generous, loyal and caring man. He loved to eat, work on his cars and was a friendly man. William enjoyed landscaping and was always willing to help others. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. William is survived by...

Apr 14, 2016

On Thursday, April 14, 2016 Joseph "Michael" Sancetta peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Dominican Hospital. He was 69. Michael was a man of many wonderful traits. If you were a friend of Michael's, you never ever forgot him. His witt was like no other, he had a gift of humor that made everyone laugh. He will...

Apr 13, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Adrian Anthony Bocanegra passed away in Los Lomas. He was 8 years old. Adrian was born on April 27, 2007 in Watsonville to his proud parents; Jose Bocanegra and Christina Lopez. Adrian was an avid sports player and a true athlete. He played for several teams such as for the Pajaro Valley Little League,...

Apr 13, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Israel Macias Marin peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 37. Israel was born on March 7, 1979 in San Juan de Los Lagos Jalisco, Mexico to his proud parents; Gabino Macias de la cruz and Maria Marin-Garcia. Israel's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He enjoyed working to...

Apr 13, 2016

Life-long resident of Santa Cruz, Curtis Craver, age 40, died unexpectedly on April 13, 2016. He was the beloved and loving son of Laurie Longenecker and John Craver. Loving stepfather to Joseph Stanger. Curtis' passion was the ocean. He worked as both a recreational and commercial fisherman since he was a teen. His passion for life and the ocean...

Apr 12, 2016

Annie Jeanette (SIMS) BEAMAN passed away on April 12, 2016, only days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. She was born in Berkeley California, but except for a few years in Berkeley and in Lincoln Nebraska, she spent her life in and near Watsonville. She attended the old Calabasas School, and graduated from Watsonville High School, Class of 1942. She...

Apr 10, 2016

Jim Clark, at age 77 went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Jim will now be joining his soulmate Carolyn, who he loved and adored for their 45 years of marriage. Jim is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jackie Rodman and Laurie Knowles, Tim and Penny Clark, and Thomas and Deirdre...

Apr 7, 2016

On Thursday, April 7, 2016 Frank M. Okamoto passed away surrounded by his family in Moss Landing. He was 50. Frank was born in Los Angeles, CA and then became a long time resident of North Monterey County. Frank graduated from North Monterey County High School and attended Hartnell College. Frank was a man of many wonderful traits. He...

Apr 6, 2016

Born in New York, son of Harry and Jean Nussbaum, Steve proudly graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, then earned his doctorate in philosophy from U. Massachusetts, Amherst. He came to the West Coast to teach at CSU Long Beach in the 1960's. In 1978, after years as a professor of philosophy, he became a CA real...

Apr 2, 2016

On April 2, 2016, Jesus (Jesse) Ramon Limon peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Castroville. He was 55. Jesus was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a foreman for Granite Construction for over 30 joyful years. Jesse was the number 1 Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors and Washington Redskins fan. He enjoyed going to sporting...

Mar 30, 2016

Robert Longoria passed away on March 30, 2016 at the age of 49.

Robert is predeceased by his father Ernesto Longoria, his sister Yolanda Longoria and his bothers' Oscar Escobedo and Ernesto and Thomas Longoria.

Robert will be dearly missed and is lovingly remembered by his mother Delia Longoria of Salinas, brothers Orlando Longoria of...

Mar 27, 2016

Johnny Walter Drinnon III, 60 of Watsonville, California passed away on Easter Morning the 27th of March, 2016. John was born on the 2nd of June, 1955 in Anchorage, Alaska.

John was educated at many colleges including UCLA, where he played on the basketball team. He also attended Fullerton, Riverside and Cabrillo, where he volunteered and ran...

Mar 24, 2016

On Thursday, March 24, 2016 Stella Marie Treanor peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 89. Stella was born on February 11, 1927 in Avery Island, LA. Growing up in the Tabasco Sauce state she picked peppers until she met her Husband, Garth. They decided to move to California where she became a telephone operator...

Mar 22, 2016

On March 22, 2016 Isabel Espindola Garcia peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 55. Isabel was a friendly and generous person who would like to help everyone. She was a great mother to her daughters and sons. Isabel was always smiling and was positive. She enjoyed listening to music, cooking, going to...

Mar 21, 2016

On March 21, 2016 Nikolas Agustin Malliarodakis unexpectedly passed away in Moss Landing. He was 24. Nikolas proudly graduated from North County High School and was currently attending Monterey Peninsula College. Ultimately, his life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He enjoyed hiking, photography, playing the guitar, writing poetry and spending time with his family and friends....

Mar 21, 2016

Francisco V. LeA�n passed away on March 21, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born April 2, 1927 in Rancho Nuevo, Michoacan, Mexico to Raymundo LeA�n and Enedina Vigil, Francisco lived in Mexico City for four years prior to coming to the United States as part of the Bracero Program. He became a permanent resident in 1962,...

Mar 14, 2016

On Monday, March 14, 2016 Maria Guadalupe Ayala unexpectedly passed away. She was 26. Maria was born on December 1, 1989 in Watsonville to her proud parents; Javier and Anita Ayala. Maria was full of life, happy and always had a smile on her face. She had a true passion for dance and enjoyed working out at the gym....

Mar 5, 2016

On Saturday, March 5, 2016, Barbara Lee Zavala peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Bakersfield, CA. She was 70. Barbara was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved her thrift stores, garage sales and her crocheting. Barbara also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. To a loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend you will...

Mar 5, 2016

On Saturday, March 5, 2016 Jonathan Contreras passed away surrounded by his family at San Jose Regional Hospital. He was 26. Jonathan was born on October 25, 1989 in Santa Cruz to his proud parents; Jose and Maria Contreras. Jonathan's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He loved football and was an avid fan of the...

Mar 4, 2016

John Robert Fischer has passed away on March 4 at home surrounded by his family after a long and difficult illness. His courage and determination to live his life as long and as full as he could with his beloved family in the face of an almost lifelong fight with death is what very few have the strength or...