Obituaries

Mar 30, 2017

On Thursday, March 30, 2017 Maria De La "Luz" Marin Zuniga peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Salinas. She was 59. Maria was born on March 24, 1958 in Acambaro Guanajuaro, Mexico. Maria enjoyed dancing, gardening and flowers. Ultimately, she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. To a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend...

Mar 30, 2017

On Thursday, March 30, 2017 Rafael Vergel Lopez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 94. Rafael was born on August 18, 1922 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Rafael was a big fan of crossword puzzles and Western Films. He was very into story telling about his past experiences and was a proud retired Chief of Police...

Mar 28, 2017

Ruby Mae Handley Franzke, age 99, was residing in Gladstone, Oregon at the time of her death on March 28, 2017. She was born in Tracy, California on January 8, 1918, the first of two children born to Nettie Jane Garlick and Alexander Handley. Her brother, Grover, was born when Ruby was a teenager. Ruby graduated from Salinas High...

Mar 27, 2017

On Monday, March 27, 2017 Gladys Blair peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 89. Gladys was a woman of many wonderful traits. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren who meant the world to her. Gladys will be will forever missed and cherished by all that knew her. She was...

Mar 27, 2017

Our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Tanumia Fepulea'i died peacefully in Aromas at the home of her daughter Fiaau (Ohmann) and son-in-law Kent Ohmann on Monday, March 27th at 5am, surrounded by her loved ones. Tanumia was born in the South Pacific, in the Manu'a island of Ta'u (American Samoa), in the village of Faleasao. She moved to Menlo...

Mar 26, 2017

On Sunday, March 26, 2017 Eva Ortiz passed away surrounded by her family in Santa Cruz, CA. She was 74. Eva loved taking long walks with her husband and enjoyed going to Church on Saturdays. She was a woman of strong faith who was always ready to help others. Her favorite pastime was to be around her family, especially...

Mar 26, 2017

On Sunday, March 26, 2017 Jennie R. Lopez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 91. Jennie was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was retired from Green Giant and worked for 25 joyful years. Ultimately, her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren who...

Mar 21, 2017

On March 21, 2017 Robert Cervantes passed away unexpectedly in Salinas California. He was 48. Robert was born on August 3, 1968 in Castroville California. Robert's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He loved his cat, drawing beautiful pictures and enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 21, 2017

Virginia E. McClune passed away on March 21, 2017 in Covina, CA. She was born on May 20, 1925 in Hanford, CA to parents Everett & Maude Hamilton. She married Dale W McClune in 1946 and after living in Watsonville for 57 years, spent her last 12 years with her daughter in Azusa. She is survived by her 2...

Mar 20, 2017

On Monday, March 20, 2017 Celeste Da Gloria Melo passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 83. Celeste was born on December 19, 1933 in SA�o Mateus Terceira Acores. She moved to Watsonville in 1985. Celeste was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to crochet and enjoyed her ice cream. Above all, she cherished...

Mar 19, 2017

On Sunday, March 19, 2017 Gerald Patrick Marquez Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Modesto. He was 64. Anyone who knew Gerald would know he enjoyed riding his bike and recycling. He was not one to stay in one place, as his favorite pass time was his travels with his wife. He was always planning their...

Mar 14, 2017

Mr. J AsunciA�n Vega Heredia passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2017 in Watsonville, CA in the presence of his family at home.

Mr. Vega was born on April 2, 1941 in PurAC.pero de EchA�iz, MichoacA�n, MAC.xico to Maria Heredia and LA�cio Vega. As a young boy and teen, he herded sheep and cattle alongside his brothers....

Mar 9, 2017

Carmen Ponce Gaytan passed away unexpected on March 9, 2017. She was only 48 years old. Carmen was a kind person who loved to help, friends and family. She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children Alejandra Gonzalez, Alicia Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez and Juan Gonzalez and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on...

Mar 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017 Anthony Aguilar Ontiveros peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 88. Anthony was born on October 11, 1928 in Winfield, Kansas. He enjoyed many aspects of life especially family festivities. Anthony had a loving charismatic demeanor and loved a variety of music and his sport was dancing to corridas and cumbias...

Feb 28, 2017

Alwyn L. Fox, Jr., LCDR USNR, 91 of Lake Stevens, WA passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Santa Rosa, CA on January 30, 1926, Al spent his childhood in Sacramento, CA. He lived much of his life in Santa Cruz, CA before moving to Washington in 2000.

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Feb 28, 2017

On February 28, 2017 Robert Lorenzo Perez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 52. Robert attended Watsonville High School, Cabrillo College and San Jose State. He loved helping people, perusing a career in the medical field and Pharmacy Tech. Robert worked for the Central Coast Alliance for Health, Dr. Benjamin Potkin and Dr. Rajinder Singh and Dr. Jay...

Feb 26, 2017

On Sunday, February 26, 2017 Maria Olivia (Rivas) Alanis peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 72. Maria was born on August 3, 1944 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to cook. Maria...

Feb 23, 2017

Amos Alfred Butler, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017 following a year long illness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Pope) Butler; his sons George, Steve and David, wife Ronda; his daughter Laura, husband Frank; siblings Stella, Letha, and Dean; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog Spud. Born...

Feb 22, 2017

On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Josefina Zamora peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Royal Oaks. She was 85. Josefina was born on September 23, 1931 in MichoacA�n, Mexico. Josefina's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Her love and constant care will be forever missed and...

Feb 19, 2017

Delfina Rivera Ancheta, a Watsonville resident for nearly 60 years, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017, at Valley Convalescent Hospital. She was 91. Delfina was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on December 15, 1925, to Juan and Leonora Rivera. She was the eldest of ten children and left her rural home for Manila to help support the...