Obituaries
James Dorado Jr.
Feb 6, 2016
On Saturday, February 6, 2016, James Manuel Dorado Jr unexpectedly passed away in Salinas. He was 34. James was born on June 8, 1981 in Salinas, CA to his proud parents; James Dorado Sr., and Arlene Jaquez. James enjoyed many aspects of life. He was a hard worker, enjoyed drawing, BBQing, spending time with his family who he cherished...
Roy Kaita
Feb 5, 2016
Roy was born in Watsonville, CA to Kanezo and Kinu Kaita. He lived a very full life, working as a truck driver, dishwasher, and then made a good living for his family growing strawberries. He loved golfing, day trips to the casinos, and most of all, cars! Roy had the most amazing memory and often matched significant family events...
Rick Towner
Jan 31, 2016
Rick Towner, a longtime resident of Morgan Hill, CA passed away peacefully in his home on January 31st, 2016. Rick is survived by his two children; Richard Towner and Jessica Gupton (Towner); His parents William and Dorothea Towner; his siblings: Tina Swennes, Ray Towner, Deborah Towner Little and Joe Towner; his four grandchildren: Micah, Mason, McKenley and Drake and...
Dolores Romero
Jan 30, 2016
On Saturday, January 30, 2016 Dolores Romero peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 70. Dolores was born on August 13, 1945 in Cueneo, MichoacA�n, Mexico to her proud parents; Ernesto and Francisca Juarez. Dolores was a woman of many wonderful traits. She cherished her family was a loving mother, grandmother and a wonderful cook. Dolores also...
Jose Ramirez
Jan 27, 2016
On January 27, 2016 Jose Barba Ramirez unexpectedly passed away at his residence in Watsonville. He was 48. Jose was born on December 12, 1967 in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico to his proud parents; Javier Barba Ramos and Maria Del Refugio Ramirez Vasquez. Jose was a 28 year member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Watsonville served as the...
Marilu Cano
Jan 13, 2016
On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Marilu Cano peacefully passed away surrounding her family in Watsonville, CA. She was 60. Marilu was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was ultimately devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and shopping for antiques. Marilu always had her door open to her friends and...
Richard Petznick
Jan 13, 2016
Richard J. Petznick, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on January 13, 2016. A lifelong local resident, Richard grew up in Freedom attending Freedom School, Watsonville High, Hartnell and Cabrillo Colleges. He continued his education throughout his lifetime with a childlike fascination and insatiable curiosity for how something worked or how to improve a process....
Jesus Campos
Jan 9, 2016
On Saturday, January 9, 2016, Jesus Campos unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. He was 44 years old. Jesus was born on October 1, 1971 in Uruapan, MichoacA�n Mexico to his proud parents; Victoriano and Eduvina Campos. Jesus's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He cherished spending time, talking and making his children laugh. Jesus had...
Rosa Dotson Perkins
Jan 8, 2016
On Friday, January 8, 2016, Rosa E. Dotson Perkins passed away peacefully in Santa Cruz surrounded by her family after being diagnosed with cancer only two weeks prior.
Rosa cherished many aspects of life, such as traveling with family, taking trips to Reno, playing the piano, keeping in touch with her relatives and her top priority was...
Mario Dorado
Jan 7, 2016
On Thursday, January 7, 2016, Mario R. Dorado peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 63. Mario was born on June 18, 1952 in California to his proud parents; Antonio Dorado and Carmen Robles. Mario is survived by 1 son, 3 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 10 siblings. We will miss your stories, humor and laughter....
Rita Perezchica Ortiz
Jan 4, 2016
On Monday, January 4, 2016 Rita Perezchica Ortiz peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville, CA. She was 88. Rita was born on October 3, 1927 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to her proud parents; Sixto and Desidora Perezchica. She was a devout Catholic who loved gardening and spending time with her loved ones. Rita's life was devoted to...
Doris Flores
Dec 31, 2015
Doris Cecelia Flores was born on Feb. 26, 1924 in Sherman, Texas and passed away on Dec. 31, 2015 in Visalia, California at the age of 91. Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Fort, and Mauro Flores her second husband, as well as Jack Fort her oldest child. She is survived by her three children...
Micaela Guzman de Diaz
Dec 28, 2015
On Monday, December 28, 2015, Micaela Guzman de Diaz peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 93. Micaela was born on April 28, 1922 in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco Mexico to her proud parents; Jose Rosa Guzman and Guadalupe Bernabe. Micaela was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family...
Robert Franks
Dec 28, 2015
Robert M Franks Jr. Born Sept 1, 1933 Died Dec 28, 2015 Bob was as big as the State of Texas where he was born. After finishing college in Texas A+I. He joined the Army and was a Signal corp film & photography officer. His military work led him to New York City, Europe and atomic testing in Nevada....
Elvina Rubalcava
Dec 26, 2015
On Saturday, December 26, 2015, Elvina Rubalcava passed away at El Camino Hospital surrounded by her children in Mountain View, CA following complications from heart surgery. She was 91 at the time of her death.
She was born in Silver Bow, Montana on January 26, 1924 to Rosalio Luna And Maria Esparza Luna. Her parents and siblings...
Dorothy Horvath
Dec 25, 2015
Dorothy Horvath, of Watsonville, California, passed away on December 25, 2015. She was 91.
Dorothy was born in Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy was widowed for the past 6 years after being married to Louis Horvath for 62 years.
She worked as a hairdresser for several years and was a homemaker for most of her married life....
Glenda Curlee Twaddle
Dec 10, 2015
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Glenda Joy Curlee Twaddle left us to be with the lord. She was born in Fort Bragg, CA on February 1, 1955. Glenda was a lot of fun and was truly loved by all. She will be forever missed and always cherished. She was preceded in death by her father, Bud Curlee on August...
Rosa Herrera
Dec 4, 2015
On Friday, December 4, 2015 Rosa Maria Herrera, unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 43. Rosa was born on June 28, 1972 in Mexico to her proud parents; Felipe G. Herrera and Mara de Jesus Giron Herrera. Rosa was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to go dancing and to read. Rosa also enjoyed taking...
Maria Oretgon
Nov 29, 2015
On Sunday, November 29, 2015, Maria Ester Ortegon peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. Maria was born on May 8, 1947 in Kingsville, Texas to her proud parents; Meliton and Diamantina Ortegon. Maria enjoyed going to bingo and going on trips to the casino. She loved family gatherings, especially going on walks around the town with...
Bill Kajihara
Nov 29, 2015
Bill Kenichi Kajihara passed away at his home in the presence of his family on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Watsonville at the age of 76. He was born on July 2, 1939 in Garden Grove, CA, the seventh of ten siblings to the late Ippei "Paul" and Shizuko Kajihara. During WWII, Bill along with his parents and siblings...
