Obituaries

Dec 10, 2014

On December 10, 2014, a long-time resident of Watsonville, Glafira Fernandez Barragan peacefully passed away at her home. Glafira Fernandez Barragan daughter of Guadalupe Valencia and Primitivo Fernandez was born on August 31, 1939. She was a native of Mexico and became a resident of Watsonville for 49 years.

She was most proud of becoming financially independent...

Dec 2, 2014

On December 2, 2014, Paula A. Herrera passed away in Watsonville. She was 88 years old.

She was born in San Luis Portosi Mexico and lived in Watsonville all of her adult life. She was a cannery worker for Green Giant for over 40 years.

She is survived by her one brother in-law Francisco Hernandez...

Dec 1, 2014

Felipe Cortez of Watsonville, California died on December 1 at the age of 72. He was born on April of 1942. He died at Watsonville Acute Care surrounded by his children Erma Nunes Cortez, Patricia Hidalgo Cortez, and his son Jaime Cortez. Felipe is also survived by three grandchildren and twenty-three nieces and nephews. He was born in MichoacA�n,...

Nov 29, 2014

Treasured Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Benita Carrillo, 89, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2014.

Born and raised in Santiago Tlaltelolco, Jalisco she moved to California a couple of years ago where she spent the remaining years of her life with her family. Benita was a very loving, cheerful person that enjoyed having company. She...

Nov 24, 2014

Ramiro T. Fuentes, 75 died peacefully on November 24, 2014 surrounded by his wife Antonia, and children, Manuel Fuentes, Lupe Leon, Elda Gonzales, Dora Fuentes, Alejandro Fuentes and Marlen Fuentes. Ramiro was born November 24, 1939 in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco. He married Antonia Fuentes on December 20, 1963 with whom he had six children. Ramiro had five siblings,...

Nov 23, 2014

Barbara Young Glover Tucker passed away peacefully in her home in Aptos, CA surrounded by family, friends and love. She bravely faced her two year challenge with lung cancer with the same strength, focus and determination that defined her entire 76 years of life. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Lucy Glover, her sister Carolyn...

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17, 2014, Marydonna (Carpenter) Terry peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Capitola.

Marydonna, a California native, was married for 25 years to Robert Terry Sr. She had a truly great family of six boys and two girls, Robert Jr, Ellen, Steven, Timothy, Mark, Matthew, Genevieve and Kevin, 13 grandchildren and...

Nov 12, 2014

Ernest Wong passed away on November 12, 2014. He was born in Stockton on Aug. 12, 1925.

Ernie arrived in Watsonville in 1939 and attended local schools, including the Chinese School in Pajaro. In 1943 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the age of 17 A½. He became an aviation cadet and attended Montana State...

Nov 3, 2014

Norm Ayers, a long-time resident of Corralitos, CA peacefully passed away on November 3, 2014 at the age of 75.

He was born on January 25, 1939 to his proud parents William "Floyd" and Georgie Ayers.

Throughout Norm's life he had accomplished many remarkable achievements and goals such as serving his country in the Navy....

Nov 1, 2014

Merietta "Skeet" Gouker, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. At her home in Castroville surrounded by family. She was 87.

A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Gouker had previously lived in Watsonville for more than 50 years.

She loved to knit, crochet and bake pies. She also was an avid bingo player. To a...

Oct 31, 2014

Josephine Franich Puhera, 95, Watsonville, passed away peacefully the morning of October 31, 2014 in Watsonville, California, surrounded by her family.

Jo was born in Butte, Montana to Mijo and Luce Franich on February 22, 1919. After settling in California, she graduated from Oakland Technical High School. She lived and worked in San Francisco during the 40's...

Oct 23, 2014

Long time resident of Aptos, Lorraine Patricia Morris died in her home in Aptos, 2 weeks after her 87th birthday.

She was born in San Francisco to Harry&Catherine Leslie. She grew up in Gilroy, CA and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1945. She went to San Jose State University, where she fell in love with Felix...

Oct 13, 2014

On October 13, 2014, a long-time resident of Watsonville, CA, Bernice Herbert Radovich peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 96 years old.

Bernice was a school teacher for many years at Fruit Vale School, Larkin Valley, and Pajaro Elementary School. She loved family gatherings and brought joy to everyone. Her favorite times were her...

Oct 10, 2014

On October 10th, 2014, Ramon Pablo RendoA� unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. He was 33 years old.

Ramon was full of life, social and was a very happy man. He enjoyed riding and working on his bike and loved to flirt with women. For those that knew Ramon, he was known for his love and dedication...

Sep 30, 2014

Mary Ceballos Silva went home to be with her Lord surrounded with love by her Family Tuesday evening Sept. 30th 2014. She was 86.

As the second daughter born to Lino and Soledad Ceballos, Mary grew up amongst nine brothers and sisters. The family moved from city to city following the harvest, living a humble and simple...

Sep 25, 2014

On September 25, 2014, Jose Guadalupe Aldana Calvillo peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 83.

Jose was born in Saltillo De Velazquez, Jalisco Mexico on May 8, 1931 to Teofilo and Zenaida Aldana Calvillo.

Working in the fields for 70 years, Jose was a hard worker and enjoyed...

Sep 21, 2014

Hilda J. Burns was born on April 22, 1932, Carrollton, AL to William and Annie Lancaster. Hilda, 82, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2014.

Hilda was a loving mother and grandmother. She was active in the Salvation Army and various churches throughout her life. Hilda was a devout Christian all her life....

Sep 12, 2014

MaryLou Sears was born Dec 4th 1929, and passed away peacefully on Sept. 12th 2014. Born and raised in Watsonville, the youngest of three, to John and Nellie Bremis. She leaves her brother Paul Bremis of Watsonville and sister Kathleen Marrington of Rogue River, Oregon.

She was a beloved mother to Mike, Suzanne and Scott Sears, as...

Sep 11, 2014

On September 11, 2014, Victoria Salazar Sainz peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 81. She was born on April 23, 1933 in Jalisco, Mexico to Leonides and Maria De Jesus Sainz. Victoria was a resident long-time resident of Watsonville, CA since 1967. She worked for the Watsonville Canning Company for over 30 years. After...

Sep 6, 2014

Joshua Adam Price was born on March 9, 1979, in Watsonville, CA, to Harry and Jo Price. Josh, 35, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2014. He was on his way to his sister's house to help move a project when he was killed in a tractor accident.

As a boy, Josh was...