Obituaries
Brendan White
Mar 2, 2016
Brendan Stealey White of Morgan Hill passed away peacefully, surrounded by his entire family on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Kaiser Hospital in San Jose, Ca.
Brendan was born in Sacramento, California to Michael Flatley of County Mayo, Ireland and Adrienne White of San Francisco, California. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith White...
Jose Limon
Feb 28, 2016
On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Jose "Joey" Limon Jr passed away surrounded by his family at Natividad Hospital in Salinas. He was 60. Jose's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He enjoyed western movies and was an avid fan of the Golden State Warriors. Jose cherished family gatherings and took great joy caring for his grandchildren,...
Esther Perez
Feb 20, 2016
On February 20, 2016, Esther Espino Perez peacefully passed away in Bakersfield, CA. She was 90. Esther was born on January 10, 1926 in Araro, Michoacan Mexico. Esther was a woman of many wonderful traits. Ultimately, her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, family gatherings, singing and dancing to her family...
Floria Leet (nee Calugi)
Feb 20, 2016
Floria Maria Leet (nee Calugi) passed away at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. Floria lived a long life filled with great love for all and she was profoundly loved by all who knew her. Born outside of Florence, Italy, she survived childhood polio, a Nazi invasion of her home, and the terrible privations of World War...
Mary Savage
Feb 19, 2016
Mary Frances Savage passed away on February 19, 2016 in her home in Watsonville. She was 89 years old.
Mary was born on July 9, 1926 in Florin, California. In 1927 her family moved to the Castroville area where they purchased a small farm. She attended Elkhorn Elementary, a two room school house, then went on to...
Manuel Juarez Magana
Feb 17, 2016
On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Manuel Juarez Magana peacefully passed away surrounding his family in Watsonville. He was 78. Manuel was born on January 26, 1938 in Mexico to his proud parents; Juan Juarez and Maria Juarez Magana. Manuel's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh, especially his...
Dorothy Trafton Skillicorn
Feb 6, 2016
Dorothy Elizabeth Trafton Skillicorn was born in Watsonville on February 6, 1913. She left this earth to be with Jesus on February 6, 2016, her 103rd birthday. She was the only child of Thomas and Elizabeth Trafton, a pioneer family who settled in the Pajaro Valley in 1854. Dorothy attended Pajaro Grammar School and graduated from Watsonville High School....
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...
