Obituaries
Ana Guzman
Jul 6, 2015
On Monday, July 6, 2015, Ana Maria Guzman peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 80. Ana Maria was born in San Juan Cosala Jalisco, Mexico. She lived there until 1974, when she immigrated to the United States. Ana Maria worked for Richard A. Shaw, Green Giant, JJ Crossetti and Watsonville Cannery for many joyful years. She...
Bette Curtis
Jul 4, 2015
On Saturday, July 4th, 2015 Bette A. Curtis peacefully passed away in Watsonville. She was 91 years old. Bette graduated from Watsonville High School and she loved being a wife and mother to her three boys. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing and bingo. Bette especially loved having her two girlfriends over Carol Rackley and Sonja Escalante over 2 nights...
June Arellano
Jul 1, 2015
June Louise Arellano was carried in the arms of God to her heavenly family and to soar with the angels surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday July 1st. June was a Watsonville, California, native and was the second child of Leroy and Lucille McGinnis. She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years Alex Arellano, her children...
Salvador Fernandez Alvarez
Jun 21, 2015
On Sunday, June 21, 2015 Salvador Fernandez Alvarez Jr. unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 30.
Salvador was born on December 11, 1984 in Watsonville, CA to his proud parents; Salvador and Maria Fernandez.
He enjoyed many aspects of life especially fishing, gardening, working on cars, hiking, barbeques, visiting with family and friends. Salvador...
Irma Jimenez
Jun 21, 2015
On Sunday, June 21, 2015 Irma Jimenez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 51. Irma was born on August 18, 1963 in Watsonville, CA to her proud parents. She was a free spirit who lived every day as if it was her last and for that she will be truly missed and forever cherished. Irma was...
Sarah Sullivan
Jun 18, 2015
Sarah Reynolds Sullivan February 22, 1958 - June 18, 2015
Sarah Reynolds Sullivan reunited with her father Jim Reynolds and grandson Trevor Sandoval up in heaven Thursday June18th. She died due to complications of a heart attack at Dominican Hospital. She was a 57 year old Watsonville native, where she attended Pajaro School and Watsonville High. She...
Tony Sousa
Jun 15, 2015
On Monday, June 15, 2015 Tony Sousa passed away in Royal Oaks, CA. He was 43. Tony had a true passion for street and dirt bike riding. If he wasn't riding, you could find him fixing or tinkering with his bikes, ATVs and cars. His family and friends will always remember him as the greatest mechanic they knew. Tony...
Robert Chavarria
Jun 13, 2015
On Saturday, June 13, 2015 Robert Chavarria peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Salinas, CA. He was 62. Robert was born on September 26, 1952 in Harlingen, Texas. Robert was a very hard-working man with many wonderful traits. In his free time he loved to fish, garden, work on cars, BBQ and enjoyed the outdoors. Prior to...
Judy Corona
Jun 12, 2015
On Friday, June 12, 2015 Judy Corona peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 43. Judy enjoyed many things in life such as listening and dancing to music and cooking for her family and friends. She also loved spending time with her two dogs who meant the absolute world to her. To a loving Wife, Mother, Sister,...
Jim Uyematsu
Jun 6, 2015
Jim Uyematsu, 92, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2015. Born in Orange, California Jim lived in Watsonville since 1947. Jim was a lifelong strawberry farmer who started farming with his father, Rempei, and brother, Roy in Southern California. After World War II the family started farming strawberries in Watsonville for Driscoll Strawberry Associations, Inc. Jim farmed...
Alejandro Fernandez
Jun 6, 2015
On Saturday, June 6, 2015 Alejandro Campos Fernandez passed away in Watsonville, CA at the age of 45. Alejandro's life was devoted to his 3 sons who meant the absolute world to him and came before anything else. He was their number one fan and would do anything to support them. Alejandro was a very hard and determined worker....
Carmen Galindo
Jun 3, 2015
On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Carmen Galindo peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 82. She was born on July 17, 1932 in Apulco, Jalisco, Mexico to her proud parents; Jesus Galindo and Rodolfa Valle. Carmen's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. We are forever grateful to have known Carmen and for...
Pedro Juarez
May 22, 2015
On Friday, May 22, 2015 Pedro Juarez peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 91. Pedro was born on April 28, 1924 in Guanajuato, Mexico to his proud parents; Lucio and Juana Juarez. He was an active bike rider and was an avid member of Saint Patrick Church. He enjoyed reading novels and was a true fan...
Jamie Schipsi
May 22, 2015
On May 22, 2015 Jamie Jo Schipsi peacefully passed away in Hollister, CA. She was 51.
Jamie was a loving, caring, generous and compassionate woman. Her biggest accomplishment was being the best mother to her children, who truly meant the world to her. Jamie had a true passion for helping people and was always standing up for...
Baylee Torres
May 19, 2015
Baylee Brielle Torres Born December 11th 2014 became an angel on May 19th 2015 surrounded by love. She will be greatly missed by her Mother, Valerie Fischer and Father, Fabian Torres. Baylee has three older Sisters, (Brianna,Genevie, and Alyssa) and a big Brother, Brandon Torres. Also survived by her Nani, Carmen Lopez, Aunt, Marisa Fischer and Uncle Jaren Lopez....
Barbara Kilduff
May 17, 2015
On Sunday, May 17, 2015, a long-time resident of Watsonville, CA Barbara A. Kilduff peacefully passed away at her home. She was 77. Barbara was a woman of many wonderful qualities. She had a true passion for horseback riding and was a member of the Monterey Bay Equestrian Team. Barbara enjoyed hiking and loved bicycling and was a member...
Anita Gonzalez
May 17, 2015
On Sunday, May 17, 2015, a long-time resident of Watsonville, Anita Gonzalez peacefully passed away at the age of 58. She was born on August 14, 1957 in MichoacA�n, Mexico to her proud parents Jose Gonzalez and Elisa Torrez. Anita's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....
Virginia Rose
May 17, 2015
On Sunday, May 17, 2015 Virginia Kay Rose peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA surrounded by her family. She was 71. Virginia was born on November 20, 1943 in Gilroy, CA to her proud parents Harry and Katherine Pappani. Virginia was a big sports enthusiast. She was a fan of the SF Giants, the Golden State Warriors and The...
Betty Dickie
May 16, 2015
On Saturday, May 16, 2015 Betty M. Dickie peacefully passed away in Capitola, CA. She was 91. Betty was born on February 22, 1924 in Madrid Nebraska to her proud parents Rex and Nora Carothers. Betty's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She valued spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her stories and sense of...
Judith Paljetak
May 14, 2015
Judith Lynn Paljetak peacefully passed away on May 14, 2015 in Watsonville, CA, she was 76 years old. Judy was born on February 25, 1939 to Richard and Nola Carpenter in Carmel, CA. She spent her early years growing up in Pacific Grove, CA with her big brother and two sisters. She used to love doing cartwheels on the...
