Obituaries
Marianne Rider
Aug 20, 2015
Marianne passed peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday evening. She lived a wonderful 65 years, growing up and raising her family in Watsonville, California. To know Marianne was to love her. She made instant friends wherever she went, starting conversations that could last for hours. Her family brought her most joy, having unconditional love that was...
Rosemary Moran
Aug 19, 2015
On Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Rosemary Moran peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 90 years old. She was born on April 2, 1925 in Henniepin, Minnesota to her proud parents. When Rosemary was 13, her sister Jane and parents left Minnesota and traveled west and settled in San Francisco, CA, where she met and married her...
Ernie Vasquez
Aug 19, 2015
Ernie Vasquez Ernie Vasquez died peacefully surrounded by his family in his home in Salinas on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. Mr. Vasquez enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and yard sales to find objects to refurbish and personalize. He was an avid 49er fan. He also enjoyed playing dominos with his wife, family reunion barbecues, and spending time with his...
Martha Galan
Aug 15, 2015
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 Martha Alicia Galan peacefully passed away in Pacoima, California. She was 54. Alicia was born on December 15, 1960 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico to her proud parents; Andres and Felicitas Ramirez Romero. Alicia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was outgoing, loving, caring and always enjoyed being social with others. Most importantly...
Joan Thompson
Aug 2, 2015
Joan E. Thompson, 83, a native of Corralitos and longtime resident of Watsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Walnut Creek, CA, after a short illness. Joan was born in Santa Cruz County on October 9, 1931. She lived in Watsonville until 2005 and resided in Walnut Creek for the last 10 years.
Joan was...
Alicia Fernandez
Aug 1, 2015
On Saturday, August 1, 2015 Alicia F. Fernandez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 79. Alicia was born on September 16, 1935 in Gomez Farias, MichoacA�n Mexico to her proud parents, Antonio Fernandez Valdez and Natalia Fernandez Gomez. She loved to keep a clean house and cook for her family. Alicia's life...
Jay Curtis
Jul 30, 2015
On Thursday, July 30th Jay L. Curtis, 61, passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital of liver failure. Jay was born on June 23, 1954 in San Francisco, CA to Walter M. Curtis and Bette A. Curtis. Jay worked at his father's Unocal 76 station in his early 20's in Watsonville. He then worked for Pajaro Valley Preventions and Community...
John Fenoglio
Jul 29, 2015
John B. Fenoglio peacefully died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Dominican Hospital. He was 84. John was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a school bus driver in Aromas for many years, until he had a stroke when he was 29 years old. Although that made him disabled, it didn't damper his outgoing personality and humor....
Robert Cloukey
Jul 29, 2015
On July 29, 2015 we said goodbye to Robert "Wayne" Cloukey . Born November 6, 1946 in Athol Massachusetts. He graduated from Samuel Ayer High School in Fremont CA where he wrestled and played football before joining the service. Wayne was very proud to serve his country in the US Navy as a Seabee. He did two tours in...
Mary Burns
Jul 29, 2015
On July 29, 2015, Mary Jo Burns peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence. She was 84. Mary Jo was born on May 22, 1931 in Oklahoma to her proud parents; Harvey and Mary Riley. Mary Jo was a loving, generous and caring person. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She truly...
Roberto Muñoz
Jul 26, 2015
Roberto MuA�oz Roberto MuA�oz died on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was 85. Mr. MuA�oz was born on April 28, 1930. He arrived in Watsonville in 1955. He worked for the Morris family of Green Valley Road in their apple and apricot farm from 1956 to 1969; after which, he started his own endeavor growing strawberries and raspberries until...
Lucy Selak
Jul 15, 2015
Lucy Selak passed away peacefully in her sleep and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We would like to give a special thanks to all family and friends that gave her love and strength to go on and to all the people at Valley Convalescent that helped her through this hard time. There will be a...
Giselle Perez
Jul 10, 2015
On Friday, July 10, 2015 Giselle Alizeah Perez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 10. Giselle was born on February 27, 2005 in Watsonville, CA to her proud parents; Sergio and Eli Perez.
Gigi had a true passion for dance, music and love. She was surrounded by a big family and had numerous friends...
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...
