Obituaries

Apr 6, 2015

On Monday, April 6, 2015, a long-time resident of Watsonville, Maclovia Moran peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 72.

Maclovia was born on February 2, 1943 in Jalisco Mexico to her proud parents Jesus Vasquez and Maria Magdaleno.

Maclovia's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She enjoyed spending time...

Apr 5, 2015

On Sunday, April 5, 2015, Lorraine (Soto) Mejia peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 76 years old.

Lorraine was a woman of many wonderful traits. She worked in the cannery for over 38 years and lived in Watsonville her whole life. Lorraine enjoyed taking care of her garden, birds and...

Apr 5, 2015

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, Angelita Arredondo peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 86.

Angelita loved to garden, play the loteria, watch Luchas and enjoyed shopping. Most importantly she cherished spending time with her grandchildren, who truly meant the world to her. "You will forever be in our hearts...

Mar 29, 2015

Juana Retamoza, 86, passed away on March 29, 2015 surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 8, 1928 in Los Angeles to Encarnacion and Julian Gonzales. She worked for Green Giant for 25 years and was an active Teamsters member. She loved to spend time with her family. Her hobbies included cooking, making crafts, shopping,...

Mar 19, 2015

Linda Slusher, 70, of Watsonville passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 20, 1944 in Salinas. Linda was a machinist for 25 years for a local aluminum plant. Linda was an avid traveler. She loved to see new places, and her favorite place was Kaui, HI. She also...

Mar 16, 2015

Motherly to many, Dolores (Lolis) Alvarez, passed in the early morning on March 16, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. She was 51 years old. Lolis was born in Mexico City on December 19, 1963. She came to the United States as a teenager, beautiful, hardworking and ready to make a better life with her siblings. She lived...

Mar 15, 2015

On Sunday March 15, 2015, Grace A. Dehn, peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 93 years old.

Grace was born on January 10, 1922 in North Dakota to her proud parents Paul and Emma Dehn. In the early 1940's Grace moved to Washington, where she lived most of her life, then moved to California in...

Mar 14, 2015

Mrs. Dora Alicia "Dorita" Tavera died peacefully in her home on March 14th in Watsonville, California at the age of 68.

Dora is survived by her children, Evelyn (Tavera) Meyers , Daniel Joel Tavera , Marisol Arnold , Dina Rebecca "Becky" Tavera Clark ; Grandchildren, Grant Steven Meyers, Jordan MacKenzie Jeremiah Juan Tavera, Liana Gonzales, Abigail Dora...

Mar 12, 2015

On Thursday, March 12, 2015, Sally Sotomayor peacefully passed away in Watsonville. She was 95.

Sally spent 40 plus years in the canning and packing industry while raising her 3 boys. In her spare time, she enjoyed many things, but truly cherished spending time with her family and dancing. To a loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend...

Mar 11, 2015

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Carol Christensen peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 75.

Carol was born in San Rafael, California on July 9, 1940 to Clara and Tony Tartala. . When she was about 9 years old, Carol's family decided to move to Watsonville, CA where she resided for many years.

Carol...

Mar 7, 2015

Henderson Woolever passed away on March 7th, 2015. He was born to Judson Elwood Woolever and Nora Mae (Keeney) Woolever in Henryetta Oklahoma on March 11, 1923. He had 3 sisters (Gertrude, Juanita and Beatrice) and 2 brothers (Troy Ikey and Melvin).

Henderson "HL" Woolever married Berta "Betty" Loeschenkohl on November 5, 1955. They had 4 sons...

Mar 5, 2015

Concepcion Del Refugio Perez (Connie) peacefully passed away at San Jose Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends March 5, 2015

Connie was born on February 11, 1949 in Mission Texas to Maria and Pablo A. Perez.

She was a resident of Watsonville for 60 years. Connie had an embellishing career in the banking...

Feb 28, 2015

On February 28, 2015, Maria Elena Arguelles Arevalo peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was 57. Maria was born on September 15, 1957 in San Juan de los Lago, Jalisco Mexico to her parents; Guadalupe and Antonio Arevalo Orozco. Maria's life was dedicated to her family and their happiness. She also had a true...

Feb 22, 2015

On February 22, 2015, Lucila (Lucy) Rubalcava, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her mother, sisters, and brothers at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 65

Lucy was born on July 5, 1949 in El Paso, Texas to proud parents Antonio Sr. and Elvina Rubalcava.

She had been a resident of Watsonville...

Feb 21, 2015

Wayne Harold Hardy passed away peacefully on February 21, 2015 at his home with his wife and daughter at his bedside. Wayne was born on March 28, 1921 at Vancouver, Washington. He graduated from Vancouver High School and, at the age of twenty-one, enlisted in the Army. During WWII Wayne served in France, Italy and German. After the war,...

Feb 21, 2015

On Saturday, February 21, 2015 Joshua Wells, peacefully passed away at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 39.

Josh was quick to smile and first to volunteer for adventure. He was a caring and accepting person who had many friends closer than family. While his favorite past time was being with his two young sons,...

Feb 16, 2015

On Monday, February 16, 2015 Amelia Martinez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence in Watsonville. She was 93. Amelia was born on April 5, 1921 in Durango, Mexico to her proud parents Manuel and Francisca Martinez. She loved many things in life such as cooking, reading and taking trips to different casinos in Reno. Amelia...

Feb 12, 2015

On Thursday, February 12, 2015, Jose "Joe" T. Vasquez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville, CA. He was 77.

Joe was born on July 14, 1937 in Alice, Texas to his proud parents Pedro and San Juana Torres Vasquez.

Joe loved to go golfing and attend racing events. His life was devoted...

Feb 12, 2015

On February 12, 2015 Manuel F. Moreno peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 72.

Manuel was born on January 15, 1943 in Nogales, Sonora to his proud parents Manuel and Marcelina Reyes Moreno.

Manuel enjoyed many things in life such as welding and making BBQ pits. He loved...

Feb 10, 2015

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Frank Bertram Lewis peacefully passed away at his residence in Aptos surrounded by his family. He was 83.

Frank was born November 23, 1931 in Watsonville, California to his proud parents Frank Lewis and Gladys Belt.

For 53 years, Frank served as a firefighter and peace officer for the California...