Obituaries

Feb 13, 2014

Alicia Sanchez Andrade, 42, of Watsonville, died Thursday evening, February 13, 2014 at Dominican Hospital following a brief illness. Alicia was born on June 23, 1971 in Tecoman, Colima, MX to Rayes Sanchez and Beatriz Andrade. She moved to Watsonville with her children in 1995. Survived by her children Alicia Garcia, Manuel Garcia and Beatriz Garcia; her mother Beatriz...

Feb 9, 2014

Trevor Sandoval rode his dirt bike straight to heaven this pass Sunday, February 9th at his Royal Oaks home, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 24th 2001, along with his twin brother James, at Watsonville Hospital, he remained a Watsonville native his short 12 years. He was a 7th grade student at Lakeview Middle School and alum of...

Feb 8, 2014

William "Bill" Henry Russell was born to parents Dr. James Leroy Russell and Patricia Leas Russell in Woodland, CA on May 19th, 1954. When Bill was two his father was offered a veterinary job in Watsonville, it was then that the family along with brothers Danny and Jimmy moved to the area. He attended local schools and went on...

Feb 6, 2014

Daisy Thompson passed away peacefully at 4:55am on Feb 6, 2014 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Donald Thompson and her son, John Thompson. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Don, Dave, Jerry, Mark, Mary and Jamie Thompson as well as by their spouses, children and grandchildren. Daisy was diagnosed...

Feb 3, 2014

Born August 1927 in Chicago Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Watsonville on February 3, 2014. John graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. Upon his honorable discharge he attended the University of Illinois and began his career as an Aerospace Engineer. John was a genuine, soft spoken man of...

Jan 22, 2014

Rosario Espinoza Rivera passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was 76.

Rosario loved attending family gatherings and spending time with her family and friends. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. Rosario was a very caring, generous and loving person. She always showed support...

Jan 16, 2014

Roberto Ceja Mireles passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Saratoga, Ca. due to a tragic work-related accident. Robert was 42 years old, and leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Lupita Ceja, his 3 daughters Emily (15), Rosemary (12) and Liliana (10), his mother, Maria Estella Ceja, his father, Jesus Ceja, his brother, Jaime, and...

Jan 16, 2014

Julia Romero Neri, 73 entered into Eternal Peace on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at the Watsonville Community Hospital. Julia was born on December 20, 1940, in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico. She migrated to the United States in 1958 and became a longtime resident of Watsonville, CA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Ruben Romero in March...

Jan 15, 2014

Billye Louise Epperson Heath, born July 17, 1924 in Cato, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2014. Billye graduated from Durant High School in 1942 and moved to California. She married Harold in 1950. They lived in Oakland, Fremont, and South Weymouth, MA, before moving to Aptos in 1965, and then into Watsonville in...

Jan 13, 2014

Jan "John" Krom was called home to the Lord on January 13, 2014 and is now at peace with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. All who knew John understood that he was an extremely devoted husband and father who was equally proud of his children and grandchildren as he was proud of being Dutch. He is survived by...

Jan 12, 2014

Charles "Chuck" B. Molnar passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 after battling an illness. He was 68. Born in Morristown, NJ on February 25, 1945 to Bertram Molnar and Marian Moore, Chuck spent his early years living in parts of New Jersey as well as Syracuse, NY and Boca Raton. Fl. A resident of Santa Cruz County for...

Jan 10, 2014

Francisco Cervantes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was 81. Francisco was born in Whittier, CA on July 24, 1932. He worked in the apple orchards for Ray Travers until the mid-1970 then went on to work in the strawberries for various companies until he retired in 1999. He enjoyed traveling to...

Jan 6, 2014

Bill passed away on January 6th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He left behind his heartbroken best friend and companion of 23 years Donna Cornell, one brother, John, Brother-in-Law Bill Mueller, numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father and step-mother, Robert and Midge Rolls, his sisters Eve and Dorothy, his mother...

Jan 3, 2014

Carlos Gomez It is with heavy hearts we share the loss of our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend Carlos Gomez. Carlos was born July 29, 1966 and was called home by our Heavenly Father January 3, 2014. He leaves behind five sisters Adeline Fuentez, Alyce Pagano, Isabel Arreola, Esther Saenz, Patricia Gomez and four brothers Vince,...

Dec 25, 2013

Daisy Ramirez-Martinez was born August 19, 1995 died December 25th 2013 at San Jose Regional Medical Center. She was 18 years old. A graduate from Watsonville High School and enrolled at Hartnell College with computer science as a major. RIP until God reunites us again. Survived by her parents; Adolfo Ramirez and Veronica Martinez of Watsonville and brother; Ricardo...

Dec 24, 2013

Mario A. Lopez passed away on Christmas Eve surrounded by his loving family after a long illness, he was 46. Mario was a long-time resident of Watsonville, who was born December 14, 1967 in MichoacA�n Mexico. He attended the Pajaro Valley schools and throughout his lifetime participated in various programs and activities for adults with special needs. Mario had...

Dec 20, 2013

Muriel Wiser passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013, at the age of 93. She was born in Corvalis, Oregon on November 26, 1920, and spent most of her childhood in California in the towns of Madera and Los Altos. She graduated from San Jose State with a teaching degree. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 14, 2013

Catalina Zambrano Leonor 58, died surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Santa Cruz, CA

Catalina was born in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco, Mexico and settled in the Watsonville area with her family. She worked in agriculture for many years and was a home cake-baker her entire life. She loved to help any indivudual...

Dec 12, 2013

Lucy Leon, 75, of Watsonville. CA. died December 4th 2013. She was born February 1st, 1938 to Placido and Nellie Leon. Lucy was preceded in passing by her sister Inez Leon and brother Sonny Leon. She is survived by three sisters; Cecelia Leon, Mary Ellen Leon, and Ruth Henley, two brothers; Bob (Sharon) Leon and Steve (Kathy) Espinoza. She...

Dec 11, 2013

Brenda Darlene Cook was born on September 24, 1950 in Watsonville, CA and passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2013, at 63 years old. She resided in Sonora, CA for the past 29 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Miller, father Wayne Powell, and brother Bruce Powell. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother,...