Obituaries
Helen Terrell
Apr 24, 2015
Our mother, Helen, left us peacefully after a brief battle with cancer to go to her reward on April 24. She was the last of her generation, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. Her admirable life taught us all what true love, faith and strength can do as she gracefully lived her life. She was...
Alan Friedman
Apr 20, 2015
Alan Mark Friedman, lead singer for the Duo Brothers and prominent therapist with the County of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of his wife and children on Monday, Apr. 20, 2015. As a musician, free-thinker, family member, and friend, Alan found his own path and helped many others, particularly young people, find theirs. Some of...
Edward Ingram
Apr 19, 2015
May 9, 1930 - April 19, 2015 Longtime Aptos resident, Ed Ingram, passed away quietly at his Seacliff home Sunday April 19, 2015. He was 84 years old. Ed was born in San Jose, California to Geraldine and Joseph Ingram. Ed was an exceptional student and multi-sport athlete throughout his school years. Some of his athletic records from Lincoln...
Margarita Escareño Espindola
Apr 16, 2015
On Thursday, April 16, 2015 Margarita EscareA�o Espindola peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence. She was 74.
She was born on April 20, 1940 in Coalcoman MichoacA�n, Mexico to her proud parents Jose Espindola and Dolores Sanchez. Margarita loved to garden, the vibrant and colorful flowers in her garden were a direct reflection...
James Butler
Apr 14, 2015
On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 James "Jim" L. Butler peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was 79.
James was born on May 1, 1935 in Oklahoma to his proud parents George and Iva Nina Butler.
James was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a long-time truck driver and...
Joe Silva
Apr 12, 2015
Joe Esparza Silva, born September 27th 1928 went home to be with his Lord surrounded with love by his Family Sunday evening April 12th 2015. He was 86. In his early years, Joe enlisted in the Army where he fought in the Korean War as well as being stationed in Germany. After being honorably discharged, Joe lived most of...
Martin Garcia
Apr 9, 2015
On Thursday, April 9, 2015 Martin A. Garcia passed away at his home in Watsonville. At only 50 years young. Martin was born on September 9, 1964 in Mexicali MX. Martin will be remembered for his love of classic cars. In the late 80's Martin was the president of City Style car club. He was a mechanic for most...
Maclovia Moran
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...
Lorraine Mejia
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...
Angelita Arredondo
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...
Juana Retamoza
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,...
Linda Slusher
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...
Dolores Alvarez
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...
Grace Dehn
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...
Dora Tavera
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...
Sally Sotomayor
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...
Carol Christensen
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...
Henderson Woolever
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...
Concepcion Del Refugio Perez
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...
Maria Arguelles Arevalo
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...
