Obituaries
William (Bill) Nunes Jr.
Oct 11, 2024
Bill Nunes, born to William Nunes Sr. and Inez McMaster Nunes of Watsonville, recently passed away at Dominican Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a short illness. Though the family mourns his loss, they are thankful to have been blessed by him and for having him in their lives for so many years. He will forever be loved and missed.
Bill...
Frederic James Roberts
Oct 11, 2024
Frederic James Roberts peacefully passed away on Friday October 11, 2024. He was 75.
Frederic was born on June 23, 1949, in Blythe, California to his parents Fred Roberts and Pilar Gonzalez where he grew up with his siblings Daniel Roberts, Juanita Criswell, Frances Tennefos, Margaret Baca, Herlinda Roberts and Felipe Contreras.
Frederic served two tours in Vietnam as a sergeant in...
Marco Antonio Lampon
Oct 10, 2024
Marco Antonio Lampon,left us on October 10th, 2024, after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer, he was 63 years old. He passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Marco was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandpa and brother. Known for his kindness, and his many many jokes, his love for wine, Dallas Cowboys fan and music. He touched the lives...
Geraldine M. Hawsey
Oct 9, 2024
Geraldine Hawsey, a long-time resident of Watsonville, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, after a short illness.
She was born to Hugo and Irene Manfre in Medford, Massachusetts on February 5,1930, enjoying a wonderful childhood with her four siblings Bob, Dick, Bev, and Bill. A year after her 1947 high school graduation from Medford High School, her parents decided to...
Ramon Rosales Valencia
Oct 3, 2024
Raymond, a treasured son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 3rd, 2024 at the age of 55. He was born on May 27th, 1969.Raymond is survived by his loving parents, Ramon Sr.(Maria Zeneyda) and Yrma, his siblings Ivana, Emmanuel, Gabriel, Yesenia, Lorenzo and Natalia, and his nieces and nephews, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with...
Maurilia Nolasco
Sep 27, 2024
Maurilia Nolasco peacefully passed away on Friday September 27,2024. She was 55.
Maurilia was born on May 9,1969 to her parents Jesus and Teresa Nolasco, where she then grew up with her 4 siblings J. Guadalupe Nolasco, Leticia Nolasco, Teresa Nolasco, and Veronica Nolasco.
Maurilia enjoyed spending time with her family, she loved traveling, hiking, and camping. She also enjoyed working out...
Emilio Teran Palomares
Sep 27, 2024
Emilio Teran Palomares peacefully passed away on Friday September 27,2024. He was 75.
Emilio was born on December 26,1948 to his parents Emilio Teran Ramirez and Aurelia Palomares in La Mesa de Ceriachi, Chihuahua, Mexico where he grew up with his siblings Catalina, Candelario, Nonis, Herminia, Elvira, Francisco, Alejo, Amalia, Sergio, Delia, and Alonso.
Emilio enjoyed playing cards. He attended bingo in...
Richard Cota Gil
Sep 25, 2024
Richard Cota Gil peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on Wednesday September 25, 2024. He was 92.
Richard was born on September 6,1932 to his parents Marcos and Tomasa Gil.
Richard enjoyed gardening and going to the casino he also enjoyed classic trucks and cars and watching boxing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his wife of...
Gerry Martin
Sep 24, 2024
Gerry Martin, Watsonville native and lifelong resident, educator, and friend to many, passed away early Tuesday morning, surrounded by family and loved ones. A graduate of San Jose State University, she began her elementary school teaching career in San Bruno, then taught for a year in Baumholder, Germany. She returned to Watsonville where she reconnected with childhood friend, David Martin....
Leopoldo Rocha Rocha
Sep 23, 2024
Leopoldo Rocha Rocha peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday September 23,2024. He was 79.
Leopoldo was born on May 29, 1945, in Gomez Farias Michoacan, Mexico.
Leopoldo was a very hard-working man he worked in the agriculture business picking strawberries. He enjoyed working in his garden and taking care of his plants. He was very sociable and enjoyed spending...
Tracy Todd Tsuchimoto
Sep 21, 2024
Tracy Todd Tsuchimoto peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was 57.
Tracy was born on October 4, 1966 to his parents Takeo and Jean Tsuchimoto. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1984 and remained a long time resident.
Tracy was an avid hunter and fisherman and was very good at target shooting. He enjoyed going to the casinos...
Mary Rubio
Sep 10, 2024
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Mary Rubio. She passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the age of 96 in Watsonville California.
Born on August 16,1928, in Cupertino, California to Bernardo and Soledad Tapiz she attended grammar school, junior high and high school in Watsonville California. She met her husband Marco...
Barbara Jean Cisneros
Sep 4, 2024
Barbara Jean Cisneros peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday September 4, 2024. She was 79.
Barbara was born on June 25,1945 to her parents Adelard and Francis Gagnon. She was born in California where she grew up with her siblings Joyce Craig, Lee Gagnon, Don Gagnon, and Micky Gagnon.
Barbara enjoyed reading and watching movies. She always enjoyed going...
Agustin Parra Jimenez
Sep 3, 2024
Agustin Parra Jimenez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday September 3,2024. He was 75.
Agustin was born on August 28,1949, to his parents in Jalisco, Mexico.
Agustin enjoyed gardening, and caring for pets such as dogs, cats, birds and rabbits.
Agustin is survived by his beloved wife Manuela Garita, and his children Martha Parra, Miguel Parra, and Hugo Parra, and...
Shirley F. Coffey
Aug 26, 2024
Shirley Coffey, a beloved wife, mother and friend, went Home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri but her family moved to California when she was young. Here she spent the remaining part of her life getting married and raising a family.
Shirley is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years,...
Matthew Rivas
Aug 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew Rivas who passed away on August 22, 2024. He was 43.
Matthew loved spending time with his family. He had a passion for making music with his friends, riding his bike and helping troubled juveniles by guiding them to live a more positive life. Matthew was working at...
Mary Helen Campos
Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, 2024, Mary Helen Campos passed away at home in Watsonville CA. She was 90.
Mary was born on August 18, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA to her parents, Manuel Gonzales and Laura Escovedo Gonzales.
Mary was a hard-working lady devoted to her family. She enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking and vacationing on cruise ships. She was a resident of Watsonville.
Mary...
Arlene Marie Borrego
Aug 15, 2024
Arlene Marie Borrego peacefully passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024. She was 83.
Arlene was born on December 24, 1940, to her parents Nellie Campero and John Lievanos.
Arlene loved shopping and coupon cutting, her all time celebrity crush was Elvis Presley she was in love with him. She enjoyed visiting and entertaining her family and friends, she always made sure...
Filomena Hernandez
Aug 13, 2024
Filomena Hernandez, passed away on August 13th, 2024, at age 99.
She was born on July 5th, 1925, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to her parents Alberto and Elena Lopez.
In 1956, she moved to Watsonville with her family where she set down roots. Filomena was a kind and vibrant woman who had her doors open to all and always had the...
David Farias
Aug 12, 2024
David Ramos Farias, 68 years of age, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones.
David is survived by his spouse Brenda Moreno Farias, 3 daughters Cynthia Farias, Michelle Deanda, and Bianca Farias and his 6 grandchildren along with his siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
David was born on August 24, 1955 in Santa Cruz,...
