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Ernestina Guzman

Ernestina Guzman

Apr 18, 2023

Ernestina Guzman passed away on April 18, 2023, at Dominican Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Tina was born on October 2, 1950, in San Juan Cosala Jalisco and was the eldest of 16 children. Her last 28 years of life she was a resident of Santa Cruz County.

Tina was a great woman and a great human being....

Kathleen "Kay" Ruso

Kathleen "Kay" Ruso

Apr 16, 2023

Kathleen “Kay” Ruso, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on April 16, 2023 at her home in Watsonville, California after a twelve year journey with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Kay’s parents, Joseph and Mary Fogarty, welcomed her into this world in 1935 in Oakland, California. She spent part of her childhood in St Helena, Ca and then returned to Oakland with...

Pablo Fernandez Fernandez

Pablo Fernandez Fernandez

Apr 5, 2023

Pablo Fernandez Fernandez, 75, of Michoacan, Mexico, passed away April 5, 2023,  surrounded by his family after a long battle with endocarditis . He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, to Maria De Jesus and Rodolfo Fernandez (their only child) on August 18, 1947. He grew up in Michoacan, working on the family farm, having fun with cousins and neighborhood friends,...

Rufina Vazquez

Rufina Vazquez

Mar 19, 2023

Nuestra querida mamá, Rufina Yerena Reyes, viuda de Jose Vazquez, falleció inesperadamente el 19 de marzo del 2023 en Salinas, CA, a la edad de 81. Originaria de San Juan Cosala, Jal, emigró a California en 1972 y vivió en Watsonville por 28 años antes de mudarse a Salinas.  Le sobreviven hermanos/as, sus cinco hijos, y catorce nietos.  Ella fue...

Joseph Steven Vasquez

Joseph Steven Vasquez

Mar 15, 2023

Joseph Steven Vasquez 34, of Watsonville, Ca entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2023. Joey graduated from Watsonville High School in 2007. After graduating from high school he continued to pursue his education and attended Cabrillo College for 2 years.Joey lived a life full of adventures and triumphs. Joseph's life was the definition of a life full of perseverance....

Jose Hernandez Campos

Jose Hernandez Campos

Mar 4, 2023

Jose “Pepe” Hernandez Campos was born on 11/10/1940 in San Juan de Los Lagos Jal. Mexico to Jose and Francisca Hernandez Campos. Pepe had 4 siblings, 3 of which have passed.

He is survived by the love of his life Diana Hernandez who he was married to for 50 years and had 4 children together. Gustavo, Juan, Dassie (Noe) and...

Judy Lee Knowlton

Judy Lee Knowlton

Mar 3, 2023

 

Judy Lee Knowlton was born on October 7, 1939, in Watsonville, California, to Alfred and Louise Mederios. Her siblings, Frank Mederios (wife Elizabeth), David Mederios (wife Adriana), and Elizabeth Matthews, joined her later in life. She lived a long and meaningful life and is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill Alfred Knowlton, as well as her two...

Eric Earl Ackerman

Eric Earl Ackerman

Mar 2, 2023

 

On Thursday, March 2, 2023 Eric Earl Ackerman passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 35.

Eric was a loving Father and devoted son. He enjoyed the outdoors and was always happy to go on any adventure. He was a man of all trades and an extremely hard worker. He always had a joke to tell, a beautiful smile...

Charlotte Dolores Hackamack

Charlotte Dolores Hackamack

Mar 1, 2023

Charlotte Dolores Hackamack passed away surrounded by her Daughter and Son-in-law at their home in Hollister, California on March 1, 2023. She was 86.   Charlotte was born on January 25, 1937, in Freedom, California to her parents Charles and Minnie Hoover.  

Charlotte was a hard-working lady dedicated to her family. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing and playing cards....

Wayne Aaron Kechter

Wayne Aaron Kechter

Feb 28, 2023

Wayne Aaron Kechter, 59, a long-time resident of the Aromas area, passed away on Tuesday the 28th of February at his home.He is survived by his parents Walter and Marlene Kechter and his siblings Christopher, Curtis and Brett Kechter.  He is also survived by his children Jennifer Sanchez, Amanda, Aaron and Ashley Kechter and his grandchildren David, Daniel and Dominick...

Cody Jacob Soria

Cody Jacob Soria

Feb 25, 2023

Cody Jacob Soria passed away on February 25, 2023, in San Jose, California. He was 30.  

Cody was born on August 17, 1992, in Watsonville, California.

Cody was a kind hearted man that knew how to put a smile on your face. He graduated from San Jose City College with a business degree before transferring to San Jose State...

Aurelia Palomares-Teran

Aurelia Palomares-Teran

Feb 17, 2023

Aurelia Palomares-Teran passed away on February 17, 2023 at her home in Freedom California. She was born in La Mesa De Cereachi (La Sierra Madre), Chihuahua Mexico on June 16, 1926. Her parents were Antonia Teran-Madero and Alejo Palomares-Meraz. Aurelia was the second oldest of 6 siblings. She had 12 sons and daughters with Emilio Teran-Ramirez; Catalina, Candelario, Nonis, Emilio,...

Hugo George Trabano

Hugo George Trabano

Feb 16, 2023

 

How do you say good-bye to a gentleman? Hugo was a loving son, a loyal husband, a caring sibling, a dedicated worker, a kind friend and neighbor and a steadfast believer in God.  Hugo leaves behind his wife Marguerite,  mom, Maria, a brother Alfred(Freddie), sister Elizabeth (Lisa), brother-in-law, Chuck, nieces and nephews, Fianna, Anthony, Corey, Tiffany, Kole and Kenzie. ...

Francisco Ortiz

Francisco Ortiz

Feb 5, 2023

On February 5, 2023, Francisco Ortiz passed away at the age of 92 years. Francisco was born November 13, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois but raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. Francisco then moved to Watsonville, California in 1975.  Francisco survived by his wife Josefina Ortiz and his children; Francisco Ortiz, Juan Ortiz, Teresita Ortiz and Eduardo Ortiz, and his two grandchildren.

Francisco...

Rebecca Mendez Cardenas

Rebecca Mendez Cardenas

Feb 1, 2023

 

On February 1, 2023, Rebecca Mendez Cardenas passed away at the age of 88. Rebecca was born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Bacilia Cardenas and Calixto Mendez. She lived and resided in Watsonville most of her life. Rebecca loved gardening and surrounding herself around plants. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and being with her 11...

Pricilla Silva Villasenor

Pricilla Silva Villasenor

Jan 30, 2023

On January 30, 2023, Pricilla Silva Villasenor passed away after a long illness. She was 16 years old. Pricilla was born February 8, 2006 in Watsonville, California to her parents Araceli L. Villasenor and Pedro Silva. Pricilla is survived by her parents and her siblings; Nathaniel P. Silva Villasenor and Arleen L. Luna Villasenor.

Pricilla resided in Marina, California and...

Dionisia Molina

Dionisia Molina

Jan 23, 2023

On January 23, 2023, Dionisia “Nicha” Molina passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Nicha was born in Jalisco, Mexico and migrated to the United States. Nicha was a big proponent of education and received an AA from Cabrillo College. She worked at Watsonville Canning until the strike, where she then chose a different path to assist children in...

Patsy Joann Ausmus

Patsy Joann Ausmus

Jan 23, 2023

Patsy Joann Ausmus passed away on Monday January 23, 2023. She was 81. Patsy was born on May 13, 1941, in Watsonville California to her parents Walter Silvera and Sarah Marini. She was a native of Watsonville her entire life. Pat, as she liked to be called, loved to garden and always had her home full of flowers, her favorites...

Flora Rodriguez Garcia

Flora Rodriguez Garcia

Jan 22, 2023

Flora Garcia passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. She was 88. Ms. Garcia was born Oct. 24th, 1934, in California, to her parents, Seberiano Rodriguez and Margaret Flores. She was a native of Santa Cruz County for 61 years.

She is survived by her children; Susan, Gabriel, Gary, and Gilbert. She is also survived by her siblings; Emilio, Arturo,...

Candace Pierce

Candace Pierce

Jan 9, 2023

On Monday, January 9, 2023 Candace Pierce peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. 

Candace cherished spending time with her family and spending time in the casinos. She also loved her dog, Abbie! 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Pierce and parents, Paul and Helen Bracy. 

Candace is survived by her children, Christine McMahon, Susan Wrede...

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