Obituaries
Raul Escamilla-Cervantes
Jan 6, 2015
On January 6, 2015, Raul Escamilla Cervantes peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville, CA. He was 53 years old.
Raul was born on February 12, 1961 in Zamora MichoacA�n, Mexico to his proud parents Jose and Martha Escamilla-Cervantes.
Raul was a noble, humble and hardworking man. His life was devoted to his...
June Delfino
Jan 5, 2015
June Celestine Delfino died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 5, 2015 in Los Banos, California at the age of 91. She was born on June 4, 1923 in San Francisco, California. She was predeceased by her parents John and Mary Capurro, brothers Mervin and John (Bud) Capurro, and husband of 65 years, Louis H. Delfino. She graduated...
Annabel Read
Jan 4, 2015
Ann Read was born Clara Annabel Sobey in Vallejo, CA. She attended Vallejo High School, and then went on to study at CAL Berkeley. There she met her husband, Chester Read. They married on October 3, 1937. Ann had been a resident of Watsonville, CA for over 60 years. She faithfully attended the United Presbyterian Church. She was also...
Domitila Martinez
Jan 2, 2015
Domitila F. Martinez passed away peacefully in her home Friday January 2, 2015 at the age of 80. She was born on May 6, 1934 to her proud parents Pioquinto and Marcelina Diaz in Huandacareo MichoacA�n, Mexico. Ms. Martinez proudly worked for T.W. Apples Cold Storage Company all the way up to when she retired. Domitila was often surrounded...
Maria Sanchez de Rodriguez
Jan 2, 2015
Socorro Rodriguez lost her battle to cancer early morning on Friday, January 2, 2015. She was 88 years old.
Born on January 23, 1926 in Jiquilpan, Michoacan (Mexico), Socorro lived a long and prosperous life. She was the heart and soul of a family whom loved and will miss her very much.
She was the...
Ruth Gomez
Jan 1, 2015
Ruth B. Gomez died peacefully in her home Thursday January 1st 2015 at the age of 101. Ms. Gomez did many different things in her lovely life from being a laborer, a homemaker and even a private cook. Ruth was very crafty and could make or sew just about anything; quilts were one of her specialties, she also loved...
William Elliott
Dec 31, 2014
On December 31st 2014 William Kerr Elliott passed away at the age of 89.
Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pa to the parents of William C Elliott and Hattie Belle Marsh Elliott on Feb 23rd 1925. Bill was a veteran of WWII serving in the 333rd Airdrome Squadron of the Army Air Corp. After the war Bill...
John Larkin
Dec 30, 2014
Mr. Larkin passed away at home on December 30, 2014. He was a native and lifetime resident of Watsonville.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Larkin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Emmett M. Larkin and his sister, Nora Jo Dominica. Mr. Larkin was the son of Emmett V. and Fanny P. Larkin. Also,...
Jose Zepeda
Dec 28, 2014
Jose Francisco "Frank" Zepeda, son of Francisco and Luz, brother of Salvador and Gerardo, father of Marissa, Mark, Franky, and Jocelyn, grandfather of Emily and Evan (soon to be born), left this earth to be with our heavenly father on Sunday December the 28th, 2014. Frank immigrated to the United States at the early age of 3, lived for...
Romeo Baniaga
Dec 16, 2014
Since 1969, Romeo and Betty made Watsonville their home. Romeo's first job was as a bean sprout picker along Highway 1. Subsequently, he became an irrigator for West Coast Farms, where he worked for 17 years. Romeo, along with his wife, served 7 years as strawberry share croppers for the Tomasello Company. He was a janitor for Christian Heritage...
Lydia Monroe
Dec 16, 2014
On December 16, 2014, Lydia Borquez Monroe peacefully passed away at Dominican Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old.
Lydia was a wonderful cook and loved making many types of crafts. She was devoted to her family especially enjoyed the young ones. She had a great sense of humor & always made us smile...
Arthur Siqueiros
Dec 13, 2014
Arthur F. Siqueiros died December 13th, 2014. His family ever-present at his bedside during his last days. He was loved very much by all who knew him, and especially loved by his family. His wit, his outlook on life, his ability to listen and give sage advice was appreciated by all who had occasion to talk a problem over...
Rafaela Hernandez
Dec 12, 2014
On December 12, 2014 Rafaela Hernandez peacefully passed away at Stanford Hospital surrounded by her daughters, Margarita and Carmen and her grandchildren. She was born on April 28, 1937 in Sinaloa, Mexico to her proud parents. Rafaela's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished every moment with them and loved spending time with her grandchildren...
Sharon Culbertson
Dec 12, 2014
Sharon Mary Culbertson passed away peacefully at home in Aptos on December 12th, 2014 at the age of 78. Sharon was born on October 7th, 1936 to Jack and Mary Johnson Lipscomb in Detroit Michigan. She spent her childhood growing up in Royal Oak Michigan and graduated from Shrine High School in 1954. She received a Bachelors' Degree in...
Glafira Fernandez Barragan
Dec 10, 2014
On December 10, 2014, a long-time resident of Watsonville, Glafira Fernandez Barragan peacefully passed away at her home. Glafira Fernandez Barragan daughter of Guadalupe Valencia and Primitivo Fernandez was born on August 31, 1939. She was a native of Mexico and became a resident of Watsonville for 49 years.
She was most proud of becoming financially independent...
Paula Herrera
Dec 2, 2014
On December 2, 2014, Paula A. Herrera passed away in Watsonville. She was 88 years old.
She was born in San Luis Portosi Mexico and lived in Watsonville all of her adult life. She was a cannery worker for Green Giant for over 40 years.
She is survived by her one brother in-law Francisco Hernandez...
Felipe Cortez
Dec 1, 2014
Felipe Cortez of Watsonville, California died on December 1 at the age of 72. He was born on April of 1942. He died at Watsonville Acute Care surrounded by his children Erma Nunes Cortez, Patricia Hidalgo Cortez, and his son Jaime Cortez. Felipe is also survived by three grandchildren and twenty-three nieces and nephews. He was born in MichoacA�n,...
Benita Carrillo
Nov 29, 2014
Treasured Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Benita Carrillo, 89, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2014.
Born and raised in Santiago Tlaltelolco, Jalisco she moved to California a couple of years ago where she spent the remaining years of her life with her family. Benita was a very loving, cheerful person that enjoyed having company. She...
Ramiro Fuentes
Nov 24, 2014
Ramiro T. Fuentes, 75 died peacefully on November 24, 2014 surrounded by his wife Antonia, and children, Manuel Fuentes, Lupe Leon, Elda Gonzales, Dora Fuentes, Alejandro Fuentes and Marlen Fuentes. Ramiro was born November 24, 1939 in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco. He married Antonia Fuentes on December 20, 1963 with whom he had six children. Ramiro had five siblings,...
Barbara Tucker
Nov 23, 2014
Barbara Young Glover Tucker passed away peacefully in her home in Aptos, CA surrounded by family, friends and love. She bravely faced her two year challenge with lung cancer with the same strength, focus and determination that defined her entire 76 years of life. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Lucy Glover, her sister Carolyn...
