Obituaries

Dec 1, 2013

Marilyn L. Sauer passed away on December 1, 2013 at her home in Watsonville. She was 89 years old. Marilyn was born on February 22, 1924 in Alice, North Dakota, the youngest child born to her parents Paul and Emma Dehn. She came to California and specifically Watsonville in the early 1950's where she and her beloved husband, Donald...

Nov 30, 2013

Flora Sanchez passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was 81. Flora was born in Coalcoman, MX on August 7, 1932. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. She loved attending family parties and spending time with her grandchildren, specially her great-grandchildren. Chona enjoyed listening to music, loved to dance...

Nov 25, 2013

Ester peacefully has gone to be with her heavenly Father on November 25th, 2013 after a short illness. Esters smile can be seen and laugh heard from a mile away. Her love for Jesus and others shined bright for the 61 years she was with us. Ester can best be described by the scripture Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the...

Nov 19, 2013

Maria Mendoza Zepeda passed on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was 78.

Maria was born in 1935 in Mexico. She settled in Watsonville in 1967. She worked at Green Giant for over 20 years and was active in the church. She was a caring and giving person who will be missed. She leaves behind wonderful memories to...

Nov 19, 2013

Anthony Gonzales, age 19 passed away on November 19, 2013. Following graduation from Aptos High School in 2012 he traveled to Yucatan, Mexico with Joanne Allen. Anthony was quite artistic and enjoyed painting; he loved the outdoors and watching the National Geographic channel. His favorite food was pizza. Anthony was known for his wonderful smile, laugh and lifted everyone's...

Nov 6, 2013

Opal was born in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma but grew up in Somerton, Arizona. She was a hard worker and had many jobs over her lifetime. She worked as a waitress for many years from Las Vegas and Southern California. She also worked at the Resetar, Royal Grill and the Miramar here in Watsonville. She put herself through Beauty College and...

Nov 3, 2013

Roberto Gutierrez Mijares peacefully returned home to our Heavenly Father on November 3, 2013, after a short illness. Roberto was surrounded by his wife Maria, his ten children; Lupita, Luis, Roberto, Ernesto, Oralia, Emmy, Dora, Angelina, Nery, Lili and numerous grandchildren Roberto was born in Zacatecas, Mexico but made Watsonville, CA his home where he raised his family for...

Nov 1, 2013

Jeovahni Eugene Maldonado known by most as "Jeo" died at age 17 on November 1st, 2013 at Watsonville Community Hospital. Jeo was born on February 27th 1996 in Watsonville. Jeovahni is preceded in life by his mother Loleene Williams, father Edward Maldonado, grandfather; Jesus Maldonado, brothers Autrey and Joey, sisters Nitasha , Jyzenia, and Christina, and his nieces Serenity,...

Oct 22, 2013

Watsonville, Victor Sanchez Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 after complications of cirrhosis of the liver. Leaving behind his parents Victor Concepcion Sanchez, sisters Nancy (Javier), Suemy (Juan Carlos), brother Danny (Yadira) and a baby son (Angel) and a few nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Victor loved computers but his family was his greatest joy...

Oct 22, 2013

Ray Andrew Dotson (known as PoPo) died at the age of 91, Tuesday, 10/22/2013, at his home after a sudden illness surrounded by his family. Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma and growing up during some very lean times and the depression along with many others. If you were lucky enough to find work, it usually paid $.25 per hour and...

Oct 14, 2013

GlorieJan (G.J.) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was 15 years old. (G.J.) has moved on too young and too early, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was so brave throughout her medical condition as a young adult. She was very mature in life for her age. G.J. completed her freshman year...

Oct 11, 2013

Michael Charles Walker, age 59 perished October 11, 2013 He was an aspiring writer who wrote under the pen name Panther Apollo. At the age of 15 years he graduated from Watsonville High School where he was active on the student council and was a member of the UN Competence Team. He was active with his family in 4...

Oct 7, 2013

Jimmy Ray Adams of Watsonville, California passed away on October 7, 2013, at 79 years of age. Jimmy was born January 18, 1934, to Clarence R. and Lou Adams in Bruno, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jody.

Jimmy is survived by a sister, Lucy Dell Pyle of Bruno, Arkansas; a nephew Billy Pyle...

Sep 30, 2013

75 years old, has peacefully passed away on September 30, 2013, after struggling years with Dementia. Born on November 22, 1937, to Lovie (Johnson) Ray and Robert Ray in Bard, Ca. The family moved to Watsonville, CA in 1942. Growing up in Watsonville, he attended elementary and junior high at Corralitos School and attended Watsonville High School, where he...

Sep 27, 2013

Antonio De La Torre a great man descended to heaven on September 27, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born to Juan and Maria De La Torre February 14, 1942 in San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco Mexico. Antonio was the fifth of nine kids. He came to California in 1974 to better his family's future....

Sep 27, 2013

Born on September 18, 1919, in San Francisco, Henry Wong was one of seven siblings. After his education in both the U.S. and China, Henry served 3 years in the U.S. Army Air- force. After the service, he married and raised a family in Watsonville, CA. In Watsonville, Henry ran his own clothing business, The Toggery, for 26 years...

Sep 26, 2013

Monica Aguirre Dominguez passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2013 at the age of 39. You were a gift for such a little while, and your loss just seems so wrong, you should not have left before the rest of us. Monica was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends; she was adored...

Sep 26, 2013

Lois (Lowie) Guilbert Graves, age 88, passed away peacefully of natural causes after struggling with ALS, at the home of Leslie (daughter) and John Hayes in Aptos California in the predawn hours of October 26th 2013. Lowie was born to Harold R. and Frances Marie Guilbert on August 13th 1925 in Woodland CA. Lowie and her elder sister Mary...

Sep 25, 2013

Arcelia Quintero, age 84 of Moss Landing passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family September 25, 2013. She was born in Mexico the eldest of eight children, married to Mateo Quintero for 70 years and mother of eleven children. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness which brought her joy. She had a...

Sep 24, 2013

Linda ( Gandrup) Arietta, a longtime resident of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. She was 67.

Linda lost her battle with brain and colon cancer having fought it for two years. She was known for her beauty, style, design, and grace. As a child she would spend time in the mountains reading...