Obituaries

Jan 23, 2015

Mary Ann was born on October 2, 1926 to Anna and Martin Spikula in Watsonville, California. Vincent was her beloved brother who died in World War II in the battle of the Bulge. On January 23, 2015, Mary Ann Day passed away at her home in Watsonville, California after fighting a short battle with a rare jawbone cancer. She...

Jan 11, 2015

On January 11, 2015 Adrian G. Lopez passed away in Aromas California. He was 59 years old.

Born on December 16, 1955 in Santa Rosa, Zacatecas to his proud parents Adrian and Anna Lopez-Gonzales.

Adrian loved listening to music and spending time with his family, friends and dog Dana.

He is survived by...

Jan 11, 2015

Joanne T. Yahiro, a long-time resident of Watsonville, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, surrounded by her family in her home. She was 69. Mrs. Yahiro attended E.A. Hall Elementary School, Watsonville High School and Cabrillo College. She enjoyed attending the Westview Presbyterian Church of Watsonville and was an active member of their community. She will be remembered...

Jan 9, 2015

Jennie Donatini age 81 passed away peacefully at her home in Aptos on January 9, 2015 surrounded by her four daughters. Born in San Francisco to Italian immigrants, Anselmo and Richetta Azzaro, Jennie moved to Santa Cruz with her family at the age of 13. She attended Santa Cruz High School and graduated in 1951. At the age of...

Jan 7, 2015

Matthew James Paljetak came into this world as an early surprise the morning of August 10th, 1976 to the proud parents of Mato and Judy Paljetak and his big brother Mark. His journey was cut short on January 7, 2015 when he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, the love of his life and his faithful furry...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...