Obituaries
Mildred Rosso
Mar 23, 2014
Mildred Cruz Rosso 93, peacefully at rest, Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Watsonville. Mildred was born is Paso Robles to Narciso and Jesse Cruz. (Her mother was born in Louisiana and came to California in a covered wagon; her father was born in San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, MX, he immigrated to the US for a fee of...
Wilburn Glenn
Mar 23, 2014
Wilburn Dean "WD" Glenn 91 of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday March 23rd, 2014 WD was born on Jan 1, 1923 in Paris, TX, he was the son of Roland and Della Glenn. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret. He was a 70 year resident of Watsonville and had retired from Freedom General...
Fabian Guzman
Mar 22, 2014
Fabian Y. Guzman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on March 22, 2014 at the age of 76. He was born in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico on January 20, 1938. Fabian leaves behind his loving wife, Maria Consuelo Guzman, his four children Fabian Jr. Guzman (Sylvia), Maricela Guzman, Henry Guzman, and Daniel Guzman...
Margarita Gonzalez
Mar 21, 2014
Margarita P. Gonzalez was born in San Marcos CA, a suburb of San Diego, on June 9, 1924 and passed away peacefully on March 21, 2014. Margarita and her husband, Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez were hard workers throughout their lives. During their working years, they were involved with farming, growing and harvesting apples, strawberries, berries and other fruits and vegetables....
Doris Murphy
Mar 17, 2014
Doris A. Richardson passed away in Paradise, CA on March 17, 2014 at the age of 92. She was born on July 28, 1921, in West Plains, MO in the Richardson log cabin in the same bed where her father and grandfather were born. She was the only child of William Richardson and Etta A. (Keener) Richardson. Before Doris...
Dorothy Couchman
Mar 17, 2014
Dorothy Couchman died at her home in Corralitos on Monday, March 17, 2014, following her recent battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 90. Mrs. Couchman was born on November 25, 1923 in North Bend, Oregon, and had been a resident of Rancho Corralitos Mobile Home Park since December 16, 1969. Her family moved from Rain Rock, Oregon in 1929,...
Eliseo Bonilla
Mar 16, 2014
Eliseo "Cheo" Bonilla died on Sunday March 16, 2014 after a battle with Cirrhosis. He was 47. Cheo was born in Zapotiltic, Jalisco, Mexico on June 14, 1966. He enjoyed family gatherings and socializing with family and friends. Eliseo loved joking around with his nieces and nephews. Cheo was also a huge fan of soccer. Eliseo "Cheo" will be...
Mary Oliver
Mar 14, 2014
On March 14, 2014, Mary Oliver passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home at the age of 87. Mrs. Oliver was born in Felton, California on October 13, 1926. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. She loved Country & Western music, playing with her pets, growing vegetables and going to Gizdich Ranch...
Daniel Vargas
Mar 5, 2014
Daniel "Federico" Vargas passed peacefully March 5, 2014, at the age of 82. He was born August 10, 1931 in Zacapu, MichoacA�n to JoA�e Maria Vargas and ConcepciA�n Ramirez Vargas. He worked for Banovac Orchards for over 50 years in the agriculture industry. Daniel enjoyed planting a variety of different crops, working outdoors, or just sitting outside. He is...
Alejandrina Bayuga
Mar 5, 2014
Alejandrina Q. Bayuga was born on February 18, 1922 in Sinaloa, Mexico and she came to the United States over 60 years ago. She worked at the JJ Crosetti Cannery for 25 years prior to retirement. Alejandrina greatly enjoyed knitting scarves and vests. Her family and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Additionally, she was a devout Catholic and...
Guillermo Banuelos
Mar 3, 2014
On March 3, 2014, Guillermo Banuelos passed away at his home at the age of 47. Mr. Banuelos was born in Colonia Francisco Madero, Apozol Zacatecas, Mexico on August 4th 1966. He was a resident of the Watsonville Community for over 15 years, and father to three beautiful children. Guillermo or "Memo" as his loved ones called him lived...
Terence Lowe
Feb 26, 2014
Terence Lowe passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. He was born on June 18, 1956 in Watsonville at the old Watsonville Hospital to Dick and Jean Lowe. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1974 and attended Cabrillo College where he earned an Associates of Art Degree in 1976; Terence transferred to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona working towards...
Silvia Ibarra
Feb 25, 2014
Silvia Ibarra died suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. She was 58. Ms. Ibarra was born in Agua Calientes, MX on April 17, 1955. She had been a resident of the Watsonville community for over 40 years. She worked at UCSC for many years. She loved Avon, crocheting, embroidery and spending time with her grandson. She also enjoyed family...
Guillermo Medina
Feb 22, 2014
Guillermo Adrian Medina passed away on February 22, 2014 in Nogales Sonora, Mexico. Guillermo was born on June 1, 1959 and was a former resident of Watsonville for 25 years. He moved to Nogales Sonora, Mexico where he worked for the company El Imparcial for 10 years. He enjoyed family gatherings and socializing with family and friends. Guillermo loved...
Flavio Perez
Feb 15, 2014
Flavio Perez (90) of Watsonville passed away peacefully on February 15, 2014 surrounded by his family. Mr. Perez, known by many as "Don Cabo," was born May 7th, 1923 in ArarA�, MichoacA�n on a Monday. Don Cabo's introduction to the United States was through the Bracero Program. After immigrating to the United States with his family in 1970, he...
Alicia Sanchez Andrade
Feb 13, 2014
Alicia Sanchez Andrade, 42, of Watsonville, died Thursday evening, February 13, 2014 at Dominican Hospital following a brief illness. Alicia was born on June 23, 1971 in Tecoman, Colima, MX to Rayes Sanchez and Beatriz Andrade. She moved to Watsonville with her children in 1995. Survived by her children Alicia Garcia, Manuel Garcia and Beatriz Garcia; her mother Beatriz...
Trevor Sandoval
Feb 9, 2014
Trevor Sandoval rode his dirt bike straight to heaven this pass Sunday, February 9th at his Royal Oaks home, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 24th 2001, along with his twin brother James, at Watsonville Hospital, he remained a Watsonville native his short 12 years. He was a 7th grade student at Lakeview Middle School and alum of...
William Russell
Feb 8, 2014
William "Bill" Henry Russell was born to parents Dr. James Leroy Russell and Patricia Leas Russell in Woodland, CA on May 19th, 1954. When Bill was two his father was offered a veterinary job in Watsonville, it was then that the family along with brothers Danny and Jimmy moved to the area. He attended local schools and went on...
Daisy Thompson
Feb 6, 2014
Daisy Thompson passed away peacefully at 4:55am on Feb 6, 2014 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Donald Thompson and her son, John Thompson. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Don, Dave, Jerry, Mark, Mary and Jamie Thompson as well as by their spouses, children and grandchildren. Daisy was diagnosed...
John Labno
Feb 3, 2014
Born August 1927 in Chicago Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Watsonville on February 3, 2014. John graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. Upon his honorable discharge he attended the University of Illinois and began his career as an Aerospace Engineer. John was a genuine, soft spoken man of...
