Obituaries
Gabriel Dimas Cortez
Aug 8, 2024
Gabriel Dimas Cortez “Gavino” peacefully passed away on Thursday August 8,2024. He was 55.
Gabriel was born on May 15,1969 in Uruetaro, Michoacan to his parents Juan Dimas and Esperanza Cortez.
Gabriel worked hard to obtain his CDL and his U.S. citizenship. He was a fun person to be around and very outgoing. He was a very hardworking man. He enjoyed dancing...
Toribio Uribe Jr.
Aug 8, 2024
Toribio Uribe Jr. “Peewee” peacefully passed away on August 8, 2024. He was 43 years old.
Toribio was born on October 17, 1980 in Watsonville, CA.
Toribio was an avid sports fan and always cheered for his team the Green Bay Packers. He loved homemade flour tortillas among other food prepared by his mom and sister. As a teenager he built a...
Lucina F. Renteria
Aug 7, 2024
On Wednesday August 7, 2024, Lucina Renteria passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was 92.
Lucina was born on May 22 ,1932, in Santa Rosa, Zacatecas to her parents Candelario Felix Nuñes and Refugio Gonzalez.
Lucina was a great woman, a Guerrera, devoted to her catholic faith, she was the happiest when surrounded by her kids and her grandchildren...
Beatrice Mae Prado
Jul 19, 2024
Beatrice Mae Prado peacefully passed away on Friday July 19,2024. She was 90.
Beatrice was born in August 6,1933 in Glen Rose, Texas. The daughter of Johnnie Joe and Imogene Clifton. The family moved to California in 1945.
Beatrice was very active with her family; she was homeroom Mother for all five of her children while they attended Corralitos/Bradley school. She was...
Juan Cervantes Duarte
Jul 18, 2024
Juan Cervantes Duarte peacefully passed away on Thursday July 18, 2024. He was 66.
Juan was born on December 23,1957, to his parents German Cervantes and Maria Duarte Cervantes.
Juan loved spending time with his family. He had a huge passion for baseball, he taught his sons and grandson how to play baseball, he would never miss a game he was their...
William A. Dove JR.
Jul 15, 2024
William “Bill” Arthur Dove, Jr. peacefully passed away on Monday July 15, 2024. He was 93. He was three weeks shy of his 94th birthday. He was a resident of Corralitos, CA.
Bill was born on August 5,1930 to his parents William Dove Sr. and Mae Esther Souder.
Bill was an Army Veteran and served in the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division....
David Mangan
Jul 11, 2024
David "Dave" Mangan, went to be with his Lord on July 11, 2024, at the age of 70.
A life-long Watsonville resident, Dave was born on July 11, 1954, to Nels and Elsie Mangan.
Graduating from Watsonville High School and then Cal State Hayward, he continued his life-long career in the grocery business until retirement from Lunardi's in Los Gatos. While working...
Diego Agustin Medina Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Diego Agustin Medina Jr., who passed at only 22 years young. A resident of Aromas, Diego was born on February 6, 2002, in Watsonville, CA and was taken from us on July 10, 2024, in San Francisco, CA.
Diego was known for being charismatic, polite, and having a great...
Roberto Lomeli Cervantes
Jul 10, 2024
Roberto Lomeli unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was 54.
Roberto was born in San Pedro Tesistán, Jalisco, Mexico on January 2, 1970, to his parents Ramon Lomeli and Manuela Lomeli Cervantes.
Robert loved running cross country, track, and long-distance. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and loved watching his favorite sports teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers,...
Oscar Hernandez
Jul 5, 2024
Oscar Hernandez peacefully passed away on July 5,2024, surrounded by family. He was 70.
Oscar was born on April 6, 1954, in Mercedes, Texas, but grew up in the Watsonville/Santa Cruz area and attended Watsonville High School, where he played sports and graduated in 1972.
Due to a car accident in 1977, Oscar was paralyzed for the last 47 years. Even with...
Adela Clendenin
Jul 3, 2024
Adela Clendenin Peacefully passed away on July 3, 2024. She was 73.
Adela was born on March 24,1951 to her parents Jose and Juana Casares.
“Dela” loved spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a hardworking and compassionate woman. Adela loved the beach and enjoyed doing yard sales. Adela Cherished quality time with her great granddaughters and having sleepovers....
Eric John Moreno
Jun 26, 2024
Eric Moreno Unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024. He was 59.
Eric was born on May 7, 1965, in Watsonville, California.
Eric was a kind and gentle soul, he was very well-liked by everyone who knew him, he would enjoy working out at the gym and he enjoyed listening to music by KISS and The Rolling Stones.
He leaves his siblings...
Williiam Henry Hermosillo
Jun 24, 2024
On June 24, 2024, William “Hank” H. Hermosillo passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville, CA. surrounded by his family. He was 82.
William was born on January 5, 1942, in Salinas, California to his parents Sally Tapiz Sotomayor and Raymond Hermosillo.
William served in the US Navy for 4 ½ years in San Diego, CA. Upon his return to Watsonville, he...
Thomas Lee Mitchell
Jun 23, 2024
On Sunday June 23, 2024, Thomas Lee Mitchell (Tom) peacefully passed away at his home in Aptos, CA. He was 88.
Tom was an avid train enthusiast; throughout his life he rode trains all over the world. He enjoyed playing trombone in the Watsonville Community Band for more than 50 years; he also played in Banjos by the Bay and several...
Elizabeth Grace Johnson
Jun 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Beth” Grace Johnson (nee Bassler) peacefully passed away on Sunday June 20, 2024. She was 59.
Beth was born on January 15, 1965, to her parents Carol Stanley and Kenneth Bassler.
Beth’s enthusiastic laughter would fill the air when she was enjoying company. Beth loved riding her horses, driving tractors, and racing cars. Her love will forever live on in her...
Joe Silva
Jun 20, 2024
On Thursday June 20,2024, Joe E. Silva peacefully passed away. He was 64.
Joe was born on March 1, 1960, to his parents Geraldina and João Faustino Da Silva in Portugal.
Joe was a hard worker, he worked in construction for 34 years. Throughout his life Joe was devoted to La Virgen de Fatima. He was loved by many people for his...
Frank Laurance Estrada
Jun 19, 2024
On June 19th, Frank Laurance Estrada passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old.
Frank was born on the family ranch in the mountains below Mt Madonna Park to Frank and Laura Estrada. He lived a life that only little boys dream of. He learned at an early age how to hunt, fish, tend to cattle,...
Nancy Emilia Torres De La Paz
Jun 15, 2024
On June 15, 2024, Nancy Emilia Torres peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 39.
Nancy was born on Augst 20, 1984, to her parents Jose Luis Torres and Emilia Torres.
Nancy loved to listen to Jenny Rivera’s Music, and spending time with her family.
Nancy is Survived by her beloved husband Rodrigo Calderon Mendoza and her son Rodrigo Emmanuel Calderon...
Adrian Bernabe
Jun 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Adrian Bernabe in Watsonville, CA on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 34.
Adrian was born and raised in Watsonville, CA to his parents Serafin Bernabe and Obdulia Sanchez.
Adrian was charismatic, fun, brave, outspoken, funny, and adventurous. He was always making sure people felt welcomed and had a good time....
Reginaldo Renteria Godoy
Jun 13, 2024
On June 13, 2024, Reginaldo Renteria Godoy peacefully passed away. He was 87.
Reginaldo was born on October 9, 1936, to his parents Manuela Godoy and Salvador Renteria Sr.
Reginaldo loved going to Elder day and doing crossword puzzles. He was a native resident of Watsonville, CA.
Reginaldo is survived by his daughter Gabriela Renteria, and his siblings Ostolia Renteria, Gloria Godoy, and...
