Obituaries
Arlene Ann Valdez
Mar 15, 2024
On Friday March 15, 2024 our Father GOD opened his arms to our angel Arlene Ann Valdez Aka “Lenybird”, and she finally made it home. She peacefully drifted into the slumber of the presence of our LORD. Surrounded by her family, God took her pain away.
Born September 7,1972 to Teresa Vasquez and Rudolph Valdez in the heart of Watsonville, CA....
Martha Cecilia Gabino
Mar 14, 2024
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Martha Cecilia Gabino peacefully passed away at home in Watsonville, She was 50.
Martha was born on August 23, 1973 in Los Angeles, California to her parents Amalia Vega Gabino and Jose Cruz Gabino.
Martha is survived by her beloved siblings, Leticia Sandoval, Maria Ovalle, Lenis Gabino, Eva Gabino, and Crystal Gabino.
Martha gradated from Special Education at...
Christopher Street Padilla
Mar 14, 2024
Christopher Street Padilla, a cherished fiancé, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 29. He will be deeply missed by his loving fiancé Monica, his children London and Logan, his parents Leo, Noemi, Brian, and Melinda, and his grandparents Mark, Dyan, Randy, and Irma. He will also be deeply missed by...
Adelaide U. Shugart
Mar 11, 2024
Adelaide U. Shugart passed away 3/11/24 into the arms of our Lord with family by her side at her home in Watsonville. She was able to celebrate her 100th birthday on 2/23/24 with friends and family.
Adelaide was born in Watsonville to her parents James and Katherine Switzer.
She is survived by her sons Calvin (Ruth) and Mark (Lynn) Shugart. Her four...
Francisco Javier Diaz
Mar 8, 2024
On March 8, 2024, Francisco Javier Diaz peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 48.Francisco Javier Diaz was born on August 10, 1975, to his parents, Francisco Diaz and Lilia Espinoza Orozco.Francisco was kind, intelligent, and charismatic. He loved his family and friends deeply and will be missed by all that knew him.He is survived by his siblings,...
Joyce Ann (Rogers) Wagoner
Mar 6, 2024
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Joyce Ann (Rogers) Wagoner peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Joyce was a woman of many wonderful traits. She worked 35 joyful years in banking and retired in October 2004 as Vice President, Special Assets Officer of Comerica. Joyce wrote an Opinion Column for the Register Pajaronian and serviced 2-year terms as President of Bay...
Efrain Cuadros Jr.
Mar 5, 2024
On March 5, 2024, Efrain Cuadros Jr. peacefully passed away at home in Watsonville, CA. surrounded by his family. He was 44.
Efrain was born on February 7, 1980, to his parents, Antonia Cuadros and Efrain Cuadros.
Efrain was kind, intelligent, and charismatic. He was an Artist, creator, historian, humorist and train connoisseur. He loved his family and friends deeply.
He is survived...
Clara "Joan" Joanne Salinas
Feb 20, 2024
Clara (Joan) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at age 89 years. She was born in Monterey, CA. She is loved by so many. Joan loved playing the piano and was the organist for many years at All Saint Episcopal Church in Watsonville, CA. She also worked for many years at Bank of America, starting in San Benito County as...
Paula Baca
Feb 13, 2024
On February 13, 2024 Paula Baca passed peacefully in her home at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother of five children, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A loving wife of 63 years to Mauricio Baca Sr.
Preceded in death by her husband Mauricio Baca Sr. and her son Mauricio Baca Jr. She is survived...
Jorge Lomeli
Feb 5, 2024
On February 5, 2024, Jorge Lomeli passed away in Santa Cruz, Ca. He was 85. Jorge was born on July 15, 1938, In Jalisco, Mexico to his parents J Feliz Lomeli and Maria Feliz Lomeli. Jorge was a hard-working man dedicated to his family. He worked in agriculture. He also worked as a Leatherman and retired from Salz Tannery. He...
Adan Lomeli Hernandez
Feb 5, 2024
Adan Lomeli Hernandez passed away on February 5, 2024, at home in Watsonville Ca. He was 87.
Adan was born on September 10, 1936, to his parents Matias Lomeli and Esther Hernandez, in El Sauz Municipio de Jocotepec, Jalisco, Mexico.
Adan was a hard-working man dedicated to his family. He was a man of great respect. He was a great human being...
Robert I. Brainard III
Feb 4, 2024
Robert I. Brainard III, previously of Rumson, died instantly on February 4th in a shocking accident at his home in Boulder Creek, California, during the significant storms that evening. Affectionately known as Bobby or Bob, he graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS ('97) and Goddard College (’02) and was awarded an honorary degree in sociology after a post-graduate residency at...
Vicenta Solis Martinez
Feb 4, 2024
On February 4, 2024, Vicenta Solis Martinez passed away in Palo Alto, Ca. She was 83.
Vicenta was born on July 19, 1940, in Jocotepec, Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Simon Solis and Antonia Vergara.
Vicenta was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She worked in agriculture and canneries for many years. She...
Christian Steinbruck
Feb 3, 2024
On the morning of Saturday, February 3, 2024 Christian Steinbruck passed away surrounded by his family. He was 82. Christian was born in Redwood City, CA on October 15, 1941 to Rudy and Mary “Fifi" Steinbruck. He is survived by his brother Keith Steinbruck of Eugene, OR, and was preceded in death by his brother Rudolph Steinbruck and sister Karen...
Virginia Blevins
Jan 28, 2024
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Virginia Olmeda Blevins peacefully passed away surrounded by her familly.
Virginia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a Watsonville High School graduate and former volunteer for the search and rescue. Virginia loved nature, birds, gardening and traveling the world. She will be truly missed by all.
She is survived by her children, Julie Ann...
John (Johnny) R. Walker Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, John R. Walker Jr. peacefully passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84. John was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 15, 1940, to Laura Chun Walker and John R. Walker Sr. John spent most of his childhood in the Watsonville area and enlisted in the Navy, then came back, and...
Jean Choy Lowe
Jan 21, 2024
On Sunday, January 21, 2024 Jean C. Lowe peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Jean loved to cook, sew, knit, crochet and had amazing stain glass artwork. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband.
Jean is survived by her husband, Dick C. Lowe and her children, Allen and Joy. She is also survived by her brother Kay Jing Choy.
Jean was preceded...
Francisca Serrano
Jan 19, 2024
On Friday, January 19, 2024 Francisca Serrano peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 89.
Francisca was a woman of many wonderful traits. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, singing, and traveling. Her last trip to Hawaii was one of her favorites. Francisca worked as a cannery floor lady for 37 joyful years where she made lifelong friendships. She became a...
Yolanda Espinoza
Jan 16, 2024
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Yolanda Espinoza passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 45.
Yolanda was loved by many, and she loved spending her time with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and will truly be missed by all.
Yolanda leaves behind her 4 daughters, Alyssa, Miranda Cabanlit, Sierra Guzman and Jenaya Torres. She also is survived by her...
Jose Caballero Lazo
Jan 8, 2024
On January 8, 2024, Jose Caballero Lazo passed peacefully at home in Watsonville, California. He was 90.
Jose was born on March 6, 1933, to his parents Eulalio Caballero Serna and Felipa Lazo Sanchez.
Jose was a man of many wonderful traits. He enjoyed collecting tools, he loved to invent things for himself. In his personal time he loved recording...
