Obituaries
Tricia Joanne Kelly
Jul 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Tricia Joanne Kelly
Sunrise: January 30,1970 – Sunset: July 29, 2025
With heavy hearts and eternal love, we announce the peaceful passing of Tricia Kelly, a radiant soul who left this world surrounded by her family on July 29, 2025.
Tricia was a woman of grace, strength, and deep spiritual connection. She lived her life with an open heart...
MarÃa Teresa Guzman Monroy
Jul 15, 2025
María Teresa Guzman Monroy
(1947 - 2025)
Con profundo amor y gratitud por su vida, celebramos la memoria de María Teresa Guzmán Monroy, quien nació el 30 de septiembre de 1947 en Araro, Michoacán, México, y trascendió serenamente a la vida eterna el 15 de julio de 2025 a las 9:15 p.m., rodeada del amor de su familia: esposo, hijos, nietos, bisnietos,...
Jose Luis Mendoza
Jul 11, 2025
Jose Luis Mendoza, born on July 11th, 1968, in Coalcomán, Michoacán passed away Friday, July 11th, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Although Jose was born in Mexico, he lived the majority of his life in Watsonville. He graduated from Watsonville High School and began his career as a commercial painter in 1987.
In 1993, he traveled to Guadalajara, Jalisco where...
Jesus Garcia Nevarez
Jul 4, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Watsonville resident Jesus Garcia Nevarez on July 4, 2025.
Jesus was born in Tepehuanes Durango, Mexico on May 16, 1941, to parents Josefa Garcia and Manuel Nevarez.
He immigrated to California in 1959, met his future wife Rachel at a dance and they were later married on November 12, 1967. He worked various jobs...
Juana Camacho Hernandez
Jul 4, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Juana Camacho Hernandez, who died peacefully on July 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 83.
Born in Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, on March 27, 1942, to Jose Camacho Ledesma and Julia Hernandez. Juana was a devoted mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She loved thrifting, gardening, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in...
Betty Jean Convisser (Huntley)
Jul 1, 2025
Betty Jean Convisser (Huntley), born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 11, 1923, passed peacefully in her home on July 1, 2025, in Freedom, California. Beloved by family and friends, she was known for her sharp wit and kindness. She adored her parents and brother and the family outings, watching baseball games in the summer evenings and taking road trips. Betty...
Ruben Retana Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Ruben Retana Jr passed this Friday June 27, 2025 in Watsonville, Ca at 50 years old.
He was an only child, born to parents Valerie Verdugo and Ruben Retana Sr. on November 8, 1974, in his hometown of Watsonville.
Ruben was a beloved son and father. He enjoyed watching movies, playing golf, going to the beach, making music and bike riding. He...
Christopher Bayle
Jun 19, 2025
Christopher Bayle, a lifelong resident of Watsonville, CA, passed away on June 19, 2025. Born on June 5, 1976, to his parents, Dan and Sue, he had just celebrated his 49th birthday.Chris attended Freedom Elementary, Rolling Hills Middle School and was a 1995 graduate of Watsonville High School. He enjoyed reading, checking the daily news, surfing the web, video games...
Edma Chavoya
Jun 18, 2025
Edma Chavoya falleció el miercoles 18 de junio de 2025 a los 87 años en Watsonville, CA.
Edma nació el 27 de noviembre de 1937 en San Pedro, Jalisco, Mexico a sus padres Trinidad Chavoya Hernandez y Maria de Refugio Montaño Medina. Era una mujer humilde que disfrutaba viendo películas clásicas de romance y comedia.
A Edma la sobrevive sus hermanas Sara...
Gerardo Manuel Barajas-Carreon
Jun 11, 2025
Gerardo Manuel Barajas-Carreon passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 40 years old.
Gerardo was born on September 3, 1984, in Watsonville, California to his parents Gerardo A. Barajas and Martha O. Barajas.
Gerardo was a proud U.S. Airforce Veteran who enjoyed living life to the fullest. He loved to keep active, spending his free time surfing, scuba diving, skimboarding, playing...
William "Bill" Alfred Knowlton
Jun 10, 2025
William Alfred (“Bill”) Knowlton was born in the family home in Berkeley, CA, on September 14, 1932, a few minutes after his twin brother Robert Leroy (“Bob”), to become the youngest child to join the family of James A. & Mary L. Knowlton. The wee boys were placed in a shoebox and placed on top of the stove to keep...
Arturo Corona Calderon
Jun 7, 2025
Arturo Corona Calderon falleció pacíficamente el sábado 7 de junio de 2025 a los 78 años.
Arturo nació el 23 de julio de 1946 en Morelia, Michoacán, México. Sus padres J Encarnacion Corona y Marciala Abundia Calderon.
Arturo le gustaba escuchar música de Javier Solis, Jorge Negrete, Jose Alfredo y ver películas de Vicente Fernandez. Él era un hombre de muchos talentos,...
Ruben Venegas Perez
Jun 5, 2025
Ruben Venegas Perez passed away in his home on June 5, 2025 at 61 years of age.
He was born in Mexico City on March 12, 1964 to Maria de la Luz Perez and Ascencion Venegas. However, he has been a long-time local resident.
Ruben Venegas Perez was very protective of his family, especially his 7 grandchildren which he adored. He loved...
Alfred Rodriguez
Jun 2, 2025
Alfred Rodriguez passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 at the age of 81 years.
He was born in El Paso, Tx on October 20, 1943 to his parents Ramon Rodriguez and Josephine Portillo Rodriguez. His family came to the Coastal Area where they eventually owned a bakery in Castroville, CA and several restaurants in Watsonville, CA. He was employed at...
Marie Lai Wong
Jun 1, 2025
Marie Lai Wong was born Lai York Bing in Chungshan, Shekki in 1925 to Lai Jun Bi and Xiao Pei Yu. She was the third eldest of six children.
In 1947 Marie met her future husband, Horace, an American-born Chinese who traveled to China to find a bride. They settled in Fresno, California where they gave birth to five children. The...
Caldonia Gibson Choate
Jun 1, 2025
Caldonia Choate passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1920, to her parents Adam and Winnie Gibson. Caldonia was a resident of Santa Cruz County and was married to Jesse “George” Choate.
She loved baking, quilt making, sewing and being active in her church.
She is survived by her son, Russell Choate; daughter-in-laws Cecilia Choate and Kathy...
Albertine Turley
May 31, 2025
Albertine Benn Turley of Watsonville, Ca passed away at the age of 88 on May 31st, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born in Portia, Arkansas on July 20th, 1936 Albertine was the 10th of 11 children born to Kent and Mable Benn. Growing up she had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, especially with her sisters.
At the young age of...
Victor Sanchez
May 26, 2025
Victor Sanchez falleció el 26 de mayo del 2025 de 74 años de edad.
Nació el 27 de julio en México y era un residente de Watsonville. Él estaba casado con Concepcion Sanchez y le encantaba trabajar en su jardín. Él trabajo con Shikuma y por muchos años en Garett Farms. Un favorito pasatiempo era escuchar música especialmente las canciones de...
Aurelia Gomez
May 22, 2025
On Thursday, May 22, 2025 Aurelia Gomez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 78.
Aurelia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a Foster mother and owner of a daycare. Aurelia enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Alfonso Gomez and...
Joseph Joel Granados
May 21, 2025
On May 21st, 2025, Joseph Joel Granados passed in Seaside, CA.
Joseph was born on December 21st, 1990, to his parents Sandra Cortez and the late Paul Anthony Granados.
His family remembers him as a loving and respectful man who always had a smile on his face. Joseph was a huge 49er fan and an inspiration to those around him to better...
