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Obituaries
Mary Hernandez Sanchez
Feb 10, 2025
On February 10, 2025, Mary Hernandez Sanchez passed away at home in Watsonville CA. She was 96.
Mary was born on August 15, 1928, in Watsonville, to her parents Pedro and Jovita Hernandez.
Mary was very educated. She enjoyed a nice TALL glass of wine, long walks on the town, dancing till her feet hurt and bargaining at flea markets. What she...
Maxine Loss
Feb 9, 2025
Wilma “Maxine” Loss passed away peacefully at home, Sunday February 9, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born in Cord, Arkansas on June 14, 1928, and came to California as a child. Watsonville has been her home for most of her life. She met her husband Clayton “Charlie” Loss in 1944 while he was stationed during World War...
Norman A. Clark
Feb 3, 2025
With love Norman A. Clark passed away in Santa Cruz, CA. after a battle with cancer. He was 84.
Norman was born on August 6, 1940, to Kenneth and Caryl Clark in Watsonville CA. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1958. He later married Nellie Adams, and they had children, Kenneth and Cynthia. He mastered the business of Commercial Fishing...
Tania Elizabeth Arias de Hernandez
Feb 2, 2025
Tania Elizabeth Arias de Hernández, sierva fiel de Jehová, falleció inesperadamente en su hogar en Watsonville, California, el 2 de febrero de 2025, a la edad de 48 años. Tania nació en la Ciudad de México y, junto con su madre, María Elba Arias Téllez, emigró a los Estados Unidos en busca de una vida mejor. A los 18 años, al...
Carmen O'Brien
Jan 29, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Carmen O’Brien passed away in Salinas CA. She was 80.
Carmen was born in Brawley, CA. on February 12, 1947, to her parents Pedro and Juana Gutierrez. She was a resident of Watsonville.
She is survived by her husband, Jaime O’Brien, her children, Graciela Ponce and Jimmy O’Brien, her siblings, Juana Gutierrez, Pedro Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez, Eva Gutierrez...
Roberta Ann Johnson Hinds
Jan 28, 2025
APTOS - Roberta (1943-2025) lived with love, humor and creativity. Aptos, CA and Eugene, OR were home, with chapters living in Seattle, Guatemala, and traveling around Europe. In her final years, she lived in a book-filled apartment overlooking the Monterey Bay.
An urban farmer, beekeeper, art therapist, ghostwriter, editor, milliner, psychology instructor, and artist, she loved cooking from scratch, swimming in...
Anarosa Ramirez
Jan 23, 2025
Anarosa Ramirez passed away on January 23, 2025 at Dominican Hospital surrounded by family whom loved her dearly. She was born on December 22, 1946 to Angelberto and Teresa Robledo in Jalisco, Mexico.
Anarosa is survived by her three sons Mario Medina, Rene Medina and Jose Jesus Medina (JR). Four brothers Raul, Jose, Juan and Angelberto. Two sisters Teresa and Magdalena....
Jan Hermosillo
Jan 19, 2025
Jan Marie Hassell Hermosillo passed away on January 19, 2025, in Watsonville, CA at the age of 80.
Jan was born in Eugene, Oregon on August 21, 1944 to her parents Hugh and Esther Hassell. Jan grew up in Springfield, Oregon where she attended Springfield High School and Thurston High School until graduating in 1962. She was a member of the...
Nancy Lou Meyers
Jan 18, 2025
Nancy Lou Meyers, née Middleton, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Nancy was born on April 8, 1940, in Copalis Beach, Washington to Clarence and Ruth Middleton, the second of five children. Her family moved to Yreka, California, where she spent her youth and met her future husband.
Nancy married LeRoy...
Francisca Medrano
Jan 17, 2025
Francisca Medrano Felix passed away on January 17, 2025, in Watsonville, CA. She was 87.
Francisca was born on May 22, 1937, in Zacatecas, Mexico to her parents Refugio Felix and Julia Castañeda. She resided in Watsonville, CA. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking as well as singing.
She is survived by her husband Aurelio Medrano and children Graciela Medrano, Miroslava...
Bernard Dykgraaf
Jan 12, 2025
On January 12, 2025, Bernard Dykgraaf passed away at home in Watsonville CA. He was 81.
Bernard was born on February 25, 1943, in Vreeland, Holland to his parents Job and Miep Dykgraaf.
Bernard was a graduate of Watsonville High School. He attended trade schools. He was a resident of Watsonville.
He is survived by his children, Stefan Dykgraaf, Randy (Kathy) Dykgraaf and...
Dulces N Gonzales
Jan 10, 2025
Dulces N. Gonzales passed away on January 10, 2025, in Santa Cruz CA. He was 89.
Dulces was born on January 19, 1935, in Chihuahua, Mexico to his parents Cipriano and Merced Gonzales. He resided in Odessa, Texas prior to moving to Watsonville, CA in the early 60’s. He worked for Western Farm Service as a field supervisor for 41 years.
He...
Rosine Bua
Jan 9, 2025
On January 9, 2025, Rosine Bua passed away peacefully with her family by her side, in Watsonville CA. She was 96.
Rosine was born on November 30, 1928, in Monterey, California, to her parents Vincent Altavilla and Lucy (Belleci) Altavilla.
Rosine was a bookkeeper by trade but was a homemaker by choice most of her adult life. She was a fabulous Italian...
Ciro Santos
Jan 1, 2025
Ciro Santos Bernardo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. He was a native of Mexico, born in Oaxaca, on February 8, 1968, to Margarito Santos and Maria de Los Angeles Bernardo. However, he was a long-time resident of Watsonville.
Ciro enjoyed dancing, music, and gardening at home. He was also an...
Alvaro Perez Chavez Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Alvaro Perez Chavez Jr. died unexpectedly on December 25, 2024, at the age of 15. He was born in Watsonville and was a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz County.
Alvaro enjoyed making TikTok videos and loved to sing and dance. He was always happy with a bright smile and very kind to everyone.
He is survived by his mother, Evangelina Rodriguez and...
Mamie Wong
Dec 25, 2024
We are saddened to announce Mamie Wong passed away on December 25th after valiantly battling cancer. She died at home surrounded by loved ones.
Tam Foon Mae was born on April 21, 1942 in a small village in southern China. At a young age her family moved to Hong Kong where she later met her husband. She emigrated to Watsonville in...
Estelle Marie Alaga
Dec 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Estelle Marie Alaga announce her passing on December 24th, 2024. Estelle was born in Watsonville on September 29, 1938 to an apple famer and housewife. She spent almost her entire working career at Ford’s Department store in downtown Watsonville until the 1989 earthquake. Estelle’s home was greatly damaged in that quake...
Esperanza Rodriguez Hudson
Dec 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Esperanza Rodriguez Hudson passed away in Moreno Valley, CA. She was 66.
Esperanza was born on March 24, 1958, in Watsonville, CA. to her parents, Eliazar Duran and Antonio Rodriguez.
Esperanza was a strong hard-working woman devoted to her family. She loved keeping herself occupied with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls. She...
Edwin L. Ingersoll
Dec 22, 2024
On December 22, 2024 Edwin L. Ingersoll, 91, was promoted to his heavenly home after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Edwin was born in Lindsay, Ca. on January 22, 1934 to Robert and Lois Ingersoll. Edwin, “Ed”, taught Junior High Math at Rolling Hills School (PVUSD) for 32 years without missing a day or needing a substitute....
Timothy J. Rinker
Dec 12, 2024
Timothy James Rinker died of cancer on December 12, 2024. Born on February 10, 1966, he was 58 years old. He had resided in Santa Cruz since 1991.
Timothy graduated from Village Christian High School as Class Valedictorian. He studied film production at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California. He studied graphic design and information technology at Cabrillo...
