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Obituaries
Socorro Parra
Nov 12, 2024
Socorro Parra peacefully passed away on Tuesday November 12,2024. She was 85.
Socorro was born on July 31,1939 in Mexico where she then grew up with her siblings Ezequiel, Luis, Santiago, Virginia, and Elvira.
Socorro worked in the cannery business and in the restaurant industry. She also loved to spend her time volunteering at the senior center. She was a native resident...
Martha Reyes Dominguez
Nov 10, 2024
Martha Reyes Dominguez, who passed away on November 10, 2024, at 75, leaves behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and joy.
For 57 years and 19 days, she shared an unwavering bond with her husband, Antonio Salcedo Dominguez. As a Special Education Teacher for over 25 years with Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Martha was a tireless advocate for children,...
Cecilia Jones Lopez
Nov 8, 2024
Cecilia Jones Lopez peacefully passed away on Friday November 8,2024. She was 58.
Cecilia was born on April 14,1966 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Guillermo Jones Dera and Maria Lopez Rubio where she then grew up with her siblings Martha and Alicia.
As an adolescent she focused on her education and studied cosmetology. Cecy loved to go dancing frequently. She...
Martha Fuentes
Nov 7, 2024
Martha Fuentes, aged 69, passed away on November 7, 2024, in Salinas, California. Born on October 11, 1955, Martha led a life marked by kindness, community involvement, and dedication to her family.Martha graduated from Watsonville High School and spent over two decades serving the community at the City of Watsonville Library. Her career as a library clerk from 2000 until...
Victor Manuel Diaz
Nov 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor Manuel Diaz, a lifelong resident of Watsonville.
Victor was a proud graduate of Cabrillo College, where he earned an AA degree in Construction Management. He spent many years as a self-employed business owner in the landscape construction industry, creating a reputation for his skill, dedication, and hard work.
Victor’s greatest...
Narciso Dueñas
Nov 2, 2024
Narciso Dueñas falleció pacíficamente el sábado 2 de noviembre de 2024 a los 85 años.
Narciso nació el 14 de septiembre de 1939, hijo de Ignacio Dueñas y Felipa Ramos. Creció en Navidad, Jalisco, México con sus hermanos Miguel, Josefa, Ramón, Herlinda, Secundino, Guadalupe y Zacarias Dueñas.
Narciso vivió su vida dedicada a Dios y a su familia. Era un hombre cariñoso...
Sonia Margarita Renteria
Oct 31, 2024
Sonia Margarita Negrete Saucedo De Renteria peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday October 31, 2024. She was 55.
Sonia was born on January 14,1969 to her parents Isaias Negrete and Lupe Saucedo. Where she grew up with her siblings David Negrete, Mario Negrete, Patricia Negrete and Isais Negrete.
Sonia was an artist she was also a great friend and...
Jose Luis Castañeda
Oct 20, 2024
Jose Luis Castañeda peacefully passed away on Sunday October 20,2024 surrounded by his wife and children.
Jose Luis was born on April 2,1946 to his parents Pedro Iñeguez Castañeda and Eva Perez where he grew up with his 15 siblings.
He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he was from Tijuana, Mexico then he came to Watsonville, where he lived for...
Cleotilde Miranda Tapia
Oct 19, 2024
On Saturday, October 19, 2024 Cleotilde Miranda Tapia peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 67.
Cleotilde was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She will be forever missed.
She was survived by her beloved husband, Jose Tapia and her children, Jose Jr. (Silvia), Veronica, Gabriela (Efrain), Anita (Eduardo). Cleotilde...
Vonita "Vonnie" Claire Bartlebaugh
Oct 17, 2024
Vonita “Vonnie” Claire Bartlebaugh (October 11, 1932 – October 17, 2024)
Vonnie passed away peacefully at her home on October 17th, 2024, having spent her final days surrounded by her family and close friends.
Vonnie was born in the small Swedish farming town of Wausa, Nebraska on October 11th, 1932 to Clarence & Evodia Seagren. After high school graduation, Vonnie spent a...
Daniel Frank Sillano
Oct 16, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Daniel Frank Sillano unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 67.
Daniel was a man of many wonderful traits. He had a true love for Rastafari music, enjoyed gardening and cooking for others. He was a native of Watsonville. Daniel will be forever cherished and missed by all that knew him.
Daniel is survived by his father,...
John Race
Oct 13, 2024
John Race passed away on October 13, 2024 after complications from kidney surgery. He was born in Modesto, CA on June 1, 1949, to Richard and Genevieve (Triplett) Race. When John was 14, his family relocated from Modesto to Aptos. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1967 and attended Cabrillo College.
John, along with his brothers, Rick and Chuck, and...
Emiko Kaita
Oct 13, 2024
Emiko Kaita, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a long time Watsonville resident, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at the age of 97. Emiko was born on April 6, 1927 to parents Hikoichi and Yaeko Tara. She was raised by her mother, Yaeko, and stepfather, Saburo Oda in Selma along with her four sisters.
Emiko was a devoted...
Teresa Vargas
Oct 12, 2024
Teresa passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, having spent her final days surrounded by her family and close friends.
Teresa was born on February 28, 1939, in Guadalajara, Mexico to proud parents Francisco and Maria Villalpando. Teresa immigrated to the United States in 1955, as a young bride to her husband Jose Raul Vargas, settling in Watsonville, California. She dedicated...
Frederic James Roberts
Oct 11, 2024
Frederic James Roberts peacefully passed away on Friday October 11, 2024. He was 75.
Frederic was born on June 23, 1949, in Blythe, California to his parents Fred Roberts and Pilar Gonzalez where he grew up with his siblings Daniel Roberts, Juanita Criswell, Frances Tennefos, Margaret Baca, Herlinda Roberts and Felipe Contreras.
Frederic served two tours in Vietnam as a sergeant in...
Marco Antonio Lampon
Oct 10, 2024
Marco Antonio Lampon,left us on October 10th, 2024, after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer, he was 63 years old. He passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Marco was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandpa and brother. Known for his kindness, and his many many jokes, his love for wine, Dallas Cowboys fan and music. He touched the lives...
Geraldine M. Hawsey
Oct 9, 2024
Geraldine Hawsey, a long-time resident of Watsonville, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, after a short illness.
She was born to Hugo and Irene Manfre in Medford, Massachusetts on February 5,1930, enjoying a wonderful childhood with her four siblings Bob, Dick, Bev, and Bill. A year after her 1947 high school graduation from Medford High School, her parents decided to...
Ramon Rosales Valencia
Oct 3, 2024
Raymond, a treasured son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 3rd, 2024 at the age of 55. He was born on May 27th, 1969.Raymond is survived by his loving parents, Ramon Sr.(Maria Zeneyda) and Yrma, his siblings Ivana, Emmanuel, Gabriel, Yesenia, Lorenzo and Natalia, and his nieces and nephews, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with...
Maurilia Nolasco
Sep 27, 2024
Maurilia Nolasco peacefully passed away on Friday September 27,2024. She was 55.
Maurilia was born on May 9,1969 to her parents Jesus and Teresa Nolasco, where she then grew up with her 4 siblings J. Guadalupe Nolasco, Leticia Nolasco, Teresa Nolasco, and Veronica Nolasco.
Maurilia enjoyed spending time with her family, she loved traveling, hiking, and camping. She also enjoyed working out...
Emilio Teran Palomares
Sep 27, 2024
Emilio Teran Palomares peacefully passed away on Friday September 27,2024. He was 75.
Emilio was born on December 26,1948 to his parents Emilio Teran Ramirez and Aurelia Palomares in La Mesa de Ceriachi, Chihuahua, Mexico where he grew up with his siblings Catalina, Candelario, Nonis, Herminia, Elvira, Francisco, Alejo, Amalia, Sergio, Delia, and Alonso.
Emilio enjoyed playing cards. He attended bingo in...
