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Beverley Frances McSwain

Beverley Frances McSwain

Oct 17, 2023

Beverley Frances McSwain was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was called home to be with The Lord on October 17, 2023.

Beverley was born in Portland, Oregon to Jay and Frances McSwain on August 23, 1943. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Beverley began working for the City of Portland Police Bureau. She started in the Records...

Charles Angus McBain

Charles Angus McBain

Oct 16, 2023

Charles Angus McBain passed away on October 16, 2023, in Santa Cruz, California. He was 90.

Charles was born on March 4, 1933, in San Jose, California to his parents, Gladys Rowe McBain and Frank E. McBain.

Charles grew up in San Jose and Campbell. He attended Orchard Grammer School, Horace Mann in San Jose, Campbell Grammer School and Campbell...

Anka J. Bulaich

Anka J. Bulaich

Oct 16, 2023

Anka entered this world on July 12, 1931, the feast day of Saint Peter in Grahovo, Montenegro, in what was at that time Yugoslavia. Born to Kosto and Novka Vujacic, Anka's arrival was a momentous occasion. With relatives already gathered to celebrate their family's saint, Anka’s mother, Novka, quietly slipped away to the barn rather than disrupt the festivities when she...

Agnes "Nancy" Dunsmore Sambrailo

Agnes "Nancy" Dunsmore Sambrailo

Sep 30, 2023

Agnes “Nancy” Dunsmore Sambrailo, 90, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, in Santa Cruz, CA. Nancy was born to Jessie and William Bentley in Detroit, MI on February 7, 1933. She moved to Watsonville, CA when she was 10 years old with her parents and younger brother Bill Bentley. She married William “Bill” Sambrailo in 1956, and raised her...

Donald Eugene Underwood

Donald Eugene Underwood

Sep 27, 2023

Donald Eugene Underwood passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 27, 2023. He was born to proud parents Oralee Underwood Hensley and James Amyx on January 1st, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee where he was raised.  He had been a resident of California for the last 50 years of his life.Mr. Underwood was a musician (Saxophone, trumpet,...

William Scott Chandler

William Scott Chandler

Sep 27, 2023

William Scott Chandler, age 63, of Watsonville passed away on September 27, 2023.

William was born on June 17, 1960, to Harry and Thelma Chandler. He was a Santa Cruz County Native who lived in Watsonville for many years. He graduated from Soquel High School in 1978. Shortly after, William served as a Navy Seabee for four years, from 1978-1982.

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Raquel Alonzo

Raquel Alonzo

Sep 18, 2023

Our dear mother Raquel Alonzo sadly passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 69.

Raquel was born on January 21, 1954, to her parents Alfonso Alonzo and Margarita Alonzo in Michoacan, Mexico.

Raquel was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was dedicated to her family and loved spending time with them. She worked in the canneries...

Joan Barrett Peros

Joan Barrett Peros

Sep 16, 2023

Joan Eileen Barrett Peros 73, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at her home in Watsonville California. She battled stage four metastatic breast cancer for five years.

Joan was born on March 7th, 1950 in Martinez California to her parents Frank M. Barrett and Eileen V. Barrett. She grew up as the oldest of four children who are Daniel...

Cathy Sue Williams

Cathy Sue Williams

Sep 10, 2023

           CATHY SUE WILLIAMS  DECEMBER 1944 TO SEPTEMBER 2023    Fashionista known as Cathy Sue Williams loved being a Nana to her two grandchildren Annakelea Reyes and Iokepa Reyes.   Her sister Sherry Williams and daughters Erica Sabin and Lisa Kenney, were with her on every step of her journey.   Cathy can dance with the best of...

Akira Nagamine

Akira Nagamine

Sep 10, 2023

Akira Nagamine of Watsonville passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Akira was born on September 7, 1925 in Ibusuki, Japan. In 1956, Akira Nagamine immigrated to the United States with just .32 in his pocket and a 30-month contract to work in the strawberry fields in Watsonville, CA. In 1967, Akira and his wife Hideko founded A. Nagamine...

Justin Allen Gilliss

Justin Allen Gilliss

Sep 5, 2023

Justin Allen Gilliss Sr, age 61 of Watsonville, CA passed away September 5, 2023.

Justin was born July 30, 1962, in Broken Arrow, OK to Denver Lee Gilliss and Marilee (Bright) Gilliss. He graduated in 1981 from Broken Arrow High School. A Master Electrician by trade, he was Project Manager for Central Electric Company of Watsonville, CA for 22 years.

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Robert Rodriguez Sr.

Robert Rodriguez Sr.

Sep 1, 2023

On Friday, September 1, 2023, Robert Rodriguez Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born with a heart of gold on December 22, 1937, in Mexico City, Mexico, Robert came to the United States at the age of 7. He lived in El Paso, Texas before moving to Watsonville. Robert lived a wonderful life in Watsonville for 72 years....

Albert Denis DaDalt

Albert Denis DaDalt

Aug 21, 2023

Albert Denis DaDalt passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in the comfort of his long-time residence in Watsonville, California. He was 92.

Albert was born on June 29, 1931, in Burlingame, California, to his parents Irene and Vittorio DaDalt.

Albert was a man of many wonderful traits. He graduated from Junipero Serra High School and UC Berkeley. He served...

Scott Edward Workinger

Scott Edward Workinger

Aug 20, 2023

Scott Edward Workinger passed away peacefully on August 20. 2023 after a long illness.  He was born in Baltimore, MD in 1952 to Mary Ann (Evert) Workinger and Paul Edward Workinger and raised in York, PA.  He is survived by his brother, Mark Workinger, his sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Timothy Geiman, his nieces, Cara and Rianna Workinger, and nephew,...

Rev. Joseph Ruth Barndt Jr.

Rev. Joseph Ruth Barndt Jr.

Aug 19, 2023

The Rev. Joseph Barndt passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, in Watsonville, CA. He was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Dorothy Barndt and grew up on a farm with three older sisters (Dot, Annie and Ruth). His father would farm in the summer and build houses in the winter which is where Joe developed a set of...

Jose "Don Joe" Salazar

Jose "Don Joe" Salazar

Aug 15, 2023

On August 15, 2023, Jose “Don Joe” Salazar passed away surrounded by family in Santa Cruz, California. He was 92.

Jose was born on April 22, 1931, in Durango Mexico, to his parents Miguel Salazar and Nicolasa Mejia.

Jose was a dedicated family man. He loved watching boxing. He enjoyed reading books and working in the garden, harvesting his crops....

Kristina Vladislavich

Kristina Vladislavich

Aug 13, 2023

On August 13, 2023, Kristina Vladislavich passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was 39.

Kristina was born on September 23, 1983, in Mountain View, California. She was an active individual with a zest for life. She enjoyed spending time with her friends. She was an avid hiker. She worked at Outback Steakhouse. She loved her children very much...

Shawn (Star) Paul Lerma

Shawn (Star) Paul Lerma

Aug 12, 2023

Shawn was born on May 11, 1983, bringing joy and laughter to her family from the moment she entered their lives. She possessed a vibrant spirit, infectious laugh and a knack for telling outrageous stories. Her kind and compassionate nature endeared her to everyone she encountered, making her a cherished friend to many.

Shawn had a passion for caring for...

Gertrude G. Nagal

Gertrude G. Nagal

Aug 6, 2023

In loving memory of a life so beautifully lived, we mourn the loss of a wonderful mom, Gertrude G Nagal. On August 6th, 2023, Trudy peacefully passed away in her home at 98yrs old. Born in Baguio, Philippines, to Meliton and Juanita Geronimo, she was the last of her siblings and the oldest. Trudy was preceded in death by her...

Esther Guzman Bernal

Esther Guzman Bernal

Jul 28, 2023

 

On Friday July 28, 2023, Esther Guzman Bernal passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 65. Esther was born on October 1, 1957, in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico to her parents Ismael and Ana Maria Guzman. She immigrated with her family to the U.S. in 1973 and became a longtime resident of Watsonville.

Esther worked...

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