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Patricia L (Mcilmoil) Hurley

Patricia L (Mcilmoil) Hurley

Jul 21, 2023

Patricia L (Mcilmoil) Hurley was born September 9, 1930 in Yreka, California.

The family moved to Watsonville California In 1943, Attended EA Hall Jr High, Watsonville high school and graduated in 1949.  She married her high school sweetheart George F Hurley in June 1949.  She was housewife, mother and worked the family farm,  then worked for Safeway as a clerk...

Jeffrey Knott

Jeffrey Knott

Jul 18, 2023

Born May 7th, 1986, beloved son, brother, and friend Jeffrey Dennis Knott passed away suddenly on July 18th, 2023 in Aptos, California at the age of 37. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Knott, his father, Dennis Knott, his sister, Jessica Knott, and his brother-in-law, Devin Watson.

 

Jeffrey was a creative soul who first pursued a career in...

Thomas Ralph Cramblet

Thomas Ralph Cramblet

Jul 18, 2023

Long time local resident and retired Cabrillo College faculty member Tom Cramblet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th surrounded by his family. Tom lived a long life filled with many happy times with family, friends, and colleagues.

Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 10,1932 to Ralph and Mary Cramblet. Ralph was District Sales Manager for United Artists Film...

Gaudelia D. Prado

Gaudelia D. Prado

Jul 18, 2023

On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Gaudelia D. Prado passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 76. Gaudelia was born on September 29, 1946, in San Juan Cosalá, Jalisco, México.

Gaudelia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to spend time with her family, visiting her hometown in Mexico, enjoyed listening to music (specially...

Jose Ruben Vargas Hernandez

Jose Ruben Vargas Hernandez

Jul 17, 2023

On Monday, July 17, 2023,  Jose Ruben Vargas Hernandez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 80.

 

Jose was born in Coeneo Michoacan, Mexico. He was a master mechanic and enjoyed spending time farming his land.  Jose was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed watching the fights with his nephew (Jesus Torres) and friends.  Jose will be...

Guadalupe Gallo

Guadalupe Gallo

Jul 12, 2023

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Guadalupe J. Gallo peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 71.

 

Guadalupe loved cooking for his family and friends and enjoyed playing carom billard games. Mr. Gallo loved wood working and built many projects for his home as well as family and friends. He will be truly missed by all that knew...

Alex Allen Celis

Alex Allen Celis

Jul 11, 2023

On Tuesday July 11th 2023 Alex Allen Celis peacefully passed away surrounded by his family he was 64.

Alex was a man of many wonderful traits he loved to bbq, dance and listen to music. He loved going to San Felipe Baja California every 4th of July.  His 5:00 a.m. breakfast invites to his kids was one of his favorite...

Hector Manuel Martinez

Hector Manuel Martinez

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Hector Manuel Martinez passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023, at his residence.

In Richmond, CA. He was born in Mexico on December 15, 1962, to his proud parents, Pablo and Maria Dolores Martínez. 

He is survived by his siblings Arturo (Joann) Martinez of New Mexico, Armando (Maria Teresa) Martinez of Fairfield, Jose (Lourdes) Martinez of Richmond CA and...

William Jackson

William Jackson

Jun 30, 2023

 

On Friday June 30, 2023 William C. Jackson peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 80. 

William was a man of humor. He loved to travel in his RV and enjoyed rock hounding and faceted precious stones. He will be greatly missed. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Evelyn Jackson and brother Robert. 

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Marilyn Dina Valentine

Marilyn Dina Valentine

Jun 28, 2023

Marilyn Dina Valentine, 76,  was born on August 26,1946.  She peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 28, 2023.

A long time resident of Watsonville, Marilyn was a woman of many wonderful traits. She graduated from Mora High School and received her degree in Interior Design from the Design Institute of Santa Cruz. Marilyn had a remarkable talent for decorating and was an incredible...

Norma Lee Goates

Norma Lee Goates

Jun 24, 2023

On June 4, 2023, Norma Lee (Ramer) Clark Goates passed away in Albany, Oregon. She was 79.

Norma was born on December 3, 1943, to her parents Nelson William Ramer and Irona Arlene (Grover) Ramer.

Norma was a kind-hearted lady that loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed genealogy and race cars. She worked at Sears and Spectra Mat....

Manuel Fernandes Ribeiro

Manuel Fernandes Ribeiro

Jun 22, 2023

Manuel Fernandes Ribeiro, passed away on June 20, 2023 at his longtime family home on Green Valley Road in Watsonville, California after a decline in heath at the age of 91.

He was born on August 30, 1931, to Manuel R. and Mary C. (Nunes) Fernandes in Lincoln, California. Manuel was raised in Lincoln, where he graduated from Lincoln High...

Elena Maldonado Rodriguez

Elena Maldonado Rodriguez

Jun 21, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Elena Maldonado Rodriguez passed away at her home in Watsonville surrounded by her family. She was 89.

Elena was born on July 28, 1933, in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan to her proud parents Antonio Rodriguez and Maria de Jesus Lopez.

Elena was a very religious person who prayed daily and was an avid parishioner of Assumption Church. She...

Darci Torrecillas

Darci Torrecillas

Jun 19, 2023

Darci passed peacefully at her childhood home embraced by her family. Darci took her last breath at the 'Amen' of the Lord's Prayer. Darci was a blessing to her family. A good daughter, sister, niece and aunt. As a daughter, Darci honored her father and mother in speech and manner. She respected their traditions and counsel.  To her parents, Darci...

Linda Vasquez

Linda Vasquez

Jun 19, 2023

On June 19, 2023, Linda Vasquez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville, California. She was 65.

Linda was born on April 15, 1958, in Kingsville, Texas to her parents Alejandro and Elida Cantú.

Linda was a hardworking lady devoted to her family. She was a loving grandmother, sister, aunt, and mother. She was a resident of Watsonville.

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Cristina Plascencia Hernandez

Cristina Plascencia Hernandez

Jun 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023, our beautiful mother Cristina and beloved Yama went peacefully to be with our Lord at the age of 96.

Cristina was born on December 25, 1926, to Demetrio and Victoriana Plascencia; in San Pedro Lagunillas Nayarit, Mex. and was one of five children. As a child, Cristina quickly learned the meaning of hard work as she...

Elodia Rocha Fernández

Elodia Rocha Fernández

Jun 15, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023 Elodia Rocha Fernández peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 93.

Elodia was a woman of many beautiful traits. She cherished going to Church and praying the Rosary every day. She was a homemaker and loved cooking for her family. Elodia will be forever missed. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Abundio Martin Mendoza

Abundio Martin Mendoza

Jun 14, 2023

Abundio Martin Mendoza passed away on June 14, 2023 surrounded by his immediate family.

Abundio was born in Michoacan, Mexico, August 27, 1970. 

Abundio was part of the Watsonville community for 46 years. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1989 with a scholarship to attend San Jose State University where he had intended to study Engineering. 

Abundio dedicated himself to providing...

Joseph Luis Valencia

Joseph Luis Valencia

Jun 9, 2023

Joseph Luis Valencia, a beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, peacefully departed this world on June 9th, 2023, at 12:21 am, while in the loving embrace of his daughter and granddaughter.

Born on October 30, 1949, in Watsonville, CA, Joseph touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Joseph had an...

William (Bill) Davidson

William (Bill) Davidson

Jun 9, 2023

William (Bill) Davidson was born Jan. 2, 1935 in Watsonville, CA to Tom and Emma Davidson. He lived for many years at the family home on Jefferson Street. He spent his early school years at Moreland Notre Dame School and then went on to Watsonville High School, where he graduated mid-term in 1955. He loved and excelled at sports, his...

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