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Rafael De La Torre

Rafael De La Torre

Mar 26, 2025

Rafael De La Torre was a humble, hard-working, simple man. He had a genuine love for his family and appreciation for his community.

Rafael was born on 6/15/1949 in El Rancho del Tecolote Jalisco, Mexico. Juan and Maria del Refugio, his parents, raised Rafael along with 8 siblings: Jose, Miguel, Manuel, Maria, Soledad, Antonio, Jesus and Nicolas. His parents instilled great...

Daniel Guerra Gonzalez

Daniel Guerra Gonzalez

Mar 19, 2025

Daniel Guerra Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 64.

Daniel was born on October 29, 1960, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to his parents Esteban Guerra and Elizabeth Gonzalez de Guerra.

Daniel played soccer in his younger days and his love for soccer continued throughout his life. He was a San Francisco 49er fan, loved music,...

Patsy Ruth Mills

Patsy Ruth Mills

Mar 17, 2025

Patsy Ruth Mills passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 93.

Patsy was born on June 21, 1931, to her parents Charles Brasher and Margaret Taylor. She was a resident of La Selva Beach, CA and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1949.

Patsy was a member of Rainbow Girls, NAWIC and National Assoc. of Women in Construction....

Jenny Fraga Walker

Jenny Fraga Walker

Mar 16, 2025

Jenny Fraga Walker passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 82.

Jenny was born on September 9, 1942, in Watsonville, California, to her parents Joe and Mary Fraga.

She loved being online whether it was shopping, researching something or playing games. She also loved going to casinos, gambling, playing the lottery and opening scratchers. She was a Life Member...

Emma Alberta Reed Nestler

Emma Alberta Reed Nestler

Mar 15, 2025

Emma Alberta Reed Nestler

August 16, 1926 – March 15, 2025

Emma passed away peacefully on March 15 in her home of over 66 years in Watsonville, California.

Emma was born in Sparta, New Jersey to Edwin Reed and Marguerite Van Sciver Reed. She grew up in Northern New Jersey and graduated from Rockaway High School. Emma was then accepted into the U....

Juana De La Torre-Martinez

Juana De La Torre-Martinez

Mar 6, 2025

A great woman descended to heaven on March 6, 2025 with her family by her side.

She was born to Narciso and Paula Martinez-Marquez on May 23, 1944 in San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco Mexico.

Juana was the youngest of six kids. She came to California in 1986 to reunite with her husband, Antonio De La Torre (deceased 12 yrs ago)....

Sohair Faltas

Sohair Faltas

Mar 6, 2025

Our beloved mother, Sohair Faltas, our "Little Lion," joined the angels on March 6th, 2025. Her quiet strength, unwavering faith, and indomitable spirit shaped us profoundly. She was a steady light, a fierce protector, and a heart that never stopped loving. Born in Assiut, Upper Egypt, Sohair’s name, meaning "the observant one," reflected her gift for listening and making others feel...

Jose "Luis" Gutierrez

Jose "Luis" Gutierrez

Feb 26, 2025

On February 26, 2025, Jose Jesus “Luis” Gutierrez passed away in Santa Cruz CA. He was 70.

Jose was born on May 24, 1954, in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico, to his parents Margarito Gutierrez and Josefina Maldonado. He migrated to the United States at 17 years old. He is a resident of Watsonville.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Castillo, his children,...

Antoinette Griffin Lukrich

Antoinette Griffin Lukrich

Feb 25, 2025

Antoinette Griffin Lukrich, a lifelong resident of Watsonville, passed away suddenly and peacefully on February 25, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on November 22, 1931, to Rhene and Anton Balich, pioneer Pajaro Valley apple farmers. She attended local public schools and was a proud member of the WHS Class of ’49. Antoinette went on to graduate...

Joel Sandoval Palacios

Joel Sandoval Palacios

Feb 22, 2025

Joel Sandoval Palacios passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 57.

Joel was born in Teutlan, Jalisco, Mexico on January 12, 1968, to his parents Bacilio Sandoval and Guadalupe Palacios. Joel was a native of Watsonville where he was a member of St. Patrick’s church choir. He enjoyed singing, camping, barbecuing, watching soccer for The Chivas, playing cards,...

Margarita Gonzalez

Margarita Gonzalez

Feb 22, 2025

On February 22, 2025, Margarita Gonzalez passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68.

Margarita was born on June 5, 1956, to her parents Felix Barrios and Maria de Jesus Soltero.

Margarita loved to travel, read and spend time with her friends. She was a social butterfly and an oenophile that loved wine tasting. She worked for more than...

Cristina Amick

Cristina Amick

Feb 21, 2025

Cristina Amick

Cristina was called home Feb. 21st 2025

She was a beautiful soul and a wonderful mother.

She is survived by her family. Her Daughter Addyson, her Father Daniel Amick her mother Carol Wesolowski, her step mother Renee Amick and all of her siblings Nick Capitanich, Joseph Amick, Amanda Pollard and Eric Wesolowski and Kristy Jennings and all of their children

She was...

Jesus Rocha

Jesus Rocha

Feb 20, 2025

Jesus Rocha falleció pacíficamente el jueves 20 de febrero de 2025 a los 29 años.

Jesus nació el 8 de diciembre de 1995 en Watsonville, CA a sus padres Rafael y Blanca Rocha.

Jesus le gustaba escuchar música y jugar deportes. El era un joven sociable el cual viajaba a diferentes destinos. Otro pasatiempo favorito era ir a la playa.

A Jesus le...

Carlos Francisco Lopez

Carlos Francisco Lopez

Feb 12, 2025

Carlos Francisco Lopez, 57, quietly left this world on Wednesday, February 12th, after a monthslong battle with cancer. His final breath a soft surrender to a life lived with resolute purpose. Born into a storied family, he was nurtured by the steadfast love of his parents, Maria de Jesus Gomez and Francisco Lopez, and distinguished himself as the eldest of...

Dora Linda Davidson

Dora Linda Davidson

Feb 11, 2025

Dora Linda Davidson has officially left the building-but not without making sure we’ll never forget her. Born in Turlock California, she made her way through life with laughter, love and just the right amount of mischief. A proud 49ers fan, a free spirit, and a firm believer that Janis Joplin should always be played at full volume, she had a...

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Feb 11, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Albert Paul Thompson, 59, of Aptos, California, passed away on February 11, 2025.

Tommy was born December 7, 1965, in Los Gatos, California and was the son of Douglas Paul Thompson and Joan Evonne Thompson (Jensen) of Watsonville, California.

Tommy graduated from Watsonville High School in 1983. He began work as a glazier in Watsonville and became highly proficient in...

Mary Hernandez Sanchez

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

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...

Ofelia Fernandez Melgoza

Ofelia Fernandez Melgoza

Feb 8, 2025

Ofelia Fernandez Melgoza falleció pacíficamente el sábado 8 de febrero de 2025 a los 78 años.

Ofelia nació el 8 de julio de 1946 en FCO J. Mujica, Michoacán Mexico a sus padres Ramon Fernandez y Amelia Melgoza.

A Ofelia la sobrevive sus hijos e hijas, Yolanda, Roberto, Gloria, Cristobal, Miguel y Ana Maria. Deja 13 nietos y 5 bisnietos.

Ella es precedida...

Norman A. Clark

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...

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