Agustina Moreno

On January 29, Agustina Moreno peacefully passed away surrounded by her children.  She was 81 years old.

Ms. Moreno was born on March 2, 1939 in Mexico.  She moved to Watsonville where she was a resident for over 50 years.   She worked as a farm worker and a cannery worker her entire working life.  Ms. Moreno was a very loving, selfless, and caring person.  She enjoyed making pinatas and flour tortillas.  She was described as quiet and gentle; and always wanting to help but never asking for help.

Ms. Moreno is preceded in death by her dear husband Victor Moreno who recently passed away in October of 2020.  She is also preceded in death by her parents, Teodoro Martinez and Teresa Garcia.

She is survived by her two children, Teresa Valencia and Manuel Moreno; her two grandchildren, David and Andrea Valencia; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass to honor Ms. Moreno will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 9 at 10:00AM at St. Patrick’s Church in Watsonville.  A graveside service will take place at the burial site on Thursday, February 11 at 10:00AM at Valley Public Cemetery.