Mary Ellen Ponce

On Sunday, November 24, 2023, Mary Ellen Ponce passed away. 

Mary was a long-time resident of Watsonville. She loved making jewelry, traveling and thrift shopping. She will be missed and cherished by all that knew her.

She is survived by her siblings, Sandy and Marty Krieg and Jose Duran. Mary is also survived by Lillian and Jack Beard, Gayle Roche and family and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Jose Choco, sister, Carrie and longtime partner, Tommy Beard.

A memorial service will be held sometime in January.