Obituaries

Apr 23, 2022

 

Tandra Gale Nakamoto passed away, after a more than 3 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. She peacefully passed at her home on 04/23/2022 with her husband at her side. Tandra was born in Santa Cruz and raised in Watsonville on Hughes Rd. She also spent her teen years living with her cousin Karen and “Daddy” Dave Hagler in...

Apr 21, 2022

 

Mr. Bernardo Estrada died at home on April 21st, 2022.He was born to his proud parents Bernardo Estrada and Margarita Pérez in Hidalgo, México on May 6, 1939. 

Mr. Bernardo Estrada enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. Not only was Suncrest Nursery his occupation, but a place he called home 

as well. 

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Apr 21, 2022

Luis Angel “Topo” Rocha passed away on April 21, 2022, in San Jose, California. He was 34.

Luis was born on May 22, 1987, in Watsonville, California to his parents Benito and Beatriz Rocha.

Luis was an active member of Family First Car/Bike Club. He was an active member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. He...

Apr 14, 2022

Shizuko Kikuchi, born October 26, 1934, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born and raised with her six brothers and sisters in Udono, Japan, and came to Watsonville, CA when she married the late Kazuo Kikuchi in 1955. They raised two sons, Johnny and David, and were active in the Watsonville Japanese American...

Apr 12, 2022

Rosie Marie Galvan died on April 12, 2022, at her residence. She was born on March 29, 1939, to Faustino and Simona Moreno.

She was a Watsonville resident who enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and most of all spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children Rita (Michael) Martinez, Eddie Galvan, Debra (David)...

Apr 9, 2022

Kenneth M. Ridgway died unexpectedly in his sleep on April 9, 2022, at the age of 24.

Kenny was born on March 19, 1998, to his proud parents Brian and Lennette Ridgway. Kenny worked for Santa Cruz A.M.R. He was excited and well on his way to accomplishing his goals as a Paramedic/Fireman. He was a wonderful...

Apr 5, 2022

 

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Arden Ross Bachman peacefully passed away surrounded by family in Watsonville. She was 80.

Born in Glendale Ca., her family moved to Santa Cruz. Arden graduated from Santa Cruz High School, where she enjoyed being the mascot. She worked for Pajaro Valley Unified School district for over 20 years in various roles. She was...

Apr 1, 2022

Rodolfo Jr. Murillo “Rudy” age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 1, 2022.

He was born in 1977, September 5th, and blessed his parents Rodolfo and Cornelia Murillo as their first-born son. He grew up in a small town of Moss Landing along with his siblings Araceli, Noemi, Joel and Diego Murillo. He...

Mar 28, 2022

Maria del Refugio (Cuca) Renteria (77) passed away suddenly on March 28, 2022 in Watsonville, CA.

Cuca was born in San Isidro, Zacatecas, Mexico to Zacarias Chavez and Maria Muñoz on August 23, 1944. Married the love of her life, Santiago Renteria on August 11, 1959, in Santa Rosa, Zacatecas, Mexico. She worked in the fields picking...

Mar 25, 2022

Barbara Rocha, age 87, of Watsonville, California passed away on Friday, March 25th.

She was a graduate of Watsonville high school in 1953 and also married her lifelong husband that same year. She began her married life and family on a dairy here in Watsonville. Barbara had various jobs in the community. She finished her career as...

Mar 22, 2022

Mauro Anthony “Chuck” Perez Jr passed away on March 22, 2022, in Santa Cruz, California. He was 48.

Mauro was born on April 24, 1973, to his parents, Yolanda Cruz Perez and Mauro Antonio Perez Sr.

Mauro graduated from Watsonville High School in 1991. He worked as a Butcher for over 25 years. He enjoyed...

Mar 20, 2022

 

On Sunday, March 20, 2022 Maria Santos Hernandez peacefully passed away at St. Louise Regional Hospital. She was 58.

 

Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to garden, cook and spend time with her sister and friends. She will be forever missed and cherished by all that knew her.

 

Maria is survived by her...

Mar 16, 2022

Jim Heim of Watsonville passed away peacefully in his sleep while at home. Jim grew up in San Mateo and worked in the family business with his brothers Fred and Don Heim. After high school he enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed in Hawaii and saw sea time on a Destroyer.

After his service in the...

Mar 6, 2022

Charlene Jane Terry peacefully passed away with her daughter, Melissa by her side on March 6, 2022, in Watsonville, California. She was 75.

Charlene was born on October 21, 1946, to her parents, Rev. J.T. Terry and Betty Tupper Terry.

Charlene was a hard-working lady that enjoyed life. She was a Catering Director for many...

Feb 28, 2022

Ana María Rodríguez passed away on February 28, 2022, in Watsonville, California. She was 88.

Ana was born on October 16, 1933, to her parents Maria Lomeli and Marcial Lopez in Jalisco México. She was a long time Watsonville resident.

Ana was a parishioner of Holy Eucharist Catholic Community Church and a member of the...

Feb 25, 2022

Louise Marie Shebanek passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus Christ February 25, 2022. She was 96 years old.

Louise was born on August 21, 1925 and spent the first half of her life living in Southern California. She worked for the Department of Water and Power for the City of Los Angeles where...

Feb 20, 2022

Neal R Webb passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2022, in San Jose, CA. He was 68.

Neal was born on June 5, 1953, in Red Bud, Illinois, to Gerald and Olive Webb. He grew up in Homer, Illinois, where he was a National Merit Scholar and All Conference for Homer High School’s Football Team. He graduated...

Feb 18, 2022

Herminia Salas Zapata of Freedom, CA, passed away peacefully on 2/18/2022 after a long illness.

Herminia was born on 5/18/1943 to Jose Angel Zapata and Ines Martinez in Ciudad Acuna Coahuila. She enjoyed trips to the casino, loved dancing folklorico, traveling, cooking and spending time with family. Herminia worked in the farming industry and for several canneries....

Feb 15, 2022

Our beloved Theresa M. Martinez entered into eternity to be with her Savior on February 15, 2022. She was 64.

Theresa was born on April 6, 1957, in Santa Cruz, California to her parents Jose Cleofas and Braulia A. Martinez.

Theresa was kind, funny, generous, outspoken at times, yet had a wonderful sense of humor,...

Feb 8, 2022

Teresa Moran peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 92.

Teresa was born in Salinas, California on January 12, 1930, and she grew up in Watsonville, California.

Teresa graduated from Watsonville High School and Heald’s Business College in San Jose, California. She worked as an executive secretary...