Obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

Dante, 71, was born and raised in Watsonville.  He passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville with his loving partner, Sarah Rather, by his side. He’s predeceased by his parents Kenny and Eunice Sears and Richard Stewart. He leaves his sister, Debi Barry and brother-in-law Bob Barry, stepsons, Jesse and Cassidy Robyn, Sarah’s son, Christian Lyskoski and daughter, Lorna Joiner,...

Jun 2, 2022

Dolores Victoria Espinoza, of Watsonville, CA passed from this life on June 2, 2022. Dolores was 44 at the time of her death. She was a Watsonville resident; she loved spending time with her family, but mostly her grandkids who meant the world to her. She was an avid air guitar player, a microphone hog, and the best singer we...

May 29, 2022

 

Dr. Richard Muir passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  

  

Richard was born in Seattle Washington. He attended the University of Washington after high school before moving to Northern California 65 years ago.  

  

Before moving to California Richard spent time in the Navy as an orthodontist in Okinawa, Japan where his son...

May 27, 2022

 

Akiko (Betty) Kato passed away peacefully on Friday May 27, 2022 at the age of 97 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Akiko was born in Sacramento, CA on September 19, 1924 to Genichi and Yoneko Ishida. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. During a family trip to Japan to visit relatives the US was drawn into...

May 25, 2022

 

Ezequiel Mota Freitas, of Watsonville, CA passed from this life on May 25, 2022, after several years of living with Parkinson’s disease. He was 81. Born April 3, 1941, in Funchal, Madeira, he was the second child of Joao Freitas and Soledade da Mota Freitas.

Ezequiel is survived by his loving wife, Lilia Freitas, sister Zelia Jardim, brother Dino...

May 24, 2022

Joseph Alfred Martínez “Joe” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his Watsonville home after a long illness. Joe was 78 at the time of his death a Watsonville resident; he attended local schools & 1977 he founded & operated Watsonville Roofing until he semi retired in 2011 & became a part time advisor to...

May 23, 2022

 

On Thursday, May 23, 2022 Rosalva Cervantes Vargas peacefully passed away. She was 80.   Rosalva was a woman of many wonderful traits. She cherished spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.   Rosalva is survived by her children; Fred, Norman , Marcos , Nancy and Joe. She is also survived by siblings; Mary, Linda, Carol,...

May 20, 2022

 

DENNIS “DENNY” LYNN SMITH

Dennis Lynn Smith was born and raised by parents Lester and Bernice Smith, in Pennsylvania.  Dennis met the love of his life Norma Jean Sulecki on Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania while driving his boat he designed and built.  Dennis and his bride moved to California. 

  In San Jose he worked as a Design Engineer at...

May 15, 2022

 

Natividad Aguilera passed away on May 15, 2022, in San Jose, California. He was 60.  

Natividad was born on September 8, 1961, in Michoacan, Mexico to his parents Maria Guadalupe and Abel Aguilera.  

Natividad was a hard-working man dedicated to his family. He was an amazing grandfather. He enjoyed music especially playing his guitar. He loved spending...

May 10, 2022

 

 

An 80 year resident of Santa Cruz County, Betty Allen left us peacefully on May 10, 2022, at her home, at the age of 84, due to complications from a cerebrovascular accident. Betty was born in Virgilia, California, to Marvin and Eunice Humbird. She was the second of three daughters. The family relocated to Watsonville in the early...

May 8, 2022

 

Steven Ramon Ybarra, 55, of Watsonville, CA passed from this life on May 8, 2022, peacefully in his sleep at home. Born August 31, 1966, at Watsonville Hospital in Watsonville, CA, he was the third child of Bernardo C. Ybarra Jr. and Frances Castillo Ybarra. His father, Bernardo, predeceased Steve. Left to cherish many wonderful memories, Steve is survived...

May 2, 2022

 

A native of Watsonville, Calif. Loren Callesen died May 2, 2022, in Campbell, Calif. Born Jan. 25, 1935, Loren was the youngest son of Fred and Marie Callesen. He attended Notre Dame grammar school and graduated from Watsonville High School. A graduate of Monterey Peninsula College, Mr. Callesen served in the US Navy on the USS Collett. Upon his...

Apr 30, 2022

 

Angelina Nicolas Fallorina was born on December 6, 1922 in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She passed away on April 30, 2022 in her home in Watsonville.

Angelina was a member of the First United Methodist church for 68 years. She sang in the choir and was very active in UMW. She was awarded a certificate of appreciation for faithful...

Apr 29, 2022

 

Catarina “Cat” Guillen-Moya passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2022, in Watsonville, California. She was 37.  

Catarina was born on March 9, 1985, in Guanajuato, Mexico. 

Catarina was a hardworking lady dedicated to her family. She worked as a medical assistant providing care to the community. She was very smart and detailed oriented. She enjoyed being adventurous. She...

Apr 27, 2022

 

Steven Mine peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 27, 2022, in Watsonville. He was 74. 

Steven was born on October 5, 1947, in Watsonville, California to his parents Tom and Kikue Mine. 

Steven, a life-long resident of Watsonville, graduated from Watsonville High School in 1965 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Santa...

Apr 25, 2022

 

Alba Luz Renteria passed away in Santa Cruz, California on April 25, 2022. She was 81.  

Alba was born on February 21, 1941, in Tacupeto Sonora, Mexico to her parents Enrique Lopez and Maria Esther Valenzuela Lopez.  

Alba was a family-oriented lady that enjoyed life. In her 20’s she was a fashion model in Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico....

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...