Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

Francisco Javier Arias Gutierrez passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Royal Oaks, California on October 26, 2021. He was 87.

Francisco was born on December 3, 1933, in Zacatecas, Mexico to his parents, Regino Arias and Julia Gutierrez.

Francisco was a skilled food harvester. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was a resident...

Oct 25, 2021

Sato Yamamoto passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021 in Watsonville, CA at the age of 95. She was born to Kansho and Nofu Takahashi on November 12, 1925 in Akita, Japan. There, she attended nursing school where she met her future husband George Yamamoto who was in the US Army during the Korean War. They were married in...

Oct 22, 2021

Virginia “Vicky” Guerrero Bravo passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2021, in Santa Cruz, California. She was 44.

Vicky was born on November 10, 1976, in Michoacan, Mexico to her parents Jose and Patrocinia Guerrero. She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1995. She attended San Jose State University and California State University Monterey Bay. Vicky was...

Oct 21, 2021

Guadalupe Cruz Jr passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021, in Watsonville, California. He was 36.

Guadalupe was born on September 18, 1985 in California.

He is survived by his parents, Guadalupe Cruz and Maria E Ortegon, his sister, Veronica Cancino, his cousins, Abel O. Mendoza, Rebecca Resendiz, Jose Ortegon and Phillip Mendoza, his aunt...

Oct 19, 2021

Virgie Lou Neighbors passed away peacefully on October 19th with her family by her side.

Born on Nov.13th, 1941 in Corcoran Ca. to Geneva and Omer Davis.

Virgie was married to Bill just short of 53 wonderful years. Bill passed away this last March after a courageous battle with cancer. Virgie and Bill lived in...

Oct 15, 2021

Clayton “Charlie” Samuel Loss passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Watsonville, California. He was 95.

Clayton was born on September 29, 1926, in Baltimore Maryland.

Clayton was a hard-working man that loved life. He served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946; he was stationed at Watsonville Naval Air Station for...

Oct 13, 2021

Elena Guillen Montes passed away on October 13, 2021, in Watsonville, California. She was 83.

Elena was born on July 31, 1938, in Mexico. She was a resident of Watsonville for 50 years.

She is survived by her partner, Gilbert Arredondo.

A Visitation will be held at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel on Tuesday,...

Oct 9, 2021

Janet Stewart Hutchins passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, in Santa Cruz, California. She was 84.

Janet was born on September 8, 1937, in San Jose, California.

Janet was a kind-hearted lady that enjoyed life. She grew up in Campbell. She spent a short period of her life in Whitmore. She attended schools in...

Oct 2, 2021

Skip was really defined by four words: family, faith, friends and fight. John “Skip” Mays joined our Lord on October 2. He was born to Albert and Edith Mays on July 22, 1931. Skip grew up in Long Beach where he attended Jordan High School and Long Beach City College. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in music a...

Oct 1, 2021

Cesar Cortez died on October 1st at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield CA.

Cesar was born in Morelia, Michoacan December 27, 1980.  He came to the United States at age 13 and lived in Watsonville until he moved to Bakersfield Ca.

He met his wife Sandra Cortez in 2000 and they got married in 2006.

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Sep 27, 2021

David Earl Jacobs passed away on September 27, 2021, at home surrounded by his family in Watsonville, California. He was 68.

David was born on September 12, 1953, to his parents Gus and Martha Jacobs. He was a native of New York and a resident of Watsonville.

David was a hardworking man dedicated to his...

Sep 25, 2021

Neil Edward Marshall, 80, of Aromas, California passed away at home in the company of family in the late evening of September 25, 2021. Though no longer physically in this world, he will continue to always be with us by the impact he had on so many people.

Neil’s greatest pleasure came in the absolute love that...

Sep 17, 2021

Armando “Nano” Lerma passed away on Sepember 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his family in Watsonville, California. He was 42.

Nano was born on September 21, 1978. He was a lifelong resident of Watsonville.

Nano was more than a “son/brother/uncle” some would call him their best friend or personal diary. He was an extremely...

Sep 15, 2021

Carol Ann Shallenberger passed away peacefully in Watsonville, California on September 15, 2021. She was 82.

Carol was born on May 21, 1939, in Los Angeles, California to her parents Robert and Alice Manger.

Carol loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching golf, gardening, sewing and puzzles. Carol was a resident of Watsonville.

Sep 14, 2021

John Maciel passed away on September 14, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.  He was 65.

John was born on June 1, 1956, in São Jorge, Azores Portugal.

John was loved by all as he loved to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, dancing, playing cards, bowling, and golfing. He was an avid...

Sep 2, 2021

Jaime Perez passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2021, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was 48.

Jaime was born In Araro, Michoacan on January 9, 1973. He resided in Watsonville for 47 years.

Jaime met his wife Dawn Perez in 1994 and they got married in 1996. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on...

Aug 31, 2021

Raquel Alderete passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021, in Watsonville, California. She was 62.

Raquel was born in Watsonville, on November 20, 1958, to her parents Candelario and Alicia R. Ocampo.

Raquel was a hardworking lady devoted to her family. She worked at Calabasas Elementary School for 25 years as the lead secretary. She...

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. Rafael Garcia Madrigal passed away in the State of Washington at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital on August 29, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 65.  He was a native of Michoacan, Mexico but a long-time resident of Watsonville, CA.

Mr. Garcia Madrigal was a very kind and generous person who helped anyone in...

Aug 29, 2021

Abraham “Abe” Cordova Jr peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family in Watsonville on August 29, 2021. He was 80.

Abraham was born on January 29, 1941 in Bakersfield California to his parents Angela and Abraham Cordova.

Abraham was a hardworking man devoted to his family. He was a military veteran and expert...

Aug 29, 2021

Bernardo “Bernie” Ybarra, Jr., 84-year-old beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on August 29, 2021. He was born on January 31, 1937, to Bernardo and Rita Ybarra and raised in Gilbert, Arizona.

Bernie served in the U.S. Army & National Guard as a Staff Sergeant for 30 years. In Watsonville he worked as a butcher at...