Obituaries

Aug 28, 2021

Mary Vasquez passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021 in Corralitos, California. She was 89. Mary was born on June 23, 1932 in Cucamonga, CA to her parents Ursulo and Nancy Martinez.

Mary was a dedicated SF Giants fan and never missed a baseball game on TV. She also loved her Lifetime channel and The Price is...

Aug 23, 2021

Eloise Rodriguez passed away on August 23, 2021, in Watsonville. She was 76.

Eloise was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoyed listening to music and to dance. She often volunteered in the kitchen at the American Legion. She loved the Lord with all her heart....

Aug 14, 2021

Jesse Navarro Contreras passed away in Moss Landing on August 14, 2021. He was 71.

Jesse was born on October 15, 1949. He was a resident of Moss Landing, California.

He is survived by his children, Jess (Minerva) Contreras, RoseMary (Joel) Gusman and Aundrea Contreras, his siblings, Javier Contreras, Lupe (Ron) De Groodt and Helen...

Aug 9, 2021

Maria Solorio Gallardo passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 9, 2021.

María Solorio Gallardo was born July 2nd, 1921 in El Barrio de Enmedio Municipio de Panindicuaro in the state of Michoacán, México. She moved to Tijuana, Mexico in 1966. There she decided to bring her entire family to the...

Aug 7, 2021

Casey Lea Stephens passed away in Watsonville on August 7, 2021. She was 41.

Casey was born on  Oct. 26 , 1979.  She and her husband, Tim Chisholm died in a motorcycle accident.  She was raised by her maternal grandparents in Lancaster, CA.  She met Tim in 2004 and he was the love of her life.

Aug 7, 2021

Timothy Frederick Chisholm passed away in Watsonville on August 7, 2021. He was 43.

Tim was born in Watsonville Nov. 15, 1977 to Donald W. Chisholm and Beth C. Chisholm, Nee Baldwin.  He and his wife Casey L. Stephens died in a motorcycle accident. He met Casey in 2004 and fell in Love with her and her...

Aug 6, 2021

Rodolfo Luna Alcantar peacefully passed away on August 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Rodolfo was born on June 12, 1935 in Durango, Mexico. He came to America to offer a better future for his Family. He was a great father who was dedicated to his home and family. He had a passion for music. May...

Aug 2, 2021

Anna Maria Morales passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 76.

Anna was born on July 26, 1945 in Coeneo de la Libertad, Michoacan to her parents, Margarito Romero Orozco and Maria de Jesus Gomez Ruiz.

Anna was a member of the church, Casa Del Alfarero for 47 years. She worked...

Jul 31, 2021

James Edward Lyle passed away on July 30, 2021, in Watsonville, California. He was 67.

James was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on June 30, 1954, to his parents William and Alice Lyle.

James was an avid bingo player that played as often as he could. He served in the US Army.

James is...

Jul 31, 2021

Ron Yoakum, a big-hearted man who would do anything he could to enjoy the people around him, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021, with his family comforting him.  Ron, son of Lorraine and Claude Yoakum, was born into hardworking coal mining and farming families in Boonville, Indiana on September 10, 1938.  At six years of age, Ron's parents...

Jul 28, 2021

Paul Anthony Granados passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 28, 2021, in Modesto California. He was 46.

Paul was born on August 21, 1974, in Watsonville, California.

Paul was a kind-hearted man that was active in many communities. He was an active member of Teen Challenge of Watsonville and Ceres. He was...

Jul 26, 2021

Dupree Gomez Najera passed away in San Diego on July 26, 2021. He was 62.

Dupree was born on July 24, 1959, in Santa Cruz, California. He was raised in Watsonville and resided in San Diego.

Dupree was a hard-working family man. He worked in the family business for many years as a hair stylist....

Jul 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, Carmen Torres peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Carmen was well known by the whole community. Everyone Loved her. She was a very loving, friendly and caring person. She loved shopping and she had an important part in her community.

She is survived by her son Javier Rodriguez and his...

Jul 13, 2021

Norma Jean Hansen was Born September 21, 1936 and passed away peacefully on July 13 with her family by her side. Norma was a graduate of Watsonville High.  She is survived by her children Jan Ragan, Gary Hansen, Michael Hansen, Grandchildren Natasha Melchor, Jeff Hansen, Katelyn Hansen, Tyler Hansen, Travis Hansen, Great grandchildren Mariska Northrup, Audra Northrup, Tymber Lynn...

Jul 9, 2021

Wallace (Wally) Hideo Osato was born on February 12, 1933 in Honolulu Hawaii to Risaburo and Haruko Osato. Wallace attended local schools and graduated from Kaimuki High in 1951. Upon graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he traveled around the country and served in the Korean War. He decided to settle in San Francisco and work as...

Jul 8, 2021

Eunice Sears, 91, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on July 8, 2021.  She was born in Coalinga, Ca. on Nov. 8, 1929 to Tony and Eugenia Schiavon. She moved to Freedom, Ca. when she was one year old along with her 3 older brothers, Louis, Dante and Mart. She graduated from Watsonville High School...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Mario Candelario Larios passed away on July 5th 2021.  He was 65 years old.  He was born on December 18, 1955 to Jose Candelario Castillo and Maria del Transito Larios  Ceja.

He is survived by his children ; Maria, Gustavo,Dora Jessica and Chelita.  Also survived by siblings; Beto, Carlos, Chuy, Isaias, Hugo, Elena, Guillermina, Raquel, Yolanda,...

Jul 2, 2021

Leland Aaron Hill passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz on July 2, 2021 at the age of 43. Leland (know to family as Aaron) was born on April 28, 1978 in Watsonville, Ca. to Leland Dale Hill and Terri L. Jennings. He attended Aptos High School and Cabrillo College where he excelled in...

Jun 29, 2021

Jerry Earls, born in Bakersfield CA passed on June 29, 2021 after battling ALS for 3 years. He was married for 60 years to the love of his life, Margie, who passed last year. He and Margie raised two wonderful sons, Chris and John.

After being raised in Bakersfield, he attended the University of California in Berkeley...

Jun 27, 2021

Aurelia S. Ramirez peacefully passed away on June 27, 2021 surrounded by her family in Modesto California. She was 90.

Aurelia was born on January 6, 1931 to her parents Jose and Sarah Soto. She was a native of Superior, Arizona and resided in Watsonville. She lived the past 5 years with her daughter in Modesto until...