Obituaries

Jun 25, 2021

Maria Villagrana Castaneda passed away at home in Aromas, California on June 25, 2021. She was 72.

Maria was an active lady that enjoyed life. She loved to sing and dance. She also enjoyed working out and going on walks. Above all she loved her family and spending time with them is what she cherished most.

Jun 24, 2021

On June 24, 2021, Watsonville resident, Adrian Patrick Leon, unexpectedly passed away in Salinas California. He was 29.

Adrian was a loving and sociable person. He always put a smile on everyone’s faces and was definitely loved by many. Adrian was a triathlon athlete in high school and graduated with his high school diploma from Watsonville Adult...

Jun 22, 2021

On June 22, 2021 Yolanda Romero Ponce passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Watsonville. She was 68.

Yolanda was born on March 11, 1953 to Margarito Romero and Maria De Jesus Gomes. She has been a resident of Watsonville since 1980. She devoted her life to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Jun 21, 2021

Watsonville resident James “Jim” Livingston passed away in Corralitos on Monday, June 21st at the age of 92. He died peacefully with family by his side. Jim was born in Spencer, Iowa and grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Later he moved west to Santa Cruz, California as a young man. He earned a Bachelor of Science at San Jose...

Jun 21, 2021

Mike Borba passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Salinas, Ca. On June 21, 2021.  He was 70 Years old.  Mike was born in Oklahoma on 12/25/1950. Mike was hardworking and dedicated to his family. He enjoyed trout fishing, was a 4-H member and showed Hereford Cattle, also achieving his eagle scout badge. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley and dirt...

Jun 19, 2021

On June 19, 2021 Sandra Elaine Miller peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Sandi “Mimi” Miller was so loved. She was a teacher in the community, volunteer and a friend to so many. She brought so much life to any situation she was in. A friend you could always count on.

Sandi is survived...

Jun 15, 2021

Bettie L. Wilber died peacefully at her home on June 15, 2021. She was 91. Her family was at her bedside that day.

Bettie was one of 8 children of Elmer and Eula Ruminer, she was born in Cowlington, Oklahoma in 1930. The family moved to California in 1935, and settled in the Bakersfield area, eventually moving...

Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Narcisa Gomez de Melendrez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Watsonville California. She was 94

Narcisa was born on October 29, 1926, to her parents Zenon Gomez and Severiana Lomeli. She is a native of Las Animas, Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico.

She is survived by her children, Esperanza,...

Jun 7, 2021

Aurora Ortiz de Arias was born on November 20, 1939, in Santa Rosa Zacatecas, México, to Saturnino Ortiz and Beatriz Gonzales.

Aurora was a long-time resident of Watsonville. She loved cooking for her family. She also enjoyed gardening as well as being in nature.  Aurora loved to spend time filling in coloring books. Above all, she was a...

May 29, 2021

En Recuerdo Amoroso de Antonia Ruelas

Antonia Ruelas falleció pacíficamente en su casa en Watsonville rodeada de su familia el 29 de mayo de 2021. Tenía 79 años.

Antonia nació el 1 de mayo de 1942 de sus padres Camilo y María Delgado. Ella era una dama vivaz llena de vida. Su familia fue su...

May 16, 2021

Pearl Burt Pearlena Lucille (Broyles) Burt was born September 4,1941 and passed away May 16, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in St. James Missouri to Ed and Louise Broyles and came to Watsonville with her mother and siblings, where she was then raised by parents Wally and Louise Jessup. Pearl continued to live out her life in...

May 6, 2021

Bruce Diamond, a Watsonville native, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2021. He was 68.

Bruce graduated from Watsonville High School in 1970 and received a bachelor’s degree from Cal State University, Chico. Bruce was a substitute teacher for the Pajaro Valley and Salinas School Districts.

He was a loyal friend to many, witty with...

May 5, 2021

On May 5, 2021 Jose Raul Vargas passed away unexpectedly in Watsonville. He was 87.

Jose was born in Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico on September 24, 1933 to his parents Juan and Julia Vargas. He was a gregarious man devoted to his family. He was a gardener extraordinaire and an avid reader. He was a passionate San Francisco...

May 1, 2021

Elizabeth Perez Valencia, Sunshine Villa, Santa Cruz, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on May 1, 2021 at the age of 90.

Elizabeth was born November 30, 1930 in Madera, California to Guadalupe and Francis (Alvarez) Perez where her parents had homesteaded. Elizabeth was raised primarily in Madera and would travel between Madera and Watsonville...

Apr 29, 2021

On April 29, 2021 Miguel Saldana Segura passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Salinas California. He was 75.

Miguel was born on December 29, 1945 in Guanajuato Mexico to his parents Ramon Saldana and Francisca Segura. He was a hardworking man with a noble heart. He put his family first while being a...

Apr 19, 2021

Carmen Velasquez peacefully paced away surrounded by her family in Freedom Ca. on April 19, 2021. She was 59.

Carmen was born on July 14, 1961 to Benigno Ayala and Carolina Garcia. She was a hardworking woman devoted to her family. She was always happy and cheerful. She worked in the strawberry fields for years. She also...

Apr 16, 2021

Diane Brice passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 in her own home. She was 78.

Diane was a native of San Francisco, she became a resident of Watsonville in 1985. She had a dynamic love life, she has been married and divorced three times to Micheal Braida, Robert Patrick Isaacs, and Larry Dunlap. She was a...

Apr 14, 2021

On April 14, 2021 Paul Moreno went home to be with the lord and was surrounded by his family. Paul was born on May 17, 1932 to Agapito and Felipe Moreno in Madera, California. He has been a Watsonville resident since 1953.

Paul had a calm and mild manner personality. He was kind, considerate and always willing...

Apr 13, 2021

On April 13, 2021 Veronica Herrera-Ramirez passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Prunedale, California.

Veronica was born in Watsonville, California to Agustin and Esther Herrera. Growing up she worked in the family restaurant “El Morelia” in downtown Watsonville. When she wasn’t at the restaurant she spent her time dancing folkloric. She won many...

Apr 8, 2021

Ramon Corona passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 8. He was 60.

Ramon was born on September 15, 1960 in Ticuitaco, Michoacan, Mexico. He enjoyed socializing and being in the company of others. He loved his family. He loved music and playing the guitar. He was a resident of Watsonville.

He is...