Obituaries
Virgie Neighbors
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...
Clayton Loss
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...
Elena Montes
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,...
Janet Hutchins
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...
John "Skip" Mays
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...
Cesar Cortez
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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David Jacobs
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...
Neil Marshall
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...
Armando Lerma
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...
Carol Shallenberger
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.
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John Maciel
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...
Jaime Perez
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...
Raquel Alderete
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...
Bernardo Ybarrra Jr.
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...
Abraham Cordova Jr
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...
Rafael Garcia Madrigal
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...
Mary Vasquez
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...
Eloise Rodriguez
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....
Jesse Navarro Contreras
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...
Maria Solorio Gallardo
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...
