Obituaries

Mar 23, 2020

On Monday, March 23, 2020 Irene Riley peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at home. She was 85.

Irene was born on January 12, 1935 in Aromas California to her parents; Guadalupe and Demetrio Martinez. Irene loved cooking, league bowling, shopping, watching her nieces, nephews an grandchildren. She truly loved spending time with her family.

Mar 8, 2020

On Sunday, March 8, 2020 David Hart peacefully passed away. He was 90 years old.

David was born in Hayden, Arizona to Effie Grace and Robert Boyd Hart on November 23, 1929, the last of six children.  At the age of 2, the family moved to Safford, Arizona where he attended school through his junior year of...

Mar 4, 2020

Sylvia Francisca Jauregui Ware Ashmore began life in Tepic Nayarit, Mexico; the oldest of three girls. Their father abandoned them as toddlers and they grew up under the grace and guidance of their mother, Hilda and her Tita Chonita. Hilda always sewed outfits that kept Sylvia fashionable and accentuated her beauty. Sylvia went to work for El Seguro Social...

Mar 3, 2020

Lavonda Jean Horner passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020 with her family at her side. Jean was born on June 6, 1931 to Sidney and Leona Vanderpool and grew up on the family’s 50-acre ranch in Larkin Valley. She attended elementary school at the two-room Larkin Valley School and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1949. She married...

Feb 28, 2020

On Friday, February 28, 2020 Ronald Keith Adkins Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was 63.

Ron was born on September 28, 1956 in Indiana.  At the time of his passing, he was a resident of Watsonville, California.  Ron attended Warren Township Special Education and Twelve Acres.  He enjoyed traveling, the beach, driving around,...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27, just 14 days after his 80th birthday, Ken McElroy peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  He was the eldest of three children.  He taught for 38 years and was an outstanding teacher.  He especially enjoyed his 24 years working as a Kindergarten teacher.  He was...

Feb 24, 2020

Maria Luisa Moreno passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2020 at her own residence.

A visitation will be held at a Ave Maria Memorial Chapel on Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM. The following day, Wednesday March 4th there will...

Feb 24, 2020

Virgil W. Schnorf passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Salinas, California. He was 88 years old. He was born to John Ephland and Rita Frances Schnorf in Creighton, Missouri on July 6, 1931.

He is proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary B. Schnorf. Dearest father of Matthew Schnorf (Annie) of...

Feb 22, 2020

On February 22, 2020, Amanda Hernandez Alvarado peacefully passed away surrounded by family.

Amanda was born on June 16, 1930; she was a native of Villa Victoria Guanajuato and a resident of Monterey County for 47 years.  She loved to crochet, do embroidery, and write songs.

Amanda was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco...

Feb 21, 2020

Alex Santana peacefully passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family, Friday February 21st 2020.

Alex’s childhood in Mexico was one filled with poverty. Through his hardships, he held on to the dream of creating a better life for himself. He wished to one day have a family and provide them with all he never...

Feb 9, 2020

Francisca Ramos passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 9, 2020.  She was 98 years old.

Visitation services will be held for Francisca on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM with a rosary to be held at 7:00PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609 Main St. Watsonville.  A mass will be held at...

Feb 9, 2020

On February 9, 2020, Jose de Jesus Vargas Flores, 72, passed away in Watsonville with family and friends by his side.  Known to many as “El Guero,” and to his family as “Grandpa JJ,” Jesus was born June 6, 1947 in Mexico.  Jesus would later call the Santa Cruz Central Coast home, where he and his family grew deep...

Feb 2, 2020

Pauline Torrecillas peacefully passed away on February 2, 2020.  She was 96 years old.

She was born on June, 7, 1933 in Big Sur, California.  She was a resident of Watsonville, where she worked in the editorial department at The Register Pajaronian for around 30 years.

Pauline loved to travel; she visited places such as...

Jan 30, 2020

On Friday, January 30, 2020 Rosa Moreno unexpectedly passed away. She was 61.

Rosa was a native of Nayarit, Mexico.  She will be remembered for being a good friend and family member.

Rosa was preceded in death by her mother Josefina Santana.

She is survived by her beloved children Maria Elena, Neri Magdalena,...

Jan 29, 2020

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Eileen Maria Martinez unexpectedly passed away in Royal Oaks. She was 30.

Eileen enjoyed many things such as playing basketball, skateboarding and going to the beach. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was always there for them. Eileen had a big heart for everyone around her and will...

Jan 29, 2020

Kathryn Ann “Katy” Bannister

June 6, 1958 – January 29, 2020

Katy was born June 6, 1958 in Port Townsend, Washington to Lisette and John Joseph “Jack” Bannister. After stints in St. Helens, Oregon and Antioch, California she graduated from Santa Cruz High and earned a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State and later an MBA.  She...

Jan 26, 2020

On January 26, 2020, Lorenzo Pasillas Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded with love.

Lorenzo Sr., while being a resident of Hollister, was a native of Zacatecas, Mexico.  Lorenzo Sr. was a very strong man - he fought cancer for over a year; he was a loving man - he loved his whole family with his whole heart;...

Jan 25, 2020

On January 25, 2020, Lupe Reyes Barcelo peacefully surrounded by family, made her journey into eternal paradise.  She was 89.

Born September 14, 1930 in Marysville, CA, Lupe was raised in Watsonville where she spent 25+ years working for the Watsonville Cannery and many years for Harmony foods, where she was known for her kind heart; she...

Jan 24, 2020

On January 24, 2019, Jose Guadalupe Chavez peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.

"Don Lupe" lived a happy and fulfilling life with his wife, Maria, of 62 years. He was a great role model to his 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. As a farmer, he went to work every day, always watchful...

Jan 20, 2020

On January 20, 2020, Angel Isaiah Campos Esquivel peacefully passed away.

Angel, born on December 29, 1998, was a native resident of Watsonville.  He enjoyed worshipping, sports, writing music, and singing and rapping.

Angel was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents Francisco Hernandez, and Josephina and Marcelino Campos; his paternal grandfather Osbaldo Esquivel Jr.;...