Obituaries
Jessika Mahler
Oct 12, 2020
Jessika Ronquillo Mahler (27) known by her close friends as Jronq, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 12, 2020. Jessika was married to the love of her life, Cody Mahler (29) on November 10, 2018. Although their marriage was short, it was full of the deepest kind of love imaginable. Their wedding day was so full of...
Marcelina Gomez
Oct 11, 2020
On Sunday, October 11, 2020 Marcelina Gomez peacefully passed away. She was 92.
Ms. Gomez was born in Santa Monica on April 27, 1928. She was a resident of Watsonville for 79 years. She worked for Del Mar Good for over 25 years. Ms. Gomez was very talented and enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, and watching John Wayne movies...
Maria Ruiz Mendez
Oct 8, 2020
Maria Antonia Ruiz Mendez peacefully passed away on October 8, 2020. She was 69 and was born on October 27 1950, in Villamar Michoacan, Mexico.
In 1974, at the young age of 23, Ms. Ruiz arrived in Los Angeles, CA and worked at The More The Mary, before getting married to Manuel Ruiz and moving to Watsonville,...
Josefina Garcia
Oct 8, 2020
Josefina Garcia peacefully passed away on October 8, 2020. She was 62 years old. She was born on March 14, 1958, in Las Bocas Zacatecas, Mexico. She moved to the United States where she lived for 46 years.
Mrs. Garcia worked for S. Martinelli and Co. for 15 years as an apple trim line worker. Her kids...
Tamika Davis
Oct 4, 2020
Tamika Angelique Davis unexpectedly passed away on October 4, 2020. She was 21. She was born on October 30, 1998 and was a native resident of both Watsonville,CA and Fresno, CA.
Miss Davis was such a loving girl who will be missed dearly. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and how much of a great...
Enrique Plascencia
Oct 4, 2020
On October 4, 2020, Enrique Plascencia peacefully passed away. He was 75.
Mr. Plascencia was born on August 11, 1945 and was a residence of Watsonville and Mexicali during his lifetime. Mr. Plascencia’s happy personality made everybody feel welcomed around his presence. He always had a joke or a funny story to share. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining....
Abel Mejia
Sep 16, 2020
Abel Mejia passed away on Sept 16th at his home in Watsonville.
Mr. Mejia graduated Watsonville High School in 1988, and from UCSC with a bachelor's degree in Economics and master's in Education. Over the course of a 23 year long career, Mr. Mejia taught at several Watsonville schools, and was most notably a history and economics...
Manuel Pacheco
Sep 8, 2020
On Tuesday September 8, 2020, Manuel Pacheco peacefully passed away. He was 89 years old.
Mr. Pacheco, born on June 3, 1931, was a native resident of Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico. He loved fishing, playing scratchers, and playing the loteria.
Mr. Pacheco is preceded in death by his parents Luis Pacheco and Maria Vidales.
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Raymond Hermosillo
Sep 7, 2020
On September 7, 2020, Raymond J. Hermosillo peacefully passed away. He was 80 years old.
Mr. Hermosillo, born on September 18, 1939, was a native resident of Watsonville. He was a Watsonville Firefighter Engineer for 32 years and gained the achievement of the first bilingual firefighter. He was co-founder of the Santa Cruz Four Wheel Drive Club...
Alfonso Falcon
Aug 31, 2020
Our dear brother, Alfonso “Jr.” Falcon; aka: Tio, Dude, Wally, Fonzie, a gifted mechanic, died unexpectedly on August 31, 2020 at the age of 36 in our home town of Watsonville.
Alfonso is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann Tavera, step dad, Jammie Rimando and father, Alfonso Falcon Sr. Siblings: Ninfa, Annette and Luis Gonzales, and Sarahbeth...
Cindy Zuniga
Aug 27, 2020
On Thursday August 27, 2020, Cindy Zuniga peacefully passed away. She was 45 years old.
Ms. Zuniga, born on November 30, 1975, was a native resident of Watsonville. She graduated from Watsonville High School. Cindy’s family and friends will all miss her dearly.
Ms. Zuniga is preceded in death by her mother, Anita Contreras.
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Rosalie Johnson
Aug 27, 2020
On Thursday, August 27, Rosalie Johnson passed away from cancer at the age of 88. Rosalie was born January 21, 1932 in Shafter, California to Roland and Reba Doty. As a young girl, the family moved to Bakersfield and eventually to Watsonville where Rosalie attended Watsonville High School, graduating in 1950.
One of Rosalie’s first jobs was...
Francisco Ortega Cortez
Aug 20, 2020
On August 20, 2020, Francisco Ortega Cortez peacefully passed away surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister, and brothers.
Francisco was born on October 4, 1951 in Jalisco, Mexico. He later moved to Watsonville California where he worked independently as a truck driver for many years. He loved fishing, bike riding, and dancing with his grandchildren. His...
Julio "Temo" Cruz
Aug 16, 2020
On Sunday, August 16, 2020 Julio Cesar Cruz ("Temo") unexpectedly passed away. Julio was 36.
Julio was a family man, and was the 2nd oldest of four boys. Julio was a fan of soccer, and loved gathering with friends and family. Julio will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Julio is survived by...
Gurbachan "Bachi" Jauhal
Aug 8, 2020
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Gurbachan “Bachi” Singh Jauhal peacefully passed away. He was 84.
Bachi was born on December 1, 1935 in the Punjab State of India. He has been a resident of Aptos, California since 1970. He received his first degrees in education in India, where he taught for 4 years and was a headmaster. ...
Lorena Gutierrez Tapia
Aug 8, 2020
On Saturday, August 8, 2020 Lorena Gutierrez Tapia unexpectedly passed away. She was 55.
Ms. Gutierrez Tapia was born on August 10, 1964 in Araro Michoacan Mexico. She was a homemaker. She will be truly missed by all and his memory will be forever cherished.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rodrigo Gutierrez...
John DuFour
Jul 31, 2020
On Friday July 31, 2020 John “Steve” DuFour beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away with his family by his side.
Steve was born and raised in Watsonville. He married Joan the love of his life, in Rhode Island the day he graduated from Officer Candidate School. After serving in the Navy they made their home...
Earl McDonald
Jul 24, 2020
On Friday, July 24, 2020 Earl McDonald peacefully passed away surrounded by family. He was 83.
Earl was a resident of Watsonville, California. He loved to fish and did so every chance he got. He also loved working with his hands; such as working on cars, making ceramics, building things such as his Heavy Duty trailer and...
Nancy Camargo
Jul 22, 2020
On Wednesday, July 22, Nancy Camargo peacefully passed away. She was 49.
Nancy was a resident of Watsonville, California. Nancy loved spending time with her family. She was an avid runner who participated and placed in numerous marathons and had a great passion in her occupation as a caregiver. She enjoyed weekend outings with her husband and...
Miguel Camargo
Jul 18, 2020
On Saturday, July 18, Miguel Camargo peacefully passed away. He was 72.
Miguel was a resident of Watsonville, California and a member of St. Patrick’s Church. Before retiring, Miguel worked in agriculture for 35 years.
Miguel is preceded in death by his parents, Cirilo Camargo and Macedona Arriaga.
Miguel is survived by his...
