Obituaries

Nov 16, 2019

Jerome Walter McCabe

Jerome Walter "Jerry" McCabe passed away peacefully at home on November 16th.  Born on December 10, 1931 to Anna (McFadden) & Francis J. McCabe, he was a lifelong resident of Watsonville who attended local schools as well as Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.  He enlisted in the Air Force to serve in the...

Nov 14, 2019

Seferina Espinoza passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Seferina was preceded in death by her sons Juan Rivera and Edward “Buddy” Reyna.

She leaves behind her husband  of 30 years Margarito “Jaime” Espinoza, daughters Petra Maldonado, Alicia Amezcua, and sons David Reyna, Richard Reyna, John Reyna and Daniel...

Nov 7, 2019

Ramon Perez peacefully passed away on November 7, 2019, surrounded by his family in Dominican Hospital of Santa Cruz. Ramon will forever be remembered as a generous, strong, hardworking and resilient man. He lived in Watsonville from 1998 up until his last days alive. He immigrated from Durango Mexico in search of a better life and education for his...

Nov 4, 2019

Mr. Donald Hopper passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2019 at the age of 68.

Donald was born on March 19, 1951 to Riley Hopper and Cosma Camargo.

He was a Native of Watsonville.

Donald was an avid about recycling. He enjoyed fishing but above all else, he loved to eat.

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Oct 20, 2019

Mr. Roberto Montejano Zamora passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA.

He was a native of Michoacán, Mexico born on April 30, 1947 to his parents Antonio Montejano  and Margarita Zamora. He was currently  a resident of Chowchilla, CA.

Mr. Montejano Zamora was a man...

Oct 14, 2019

On October 14, 2019 Arnulfo Hernandez passed away surrounded by his family in Salinas at Natividad Hospital. He was 70. Arnulfo Hernandez, “Arnie” was a rare man, with a heart of gold and an even rarer soul. He was an automotive machinist at Pettigrew & Foletta Auto Parts in Castroville for over 60 years. Arnie enjoyed fixing and figuring...

Oct 13, 2019

Alice Parnell passed away peacefully at home on October 13th surrounded by her family. She was 94 years old.

Alice was a true California girl. She was born in Oakland to Nellie and George Lumsden, raised in the valley town of Fowler, and moved to Watsonville in 1942. She met and married her husband, Herbert Parnell, in...

Oct 13, 2019

On October 13, 2019, Erik Wayne Roberts passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in San Jose California. He was 43.

Erik enjoyed many things in life. He loved to golf and bowl. He was an amazing cook and could always make you smile. He loved to go shopping. He was a kind-hearted man always willing to...

Oct 10, 2019

On October 10, 2019 Maria Ramirez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Dominican Hospital. She was 90.

Maria loved many things such as attending church, talking to people, gardening and cooking for her family. She will be greatly missed and always remembered in our hearts.

She is survived by her daughter, Evangelina Ramirez...

Oct 8, 2019

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Jose Ramirez Guzman peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Dominican Hospital. Jose loved having barbeques with his friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters and listening to his Depeche mode music and helping others. Jose is survived by his beloved wife, Adelina Perez-Guzman and his stepchildren; Andrea, Drew and...

Oct 8, 2019

Felipa De Leon passed away at Dominican Hospital on October 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Benigno De Leon and Felipa C De Leon on August 30, 1968 in Mission Texas but made Watsonville her home for 44 years. She is survived by her siblings; Maggie De Leon, Petra De Leon, Juana De Leon,...

Oct 7, 2019

On October 7, 2019, Abel Medrano Prieto peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in San Francisco, California. He was 62.

Abel was born on March 15, 1957 in Las Animas, Nochistlán, Zacatecas, Mexico to Maria Luisa and Epigmenio Medrano. He moved to California in his youth. He was a hardworking man that embraced many aspects of...

Oct 4, 2019

Ruth Mary Datko (Elliott) passed away peacefully in Watsonville on October 4 th 2019. She was born June 30, 1922 in San Gregorio, California. She was a cook and baker for local Watsonville Community Hospitals for 30 years. Once retired, she traveled with her husband Joe and supported the Local American Legion and Italian Federation by preparing meals for...

Oct 1, 2019

Gordon Ingersoll passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2019 at the age of 87. He looked forward to being reunited with his parents.

Robert G. and Lois M. Ingersoll, his brothers Robert E,. Ingersoll, Richard Ingersoll, David L. Ingersoll and sister Janice R. Easterly. As a teenager, Gordon moved with his family to Watsonville and...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Delfino Garcia Ruiz passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 27, 2019. He was born in Mexico on January 16, 1937 to his parents Gabriel Garcia Lira and Catalina Ruiz Bedolla. However, he made Freedom, CA his home for 64 years. Delfino enjoyed going for walks and riding his bike. He also loved...

Sep 26, 2019

On Thursday, September 26, 2019 Lowell Dean Hervey peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

Dean graduated from Harlen High School in 1952 and was active in sports, the marching band and served in the US Navy from 1953-1957.  Dean also coached Little League baseball at Pinto Lake in Watsonville.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 23, 2019

On September 23, 2019 Walter W. Love peacefully passed away in Freedom Ca. surrounded by his family. He was 101.

Walter was born on February 10, 1918 in Kansas to his parents H. Walter and Elsie Love. Walter and family came to Watsonville in 1947, bought a truck and started hauling hay in from the San Joaquin...

Sep 21, 2019

On September 21, 2019 Eofelia Aguirre peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. Eofelia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to sing, crochet, work in the field and had an excellent voice. Eofelia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Juan Aguirre and parents; Alejo and Dolores Atilano. She is survived by her...

Sep 20, 2019

On Friday, September 20, 2019, Janice “Jan” Kowalkowski, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born and raised in Cold Spring, Minnesota, Jan made the move to California with her husband and daughters (Kristi and Karen) in early 1964. After settling in Watsonville, she built a beautiful home that her...

Sep 19, 2019

Jane was born in 1930 during the beginning of the Great Depression to Alfred and Pierina Luchessa, the second to the youngest of six children, (Elsie, Mary, Lena, Jimmy, Herman). She soon learned the value of hard work and a dollar on a dairy farm. Following her graduation from Gonzales High School in 1948, she married Tony Soares, and...