Obituaries

Sep 8, 2019

On September 8th, 2019 Joseph Alfonso Tapiz Jr. Loving husband and father passed away. Joe was born November 22, 1943 to Joseph and Isabel Tapiz in Watsonville, California . Joe was A graduate of Watsonville High School, He was a Veteran of The Vietnam War and was a recipient of A Purple Heart. For 42 years Joe was a...

Sep 6, 2019

On Friday, September 6, 2019 John Wayne DeMoss peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

John was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a special force green beret and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. John was also a great golfer and story teller.

John is survived by his wife, Genevieve...

Aug 26, 2019

On August 26, 2019 Paul H Martinez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 90. Paul retired from Granite Construction. He will be remembered for his love of Nascar racing, Western movies, camping, gardening and spending time with his family. Paul is survived by his wife, Isabel Martinez and their children, Manuel Martinez, Timothy...

Aug 22, 2019

John Paul Alaga Jr. passed away peacefully at 57 years of age surrounded by his family in Watsonville. John was born on May 30, 1962 to his parents, Sharon and John Alaga Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving mother. He embraced many aspects of life and prided himself in his two boys. Some of his fondest...

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Joan Meyers peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was 94. Joan was a long time medical Receptionist for a local doctors office. Has served the Watsonville Community Hospital service league as a past president for many years. Joan and her husband were long time parishioners of Valley Catholic Church, avidly supporting and volunteering for Saint Francis...

Aug 20, 2019

On August 20, 2019 Mario Preciado peacefully passed away in Watsonville. He was 37. Mario attended Full Gospel Church and was a Royal Ranger as a child. He played Little League baseball and soccer and attended local schools. He will be forever missed and remembered within our hearts. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Guerrero and stepfather Ignacio...

Aug 17, 2019

On Saturday August 17, 2019 Jeanne Marie O’Reilly peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Jeanne enjoyed traveling, gardening, geology, reading and cats. She was a devoted grandmother, mother and friend who will be truly missed by all.

Jeanne is survived by her children; Marie, Shawn and Shay O’Reilly and her siblings; Fred, Donald, Loren...

Aug 16, 2019

On August 16, 2019 Jose O’Brien passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. He touched many hearts with his larger than life presence. Jose is remembered for his love of nature and wildlife, hiking, cooking, baking and eating. He loved farming on his property in Monterey County and spent many happy days under the oak trees...

Aug 11, 2019

On Sunday, August 11th, Helga Gertrud Kuntz passed away in her home with family.  Born in Germany, in 1931, to Kurt and Gertrud Langer, Helga had 87 years full of life.  Through perseverance and grit, she survived World Wars, immigration and unthinkable loss, to build a wonderful life filled with family and friends who loved her.

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Aug 5, 2019

On Monday, August 5, 2019 Juan Manuel Anaya Alvarez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

Juan was a man of many wonderful traits. He cherished spending time with his friends and family. He will be forever missed and always cherished within our hearts.

He is survived by his siblings; Yuri (Pablo) and Gabriela Anaya...

Aug 1, 2019

On Thursday, August 1, 2019 Georgina Guadalupe Hernandez passed away surrounded by her family. She was 43.

Gina loved her flowers and garden. She loved all music and she especially loved singing and playing her drums. She also loved shopping and traveling with her family and friends. She enjoyed and had fun celebrating all occasions with others,...

Jul 25, 2019

Merna Elizabeth Totten of Watsonville CA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on July 25, 2019.

She was born in San Francisco CA on November 11, 1922. She lived in Aromas until 1955 when she moved to Watsonville for the remainder of her life.

She attended Aromas Grammar School and Watsonville High...

Jul 23, 2019

On July 23, 2019 Jose Luis Murillo passed away surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz. He was 49. Jose enjoyed listening to music, riding his bike and spending time with his family and friends. He loved the San Francisco 49ner’s and enjoyed watching them play, “Go Niners!” He will be forever missed and always cherished within our hearts....

Jul 20, 2019

Mr. Jesus Ledesma passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019 in Watsonville.

He was born in Gilroy on March 4, 1959 to his parents Petronilo Ledesma and Anita

Torres.

Jesus “Jesse” Ledesma retired from the Santa Cruz County Public Works department.

He will be remembered for his love of fishing, music...

Jul 12, 2019

On Friday, July 12, 2019 Charles Harold Lawrence passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in Marysville, CA. He was 84.

Charles Harold Lawrence was born on September 21, 1934 to loving parents Tom and Janice Lawrence. They had 5 children together. Charlie was the middle child. He was born in Dos Palos, CA. He graduated from...

Jul 11, 2019

Tim Smith, the beloved son of Emily Nahnsen and Richard Smith, brother of Allison Smith and Jonathan Smith (Elise), uncle of Mason, Nolan and Easton and nephew and cousin to many, left this earthly world while camping in the Sierra’s.

Tim was at home in the woods, growing up in Boulder Creek and spending most of his...

Jul 9, 2019

Betty Bourke passed away in Watsonville on July 9, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born on September 27, 1926 in Isabella Oklahoma and came to California at the age of three. She grew up in Los Angeles, graduating from Belmont High in 1944. She and David Bourke married in 1945 and bought a home in Long...

Jul 2, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Marco Bermudez unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville.

Marco loved listening to romantic music such as Angeles Negros, Marco Antonio Solis, Los Terricolas. He also enjoyed cooking and was a talented mechanic. Most of all he cherished spending time with his family and grandchildren. Marco will be forever missed...

Jun 30, 2019

On June 30, 2019 Thelma Jeanne Rout passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Tracy, California. She was 89.

Jeanne was born on June 8, 1930 in Texas to her parents Cecile Phrozenia Roberds and Denzil Henry Roberds. She was a very caring and compassionate lady known to others as a kind soul. She was passionate...

Jun 26, 2019

On Wednesday June 26, 2019 Clifford J. Bridgette passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.

Clifford was born on February 19, 1939 in Watsonville to his parents Don and Helen Bridgette. He was a hardworking man who embraced many aspects of life. He was a licensed land surveyor, and founded Bridgette Land...