Obituaries
Ronald Adkins Jr.
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,...
Ken McElroy
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...
Maria Moreno
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...
Virgil Schnorf
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...
Amanda Hernandez Alvarado
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...
Alex Santana
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...
Francisca Ramos
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...
Jose de Jesus Vargas Flores
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...
Pauline Torrecillas
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...
Rosa Moreno
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,...
Kathryn Bannister
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...
Eileen Martinez
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...
Lorenzo Pasillas Sr.
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;...
Lupe Barcelo
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...
Jose Guadalupe Chavez Munoz
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...
Angel Campos Esquivel
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.;...
Wayne Liddy
Jan 14, 2020
On January 14, 2020, Wayne Stanford Liddy peacefully passed away surrounded by family.
Wayne was born on October 12, 1944 and was a native resident of Dracut Massachusetts. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam era. He retired from the Mercury News after working for them for 25 years. He was also a member of the...
Dixie Keith
Jan 13, 2020
Dixie Mae Keith, 86, passed on January 13th, 2020. She was a life long resident of Watsonville, daughter of Lorraine and Buster Degraffenreid. In 1952 she married “the boy next door” and her life long love, John Keith. Together they raised four children, Terry Wright (Tom), Gary Keith (Dana), Mark Keith, and Lori Grimes (Glenn) in the home they...
Ida Lomazzi
Jan 11, 2020
Ida Mae Lomazzi, born on October 11, 1924, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2020. She was one of four children born to Ernest and Margaret (Brotherton) Elliott, who were dairy farmers in San Gregorio, CA. After her father was killed at an early age trying to stop runaway horses, her mother moved Ida, her sisters...
Anita Contreras
Jan 9, 2020
On January 9, 2020, Anita Contreras peacefully passed away surrounded by love.
Anita, born on September 29, 1938, was a native resident of Watsonville, California. She was a devoted Catholic, devoted mother, and loved to cook. Anita loved spending time with her family; all of who will miss her greatly.
Anita was preceded in death...
