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Obituaries
Diego Agustin Medina Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Diego Agustin Medina Jr., who passed at only 22 years young. A resident of Aromas, Diego was born on February 6, 2002, in Watsonville, CA and was taken from us on July 10, 2024, in San Francisco, CA.
Diego was known for being charismatic, polite, and having a great...
Roberto Lomeli Cervantes
Jul 10, 2024
Roberto Lomeli unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was 54.
Roberto was born in San Pedro Tesistán, Jalisco, Mexico on January 2, 1970, to his parents Ramon Lomeli and Manuela Lomeli Cervantes.
Robert loved running cross country, track, and long-distance. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and loved watching his favorite sports teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers,...
Oscar Hernandez
Jul 5, 2024
Oscar Hernandez peacefully passed away on July 5,2024, surrounded by family. He was 70.
Oscar was born on April 6, 1954, in Mercedes, Texas, but grew up in the Watsonville/Santa Cruz area and attended Watsonville High School, where he played sports and graduated in 1972.
Due to a car accident in 1977, Oscar was paralyzed for the last 47 years. Even with...
Adela Clendenin
Jul 3, 2024
Adela Clendenin Peacefully passed away on July 3, 2024. She was 73.
Adela was born on March 24,1951 to her parents Jose and Juana Casares.
“Dela” loved spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a hardworking and compassionate woman. Adela loved the beach and enjoyed doing yard sales. Adela Cherished quality time with her great granddaughters and having sleepovers....
Eric John Moreno
Jun 26, 2024
Eric Moreno Unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024. He was 59.
Eric was born on May 7, 1965, in Watsonville, California.
Eric was a kind and gentle soul, he was very well-liked by everyone who knew him, he would enjoy working out at the gym and he enjoyed listening to music by KISS and The Rolling Stones.
He leaves his siblings...
Williiam Henry Hermosillo
Jun 24, 2024
On June 24, 2024, William “Hank” H. Hermosillo passed away peacefully at home in Watsonville, CA. surrounded by his family. He was 82.
William was born on January 5, 1942, in Salinas, California to his parents Sally Tapiz Sotomayor and Raymond Hermosillo.
William served in the US Navy for 4 ½ years in San Diego, CA. Upon his return to Watsonville, he...
Thomas Lee Mitchell
Jun 23, 2024
On Sunday June 23, 2024, Thomas Lee Mitchell (Tom) peacefully passed away at his home in Aptos, CA. He was 88.
Tom was an avid train enthusiast; throughout his life he rode trains all over the world. He enjoyed playing trombone in the Watsonville Community Band for more than 50 years; he also played in Banjos by the Bay and several...
Elizabeth Grace Johnson
Jun 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Beth” Grace Johnson (nee Bassler) peacefully passed away on Sunday June 20, 2024. She was 59.
Beth was born on January 15, 1965, to her parents Carol Stanley and Kenneth Bassler.
Beth’s enthusiastic laughter would fill the air when she was enjoying company. Beth loved riding her horses, driving tractors, and racing cars. Her love will forever live on in her...
Joe Silva
Jun 20, 2024
On Thursday June 20,2024, Joe E. Silva peacefully passed away. He was 64.
Joe was born on March 1, 1960, to his parents Geraldina and João Faustino Da Silva in Portugal.
Joe was a hard worker, he worked in construction for 34 years. Throughout his life Joe was devoted to La Virgen de Fatima. He was loved by many people for his...
Frank Laurance Estrada
Jun 19, 2024
On June 19th, Frank Laurance Estrada passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old.
Frank was born on the family ranch in the mountains below Mt Madonna Park to Frank and Laura Estrada. He lived a life that only little boys dream of. He learned at an early age how to hunt, fish, tend to cattle,...
Nancy Emilia Torres De La Paz
Jun 15, 2024
On June 15, 2024, Nancy Emilia Torres peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 39.
Nancy was born on Augst 20, 1984, to her parents Jose Luis Torres and Emilia Torres.
Nancy loved to listen to Jenny Rivera’s Music, and spending time with her family.
Nancy is Survived by her beloved husband Rodrigo Calderon Mendoza and her son Rodrigo Emmanuel Calderon...
Adrian Bernabe
Jun 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Adrian Bernabe in Watsonville, CA on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 34.
Adrian was born and raised in Watsonville, CA to his parents Serafin Bernabe and Obdulia Sanchez.
Adrian was charismatic, fun, brave, outspoken, funny, and adventurous. He was always making sure people felt welcomed and had a good time....
Reginaldo Renteria Godoy
Jun 13, 2024
On June 13, 2024, Reginaldo Renteria Godoy peacefully passed away. He was 87.
Reginaldo was born on October 9, 1936, to his parents Manuela Godoy and Salvador Renteria Sr.
Reginaldo loved going to Elder day and doing crossword puzzles. He was a native resident of Watsonville, CA.
Reginaldo is survived by his daughter Gabriela Renteria, and his siblings Ostolia Renteria, Gloria Godoy, and...
Emerita Felix Haro
Jun 10, 2024
On Monday June 10, 2024, Emerita Felix Haro passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Watsonville, CA. She was 85.
Emerita was born on November 6, 1938, in Santa Rosa, Zacatecas to her parents Candelario Felix Nuñes and Refugio Gonzalez Mora.
Emerita loved cooking, it was her love language. She was a great women devoted to her catholic faith and...
Conrado Benavidez
Jun 8, 2024
Conrado Benavidez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday June 8, 2024. He was 79.
Conrado was born on October 3, 1944, in Brownsville, Texas. To his parents Marco and Maria Benavidez where he grew up with his 13 brothers and sisters.
Conrado was a long-time resident of Watsonville. He enjoyed taking his daily walks through the streets of Downtown...
Jesus Jaras
Jun 7, 2024
Jesus Jaras passed away peacefully on Friday June 7, 2024, surrounded by his family in Watsonville, CA. He was 64.
Jesus was born on October 20, 1959, in Jalisco, Mexico to his parents Maria and Manuel Jaras.
Jesus had a deep love for working and barbequing with his family.
Jesus is survived by his wife Valentina Pesqueira and his children Alexis Jaras, Kristina...
Kelly J Wise
Jun 4, 2024
On June 4, 2024, Kelly J. Wise passed away peacefully at home in La Selva Beach, CA. She was 57.
Kelly was born on April 10, 1967, to her parents Beverly and Dean Wise.
Kelly graduated from Chico State University. She was an accomplished Artist. She was a tremendous Cook with an amazing ability to take leftovers and turn them into delicious...
Rosemarie Hurley
Jun 3, 2024
On June 3, 2024, Rosemarie Hurley passed away. She was born on May 15, 1957, to her parents Paul and Isabel Martinez.
Rosemarie was devoted to her family and loved ones. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and listening to music in her backyard.
Rosemarie is survived by her husband Robert E. Hurley Jr, her daughter Rachael...
Kristy Bertone
May 27, 2024
On May 27, 2024, Kristy Lynn Bertone, affectionately known as “Auntie K” amongst her family, passed away peacefully.
She was born to Roy and Virginia Bertone in Watsonville on Jan. 2, 1956.
She attended Moreland Notre Dame and was a graduate of the Watsonville High School class of 1974.
Kristy is survived by her brother, Gary Bertone (Lisa), nieces Jillene Pina and Merissa...
Mark Allen Young
May 23, 2024
Long-time Aptos resident, Mark Allen Young, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2024, in Aptos. Mark was born in O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, CA, and relocated with his family to their custom-built home in the Aptos Hills in the ‘60s. Mark attended all the Aptos schools and graduated from Aptos High School in 1980 where he was...
