Obituaries

Jun 20, 2019

On Thursday, June 20, 2019 Engracia Perez Valdez Sanchez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.

Engracia loved crocheting, singing and dancing. She cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Engracia preceded in death by her 3 children; Elaine Alvarez, Tomas Valdez and Salvador Ramirez and her sister, Juana Hernandez and 7 other siblings....

Jun 16, 2019

Denise Marilyn Tomaso passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019, in Watsonville, after a long battle with cancer. She was 67.

Denise was born on April 6, 1952 in Watsonville. She worked for Granite Construction for over 25 years. She was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and watched as often as she could. Gardening...

Jun 15, 2019

Santiago Medrano Haro passed away on June 15th 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Watsonville Nursing Center. He was a native of Mexico but a resident of Watsonville for over 50 years.

Mr. Medrano came to California while the ‘Brasero’ program was in place. He would come to work the fields for many years.

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Jun 14, 2019

On Friday, June 14, 2019 Ossiel Barrios passed away surrounded by his family in San Jose. Ossiel was an auto mechanic with a ASE certified Mechanic & Smog Technician and Sequoia Institute Graduate. Ossiel was preceded in death by his father, Jose Inez. He is survived by his daughter, Kassandra Zaragoza (Barrios) and his parents; Emelia Caballero de Barrios...

Jun 10, 2019

John Thomas North died June 10, 2019 at his home with his family by his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred & Janet North and his sisters Helen and Marguerita of Iowa. John was born on March 16, 1928 and attended school in Winfield, Iowa. He attended Iowa State College, farmed for several years and...

Jun 9, 2019

Christy Jean Buzbee passed away on June 9, 2019 in Aromas, California. She was 68.

Christy was born on May 31, 1951 to her parents Jean and Milton Heins in Wyoming. She was a hardworking businesswoman that owned and operated several hair salons in Aptos, San Juan Bautista and Carmel with her husband James. She enjoyed spending...

Jun 7, 2019

On June 7, 2019 Manuel Faustino passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 74.

Manuel was born on September 4, 1944 in the Azores to his parents Maria Do Carmo and Antonio Faustino. He was a dedicated family man that worked hard and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed working in his garden on a...

Jun 3, 2019

On June 3, Felix Arnaz passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Santa Clara California. He was 76.

Felix was born on November 16 th 1942 to his parents Nancy McGuire and Felix Arnaz Sr. in San Juan Bautista California. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1960. He was a hardworking man that embraced many...

May 31, 2019

Jose Fernando Valentin Caballero passed away suddenly in Minnesota on May 31, 2019 at 15 years of age.

He was a native of Watsonville. He was born on March 12, 2004. Mr. Jose Fernando Valentin Caballero was an avid soccer fan. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed counseling his peers into staying on a productive...

May 24, 2019

Connie was born at home in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was the fifth of six children born to Nora (Loetterle) Heyne and Rev. Edwin Theodore Heyne.

She grew up in Lutheran parsonages in St. Paul and Long Prairie, Minnesota.

The thread that carried her throughout her life was singing the sacred music of her faith....

May 20, 2019

On May 20, 2019 Timothy Wayne Hebard passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz. He was 59.

Timothy was born on April 1, 1960 in Santa Cruz to his parents Nita and Richard Hebard. He grew up in Scotts Valley and lived in Felton for 35 years. He was a hardworking man that enjoyed...

May 18, 2019

James Ancheta, resident of Florence, Arizona, died at San Jose Regional Hospital on May 18 of renal cancer. He was 67.

James was born on November 1, 1951 in Monterey County to Julio and Delfina Ancheta. He grew up in Mountain View and Watsonville. He graduated from Aptos High School in 1970, and attended Cabrillo College. He...

May 13, 2019

Betty Fort passed away on May 13, 2019 at Watsonville Community Hospital at the age of 79. She was a long time Watsonville resident.

Betty loved to work in her garden and to paint. Until recently she enjoyed golfing with her friends and was a part of the HUB Club where she would go on camping trips....

May 11, 2019

Georgina Espinola passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2019 at 99 years old.

She came to the United States on July 26, 1966 from the Island of St. George which is part of the Azores in Portugal. Mrs. Espinola completed her education in the Azores. She became an accomplished seamstress...

May 10, 2019

On Friday, May 10, 2019 Agustina Saavedra Velazquez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 86.

Agustina loved going to Saint Patricks Church, she volunteered during mass. She also enjoyed going to the Watsonville Senior Center and participated in the annual parades. One of Agustina’s greatest strengths was her ability to make people laugh and...

May 9, 2019

The burial takes place on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Watsonville Catholic Cemetery located at 1456 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville.

May 7, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Alyssa Samantha Moreno unexpectedly passed away at Watsonville Hospital. She was 29.

Alyssa was very outgoing and loved to dance to music. She cherished spending time with her family who meant that absolute world to her. She will be forever missed and remembered in our hearts.

She is survived by...

Apr 29, 2019

Eric Valor passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from complications associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  He was 51 years old.

Eric was born in Mountain View, California to Norman H. Valor and Joan D. Valor.  He grew up in Florida and California and traveled the world while his father was in the US Air Force....

Apr 27, 2019

Jesus Fernandez Magana passed away on April 27, 2019 in Salinas California. He was 88.

Mr. Magana was a hardworking father and husband; he was always a happy person and helped everyone he could. Raised and born in Gomez Farias Michoacán, he migrated often for many years to the U.S working in the fields to provide for...

Apr 27, 2019

John B. Avelar, 80, died at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  He was born on June 23rd, 1938 in, Sao Jorge Acores, Portugal, and was the son of the late Jose Bettencourt Avelar and Rosa Sanches Brasil, the brother of the Manuel Jose Avelar, Maria Amelia Avelar and the late Maria Adelina Avelar.  After many years of...