Obituaries

Jan 4, 2020

Elizabeth Ann (Alexander) Bennett

Born October 27, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA

Died January 4, 2020 in Corralitos, CA

Elizabeth (Beth) Bennett passed away peacefully in her home of nearly 60 years located in the hills of Corralitos.  Beth was 91 years old at the time of her passing.

Beth, who...

Jan 3, 2020

On January 3, 2020, Debra Linn Bejovich Mross peacefully passed away surrounded by love.

Debra, born on April 14, 1954, was a native resident of Moss Landing, California.   She loved her job at Santa Rita Elementary School; she had a passion for helping children.  She also enjoyed arts and crafts, such as sewing.  Debra loved spending time...

Jan 2, 2020

On January 2, 2020, Maria Estela Zamora peacefully passed away surrounded by family.

Maria was born on May 6, 1956 and was a native resident of Michoacan, Mexico.  She was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved seeing family together and having a good time with one another.  Maria was loved by many.

Maria was...

Dec 31, 2019

On December 31, 2019, Adam Cantu peacefully passed away surrounded by family.

Adam was an active member of Jehovah’s Witness.  While being a native resident of Kingsville, Texas; Adam graduated from Watsonville High School in 1969. He was a long-distance runner and participated in track and field during middle school.  He enjoyed collecting coins and antiques, and...

Dec 26, 2019

On December 26, 2019, Francisco Valdez Barron unexpectedly passed away. He was 67.

Francisco was a native resident of Watsonville.  One of his passions was to play and watch soccer.  He also worked with cars at Caliber Collision both as a hobby and for employment.   Francisco was a true to joy to be around; he always had...

Dec 20, 2019

Gary Loss

On Friday, December 20, 2019 Gary Loss unexpectedly passed away. He was 71.

Gary graduated from Watsonville High School and joined the Armed Services in 1968. He was an avid golfer and loved all sports especially the San Francisco 49ner’s. Gary will be truly missed by all and his memory will be forever...

Dec 19, 2019

On December 19, 2019, Stella Borba peacefully passed away surrounded by family.

Stella was a native resident of Santa Cruz County.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening, and her lady luncheons.  She also loved spending time with her family and her grandkids.  She was a leader in Brownies, Cub Scouts, and taught Catechism.

Stella was...

Dec 19, 2019

Alan R. Pybrum passed away on December 19, 2019 on his 49th wedding anniversary with his loving wife Cathy (McDonell) Pybrum.  Alan was 72 years old and had suffered for several years with early onset Lewy Body Dementia.

Alan was a lifelong resident of Watsonville and the oldest child of Ray and Modean Pybrum.  He was a...

Dec 15, 2019

On December 15, 2019, James “Jim” McPhail peacefully passed away surrounded by love.

Jim, while being a native resident of Massachusetts, spent the last 42 years living in Aptos.   He loved restoring classic cars, traveling, and the lakes of New Hampshire.  He was an avid supporter of environmental causes.  Jim's family described him as “a unique character.”...

Dec 6, 2019

On Friday, December 6, 2019 Enriqueta Gonzalez passed away surrounded by her family. She was 84.

Many people knew Enriqueta also by Queta, Henrietta or even Chula. Queta was born in the City of Orange and lived there until the age of 6. Then her family returned to Mexico where she lived until the age of 16....

Dec 4, 2019

Lois Marie AmRhein was born on July 3, 1927, the only child of Frances Taylor and Otto Northey. While she was born in San Luis Obispo, her family roots in Aptos go back to the 1870’s and Aptos was always home and family for Lois.

She began her early life on the family ranch on Fern Flat...

Nov 29, 2019

On November 29, 2019 Robert (Roberto) Mejia peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. Robert graduated Watsonville High school in 1989. Robert served in the United States Army as an Artillery Repairman during Operation Desert Storm. He returned to college enrolling at San Jose State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. He worked for time...

Nov 28, 2019

Kenneth Anthony Escobar was a lifelong resident of Watsonville, born on September 9, 1932 to Anthony and Irene. While attending Watsonville High School, he played football and was on the track and field team. Upon graduating from Watsonville High School, class of ‘52, he served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Hannah and USS Henderson...

Nov 26, 2019

On November 26, 2019, Gabriel M. Lopez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

Gabriel, while being a native resident of Watsonville, was an all sport athlete at Aptos High and graduated in 1972.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, taking drives while listening to the oldies, going to the movies with his wife Beatrice, and...

Nov 25, 2019

Aaron Ye went to meet God on November 25th, 2019. Aaron began his journey in Shanghai, China to Daxian and Silan. In 1977 at the end of the revolutionary Mao era, Aaron came to America to study computer science as a foreign student and settled in Santa Cruz, California. Aaron attended Cabrillo College and in 1981 met his wonderful...

Nov 18, 2019

On November 18, 2019 Clarence “Bud” Vere Curtis passed away peacefully in Watsonville, California. He was 90.

Clarence was born on December 24, 1928 to his parents, Martha “Gandy” and Charles Curtis. He was a hardworking man dedicated to his family and his country. He worked for the Watsonville Fire Department for many years. He is a...

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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