Obituaries

Apr 25, 2019

Rosa Maria Torres passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2019 at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was a native of Jocotepec, Jalisco Mexico. However, she was a long time resident of Watsonville.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

She leaves her children; Jose Manuel Castellanos, Rosa Isela Castellanos, April Campos Torres. Her siblings; Elena Torres Aceves,...

Apr 24, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose Corona. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2019

On April 15, Esteban Enrique Munoz Marquez passed away in Santa Cruz surrounded by his family. He was 60.

Esteban was born in Mexico on November 28, 1958 to his parents Avelina and Candido Munoz. He was a gregarious man that loved being around his family and friends. He enjoyed swimming and long walks with his wife...

Apr 11, 2019

On Thursday, April 11, 2019 Oscar Ramirez Marquez passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family in Watsonville.

Oscar enjoyed playing the bass and liked to share the word of God. He cherished family time and was an avid Raiders fan. He always enjoyed listening to oldies and he motivated people to overcome gang violence and drug abuse...

Apr 5, 2019

On Friday, April 5, 2019 Hermenegildo “Mere” Ramirez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

Hermenegildo loved playing bingo, being outside gardening, listening to music and going to the casinos. He had great love for his dog and taking his grandkids to McDonalds.

Hermenegildo is survived by his beloved wife 49 years, Eva Ramirez and...

Mar 30, 2019

On Saturday, March 30, 2019, George Betz passed away on Maui surrounded by his family.

George was native of Watsonville. He was active in 4-H and FFA. He attended Freedom School, Watsonville High (1960), Cal Poly, San Luis Obisbo (1964), with a BS in Large Animal Husbandry and Farm Management and a ROTC scholarship. He was a...

Mar 26, 2019

Cynthia Jane Carey of Watsonville, Ca died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in a tragic car accident in Capitola, California. Widely known as “Jane Carey” and “Janie Ryan,” to her family and friends. She was 60 years old. She was born Cynthia Jane Ryan on February 17, 1959 in Saranac Lake, NY to Joan A. Ryan and the late...

Mar 24, 2019

Celia Castaneda Prado passed away on March 24, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 77. She was a native of Tarimoro Michoacan, Mexico. Also a long time Watsonville resident.

She was a hard working person since her youth. She took up sewing and knitting as hobbies. She attended church on a daily basis. She...

Mar 24, 2019

On March 2019 Nasser Mohammad Eid passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 71.

Nasser was born on March 31, 1947. He was a musician major and a press work major. He loved taking walks on the beach. He was a kind-hearted man that loved all and did whatever it took to provide for his family. He...

Mar 23, 2019

On March 23, 2019 Marie Love passed away peacefully in Watsonville. She was 97.

Marie was born on August 15, 1921 in Sugar City, Colorado to her parents Marion and Jesse Barlow. She had a vivacious personality and zest for life. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She was an active member of the...

Mar 20, 2019

Katherine Larae Dehn passed away at her home in Aromas, California on March 20th, 2019 at the age of 66 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She passed peacefully with family and close friends by her side.

Katherine was born in Vallejo, California on June 3, 1952, to parents Samuel & Mabel Lilley (Moody). Katherine spent her...

Mar 20, 2019

Anna Mae Perez, age 88, of Watsonville, CA died peacefully at home on March 20, 2019 with her sons, Tim and David, by her side as well as her daughter-in-law Cathy. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Oklahoma to Elijah and Flossie Pierce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul Perez and siblings Carl Pierce...

Mar 13, 2019

On March 13, 2019 Alfredo Armando Ibarra passed away from natural causes in San Francisco. He was 53.

Alfredo was a hard-working man that was passionate about life. He was very friendly and talkative always conversating with those around him. He enjoyed dancing and sewing. He was a Barbazon Model for many years. He worked at Seagate...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Salvador F. Luna Jr. passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 13, 2019. He was 37.

Salvador was born in Watsonville to his proud parents Salvador M. Luna (deceased) and Silvia Falcon. Sal was a proud father who loved his family and adored his daughter Emely. Sal’s children were his pride and joy. At the age...

Mar 12, 2019

On March 12, 2019 James Linn Cornell peacefully passed away at his home in San Jose. He was 81.

James was born on February 4, 1938 in Paducah, Texas and grew up in Watsonville, CA. He attended San Jose State University and had a career in accounting and finance. James was an avid golfer and fan of...

Mar 9, 2019

Gladys Evelyn Lumsden Munson passed away on Saturday, March 9th. She was 96 years old.

Gladys was born on September 1, 1922 in Fresno, California to George and Nellie Lumsden. She moved to Watsonville when she was in her early twenties and began working for Watsonville Federal Savings and Loan as an auditor and loan officer. She...

Mar 5, 2019

Virginia “Mom” Delgado peacefully passed away Tuesday March 5, 2019 at the age of 90 surrounded by her family.

Virginia “Mom” was born on January 28, 1929 to Andrea Ortiz Martinez and Thomas Martinez in Watsonville Ca.

Virginia “Mom” was a devoted homemaker. She loved caring for her family and friends, opening her home on...

Feb 27, 2019

Raul Contreras passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Watsonville on February 27. He was 61.

Anyone who knew Raul knows that he was a very reserved man. He had a happy spirit and was always willing to help anyone in need. Raul enjoyed listening to music, spending time with his grandchildren and riding his bicycle...

Feb 23, 2019

Mark Montez Martinez passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2019 in Cameron Park. He was 61.

He is survived by his wife, Raquel Martinez; his sons Benjamin Earl (Kristy) Martinez and David Wesley Martinez; his mother, Martha Martinez; his siblings, Steven (Alicia) Martinez, Richard (Sylvia) Martinez, Frank Gonzalez, Christopher Williams, Elizabeth (Miguel) Navarro and Anna (Richard) Rodriguez;...

Feb 22, 2019

Millie Davis passed away on February 22, 2019, at the age of 102. She was born to Marie and Louis Secondo on January 14, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, George and her sister, Anita Foote. Millie leaves her daughter, Luann Niebling, and her granddaughter and husband, Ann and Mark Corley. The family would like to...