Obituaries
Ruben Garcia
Sep 9, 2018
Ruben Garcia died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Watsonville. He was 26. Mr. Garcia was born on Dec. 14, 1991 in Watsonville to Raul Guillen Hernandez and Maria Orozco. He was an avid 49ers fan that enjoyed watching his favorite team. He loved spending time with his son Ruben Jr. and playing soccer with him. He loved...
Alex Martinez
Sep 8, 2018
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Alex Martinez passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the age of 31. He was a longtime resident of Watsonville.
He was born on May 26, 1987 to Richard Martinez and Jennie Gervasio-Martinez. Alex will always be remembered for his unique...
Helen Nitta Mito
Sep 6, 2018
Helen Miyuki Nitta Mito passed away on September 6, 2018. Helen was born on January 10, 1917 in Hollister, Ca. to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sumida. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Karen Nitta; her stepson and step daughter-in-law, Ron and Millicent Mito; her brother, Joey Sumida; and sister, Lily Yamashita. She is also survived...
Miguel Chavez
Sep 6, 2018
Miguel Chavez passed away on September 6th in Watsonville. He was 69.
Mr. Chavez was born in Tangancicuaro Michoacan Mexico to his parents Maria de la Luz Ortiz and Joaquin Chavez Leiva. He was a generous man that enjoyed life. He moved to Watsonville in 1991. He was an avid soccer fan that enjoyed playing and watching...
Ramona Bridgen
Sep 5, 2018
Ramona Carmelita Bridgen went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on September 5, 2018. Heaven celebrated her arrival with a huge welcoming party! Ramona is now reunited with her dearest husband Howard J. Bridgen for eternity along with a multitude of cherished loved-ones who had gone to Glory before her.
Ramona was born in Hampden,...
Ann Johann
Sep 4, 2018
Ann “Gagi” Johann, long time resident of Watsonville, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was 86.
Ann was born in Watsonville, California on May 19, 1932 to John and Anna Lucich. A graduate of Moreland Notre Dame, Ann married Robert (Bob) Johann in 1953, one month after he returned from the...
Orpha Doty
Sep 1, 2018
Orpha Elizabeth Doty passed away September 1, 2018 at Montecito Manor in Watsonville, CA. She was 98.
Orpha was born in Lynden, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Santa Barbara at the age of three with her parents Lillian Claire and Clarence Kivell. She loved Goleta and Santa Barbara, her home for over 80 years. She attended Roosevelt...
Aniah Aguillon-Silva
Aug 31, 2018
An avid reader, mathematician and “real” princess, Aniah Aguillon-Silva left her physical body on August 31, 2018. At the same time, Aniah left us with an inspiration to fight for what is right and take on even life’s most difficult challenges with grace and dignity ... like a real princess. Aniah will be forever loved by her parents Abraham...
Leticia Diaz
Aug 22, 2018
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Leticia Diaz Lizaola peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 72.
Leticia Diaz was born in La Esperanza Jalisco, Mexico. The youngest of six, she lived a beautiful childhood with her cousins. She studied to become a secretary at school and worked her way up to become a typing and...
Augustina Marquez
Aug 22, 2018
Augustina “Tina” A. Marquez passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 22,
2018. Tina was only 37 years old.
She was born on March 11, 1981 in Watsonville to Daniel and Mary Marquez.
Tina was a compassionate care giver for many years. She loved spending time with her family.
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Pablo Gallo
Aug 21, 2018
Pablo Gallo 91, of Watsonville has gone to be with his heavenly father on August 21, 2018.
He was born on March 5, 1927 to Gorgonio Gallo and Catalina Martinez in Yahualica De Gonzalez Gallo, Jalisco, Mexico.
He married Maria Dolores Rita Perez Gutierrez on May 13, 1958. They had seven children, Arturo, Celia Antonia,...
Edgardo Ramirez
Aug 20, 2018
On Monday, August 20, 2018 Edgardo Guerrero Ramirez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was only 51.
Edgardo was always a caring person to the community. He loved soccer, basketball and had a great passion for both. If he wasn’t walking around town or at the park playing ball, he was with his daughters. To our Dad,...
Brook Hoffman
Aug 5, 2018
Brook Ellen Hoffman, aged 74, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2018 at the Watsonville Nursing Center after a brief struggle with cancer. Brook was born on April 28, 1944 in Pacific Grove, California, the daughter of the late Richard Douglas Carpenter and Nola Phillips.
Along with her parents, Brook was predeceased by her husband David Fletcher,...
Monica Ledesma
Aug 3, 2018
On Friday, August 3, 2018 Monica Ledesma peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville.
Monica was an amazing Mother and loved to cook, clean and always had a smile on her face. She will be forever missed and her memory will be forever cherished in our hearts.
Monica was preceded in death by...
Louise Murata
Jul 27, 2018
On July 20 Louise Reiko Murata died peacefully in Santa Cruz. She was 75.
Louise was born in Poston, Arizona then later moved to Watsonville. After graduating from Watsonville High she moved to the Bay Area. Upon retirement in the early 90s she moved back to Watsonville. Louise was a kind-hearted lady that always...
Ernest Bontadelli
Jul 22, 2018
Ernest J. “Ernie” Bontadelli, a longtime farmer and resident of La Selva Beach, died peacefully at home with family near on Friday, June 22, 2018 after a full life at the age of 92.
Ernest was born in Watsonville hospital and lived most of his life in La Selva Beach. Born in 1925, he was the eldest...
Angel Montes II
Jul 22, 2018
On July 22, 2018 Angel Joel Montes II unexpectedly passed away in Miami Florida. He was 18.
Angel graduated from Miami Beach Senior High, June 6, 2018. He played football and had a passion for basketball. Angel was an avid Raider’s fan, had an fascination with cars and loved to travel from coast to coast and see...
Evelyn Beeson
Jul 11, 2018
Evelyn Beeson passed away July 11, 2018 at the age of 88. She was born in Taft, California and attended Taft High School where she met her future husband, Donald. They moved to Watsonville in 1951 where Don taught woodworking and math at E.A. Hall School. Evelyn worked for Bank of America until the birth of their daughter, followed...
Jose Solorio
Jul 11, 2018
Jose Jesus Solorio passed away at his home in Watsonville on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was 86. Mr. Solorio was born in Mexico to Alberto Solorio and Gregoria Aldama on Sept. 3, 1931. He was hard working family man that enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed being out and about and walking around. He was a humble...
Henrique Nestler
Jul 10, 2018
Dr. Henrique Mayorga Nestler November 5, 1921 - July 10, 2018
Holding the hand of his wife of 68 years, Emma, and surrounded by family, Dr. Henrique Nestler (Rick) passed away peacefully on July 10 at Watsonville Community Hospital. Rick was born on November 5, 1921 in the town of Armero Colombia, South America to the Reverend...
