Obituaries

Mar 9, 2017

Carmen Ponce Gaytan passed away unexpected on March 9, 2017. She was only 48 years old. Carmen was a kind person who loved to help, friends and family. She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children Alejandra Gonzalez, Alicia Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez and Juan Gonzalez and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on...

Mar 1, 2017

On March 1, 2017 Anthony Aguilar Ontiveros peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 88. Anthony was born on October 11, 1928 in Winfield, Kansas. He enjoyed many aspects of life especially family festivities. Anthony had a loving charismatic demeanor and loved a variety of music and his sport was dancing to corridas and cumbias...

Feb 28, 2017

Alwyn L. Fox, Jr., LCDR USNR, 91 of Lake Stevens, WA passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Santa Rosa, CA on January 30, 1926, Al spent his childhood in Sacramento, CA. He lived much of his life in Santa Cruz, CA before moving to Washington in 2000.

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Feb 28, 2017

On February 28, 2017 Robert Lorenzo Perez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 52. Robert attended Watsonville High School, Cabrillo College and San Jose State. He loved helping people, perusing a career in the medical field and Pharmacy Tech. Robert worked for the Central Coast Alliance for Health, Dr. Benjamin Potkin and Dr. Rajinder Singh and Dr. Jay...

Feb 26, 2017

On Sunday, February 26, 2017 Maria Olivia (Rivas) Alanis peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 72. Maria was born on August 3, 1944 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to cook. Maria...

Feb 23, 2017

Amos Alfred Butler, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017 following a year long illness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Pope) Butler; his sons George, Steve and David, wife Ronda; his daughter Laura, husband Frank; siblings Stella, Letha, and Dean; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog Spud. Born...

Feb 22, 2017

On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Josefina Zamora peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Royal Oaks. She was 85. Josefina was born on September 23, 1931 in MichoacA�n, Mexico. Josefina's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Her love and constant care will be forever missed and...

Feb 19, 2017

Delfina Rivera Ancheta, a Watsonville resident for nearly 60 years, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017, at Valley Convalescent Hospital. She was 91. Delfina was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on December 15, 1925, to Juan and Leonora Rivera. She was the eldest of ten children and left her rural home for Manila to help support the...

Feb 18, 2017

On Saturday, February 18, 2017 Jose Carmen Lopez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 83. Jose was a man of many wonderful traits. He loved the Oakland A's baseball and enjoyed BBQing for his family and friends. Jose also enjoyed gardening, mariachi music, dancing with his beloved wife and spending time with his family...

Feb 12, 2017

Sunday, February 12th, long time resident of Watsonville, Baldomero Zaragoza, passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 85. Baldo was an active parishioner at Saint Patrick's Church, serving as a Eucharistic minister, with the Ministry for the sick, and for Charismatic retreats. After retiring, he was a stay at home grandfather, for 18 years, to his eldest granddaughter,...

Feb 9, 2017

William C. O'Gorman, born October 9, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully at his home in La Selva Beach on February 9, 2017. Bill stood proudly for the U.S. Army in World War II and served as a medic in the 79th Infantry in Normandy, France. He started his family in Ridgefield, Connecticut and later moved to...

Jan 30, 2017

On Monday, January 30, 2017 Lee Anthony Cisneros peacefully passed away AT 4:20 AM surrounded by his family at his home. He was 48. Lee graduated from Watsonville High School in 1987 and owned his own automotive repair shop. He supported his children in various softball and basketball teams. Lee was a very loving and generous man, Father and...

Jan 29, 2017

Antero J. Reyes 74 yrs. peacefully passed away encompassed by his family on Sunday January 29, 2017. Antero enjoyed rebuilding cars, racing, caravan camping at Pine Crest Lake with family and friends, and a big fan of science fiction books, movies and tv shows. Antero leaves his beloved wife; Estella J. Reyes, children; Debra Montanez, Vincent Reyes, Stacie A....

Jan 27, 2017

On Friday, January 27, 2017 George Horace Colburn peacefully passed away in Watsonville. He was 71. George Colburn was an extremely talented photographer who specialized in aerial shots of racing yachts and nature. For many years he owned a fishing boat and had a lucrative business as a fisherman. On the slopes George was a hip-swinger extraordinaire. George will...

Jan 25, 2017

On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Ronald Peter Blevins peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Royal Oaks. He was 80 Ron was married to his loving wife Virigina for 53 years. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed model trains and guns. He loved camping, fishing, and exploring the back roads of the Sierra Nevada with his family...

Jan 24, 2017

On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, a long-time resident of Aptos, Steven Dale Glaum peacefully passed away. He was 62. Steve was a member of the Aptos High Sports Hall of Fame, Peninsula Oilers Baseball Hall of Fame, U.C. Riverside Athletics Hall of Fame and NCAA DII College World Series Hall of Fame. Steve was drafted by the Detroit Tigers...

Jan 22, 2017

Joseph Ralph Baxter passes away peacefully with loved ones all around on January 22nd 2017. Joe graduated from Camden High School in San Jose, California in 1962. After high school Joe worked as a carpenter during the day and as a tow truck driver at night. He married his high school sweetheart, Sunny Clair Thornagle in 1964. Joe built...

Jan 19, 2017

John Phillip Bergwall died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 19th 2017. John was born in Vallejo, CA. to Cecil and Phillip Bergwall. The family often visited Santa Cruz in the 1950's and 60's and John moved to Santa Cruz in the early 1970's. He obtained a business degree from Cal State Fullerton and an Art History degree from UCSC...

Jan 19, 2017

Alexander Valenzuela Arellano was carried in the arms of God to be with his wife June and his son Alex on Thursday January 19th surrounded by his family and friends. Alex was born in Calexico and later moved to Watsonville, California where he lived for more than fifty years. Alex was the oldest son of Bonifacio and Maria Arellano...

Jan 17, 2017

Mr. Haney was born and raised in Coalinga, CA. He joined the Navy on his 18th birthday in 1945 and mustered out as a Fireman 2nd class in August of 1946. He married a hometown girl, Loy Phelps on September 11, 1948. He graduated from Fresno State and moved to Watsonville in September of 1950 to begin his career...