Obituaries

Dec 5, 2016

Jesus (Jess) Vega Sr. passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was 82. Mr. Vega was born in El Torro, CA and raised in Hollister, then moved to Watsonville to purse employments at the Watsonville Cannery. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children and loved to fish and take rides to Hollister to visit his brothers...

Nov 30, 2016

Reyna Ortega was born in Torreon Coahuila Mexico On January 6, 1971 to her proud parents Maria and Demetrio Puentes. She has been a resident of Watsonville since 2002. Reyna loved to cook. She made the best flour tortillas among other things. She also loved to dance and was an avid fan of Las Chivas soccer team. She survived...

Nov 26, 2016

On Saturday, November 26, 2016 Emilia Vazquez peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her entire family in Watsonville. She was 63. Emilia was a woman of strong character and many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. Emilia was a devoted and loving mother but her more important role...

Nov 26, 2016

On Saturday, November 26, 2016 Jerry Duane King peacefully passed away in comfort of his wife at their residence in Watsonville. He was 80. Jerry was a man of many wonderful traits. He was an outstanding pilot and loved to fly and always enjoyed looking into the beautiful sky. His life was also devoted to his beloved wife and...

Nov 25, 2016

On Friday, November 25, 2016 a long-time resident of Watsonville, Lena Marie Gilardoni peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 76. Lena enjoyed many aspects of life. She loved gardening, cooking for her friends and family and reading. Lena ultimately cherished spending time with her grandchildren who meant the world to her along with her...

Nov 21, 2016

On Monday, November 21, 2016 Manuel "Jessie" Martinez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 62. Manuel is survived by his children; Juan, Sandra, Zoila, Angelica and Jorge and his mother, Isaura Moreno. He is also lovingly survived by his siblings; Jose Luis, Lupe Maria Elena, Lourdes, Jose and his 7 grandchildren. Visitation services will be held on Wednesday,...

Nov 20, 2016

Allison Lewis Rider passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 surrounded by family. During the last months of his life his primary caregiver was his grandson Luke Dwyer. Allison was born in Watsonville, CA, April 7, 1926, to Isabella Fraser and Homer Allen Rider. The youngest of 4 children, his only sister Kathryn (Kay) was a doting and loving...

Nov 10, 2016

On Thursday, November 10, 2016 Antonia Galvan peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 77.

Antonia was born on July 20, 1939 in Jalisco, Mexico to her proud parents; Jose Maria and Petra Martinez. Antonia was the first daughter of 11 children born to Jose Maria and Petra Martinez. She married Alfonso Galvan...

Nov 10, 2016

Graciela "Grace" Valdivia, 77, of Watsonville died peacefully in the presence of her family after a battle with cancer on November 10, 2016. Born on December 13, 1938 in Bakersfield, CA. She is predeceased by her parents Eleuterio and Pilar Lopez, sister Jenny, and brother Joe.

She spent that last 57 years of her life married to...

Nov 8, 2016

On Monday, November 7, 2016 Inda Clunie unexpectedly passed away in Salinas. She was 59. Inda was a woman of many wonderful traits. She enjoyed doing crafts, baking and working with her kids at school. She never met a person she didn't like. Her smile and love will be forever missed and always cherished. She was preceded in death...

Nov 8, 2016

On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Josefina Rivera peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 58. Josefina's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, who she loved dearly. She also was an avid member of Saint Patrick's Church and had all her faith and...

Nov 2, 2016

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Marylee Montoya peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 87. Marylee was born in Sallisaw, OK, and raised most of her adult life in Watsonville. Marlyee was married for 52 years to Ray Montoya Sr. Marylee liked dancing, car shows, parades, fishing, playing bingo, traveling and family and friends. You could see...

Oct 28, 2016

On Friday, October 28, 2016 Wanda June Thompson peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 83. Wanda was a loving wife and mother with a big generous heart and sense of humor. Her greatest joy in life was service to her family. She truly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and would travel anywhere...

Oct 25, 2016

On Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Roberto C. Godinez passed away unexpectedly in Salinas. He was 48. Roberto was the greatest handy man ever! He always loved to help others and BBQing for his family and friends. His life was devoted to his family and their happiness and cherished spending time with them. To a loving Father, Brother, Grandfather and...

Oct 22, 2016

On October 22, 2016 Colleen B. Kramer peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 88. Colleen was raised in Los Angeles, CA and graduated from UCLA with a degree in French. Colleen raised her family in La Selva Beach she also was the office manager at Burgstrom Kramer Inc., for over 30 joyful years. She...

Oct 21, 2016

Mary Louise Ochoa, a lifelong resident of Watsonville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on October 21, 2016. She was 65. Mary graduated from Watsonville High School in 1970 and was local bus driver for 35 joyful years. She loved to dance and was an avid Oakland Raiders and A's fan. Mary also enjoyed...

Oct 20, 2016

Rachel Alice Torrecillas died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. She was 58. She was born in Watsonville on April 22, 1958. She was full of life. She enjoyed going out on motorcycle rides. She was also a great sports fan. Her favorite teams were the 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. She loved attending...

Oct 18, 2016

Napoleon E. Hernandez (50) "Polo" a lifelong resident of Watsonville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Watsonville Community Hospital with his family by his side. Polo was born on June 26, 1966 to Juan and Gloria Hernandez. Polo was a big man with an even bigger heart who truly lived life to the fullest. He was...

Oct 15, 2016

Baudelia Baeza died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. She was 91. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico on May 21, 1925 to Angelina and Silverio Ceja. She loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed going to casinos, watching television, gardening and making tamales. She loved her birds Niko and Pepe. She is...

Oct 14, 2016

On Friday, October 14, 2016 Robert R. Harris peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 53. Robert enjoyed listening to his R&B and old school music. He loved tinkering with his electronics and to sing. He majored in accounting and enjoyed watching Sci-Fi. He will be remembered for his "Happy go Lucky" aspect on life...