Obituaries
Kelly Hurley
Apr 11, 2017
Kelly Lynn Hurley passed away unexpectedly in New York City on April 11, 2017. Kelly was born on September 26, 1985 to Susie M. Southwood and Robert E. Hurley, Jr. in Watsonville, CA. She was 31 years old.
Kelly was a fitness enthusiast, avid reader, a strong activist for social change and enjoyed engaging discussions. She also...
Marcelina Lopez Ruiz
Apr 6, 2017
On April 6, 2017 Marcelina Lopez Ruiz peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 84. Marcelina was born on May 21, 1932 in Bellavista, Jalisco Mexico. Marcelina was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved attending her daily Elderday in Santa Cruz, where she loved her friends and the staff dearly. Ultimately, her life...
Kathleen McGrath
Apr 4, 2017
Kathleen McGrath of Watsonville passed away on April 4, 2017 in her home of her mother, Dorothy McGrath. She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 72 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Her son Harold and his wife Leticia Rodgers, who had tirelessly cared for her since 2014, were by her side. Kathleen was born on...
Francisca Felix
Apr 2, 2017
On Sunday, April 2, 2017 Francisca C. Felix peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 87. Francisca was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a long time employee of Ametex Pacific Ext and Smith and Vendiver. Ultimately, her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with them...
Maria Zungia
Mar 30, 2017
On Thursday, March 30, 2017 Maria De La "Luz" Marin Zuniga peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Salinas. She was 59. Maria was born on March 24, 1958 in Acambaro Guanajuaro, Mexico. Maria enjoyed dancing, gardening and flowers. Ultimately, she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. To a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend...
Rafael Lopez
Mar 30, 2017
On Thursday, March 30, 2017 Rafael Vergel Lopez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 94. Rafael was born on August 18, 1922 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Rafael was a big fan of crossword puzzles and Western Films. He was very into story telling about his past experiences and was a proud retired Chief of Police...
Ruby Handley Franzke
Mar 28, 2017
Ruby Mae Handley Franzke, age 99, was residing in Gladstone, Oregon at the time of her death on March 28, 2017. She was born in Tracy, California on January 8, 1918, the first of two children born to Nettie Jane Garlick and Alexander Handley. Her brother, Grover, was born when Ruby was a teenager. Ruby graduated from Salinas High...
Gladys Blair
Mar 27, 2017
On Monday, March 27, 2017 Gladys Blair peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 89. Gladys was a woman of many wonderful traits. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren who meant the world to her. Gladys will be will forever missed and cherished by all that knew her. She was...
Tanumia Fepulea'i
Mar 27, 2017
Our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Tanumia Fepulea'i died peacefully in Aromas at the home of her daughter Fiaau (Ohmann) and son-in-law Kent Ohmann on Monday, March 27th at 5am, surrounded by her loved ones. Tanumia was born in the South Pacific, in the Manu'a island of Ta'u (American Samoa), in the village of Faleasao. She moved to Menlo...
Eva Ortiz
Mar 26, 2017
On Sunday, March 26, 2017 Eva Ortiz passed away surrounded by her family in Santa Cruz, CA. She was 74. Eva loved taking long walks with her husband and enjoyed going to Church on Saturdays. She was a woman of strong faith who was always ready to help others. Her favorite pastime was to be around her family, especially...
Jennie Lopez
Mar 26, 2017
On Sunday, March 26, 2017 Jennie R. Lopez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 91. Jennie was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was retired from Green Giant and worked for 25 joyful years. Ultimately, her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren who...
Robert Cervantes
Mar 21, 2017
On March 21, 2017 Robert Cervantes passed away unexpectedly in Salinas California. He was 48. Robert was born on August 3, 1968 in Castroville California. Robert's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He loved his cat, drawing beautiful pictures and enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Virginia McClune
Mar 21, 2017
Virginia E. McClune passed away on March 21, 2017 in Covina, CA. She was born on May 20, 1925 in Hanford, CA to parents Everett & Maude Hamilton. She married Dale W McClune in 1946 and after living in Watsonville for 57 years, spent her last 12 years with her daughter in Azusa. She is survived by her 2...
Celeste Gloria Melo
Mar 20, 2017
On Monday, March 20, 2017 Celeste Da Gloria Melo passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 83. Celeste was born on December 19, 1933 in SA�o Mateus Terceira Acores. She moved to Watsonville in 1985. Celeste was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to crochet and enjoyed her ice cream. Above all, she cherished...
Gerald Marquez
Mar 19, 2017
On Sunday, March 19, 2017 Gerald Patrick Marquez Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Modesto. He was 64. Anyone who knew Gerald would know he enjoyed riding his bike and recycling. He was not one to stay in one place, as his favorite pass time was his travels with his wife. He was always planning their...
J Vega
Mar 14, 2017
Mr. J AsunciA�n Vega Heredia passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2017 in Watsonville, CA in the presence of his family at home.
Mr. Vega was born on April 2, 1941 in PurAC.pero de EchA�iz, MichoacA�n, MAC.xico to Maria Heredia and LA�cio Vega. As a young boy and teen, he herded sheep and cattle alongside his brothers....
Carmen Ponce Gaytan
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...
Anthony Ontiveros
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...
Alwyn Fox
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.
At the young...
Robert Perez
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...
