Obituaries
Maria (Rivas) Alanis
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...
Amos Butler
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...
Josefina Zamora
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...
Delfina Ancheta
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...
Jose Lopez
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...
Baldomero Zaragoza
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,...
William O'Gorman
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...
Lee Cisneros
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...
Antero Reyes
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....
George Colburn
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...
Ronald Blevins
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...
Steven Glaum
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...
Joseph Baxter
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...
Alexander Arellano
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...
John Bergwall
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...
Norman Haney
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...
Gary Liebenberg
Jan 14, 2017
Gary Lester Liebenberg died peacefully in his home in Hollister on January 14, 2017 after a long illness. He was 72. Gary was born on November 11, 1944 in Santa Cruz to his parents, Lester and Margaret Liebenberg. He graduated from the San Lorenzo Valley High School in 1963. Soon after, he joined the army with his twin brother,...
Maria Alaniz
Jan 13, 2017
Maria Garza Alaniz, born on November 20, 1923 passed away on January 13, 2017. Maria was born in Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua Mexico. She migrated to the States to support her family. She worked for Goodwill and Mission Linens in Santa Cruz. She was a strong woman of faith and we are going to miss her dearly. She honored God's...
George Colburn
Jan 11, 2017
Don, a long time resident of the Bay Area, who in retirement moved to Capitola, passed away on Jan.11, 2017 due to Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Portland, OR. Don is survived by his wife of 45 years, Luisa; his daughter, Camille; his grandchildren, Sebastian and Sabrina; and his sister Elaine. He is preceded in death by his...
Maria Avalos Sanchez
Jan 11, 2017
On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Maria Estela Avalos Sanchez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in San Jose. She was 72. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved to take care of her grandchildren, enjoyed cooking, shopping and cherished being a housewife. To a loving...
