Obituaries
Lena Gilardoni
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...
Manuel Martinez
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,...
Allison Rider
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...
Antonia Galvan
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...
Graciela Valdivia
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...
Josefina Rivera
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...
Inda Clunie
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...
Marylee Montoya
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...
Wanda Thompson
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...
Roberto Godinez
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...
Colleen Kramer
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...
Mary Ochoa
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...
Rachel Torrecillas
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...
Napoleon Hernandez
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...
Baudelia Baeza
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...
Robert Harris
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...
Maria Vasquez Cortez
Oct 8, 2016
On Saturday, October 8, 2016 Maria Consuelo Vasquez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Watsonville. She was 92. Maria was born on February 4, 1924 in San Pedro Tesistan Jalisco, Mexico. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved to hand wash...
Jose Alvarez
Oct 4, 2016
Jose Antonio Alvarez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2016. He was 81 years old. Jose was born to his proud parents, Jesus Alvarez and Odilona Mendoza on August 31, 1935. Jose was a hardworking man devoted to his family. He took the time to teach his older children to read and write....
Ken Anderson
Sep 28, 2016
It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the passing of Ken Anderson. Ken was almost 59 years old when he passed from a stroke on September 28, 2016. Born in 1957, Ken spent 30 years developing his business - Central California Pool Covers, where he worked as the owner/operator and built relationships with loyal customers all over...
Eduarda Castro Altamirano
Sep 23, 2016
On Friday, September 23, 2016, Eduarda Castro Altamirano peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 72. Eduarda was born on March 18, 1944 in Xochimilco, Mexico. Eduarda's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and cooking for her family. To a loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend you...
