Obituaries
Enrique Serrano Castro
Sep 23, 2016
On Friday, September 23, 2016 Enrique Serrano Castro unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. He was 58. Enrique was born on June 15, 1958 in Xochimilco, Mexico. Enrique was a man of many traits and characteristics. He went to school for 9 years and owned Mi Mexico Restaurant. He loved many things about life such as soccer, dancing, running,...
Robert Crow
Sep 20, 2016
On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Robert L. Crow peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Coulterville, CA. He was 70. Robert was a man of many wonderful traits. He loved fishing; golfing, bowling and watching his great grandchildren grow. Robert had a true passion for his work and cherished spending time with his wife, Dianna. He was preceded...
Edgar Lopez Ayala
Sep 19, 2016
On Sunday September 19, 2016 Edgar G. Lopez Ayala unexpectedly passed away in San Jose, CA. He was 21. Edgar was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed volunteering in the community and was a nursing student with a goal of becoming a Neuro Surgeon. Edgar most importantly had a big heart and loved to help everyone. His family...
Joaquin Mejia-Villa
Sep 18, 2016
On Sunday, September 18, 2016 Joaquin Mejia Villa "El Guerro Palmas" unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 65. Joaquin was born on August 23, 1951 in MichoacA�n, Mexico. Joaquin loved music and played the accordion in a local group named, Lluvia NorteA�a in Watsonville. He will be forever missed and his memory and music will be forever cherished....
Jeanette Devery
Sep 6, 2016
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Jeanette Rae Devery peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence. She was 53. Jeanette was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a proud retired Fire Marshall for Central Fire Protection District and loved her horses and dogs. Jeanette competed in many horse shows and loved to garden. To a...
Alejandro Rivas-Carbajal
Sep 6, 2016
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Alejandro Rivas-Carbajal peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz. He was 61. Alejandro was born on December 14, 1954 in Sahuayo MichoacA�n, Mexico. Alejandro proudly worked for Big Creek Lumber for over 30 joyful years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, the outdoors, cooking and music. He loved spending time with his...
Joe Bachman
Sep 1, 2016
On Thursday, September 1, 2016 Joe Roy Bachman peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 80. Joe attended Watsonville High School and spent 4 years in the Army serving in Alaska. He enjoyed playing sports and coaching for several local leagues in Watsonville. Joe was the biggest SF Giants fan and was able to witness...
Jose Jimenez-Vega
Aug 30, 2016
On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Jose Jimenez Vega peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 89. Jose was born on May 17, 1927 in MichoacA�n, Mexico. Jose was a man of many wonderful traits and was a very hard worker. For over 50 joyful years he worked in the Central Coast. Jose's life was devoted to his...
Douglas Dewart
Aug 14, 2016
Early Sunday morning on August 14, 2016, Douglas Calvin Dewart, 73, peacefully passed away at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada after having put up a courageous struggle with cancer with his devoted wife, Terry and family by his bedside. Doug was born on March 1, 1943 in San Mateo, CA to Elmer and Roseanna (Freeborn) Dewart. His love for...
Jean Foote
Aug 13, 2016
Jean "Grammy" Foote passed away with her family by her side on the morning of August 13, 2016. She was 80 years old. Jean was born in Holtville, CA on January 20, 1936. Jean met her husband, Norm, in El Centro, CA and the two were married on January 18, 1958. Later that year they moved to Watsonville, CA,...
Maria Tolamatl
Aug 6, 2016
On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Maria Concepcion Tolamatl Hernandez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 63. Maria was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished family gatherings, time spent with her grandchildren and cooking for her family. She is survived by her children;...
Socorro Mendoza Madrigal
Aug 5, 2016
On Friday, August 5, 2016 Socorro Mendoza Madrigal peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 67. Socorro was born on September 27, 1948 in Coalcoman MichoacA�n, Mexico to his parents; Ruben Mendoza and Josefina Madrigal. Socorro's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and out...
Victor Velasquez
Aug 2, 2016
On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Victor "Buffalo" Velasquez unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 27. Victor was a man of many wonderful traits. He enjoyed to play and watch sports, go golfing, dancing, DJ at events and catering for the Ballesteros. Victor you will be forever missed and your memories always cherished in our hearts. Victor is survived...
Frank Lamoly
Jul 30, 2016
Having put up a courageous struggle with cancer, Frank B. Lamoly passed away on July 30, 2016 at the age of 84. Frank was the Town Marshall at Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton CA. He had a deep love for horses and legends of the Old West. He is survived by his wife Rita of 53 years and his children;...
Marjorie Watsonville
Jul 30, 2016
Marjorie Garland, 85 went home to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born in Allis Hollow, PA where she met her late husband, Russell of 52 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Watsonville. She leaves behind her four loving children; Jean (Ricardo) Mendez, Kenneth Garland, Sharon (Robert)...
Anita Valdivia
Jul 20, 2016
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Anita F. Valdivia peacefully passed away in Monterey, CA. She was 63. Anita was born on October 5, 1952 in San Luis Obispo and then resided in Salinas, CA with her children. Anita was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved to play...
Seth Kolski
Jul 19, 2016
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Seth Sundance Kolski unexpectedly passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 40. Seth was a man of many wonderful traits. He graduated from Marymount University and was a master digger and vinyl record collector. Seth had great knowledge of all styles and genres of music and was very well respected in the record collector...
Ismael Cano-Arteaga
Jul 13, 2016
Ismael Cano-Arteaga Ismael Cano-Arteaga died after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 32. Mr. Cano-Arteaga was born in Watsonville to Ramon and Veronica Cano on Aug. 11, 1983. He had a great personality with a strong sense of humor along with an infectious smile. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his favorite team, the San...
Jesus Saldaña
Jul 9, 2016
On Saturday, July 9, 2016 Jesus A. SaldaA�a peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Royal Oaks. He was 76. Jesus enjoyed playing Bingo at the Park Place Bingo in Salinas, attending the 49ner's and SF Giants games and watching his grandsons play football and baseball at Watsonville High School. He also loved working in his yard which...
Adriana Fuentes-Villegas
Jul 5, 2016
On Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 the Lord above called another angel to join His heavenly kingdom. Adriana Fuentes-Villegas, or Addy as she was called by friends and family, was born on January 16th, 1992. She was 24 years young. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, being a fun aunt to her niece and nephew, loved music and...
