Obituaries

Feb 6, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth Trafton Skillicorn was born in Watsonville on February 6, 1913. She left this earth to be with Jesus on February 6, 2016, her 103rd birthday. She was the only child of Thomas and Elizabeth Trafton, a pioneer family who settled in the Pajaro Valley in 1854. Dorothy attended Pajaro Grammar School and graduated from Watsonville High School....

Feb 5, 2016

Roy was born in Watsonville, CA to Kanezo and Kinu Kaita. He lived a very full life, working as a truck driver, dishwasher, and then made a good living for his family growing strawberries. He loved golfing, day trips to the casinos, and most of all, cars! Roy had the most amazing memory and often matched significant family events...

Jan 31, 2016

Rick Towner, a longtime resident of Morgan Hill, CA passed away peacefully in his home on January 31st, 2016. Rick is survived by his two children; Richard Towner and Jessica Gupton (Towner); His parents William and Dorothea Towner; his siblings: Tina Swennes, Ray Towner, Deborah Towner Little and Joe Towner; his four grandchildren: Micah, Mason, McKenley and Drake and...

Jan 30, 2016

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 Dolores Romero peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 70. Dolores was born on August 13, 1945 in Cueneo, MichoacA�n, Mexico to her proud parents; Ernesto and Francisca Juarez. Dolores was a woman of many wonderful traits. She cherished her family was a loving mother, grandmother and a wonderful cook. Dolores also...

Jan 27, 2016

On January 27, 2016 Jose Barba Ramirez unexpectedly passed away at his residence in Watsonville. He was 48. Jose was born on December 12, 1967 in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico to his proud parents; Javier Barba Ramos and Maria Del Refugio Ramirez Vasquez. Jose was a 28 year member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Watsonville served as the...

Jan 13, 2016

On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Marilu Cano peacefully passed away surrounding her family in Watsonville, CA. She was 60. Marilu was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was ultimately devoted to her family and their happiness. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and shopping for antiques. Marilu always had her door open to her friends and...

Jan 13, 2016

Richard J. Petznick, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on January 13, 2016. A lifelong local resident, Richard grew up in Freedom attending Freedom School, Watsonville High, Hartnell and Cabrillo Colleges. He continued his education throughout his lifetime with a childlike fascination and insatiable curiosity for how something worked or how to improve a process....

Jan 9, 2016

On Saturday, January 9, 2016, Jesus Campos unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. He was 44 years old. Jesus was born on October 1, 1971 in Uruapan, MichoacA�n Mexico to his proud parents; Victoriano and Eduvina Campos. Jesus's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He cherished spending time, talking and making his children laugh. Jesus had...

Jan 8, 2016

On Friday, January 8, 2016, Rosa E. Dotson Perkins passed away peacefully in Santa Cruz surrounded by her family after being diagnosed with cancer only two weeks prior.

Rosa cherished many aspects of life, such as traveling with family, taking trips to Reno, playing the piano, keeping in touch with her relatives and her top priority was...

Jan 7, 2016

On Thursday, January 7, 2016, Mario R. Dorado peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 63. Mario was born on June 18, 1952 in California to his proud parents; Antonio Dorado and Carmen Robles. Mario is survived by 1 son, 3 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 10 siblings. We will miss your stories, humor and laughter....

Jan 4, 2016

On Monday, January 4, 2016 Rita Perezchica Ortiz peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville, CA. She was 88. Rita was born on October 3, 1927 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to her proud parents; Sixto and Desidora Perezchica. She was a devout Catholic who loved gardening and spending time with her loved ones. Rita's life was devoted to...

Dec 31, 2015

Doris Cecelia Flores was born on Feb. 26, 1924 in Sherman, Texas and passed away on Dec. 31, 2015 in Visalia, California at the age of 91. Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Fort, and Mauro Flores her second husband, as well as Jack Fort her oldest child. She is survived by her three children...

Dec 28, 2015

On Monday, December 28, 2015, Micaela Guzman de Diaz peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 93. Micaela was born on April 28, 1922 in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco Mexico to her proud parents; Jose Rosa Guzman and Guadalupe Bernabe. Micaela was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family...

Dec 28, 2015

Robert M Franks Jr. Born Sept 1, 1933 Died Dec 28, 2015 Bob was as big as the State of Texas where he was born. After finishing college in Texas A+I. He joined the Army and was a Signal corp film & photography officer. His military work led him to New York City, Europe and atomic testing in Nevada....

Dec 26, 2015

On Saturday, December 26, 2015, Elvina Rubalcava passed away at El Camino Hospital surrounded by her children in Mountain View, CA following complications from heart surgery. She was 91 at the time of her death.

She was born in Silver Bow, Montana on January 26, 1924 to Rosalio Luna And Maria Esparza Luna. Her parents and siblings...

Dec 25, 2015

Dorothy Horvath, of Watsonville, California, passed away on December 25, 2015. She was 91.

Dorothy was born in Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy was widowed for the past 6 years after being married to Louis Horvath for 62 years.

She worked as a hairdresser for several years and was a homemaker for most of her married life....

Dec 10, 2015

On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Glenda Joy Curlee Twaddle left us to be with the lord. She was born in Fort Bragg, CA on February 1, 1955. Glenda was a lot of fun and was truly loved by all. She will be forever missed and always cherished. She was preceded in death by her father, Bud Curlee on August...

Dec 4, 2015

On Friday, December 4, 2015 Rosa Maria Herrera, unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 43. Rosa was born on June 28, 1972 in Mexico to her proud parents; Felipe G. Herrera and Mara de Jesus Giron Herrera. Rosa was a woman of many wonderful traits. She loved to go dancing and to read. Rosa also enjoyed taking...

Nov 29, 2015

On Sunday, November 29, 2015, Salvador Heredia Caras peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 79. Salvador was born on November 1, 1936 in Jalisco, Mexico to his proud parents; Jose and Cleotilde Heredia Caras. Salvador was a man of many wonderful traits. His life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He cherished...

Nov 29, 2015

Bill Kenichi Kajihara passed away at his home in the presence of his family on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Watsonville at the age of 76. He was born on July 2, 1939 in Garden Grove, CA, the seventh of ten siblings to the late Ippei "Paul" and Shizuko Kajihara. During WWII, Bill along with his parents and siblings...