Obituaries

May 15, 2016

On Sunday, May 15, 2016 Lisa D. Heald-Caballero peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Gilroy. She was 52. Lisa was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was an avid member of her church, enjoyed music and was an event planner. She loved taking trips to help orphanages in Mexico and help out anyone in need. Most...

May 14, 2016

On Saturday, May 14, 2016 Floyd Earl Gaither peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 94. Floyd was a man of many wonderful characteristics. He served under General Patton in WWII receiving two Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal. Floyd retired from Granite Construction as a foreman after 30 joyful years of service. Some of his...

May 9, 2016

Julie Leider-Galea passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was 54 years old. She grew up in Hillsbourgh, CA attending the Hillsbourgh schools and went on to Burlingame High School where she graduated in 1980. After traveling and attending college she settled down in Burlingame, CA where she had three sons. For the last...

May 6, 2016

On Friday, May 6, 2016 Heriberto Vega Sanchez passed away in Watsonville at the age of 40. Heriberto was born on March 29, 1976 in Jocotepec Jalisco, Mexico to his proud parents; Fernando and Sara Vega. Heriberto was a happy, humorous and caring man. His life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He has been living here...

Apr 24, 2016

Emilio Alvarado grew up in San Marcos, Texas and moved to California in 1981. He found his calling in the news profession and worked as a journalist for many years, as well as being an award-winning short story writer. He was extremely proud of his son David, Lance Corporal USMC, and loved his daughters Jennifer and Emily dearly, as...

Apr 22, 2016

On Friday, April 22, 2016, Jose Yerena Guzman peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Mexico. He was 80 Jose was born on September 18, 1935 in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco to his proud parents; Francisca and Pedro Guzman. Jose was a caring, loving and loyal man. His life was devoted to his family and their happiness. Jose...

Apr 19, 2016

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Mary D. Boedeker passed away surrounded by her family. She was 87. Mary was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was a graduate of Manteca High class of 46, received her Nursing Degree from Saint Mary's San Francisco class of 50. Mary was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 45 years. Mary was...

Apr 16, 2016

On Saturday, April 16, 2016 George Frank Hurley peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in San Jose. He was 87. George was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a horticulturalist, who loved his roses and was in the agricultural field for over 40 joyful years. George also was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers,...

Apr 16, 2016

On Saturday, April 16, 2016 John Patrick Blinkenberg passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 52. John was a man of many wonderful traits. He enjoyed many things about life such as hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling and rocking crawling. John also enjoyed spending time with his daughter and family. To a loving Father, Son, Brother, Grandfather and Friend you...

Apr 14, 2016

On Thursday, April 14, 2016, William Shannon Jr. passed away in Santa Cruz. He was 61. William was a generous, loyal and caring man. He loved to eat, work on his cars and was a friendly man. William enjoyed landscaping and was always willing to help others. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. William is survived by...

Apr 14, 2016

On Thursday, April 14, 2016 Joseph "Michael" Sancetta peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Dominican Hospital. He was 69. Michael was a man of many wonderful traits. If you were a friend of Michael's, you never ever forgot him. His witt was like no other, he had a gift of humor that made everyone laugh. He will...

Apr 13, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Adrian Anthony Bocanegra passed away in Los Lomas. He was 8 years old. Adrian was born on April 27, 2007 in Watsonville to his proud parents; Jose Bocanegra and Christina Lopez. Adrian was an avid sports player and a true athlete. He played for several teams such as for the Pajaro Valley Little League,...

Apr 13, 2016

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Israel Macias Marin peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. He was 37. Israel was born on March 7, 1979 in San Juan de Los Lagos Jalisco, Mexico to his proud parents; Gabino Macias de la cruz and Maria Marin-Garcia. Israel's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. He enjoyed working to...

Apr 13, 2016

Life-long resident of Santa Cruz, Curtis Craver, age 40, died unexpectedly on April 13, 2016. He was the beloved and loving son of Laurie Longenecker and John Craver. Loving stepfather to Joseph Stanger. Curtis' passion was the ocean. He worked as both a recreational and commercial fisherman since he was a teen. His passion for life and the ocean...

Apr 12, 2016

Annie Jeanette (SIMS) BEAMAN passed away on April 12, 2016, only days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. She was born in Berkeley California, but except for a few years in Berkeley and in Lincoln Nebraska, she spent her life in and near Watsonville. She attended the old Calabasas School, and graduated from Watsonville High School, Class of 1942. She...

Apr 10, 2016

Jim Clark, at age 77 went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Jim will now be joining his soulmate Carolyn, who he loved and adored for their 45 years of marriage. Jim is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jackie Rodman and Laurie Knowles, Tim and Penny Clark, and Thomas and Deirdre...

Apr 7, 2016

On Thursday, April 7, 2016 Frank M. Okamoto passed away surrounded by his family in Moss Landing. He was 50. Frank was born in Los Angeles, CA and then became a long time resident of North Monterey County. Frank graduated from North Monterey County High School and attended Hartnell College. Frank was a man of many wonderful traits. He...

Apr 6, 2016

Born in New York, son of Harry and Jean Nussbaum, Steve proudly graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, then earned his doctorate in philosophy from U. Massachusetts, Amherst. He came to the West Coast to teach at CSU Long Beach in the 1960's. In 1978, after years as a professor of philosophy, he became a CA real...

Apr 2, 2016

On April 2, 2016, Jesus (Jesse) Ramon Limon peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Castroville. He was 55. Jesus was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a foreman for Granite Construction for over 30 joyful years. Jesse was the number 1 Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors and Washington Redskins fan. He enjoyed going to sporting...

Mar 30, 2016

Robert Longoria passed away on March 30, 2016 at the age of 49.

Robert is predeceased by his father Ernesto Longoria, his sister Yolanda Longoria and his bothers' Oscar Escobedo and Ernesto and Thomas Longoria.

Robert will be dearly missed and is lovingly remembered by his mother Delia Longoria of Salinas, brothers Orlando Longoria of...