Obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

John B. Fenoglio peacefully died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Dominican Hospital. He was 84. John was a man of many wonderful traits. He was a school bus driver in Aromas for many years, until he had a stroke when he was 29 years old. Although that made him disabled, it didn't damper his outgoing personality and humor....

Jul 29, 2015

On July 29, 2015, Mary Jo Burns peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence. She was 84. Mary Jo was born on May 22, 1931 in Oklahoma to her proud parents; Harvey and Mary Riley. Mary Jo was a loving, generous and caring person. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She truly...

Jul 29, 2015

On July 29, 2015 we said goodbye to Robert "Wayne" Cloukey . Born November 6, 1946 in Athol Massachusetts. He graduated from Samuel Ayer High School in Fremont CA where he wrestled and played football before joining the service. Wayne was very proud to serve his country in the US Navy as a Seabee. He did two tours in...

Jul 26, 2015

Roberto MuA�oz Roberto MuA�oz died on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was 85. Mr. MuA�oz was born on April 28, 1930. He arrived in Watsonville in 1955. He worked for the Morris family of Green Valley Road in their apple and apricot farm from 1956 to 1969; after which, he started his own endeavor growing strawberries and raspberries until...

Jul 15, 2015

Lucy Selak passed away peacefully in her sleep and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We would like to give a special thanks to all family and friends that gave her love and strength to go on and to all the people at Valley Convalescent that helped her through this hard time. There will be a...

Jul 10, 2015

On Friday, July 10, 2015 Giselle Alizeah Perez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 10. Giselle was born on February 27, 2005 in Watsonville, CA to her proud parents; Sergio and Eli Perez.

Gigi had a true passion for dance, music and love. She was surrounded by a big family and had numerous friends...

Jul 6, 2015

On Monday, July 6, 2015, Ana Maria Guzman peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 80. Ana Maria was born in San Juan Cosala Jalisco, Mexico. She lived there until 1974, when she immigrated to the United States. Ana Maria worked for Richard A. Shaw, Green Giant, JJ Crossetti and Watsonville Cannery for many joyful years. She...

Jul 4, 2015

On Saturday, July 4th, 2015 Bette A. Curtis peacefully passed away in Watsonville. She was 91 years old. Bette graduated from Watsonville High School and she loved being a wife and mother to her three boys. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing and bingo. Bette especially loved having her two girlfriends over Carol Rackley and Sonja Escalante over 2 nights...

Jul 1, 2015

June Louise Arellano was carried in the arms of God to her heavenly family and to soar with the angels surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday July 1st. June was a Watsonville, California, native and was the second child of Leroy and Lucille McGinnis. She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years Alex Arellano, her children...

Jun 21, 2015

On Sunday, June 21, 2015 Irma Jimenez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was 51. Irma was born on August 18, 1963 in Watsonville, CA to her proud parents. She was a free spirit who lived every day as if it was her last and for that she will be truly missed and forever cherished. Irma was...

Jun 21, 2015

On Sunday, June 21, 2015 Salvador Fernandez Alvarez Jr. unexpectedly passed away in Watsonville. He was 30.

Salvador was born on December 11, 1984 in Watsonville, CA to his proud parents; Salvador and Maria Fernandez.

He enjoyed many aspects of life especially fishing, gardening, working on cars, hiking, barbeques, visiting with family and friends. Salvador...

Jun 18, 2015

Sarah Reynolds Sullivan February 22, 1958 - June 18, 2015

Sarah Reynolds Sullivan reunited with her father Jim Reynolds and grandson Trevor Sandoval up in heaven Thursday June18th. She died due to complications of a heart attack at Dominican Hospital. She was a 57 year old Watsonville native, where she attended Pajaro School and Watsonville High. She...

Jun 15, 2015

On Monday, June 15, 2015 Tony Sousa passed away in Royal Oaks, CA. He was 43. Tony had a true passion for street and dirt bike riding. If he wasn't riding, you could find him fixing or tinkering with his bikes, ATVs and cars. His family and friends will always remember him as the greatest mechanic they knew. Tony...

Jun 13, 2015

On Saturday, June 13, 2015 Robert Chavarria peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Salinas, CA. He was 62. Robert was born on September 26, 1952 in Harlingen, Texas. Robert was a very hard-working man with many wonderful traits. In his free time he loved to fish, garden, work on cars, BBQ and enjoyed the outdoors. Prior to...

Jun 12, 2015

On Friday, June 12, 2015 Judy Corona peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 43. Judy enjoyed many things in life such as listening and dancing to music and cooking for her family and friends. She also loved spending time with her two dogs who meant the absolute world to her. To a loving Wife, Mother, Sister,...

Jun 6, 2015

Jim Uyematsu, 92, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2015. Born in Orange, California Jim lived in Watsonville since 1947. Jim was a lifelong strawberry farmer who started farming with his father, Rempei, and brother, Roy in Southern California. After World War II the family started farming strawberries in Watsonville for Driscoll Strawberry Associations, Inc. Jim farmed...

Jun 6, 2015

On Saturday, June 6, 2015 Alejandro Campos Fernandez passed away in Watsonville, CA at the age of 45. Alejandro's life was devoted to his 3 sons who meant the absolute world to him and came before anything else. He was their number one fan and would do anything to support them. Alejandro was a very hard and determined worker....

Jun 3, 2015

On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Carmen Galindo peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 82. She was born on July 17, 1932 in Apulco, Jalisco, Mexico to her proud parents; Jesus Galindo and Rodolfa Valle. Carmen's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. We are forever grateful to have known Carmen and for...

May 22, 2015

On May 22, 2015 Jamie Jo Schipsi peacefully passed away in Hollister, CA. She was 51.

Jamie was a loving, caring, generous and compassionate woman. Her biggest accomplishment was being the best mother to her children, who truly meant the world to her. Jamie had a true passion for helping people and was always standing up for...

May 22, 2015

On Friday, May 22, 2015 Pedro Juarez peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 91. Pedro was born on April 28, 1924 in Guanajuato, Mexico to his proud parents; Lucio and Juana Juarez. He was an active bike rider and was an avid member of Saint Patrick Church. He enjoyed reading novels and was a true fan...