Obituaries
Eligia Montes
Sep 19, 2015
On Saturday, September 19, 2015, Eligia Castillo Montes peacefully passed away surrounded by hwr family in Royal Oaks, CA. She was 87. Eligia was born on January 1, 1928 in Cueramaro Guanajuato, Mexico to her proud parents; Miguel and Maria Castillo. Eligia was a woman of many wonderful traits. Her life was devoted to her family and their happiness....
Luis Delgado
Sep 17, 2015
Luis "Louie" Delgado peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the age of 86. Mr. Delgado was born on May 23, 1929 to Melquiades and Eloisa Delgado in Hagerman, New Mexico. He came to California as a young man where he learned the plumbing trade. He was employed by various plumbing companies and was a member of...
Lucio Luna Zuñiga
Sep 9, 2015
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Lucio Luna ZuA�iga peacefully passed away surrounding his family in Santa Cruz, CA. He was 63. Lucio was born on December 15, 1952 in Mexico to his parents; Daniel and Irene Luna ZuA�iga. Lucio was a hard worker, loving and generous man. He was a proud owner of Luna Landscaping and was a true...
Rosendo Calderon Diaz
Sep 9, 2015
On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Rosendo Calderon Diaz peacefully passed away surrounding his family in Watsonville. He was 62. Rosendo was born on September 15, 1952 in Mexico to his parents; Ladislao and Maria Calderon Diaz. Rosendo was a man of many wonderful characteristics. He truly enjoyed woodshop, gardening and anything to do with the outdoors and agriculture. Rosendo...
Sergio Cruz Sr.
Sep 7, 2015
On Monday, September 7, 2015 Sergio Cruz Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 54. Sergio was born on October 25, 1960 in Mexico to his proud parents; Elpidio and Delia Cruz. Sergio was a true soccer fan and was an automobile fanatic. He's life was devoted to his family and their happiness. Sergio...
Kathleen Redenbaugh
Sep 7, 2015
On Monday, September 7, 2015 Kathleen Helen Redenbaugh peacefully passed away in Watsonville. She was 89.
Kathleen was born on July 7, 1926 in Hurland, Missouri to her proud parents, Homer and Mary Buhl.
Kathleen was a woman of many wonderful traits. She received her Bachelor's Degree and was a teacher for over 20 joyful...
Adelaida Mijares
Sep 1, 2015
On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Adelaida Mijares peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 90. Adelaida was born on December 16, 1924 in Mexico to her parents; Francisco and Maria Ortiz-Mijares. Adelaida was a woman of many wonderful qualities. She loved to laugh, listen to music and truly cherished spending time with her grandchildren and family. Adelaida's life...
Elton Riley
Sep 1, 2015
On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Elton Riley peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Santa Cruz, CA. He was 81. Elton was born on October 21, 1933 in Oklahoma to his proud parents; Harvey and Mary Riley. Elton worked for Union Ice for 40 joyful years. He loved animals, camping, fishing and listening to country music. Elton cherished...
Jeanette Bishop
Aug 25, 2015
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Jeanette Bishop peacefully passed away surrounded by her family in Watsonville. She was 89. Jeanette was born on January 18, 1926 in Roe, Arkansas to her proud parents; Loyd and Alice Jackson. Jeanette was a woman of many wonder traits. She was a proud member of the Freedom Children Center where she was a...
Marianne Rider
Aug 20, 2015
Marianne passed peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday evening. She lived a wonderful 65 years, growing up and raising her family in Watsonville, California. To know Marianne was to love her. She made instant friends wherever she went, starting conversations that could last for hours. Her family brought her most joy, having unconditional love that was...
Rosemary Moran
Aug 19, 2015
On Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Rosemary Moran peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 90 years old. She was born on April 2, 1925 in Henniepin, Minnesota to her proud parents. When Rosemary was 13, her sister Jane and parents left Minnesota and traveled west and settled in San Francisco, CA, where she met and married her...
Ernie Vasquez
Aug 19, 2015
Ernie Vasquez Ernie Vasquez died peacefully surrounded by his family in his home in Salinas on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. Mr. Vasquez enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and yard sales to find objects to refurbish and personalize. He was an avid 49er fan. He also enjoyed playing dominos with his wife, family reunion barbecues, and spending time with his...
Martha Galan
Aug 15, 2015
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 Martha Alicia Galan peacefully passed away in Pacoima, California. She was 54. Alicia was born on December 15, 1960 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico to her proud parents; Andres and Felicitas Ramirez Romero. Alicia was a woman of many wonderful traits. She was outgoing, loving, caring and always enjoyed being social with others. Most importantly...
Joan Thompson
Aug 2, 2015
Joan E. Thompson, 83, a native of Corralitos and longtime resident of Watsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Walnut Creek, CA, after a short illness. Joan was born in Santa Cruz County on October 9, 1931. She lived in Watsonville until 2005 and resided in Walnut Creek for the last 10 years.
Joan was...
Alicia Fernandez
Aug 1, 2015
On Saturday, August 1, 2015 Alicia F. Fernandez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 79. Alicia was born on September 16, 1935 in Gomez Farias, MichoacA�n Mexico to her proud parents, Antonio Fernandez Valdez and Natalia Fernandez Gomez. She loved to keep a clean house and cook for her family. Alicia's life...
Jay Curtis
Jul 30, 2015
On Thursday, July 30th Jay L. Curtis, 61, passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital of liver failure. Jay was born on June 23, 1954 in San Francisco, CA to Walter M. Curtis and Bette A. Curtis. Jay worked at his father's Unocal 76 station in his early 20's in Watsonville. He then worked for Pajaro Valley Preventions and Community...
John Fenoglio
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....
Robert Cloukey
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...
Mary Burns
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...
Roberto Muñoz
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...
