Obituaries

Dec 30, 2014

Mr. Larkin passed away at home on December 30, 2014. He was a native and lifetime resident of Watsonville.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Larkin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Emmett M. Larkin and his sister, Nora Jo Dominica. Mr. Larkin was the son of Emmett V. and Fanny P. Larkin. Also,...

Dec 28, 2014

Jose Francisco "Frank" Zepeda, son of Francisco and Luz, brother of Salvador and Gerardo, father of Marissa, Mark, Franky, and Jocelyn, grandfather of Emily and Evan (soon to be born), left this earth to be with our heavenly father on Sunday December the 28th, 2014. Frank immigrated to the United States at the early age of 3, lived for...

Dec 16, 2014

On December 16, 2014, Lydia Borquez Monroe peacefully passed away at Dominican Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old.

Lydia was a wonderful cook and loved making many types of crafts. She was devoted to her family especially enjoyed the young ones. She had a great sense of humor & always made us smile...

Dec 16, 2014

Since 1969, Romeo and Betty made Watsonville their home. Romeo's first job was as a bean sprout picker along Highway 1. Subsequently, he became an irrigator for West Coast Farms, where he worked for 17 years. Romeo, along with his wife, served 7 years as strawberry share croppers for the Tomasello Company. He was a janitor for Christian Heritage...

Dec 13, 2014

Arthur F. Siqueiros died December 13th, 2014. His family ever-present at his bedside during his last days. He was loved very much by all who knew him, and especially loved by his family. His wit, his outlook on life, his ability to listen and give sage advice was appreciated by all who had occasion to talk a problem over...

Dec 12, 2014

On December 12, 2014 Rafaela Hernandez peacefully passed away at Stanford Hospital surrounded by her daughters, Margarita and Carmen and her grandchildren. She was born on April 28, 1937 in Sinaloa, Mexico to her proud parents. Rafaela's life was devoted to her family and their happiness. She cherished every moment with them and loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Dec 12, 2014

Sharon Mary Culbertson passed away peacefully at home in Aptos on December 12th, 2014 at the age of 78. Sharon was born on October 7th, 1936 to Jack and Mary Johnson Lipscomb in Detroit Michigan. She spent her childhood growing up in Royal Oak Michigan and graduated from Shrine High School in 1954. She received a Bachelors' Degree in...

Dec 10, 2014

On December 10, 2014, a long-time resident of Watsonville, Glafira Fernandez Barragan peacefully passed away at her home. Glafira Fernandez Barragan daughter of Guadalupe Valencia and Primitivo Fernandez was born on August 31, 1939. She was a native of Mexico and became a resident of Watsonville for 49 years.

She was most proud of becoming financially independent...

Dec 2, 2014

On December 2, 2014, Paula A. Herrera passed away in Watsonville. She was 88 years old.

She was born in San Luis Portosi Mexico and lived in Watsonville all of her adult life. She was a cannery worker for Green Giant for over 40 years.

She is survived by her one brother in-law Francisco Hernandez...

Dec 1, 2014

Felipe Cortez of Watsonville, California died on December 1 at the age of 72. He was born on April of 1942. He died at Watsonville Acute Care surrounded by his children Erma Nunes Cortez, Patricia Hidalgo Cortez, and his son Jaime Cortez. Felipe is also survived by three grandchildren and twenty-three nieces and nephews. He was born in MichoacA�n,...

Nov 29, 2014

Treasured Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Benita Carrillo, 89, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2014.

Born and raised in Santiago Tlaltelolco, Jalisco she moved to California a couple of years ago where she spent the remaining years of her life with her family. Benita was a very loving, cheerful person that enjoyed having company. She...

Nov 24, 2014

Ramiro T. Fuentes, 75 died peacefully on November 24, 2014 surrounded by his wife Antonia, and children, Manuel Fuentes, Lupe Leon, Elda Gonzales, Dora Fuentes, Alejandro Fuentes and Marlen Fuentes. Ramiro was born November 24, 1939 in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco. He married Antonia Fuentes on December 20, 1963 with whom he had six children. Ramiro had five siblings,...

Nov 23, 2014

Barbara Young Glover Tucker passed away peacefully in her home in Aptos, CA surrounded by family, friends and love. She bravely faced her two year challenge with lung cancer with the same strength, focus and determination that defined her entire 76 years of life. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Lucy Glover, her sister Carolyn...

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17, 2014, Marydonna (Carpenter) Terry peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Capitola.

Marydonna, a California native, was married for 25 years to Robert Terry Sr. She had a truly great family of six boys and two girls, Robert Jr, Ellen, Steven, Timothy, Mark, Matthew, Genevieve and Kevin, 13 grandchildren and...

Nov 12, 2014

Ernest Wong passed away on November 12, 2014. He was born in Stockton on Aug. 12, 1925.

Ernie arrived in Watsonville in 1939 and attended local schools, including the Chinese School in Pajaro. In 1943 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the age of 17 A½. He became an aviation cadet and attended Montana State...

Nov 3, 2014

Norm Ayers, a long-time resident of Corralitos, CA peacefully passed away on November 3, 2014 at the age of 75.

He was born on January 25, 1939 to his proud parents William "Floyd" and Georgie Ayers.

Throughout Norm's life he had accomplished many remarkable achievements and goals such as serving his country in the Navy....

Nov 1, 2014

Merietta "Skeet" Gouker, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. At her home in Castroville surrounded by family. She was 87.

A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Gouker had previously lived in Watsonville for more than 50 years.

She loved to knit, crochet and bake pies. She also was an avid bingo player. To a...

Oct 31, 2014

Josephine Franich Puhera, 95, Watsonville, passed away peacefully the morning of October 31, 2014 in Watsonville, California, surrounded by her family.

Jo was born in Butte, Montana to Mijo and Luce Franich on February 22, 1919. After settling in California, she graduated from Oakland Technical High School. She lived and worked in San Francisco during the 40's...

Oct 23, 2014

Long time resident of Aptos, Lorraine Patricia Morris died in her home in Aptos, 2 weeks after her 87th birthday.

She was born in San Francisco to Harry&Catherine Leslie. She grew up in Gilroy, CA and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1945. She went to San Jose State University, where she fell in love with Felix...

Oct 13, 2014

On October 13, 2014, a long-time resident of Watsonville, CA, Bernice Herbert Radovich peacefully passed away at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 96 years old.

Bernice was a school teacher for many years at Fruit Vale School, Larkin Valley, and Pajaro Elementary School. She loved family gatherings and brought joy to everyone. Her favorite times were her...