Obituaries
Linda Slusher
Mar 19, 2015
Linda Slusher, 70, of Watsonville passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born October 20, 1944 in Salinas. Linda was a machinist for 25 years for a local aluminum plant. Linda was an avid traveler. She loved to see new places, and her favorite place was Kaui, HI. She also...
Dolores Alvarez
Mar 16, 2015
Motherly to many, Dolores (Lolis) Alvarez, passed in the early morning on March 16, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. She was 51 years old. Lolis was born in Mexico City on December 19, 1963. She came to the United States as a teenager, beautiful, hardworking and ready to make a better life with her siblings. She lived...
Grace Dehn
Mar 15, 2015
On Sunday March 15, 2015, Grace A. Dehn, peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 93 years old.
Grace was born on January 10, 1922 in North Dakota to her proud parents Paul and Emma Dehn. In the early 1940's Grace moved to Washington, where she lived most of her life, then moved to California in...
Dora Tavera
Mar 14, 2015
Mrs. Dora Alicia "Dorita" Tavera died peacefully in her home on March 14th in Watsonville, California at the age of 68.
Dora is survived by her children, Evelyn (Tavera) Meyers , Daniel Joel Tavera , Marisol Arnold , Dina Rebecca "Becky" Tavera Clark ; Grandchildren, Grant Steven Meyers, Jordan MacKenzie Jeremiah Juan Tavera, Liana Gonzales, Abigail Dora...
Sally Sotomayor
Mar 12, 2015
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, Sally Sotomayor peacefully passed away in Watsonville. She was 95.
Sally spent 40 plus years in the canning and packing industry while raising her 3 boys. In her spare time, she enjoyed many things, but truly cherished spending time with her family and dancing. To a loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend...
Carol Christensen
Mar 11, 2015
On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Carol Christensen peacefully passed away in Watsonville, CA. She was 75.
Carol was born in San Rafael, California on July 9, 1940 to Clara and Tony Tartala. . When she was about 9 years old, Carol's family decided to move to Watsonville, CA where she resided for many years.
Carol...
Henderson Woolever
Mar 7, 2015
Henderson Woolever passed away on March 7th, 2015. He was born to Judson Elwood Woolever and Nora Mae (Keeney) Woolever in Henryetta Oklahoma on March 11, 1923. He had 3 sisters (Gertrude, Juanita and Beatrice) and 2 brothers (Troy Ikey and Melvin).
Henderson "HL" Woolever married Berta "Betty" Loeschenkohl on November 5, 1955. They had 4 sons...
Concepcion Del Refugio Perez
Mar 5, 2015
Concepcion Del Refugio Perez (Connie) peacefully passed away at San Jose Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends March 5, 2015
Connie was born on February 11, 1949 in Mission Texas to Maria and Pablo A. Perez.
She was a resident of Watsonville for 60 years. Connie had an embellishing career in the banking...
Maria Arguelles Arevalo
Feb 28, 2015
On February 28, 2015, Maria Elena Arguelles Arevalo peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was 57. Maria was born on September 15, 1957 in San Juan de los Lago, Jalisco Mexico to her parents; Guadalupe and Antonio Arevalo Orozco. Maria's life was dedicated to her family and their happiness. She also had a true...
Lucila Rubalcava
Feb 22, 2015
On February 22, 2015, Lucila (Lucy) Rubalcava, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her mother, sisters, and brothers at Watsonville Community Hospital. She was 65
Lucy was born on July 5, 1949 in El Paso, Texas to proud parents Antonio Sr. and Elvina Rubalcava.
She had been a resident of Watsonville...
Wayne Hardy
Feb 21, 2015
Wayne Harold Hardy passed away peacefully on February 21, 2015 at his home with his wife and daughter at his bedside. Wayne was born on March 28, 1921 at Vancouver, Washington. He graduated from Vancouver High School and, at the age of twenty-one, enlisted in the Army. During WWII Wayne served in France, Italy and German. After the war,...
Joshua Wells
Feb 21, 2015
On Saturday, February 21, 2015 Joshua Wells, peacefully passed away at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 39.
Josh was quick to smile and first to volunteer for adventure. He was a caring and accepting person who had many friends closer than family. While his favorite past time was being with his two young sons,...
Amelia Martinez
Feb 16, 2015
On Monday, February 16, 2015 Amelia Martinez peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her residence in Watsonville. She was 93. Amelia was born on April 5, 1921 in Durango, Mexico to her proud parents Manuel and Francisca Martinez. She loved many things in life such as cooking, reading and taking trips to different casinos in Reno. Amelia...
Jose Vasquez
Feb 12, 2015
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, Jose "Joe" T. Vasquez peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Watsonville, CA. He was 77.
Joe was born on July 14, 1937 in Alice, Texas to his proud parents Pedro and San Juana Torres Vasquez.
Joe loved to go golfing and attend racing events. His life was devoted...
Manuel Moreno
Feb 12, 2015
On February 12, 2015 Manuel F. Moreno peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 72.
Manuel was born on January 15, 1943 in Nogales, Sonora to his proud parents Manuel and Marcelina Reyes Moreno.
Manuel enjoyed many things in life such as welding and making BBQ pits. He loved...
Frank Lewis
Feb 10, 2015
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Frank Bertram Lewis peacefully passed away at his residence in Aptos surrounded by his family. He was 83.
Frank was born November 23, 1931 in Watsonville, California to his proud parents Frank Lewis and Gladys Belt.
For 53 years, Frank served as a firefighter and peace officer for the California...
James Lawerence
Feb 8, 2015
James R Lawrence Sr. (Bob) passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in his Watsonville home with family at his side. He was 87 years old.
He was born June 11, 1927 in Laurel, Montana. As a young child his family traveled to California and set up roots in Watsonville where he attended schools in the Pajaro...
John Corrigan
Feb 5, 2015
John "Jack" Winslow Corrigan, Jr. died in Watsonville on Thursday, February 5, 2015 after a brief illness. He was 71.
Jack was born on September 22, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John and Elizabeth Corrigan. When he was nine, the family relocated to San Mateo, CA where they lived for three years before moving to Cutter Drive...
Marcelo Ortega
Feb 3, 2015
On February 3, 2015 Marcelo Ortega suddenly passed away in Watsonville, CA. He was 62.
Marcelo was born on August 5, 1952 in Stockton California to his proud parents Marcelo M. and Dolores Estrada Ortega.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Marcelo had a strong desire for helping others and his family. Marcelo's life was devoted...
Mamerto Sulay
Jan 30, 2015
Sonny was born on March 11, 1946 in Salinas, CA to parents, Virginia and Mamerto "Max" Sulay. He passed away at the age of 68, on January 30, 2015 in his Watsonville home with family at his side. Sonny attended Watsonville High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1964. He served on the U.S.S. Constellation (CV-64) and...
