Obituaries

May 7, 2014

Eugene "Gene" Garcia, a long-time resident of Watsonville, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2014 at the age of 88. Eugene was born on July 31, 1925 in Watsonville, California to Anthony and Constance Garcia. For 67 years, Mr. Garcia worked in Farm Equipment Repair and for most of those years he owned his own company. Eugene enjoyed attending...

May 6, 2014

Robert K. Yamamoto, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on May 6, 2014. Bob was born and raised in Watsonville and was blessed to have lived 90 years.

During World War II, Bob was interned in Poston Camp II with his family and then served in the U.S. Army with the Military Intelligence Service...

May 2, 2014

Bonnie Rice, 68, a long time resident of Watsonville, went to heaven Friday, May 2, 2014. She was born June 23, 1945 and grew up in Oakland. Bonnie was a devoted elementary school teacher and taught for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

Bonnie was a beloved member in Twin Lakes Church and was very active in...

Apr 29, 2014

Clarence Earl Totten, of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children on April 29, 2014. He was born in Aromas, CA to Earl and Sadie Totten on August 24, 1916. He lived in Aromas until 1955, when he moved to Watsonville for the remainder of his life. Clarence attended grammar school in...

Apr 21, 2014

Margaret Jean Richardson Elliott was born November 15, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2014. At age sixteen she began the nursing program at Saint Margaret's Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her training program and worked as a registered nurse for over forty years. Margaret, known as Peggy...

Apr 18, 2014

Richard "Dick" Shigeki Ishibashi passed away on April 18, 2014 at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 84 years old. Born on September 3, 1929 in San Jose, California to Father, Kiyoshi Ishibashi and Mother Shigeyo Ishibashi.

During World War II, Richard and his family were interned in Heart Mountain, Wyoming. He was a veteran of the Korean...

Apr 17, 2014

On Thursday, April 17th, 2014 Jewell Christine Helms passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Jewell was born on August 31, 1929 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. Jewell will be missed by all that knew her and especially her close family and friends. Jewell leaves behind her beloved children; Dianne...

Apr 12, 2014

On Saturday, April 12, 2014 Esperanza Serrato passed away in Salinas, California at the age of 41. Esperanza was born on March 30, 1973 in Salinas, California. She leaves behind her sons, Andrew and David Esparza and her parents; Esperanza and Roberto Serrato Sanchez. Esperanza will also be lovingly remembered by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and other family...

Apr 10, 2014

On Thursday, April 10th 2014, Lorenzo Lopez passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home at the age of 58. Lorenzo was born on January 15, 1956 in Tierras Blancas MichoacA�n, Mexico to Lorenzo and Eulalia Lopez. Mr. Lopez worked in agriculture for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing and watching soccer, but most of all his...

Apr 9, 2014

Ruben Villanueva, Sr. died peacefully on April 9, 2014 he was 75 years old born on December 4, 1938 In Sinton, Texas. He moved to Watsonville in his early childhood where his family settled. He met his wife Mary Ann in Watsonville they were married for 53 years. Together they had 3 children, Ruben, Jr., Veronica and Valerie. Ruben...

Apr 6, 2014

David Valenzuela, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Watsonville, where he was also born on May 19, 1948. He was a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz County and was self-employed. David enjoyed dabbling in auto and real estate sales for many years and had successful hunting and fishing trips during his life. He enjoyed BBQs with...

Apr 5, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Edsberg was born January 26, 1938 and passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2014. He was a hardworking father who devoted himself to his family and friends. At times in his life, when most people would give up, he kept fighting. He was strong, loving, and we were all...

Apr 1, 2014

Maria Josefina Jimenez Lobato passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 1, 2014. She was 92 years old. Maria was born in Huacaco, Mexico on March 6th, 1922 to Jose and Anacleta Jimenez. She worked in agriculture for about 12 years and her life was devoted to her family and their happiness. Mrs. Jimenez Lobato...

Mar 31, 2014

On March 31, 2014, Gonzalo Rocha Ortiz passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 79. Gonzalo was born on May 2, 1934 in Gomez Farias, MichoacA�n Mexico to Mercedes and Graciano Rocha. Mr. Rocha Ortiz worked in agriculture for most of his life. He enjoyed working outdoors, taking walks, playing cards and cooking traditional Mexican...

Mar 27, 2014

Barbara Ann McKague was born on February 26, 1951 in Salinas, CA and the Angels took her home from his life on March 27, 2014. She suffered a long illness. Barbara was loved by her family and many friends and she touched many people's lives including her family. Barbara loved her dog and special friend "Dotsy." Barbara's favorite place...

Mar 27, 2014

Maryetta Stracener Jackson (nee Boyd) born April 29, 1919 passed on to her heavenly reward March 27, 2014, just shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Winston County, Alabama she moved to Watsonville in 1948 with her husband John and sons Donald and Doyal Stracener. Known by her friends as Mary, she worked for many years in fresh and...

Mar 23, 2014

Mildred Cruz Rosso 93, peacefully at rest, Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Watsonville. Mildred was born is Paso Robles to Narciso and Jesse Cruz. (Her mother was born in Louisiana and came to California in a covered wagon; her father was born in San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, MX, he immigrated to the US for a fee of...

Mar 23, 2014

Wilburn Dean "WD" Glenn 91 of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday March 23rd, 2014 WD was born on Jan 1, 1923 in Paris, TX, he was the son of Roland and Della Glenn. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret. He was a 70 year resident of Watsonville and had retired from Freedom General...

Mar 23, 2014

On March 23, 2014, Frank Moore passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Watsonville Community Hospital at the age of 92. Mr. Moore was born in West Virginia on June 6, 1921. Frank served in the Navy in 1944 and was stationed in Santa Cruz, CA where he met and married his beloved wife of 67 years, Dolores...

Mar 22, 2014

Fabian Y. Guzman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on March 22, 2014 at the age of 76. He was born in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico on January 20, 1938. Fabian leaves behind his loving wife, Maria Consuelo Guzman, his four children Fabian Jr. Guzman (Sylvia), Maricela Guzman, Henry Guzman, and Daniel Guzman...