Obituaries

Jan 15, 2014

Billye Louise Epperson Heath, born July 17, 1924 in Cato, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2014. Billye graduated from Durant High School in 1942 and moved to California. She married Harold in 1950. They lived in Oakland, Fremont, and South Weymouth, MA, before moving to Aptos in 1965, and then into Watsonville in...

Jan 13, 2014

Jan "John" Krom was called home to the Lord on January 13, 2014 and is now at peace with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. All who knew John understood that he was an extremely devoted husband and father who was equally proud of his children and grandchildren as he was proud of being Dutch. He is survived by...

Jan 12, 2014

Charles "Chuck" B. Molnar passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 after battling an illness. He was 68. Born in Morristown, NJ on February 25, 1945 to Bertram Molnar and Marian Moore, Chuck spent his early years living in parts of New Jersey as well as Syracuse, NY and Boca Raton. Fl. A resident of Santa Cruz County for...

Jan 10, 2014

Francisco Cervantes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was 81. Francisco was born in Whittier, CA on July 24, 1932. He worked in the apple orchards for Ray Travers until the mid-1970 then went on to work in the strawberries for various companies until he retired in 1999. He enjoyed traveling to...

Jan 6, 2014

Bill passed away on January 6th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He left behind his heartbroken best friend and companion of 23 years Donna Cornell, one brother, John, Brother-in-Law Bill Mueller, numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father and step-mother, Robert and Midge Rolls, his sisters Eve and Dorothy, his mother...

Jan 3, 2014

Carlos Gomez It is with heavy hearts we share the loss of our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend Carlos Gomez. Carlos was born July 29, 1966 and was called home by our Heavenly Father January 3, 2014. He leaves behind five sisters Adeline Fuentez, Alyce Pagano, Isabel Arreola, Esther Saenz, Patricia Gomez and four brothers Vince,...

Dec 25, 2013

Daisy Ramirez-Martinez was born August 19, 1995 died December 25th 2013 at San Jose Regional Medical Center. She was 18 years old. A graduate from Watsonville High School and enrolled at Hartnell College with computer science as a major. RIP until God reunites us again. Survived by her parents; Adolfo Ramirez and Veronica Martinez of Watsonville and brother; Ricardo...

Dec 24, 2013

Mario A. Lopez passed away on Christmas Eve surrounded by his loving family after a long illness, he was 46. Mario was a long-time resident of Watsonville, who was born December 14, 1967 in MichoacA�n Mexico. He attended the Pajaro Valley schools and throughout his lifetime participated in various programs and activities for adults with special needs. Mario had...

Dec 20, 2013

Muriel Wiser passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013, at the age of 93. She was born in Corvalis, Oregon on November 26, 1920, and spent most of her childhood in California in the towns of Madera and Los Altos. She graduated from San Jose State with a teaching degree. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 14, 2013

Catalina Zambrano Leonor 58, died surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Santa Cruz, CA

Catalina was born in San Pedro Tesistan, Jalisco, Mexico and settled in the Watsonville area with her family. She worked in agriculture for many years and was a home cake-baker her entire life. She loved to help any indivudual...

Dec 12, 2013

Lucy Leon, 75, of Watsonville. CA. died December 4th 2013. She was born February 1st, 1938 to Placido and Nellie Leon. Lucy was preceded in passing by her sister Inez Leon and brother Sonny Leon. She is survived by three sisters; Cecelia Leon, Mary Ellen Leon, and Ruth Henley, two brothers; Bob (Sharon) Leon and Steve (Kathy) Espinoza. She...

Dec 11, 2013

Brenda Darlene Cook was born on September 24, 1950 in Watsonville, CA and passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2013, at 63 years old. She resided in Sonora, CA for the past 29 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Miller, father Wayne Powell, and brother Bruce Powell. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother,...

Dec 3, 2013

Refugio Rodriguez Navarro passed on Tuesday, December 3rd 2013. She was 86.

Refugio was born in 1927 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Mama Cuca was an excellent human being, loving and dedicated to her family and always had a good spirit. You would give wise advise from your consent, and everyone loved you from the moment they knew you....

Dec 1, 2013

Marilyn L. Sauer passed away on December 1, 2013 at her home in Watsonville. She was 89 years old. Marilyn was born on February 22, 1924 in Alice, North Dakota, the youngest child born to her parents Paul and Emma Dehn. She came to California and specifically Watsonville in the early 1950's where she and her beloved husband, Donald...

Nov 30, 2013

Flora Sanchez passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was 81. Flora was born in Coalcoman, MX on August 7, 1932. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. She loved attending family parties and spending time with her grandchildren, specially her great-grandchildren. Chona enjoyed listening to music, loved to dance...

Nov 25, 2013

Ester peacefully has gone to be with her heavenly Father on November 25th, 2013 after a short illness. Esters smile can be seen and laugh heard from a mile away. Her love for Jesus and others shined bright for the 61 years she was with us. Ester can best be described by the scripture Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the...

Nov 19, 2013

Anthony Gonzales, age 19 passed away on November 19, 2013. Following graduation from Aptos High School in 2012 he traveled to Yucatan, Mexico with Joanne Allen. Anthony was quite artistic and enjoyed painting; he loved the outdoors and watching the National Geographic channel. His favorite food was pizza. Anthony was known for his wonderful smile, laugh and lifted everyone's...

Nov 19, 2013

Maria Mendoza Zepeda passed on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was 78.

Maria was born in 1935 in Mexico. She settled in Watsonville in 1967. She worked at Green Giant for over 20 years and was active in the church. She was a caring and giving person who will be missed. She leaves behind wonderful memories to...

Nov 6, 2013

Opal was born in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma but grew up in Somerton, Arizona. She was a hard worker and had many jobs over her lifetime. She worked as a waitress for many years from Las Vegas and Southern California. She also worked at the Resetar, Royal Grill and the Miramar here in Watsonville. She put herself through Beauty College and...

Nov 3, 2013

Roberto Gutierrez Mijares peacefully returned home to our Heavenly Father on November 3, 2013, after a short illness. Roberto was surrounded by his wife Maria, his ten children; Lupita, Luis, Roberto, Ernesto, Oralia, Emmy, Dora, Angelina, Nery, Lili and numerous grandchildren Roberto was born in Zacatecas, Mexico but made Watsonville, CA his home where he raised his family for...