Obituaries

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

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 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 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 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 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...

Mar 21, 2014

Margarita P. Gonzalez was born in San Marcos CA, a suburb of San Diego, on June 9, 1924 and passed away peacefully on March 21, 2014. Margarita and her husband, Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez were hard workers throughout their lives. During their working years, they were involved with farming, growing and harvesting apples, strawberries, berries and other fruits and vegetables....

Mar 17, 2014

Doris A. Richardson passed away in Paradise, CA on March 17, 2014 at the age of 92. She was born on July 28, 1921, in West Plains, MO in the Richardson log cabin in the same bed where her father and grandfather were born. She was the only child of William Richardson and Etta A. (Keener) Richardson. Before Doris...

Mar 17, 2014

Dorothy Couchman died at her home in Corralitos on Monday, March 17, 2014, following her recent battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 90. Mrs. Couchman was born on November 25, 1923 in North Bend, Oregon, and had been a resident of Rancho Corralitos Mobile Home Park since December 16, 1969. Her family moved from Rain Rock, Oregon in 1929,...

Mar 16, 2014

Eliseo "Cheo" Bonilla died on Sunday March 16, 2014 after a battle with Cirrhosis. He was 47. Cheo was born in Zapotiltic, Jalisco, Mexico on June 14, 1966. He enjoyed family gatherings and socializing with family and friends. Eliseo loved joking around with his nieces and nephews. Cheo was also a huge fan of soccer. Eliseo "Cheo" will be...