Obituaries

Nov 1, 2013

Jeovahni Eugene Maldonado known by most as "Jeo" died at age 17 on November 1st, 2013 at Watsonville Community Hospital. Jeo was born on February 27th 1996 in Watsonville. Jeovahni is preceded in life by his mother Loleene Williams, father Edward Maldonado, grandfather; Jesus Maldonado, brothers Autrey and Joey, sisters Nitasha , Jyzenia, and Christina, and his nieces Serenity,...

Oct 22, 2013

Ray Andrew Dotson (known as PoPo) died at the age of 91, Tuesday, 10/22/2013, at his home after a sudden illness surrounded by his family. Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma and growing up during some very lean times and the depression along with many others. If you were lucky enough to find work, it usually paid $.25 per hour and...

Oct 22, 2013

Watsonville, Victor Sanchez Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 after complications of cirrhosis of the liver. Leaving behind his parents Victor Concepcion Sanchez, sisters Nancy (Javier), Suemy (Juan Carlos), brother Danny (Yadira) and a baby son (Angel) and a few nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Victor loved computers but his family was his greatest joy...

Oct 14, 2013

GlorieJan (G.J.) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was 15 years old. (G.J.) has moved on too young and too early, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was so brave throughout her medical condition as a young adult. She was very mature in life for her age. G.J. completed her freshman year...

Oct 11, 2013

Michael Charles Walker, age 59 perished October 11, 2013 He was an aspiring writer who wrote under the pen name Panther Apollo. At the age of 15 years he graduated from Watsonville High School where he was active on the student council and was a member of the UN Competence Team. He was active with his family in 4...

Oct 7, 2013

Jimmy Ray Adams of Watsonville, California passed away on October 7, 2013, at 79 years of age. Jimmy was born January 18, 1934, to Clarence R. and Lou Adams in Bruno, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jody.

Jimmy is survived by a sister, Lucy Dell Pyle of Bruno, Arkansas; a nephew Billy Pyle...

Sep 30, 2013

75 years old, has peacefully passed away on September 30, 2013, after struggling years with Dementia. Born on November 22, 1937, to Lovie (Johnson) Ray and Robert Ray in Bard, Ca. The family moved to Watsonville, CA in 1942. Growing up in Watsonville, he attended elementary and junior high at Corralitos School and attended Watsonville High School, where he...

Sep 27, 2013

Antonio De La Torre a great man descended to heaven on September 27, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born to Juan and Maria De La Torre February 14, 1942 in San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco Mexico. Antonio was the fifth of nine kids. He came to California in 1974 to better his family's future....

Sep 27, 2013

Born on September 18, 1919, in San Francisco, Henry Wong was one of seven siblings. After his education in both the U.S. and China, Henry served 3 years in the U.S. Army Air- force. After the service, he married and raised a family in Watsonville, CA. In Watsonville, Henry ran his own clothing business, The Toggery, for 26 years...

Sep 26, 2013

Lois (Lowie) Guilbert Graves, age 88, passed away peacefully of natural causes after struggling with ALS, at the home of Leslie (daughter) and John Hayes in Aptos California in the predawn hours of October 26th 2013. Lowie was born to Harold R. and Frances Marie Guilbert on August 13th 1925 in Woodland CA. Lowie and her elder sister Mary...

Sep 26, 2013

Monica Aguirre Dominguez passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2013 at the age of 39. You were a gift for such a little while, and your loss just seems so wrong, you should not have left before the rest of us. Monica was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends; she was adored...

Sep 25, 2013

Arcelia Quintero, age 84 of Moss Landing passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family September 25, 2013. She was born in Mexico the eldest of eight children, married to Mateo Quintero for 70 years and mother of eleven children. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness which brought her joy. She had a...

Sep 24, 2013

Linda ( Gandrup) Arietta, a longtime resident of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. She was 67.

Linda lost her battle with brain and colon cancer having fought it for two years. She was known for her beauty, style, design, and grace. As a child she would spend time in the mountains reading...

Sep 21, 2013

MarA�a PAC.rez Pacheco passed away on September 21, 2013. Mrs. Perez became a widow when she was 44 years old and never remarried. She was a devoted and loving mother who supported all her daughters by herself. Through her involvement with the church and being very religious, she was a happy, loving and a caring person. Everyone that talked...

Sep 21, 2013

Mildred Pauline Barnett, a long-time resident of Watsonville, CA passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was 90. Mrs. Barnett was born on December 30, 1922 in Dodson, Texas. She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Arthur Earl Barnett (Vinson, OK.) Mildred was a strong believer in her faith and became a committed Christian....

Sep 9, 2013

La'akea Sky Smith Sept. 9, 2013

La'akea, widely known by his middle name "Sky" was born at home in Kilauea on January 6, 1990 on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii. A talented poet, musician and scholar, Sky had come to lead a life of service and inspiration to all those he came in contact with. He was...

Sep 9, 2013

Betty Joyce Capurro was born on December 24th 1926 in San Luis Obispo, CA. Her birth parents were Leo Smith and Bessie Madden. At the age of eight years old her mother married Bill McGowan. He was the only father she new and with him came an older sister, Geraldine. She attended Monterey High School her freshman year, transferred...

Sep 8, 2013

Felix was born in Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato on May 18, 1940. He came to the United States with a 6th grade education at the age of 12. At this young age in Mission, Texas, he began his long history of labor to help support his family. In 1957, he arrived in Watsonville, California. Watsonville is where...

Sep 5, 2013

Bonifacio L. Arellano came to Watsonville at the age of 13 years old. He started working in the fields, and stayed at the Labor Camp. Little did he know his foreman would be his Father-in-Law. He met his wife, Maria Argil Valenzuela they courted for about 3-4 years, married on May 1, 1950 and have 5 children. Bonifacio leaves...

Sep 2, 2013

A memorial service will be celebrated for Timothy C. Dwyer at 11am Saturday, September 14, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 435 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA. Reception immediately following at the Dwyer Family home.

Timothy passed on Labor Day with his loving wife and family by his side. He suffered an 8 year battle with Alzheimers, dying...