Obituaries

Mar 14, 2014

On March 14, 2014, Mary Oliver passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home at the age of 87. Mrs. Oliver was born in Felton, California on October 13, 1926. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. She loved Country & Western music, playing with her pets, growing vegetables and going to Gizdich Ranch...

Mar 5, 2014

Daniel "Federico" Vargas passed peacefully March 5, 2014, at the age of 82. He was born August 10, 1931 in Zacapu, MichoacA�n to JoA�e Maria Vargas and ConcepciA�n Ramirez Vargas. He worked for Banovac Orchards for over 50 years in the agriculture industry. Daniel enjoyed planting a variety of different crops, working outdoors, or just sitting outside. He is...

Mar 5, 2014

Alejandrina Q. Bayuga was born on February 18, 1922 in Sinaloa, Mexico and she came to the United States over 60 years ago. She worked at the JJ Crosetti Cannery for 25 years prior to retirement. Alejandrina greatly enjoyed knitting scarves and vests. Her family and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Additionally, she was a devout Catholic and...

Mar 3, 2014

On March 3, 2014, Guillermo Banuelos passed away at his home at the age of 47. Mr. Banuelos was born in Colonia Francisco Madero, Apozol Zacatecas, Mexico on August 4th 1966. He was a resident of the Watsonville Community for over 15 years, and father to three beautiful children. Guillermo or "Memo" as his loved ones called him lived...

Feb 26, 2014

Terence Lowe passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. He was born on June 18, 1956 in Watsonville at the old Watsonville Hospital to Dick and Jean Lowe. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1974 and attended Cabrillo College where he earned an Associates of Art Degree in 1976; Terence transferred to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona working towards...

Feb 25, 2014

Silvia Ibarra died suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. She was 58. Ms. Ibarra was born in Agua Calientes, MX on April 17, 1955. She had been a resident of the Watsonville community for over 40 years. She worked at UCSC for many years. She loved Avon, crocheting, embroidery and spending time with her grandson. She also enjoyed family...

Feb 22, 2014

Guillermo Adrian Medina passed away on February 22, 2014 in Nogales Sonora, Mexico. Guillermo was born on June 1, 1959 and was a former resident of Watsonville for 25 years. He moved to Nogales Sonora, Mexico where he worked for the company El Imparcial for 10 years. He enjoyed family gatherings and socializing with family and friends. Guillermo loved...

Feb 15, 2014

Flavio Perez (90) of Watsonville passed away peacefully on February 15, 2014 surrounded by his family. Mr. Perez, known by many as "Don Cabo," was born May 7th, 1923 in ArarA�, MichoacA�n on a Monday. Don Cabo's introduction to the United States was through the Bracero Program. After immigrating to the United States with his family in 1970, he...

Feb 13, 2014

Alicia Sanchez Andrade, 42, of Watsonville, died Thursday evening, February 13, 2014 at Dominican Hospital following a brief illness. Alicia was born on June 23, 1971 in Tecoman, Colima, MX to Rayes Sanchez and Beatriz Andrade. She moved to Watsonville with her children in 1995. Survived by her children Alicia Garcia, Manuel Garcia and Beatriz Garcia; her mother Beatriz...

Feb 9, 2014

Trevor Sandoval rode his dirt bike straight to heaven this pass Sunday, February 9th at his Royal Oaks home, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 24th 2001, along with his twin brother James, at Watsonville Hospital, he remained a Watsonville native his short 12 years. He was a 7th grade student at Lakeview Middle School and alum of...

Feb 8, 2014

William "Bill" Henry Russell was born to parents Dr. James Leroy Russell and Patricia Leas Russell in Woodland, CA on May 19th, 1954. When Bill was two his father was offered a veterinary job in Watsonville, it was then that the family along with brothers Danny and Jimmy moved to the area. He attended local schools and went on...

Feb 6, 2014

Daisy Thompson passed away peacefully at 4:55am on Feb 6, 2014 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Donald Thompson and her son, John Thompson. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Don, Dave, Jerry, Mark, Mary and Jamie Thompson as well as by their spouses, children and grandchildren. Daisy was diagnosed...

Feb 3, 2014

Born August 1927 in Chicago Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Watsonville on February 3, 2014. John graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. Upon his honorable discharge he attended the University of Illinois and began his career as an Aerospace Engineer. John was a genuine, soft spoken man of...

Jan 22, 2014

Rosario Espinoza Rivera passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was 76.

Rosario loved attending family gatherings and spending time with her family and friends. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. Rosario was a very caring, generous and loving person. She always showed support...

Jan 16, 2014

Roberto Ceja Mireles passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Saratoga, Ca. due to a tragic work-related accident. Robert was 42 years old, and leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Lupita Ceja, his 3 daughters Emily (15), Rosemary (12) and Liliana (10), his mother, Maria Estella Ceja, his father, Jesus Ceja, his brother, Jaime, and...

Jan 16, 2014

Julia Romero Neri, 73 entered into Eternal Peace on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at the Watsonville Community Hospital. Julia was born on December 20, 1940, in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico. She migrated to the United States in 1958 and became a longtime resident of Watsonville, CA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Ruben Romero in March...

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...