Obituaries

May 9, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandma and great-grandmother Martina Rangel Flores peacefully passed away Thursday May 9th at Dominican Hospital. She was 67 years old. A native of Mexico, Mrs. Rangel lived in Watsonville for over 15 years were she had a prosperous life. Mrs. Rangel is survived by her 8 daughters, Sofia Cervantes, Martha Ornelas, Maria Ornelas, Cecilia Ornelas, Teresa...

May 5, 2013

Mary Margaret Manger, 82, passed away Sunday May 5 at her home in Aromas, CA. She was born in Perkins County South Dakota in 1930. She lived in the Dakotas until 1940 when she and her family migrated to Gilroy California. Mary made the central coast her home. She married her husband William (Bill) Jean Manger in 1952. Mary...

May 4, 2013

Eula Morgan Tanner of Watsonville entered into rest May 4, 2013 in North Bend, OR at the age of 94. She was born, April 13, 1919 in Louisiana to James and Dora Morgan. Survivors include her daughters Gloria Sanders and JoAnn Overturf, sons Ray Tanner, Jim Tanner and Bill Tanner and now deceased Gary Tanner. Also surviving are grandchildren...

May 3, 2013

Mildred J. Zellmer, 96, entered into eternal rest, Friday, May 3, 2013 in Watsonville, CA. Mildred was born in Barnsdale, OK to Oden and Alice Buchanan. On September 26, 1935 she married Rev. Franklin T. Zellmer in Klamath Falls, OR. Mildred and Franklin moved to Chico, CA in 1940 serving in many churches in the Northern CA Conference of...

Apr 23, 2013

Ann M. Heim Ann let go of her battle with cancer in the loving arms of her family on April 23, 2013. She was born in Watsonville on February 19, 1930 to the late Martin and Anna Spikula. Her brother, Vincent Spikula died serving his country at the Battle of the Bulge. Ann graduated from Watsonville Class of 1948....

Apr 16, 2013

Kazuo Kikuchi passed away at his home in Watsonville, CA on April 16, 2013 at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his father Ikuji Kikuchi and his mother Shimeno Aikawa. Kazuo is survived by his loving wife, Shizuko of 58 years. Kazuo is lovingly remembered by his sons, John Kikuchi (Carolyn Jones) of San Rafael and David...

Apr 14, 2013

Takeru Okamoto of Castroville, CA passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital following a stroke. He was born January 14, 1930 in Kagoshima, Japan, the youngest child of Shinkichi and Oto Okamoto. In 1955, Takeru immigrated to the United States, first to Visalia, CA, then to Los Angeles where he worked as a gardener....

Apr 7, 2013

Clementina Parra Daniel, age 50 of Watsonville, CA entered into rest April 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Survivors include her son Edgar Ruelas of Watsonville, brothers and sisters: Guadalupe Daniel Parra, Arturo Daniel, Cruz Daniel, Ruben P. Daniel, Ignacio P. Daniel and Santos Daniel, many nieces and nephews and other family members. She loved listening to...

Apr 6, 2013

Gabriel Murguia Avila at the age of 6 was granted his angel wings on April 6, 2013, following a courageous battle with Leukemia at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Gabriel was born on April 7, 2006 in Watsonville, CA. He was a loving, smart, energetic and happy boy who stole everyone's heart when he stormed in...

Apr 5, 2013

Anthony (Tony) David Graham was born March 21st, 1955 in Layfette, Indiana. Tony passed away on Friday April 5th, 2013 after a spirited and courageous battle against prostate cancer. He was surrounded by friends and family in his passing. Tony grew up in Los Angeles, California where he met his beautiful wife Cindy. They were married in 1983, and...

Apr 4, 2013

Vincent Martinez was born on January 19, 1984. He was tragically taken on April 4, 2013 in a car accident. He was a son, a brother, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend. He is survived by his parents, Juan and Rachel Martinez, along with his sister and brother, Sonia and David Martinez and his niece Bella Star. He...

Mar 31, 2013

Shirley Bermio - March 31, 2013 Passed away peacefully at the age of 76 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her only son John Bermio Jr., daughters Lydia Gonzalez, Pacita Bermio, Marie Henderson, & Debbie Villarreal also grandson Travis J. Bermio along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her grandsons TJ Antrez of Az and TSgt....

Mar 25, 2013

David Williams Watsonville native, beloved husband, Father and friend David Williams passed away suddenly on March 25 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. David was born September 11, 1942 to Harold and Mary Williams. He attended Moreland Notre Dame and continued on to Mora Central High School. He took great pride...

Mar 21, 2013

Howard Haruto Tao passed away peacefully at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2013 following a short illness. He was born in Watsonville, California on January 30, 1925 to Keitaro and Takeyo Tao. He grew up in San Jose until the outbreak of World War II. Soon after, the family relocated to Tremonton,...

Mar 20, 2013

Frank M. Enomoto died peacefully on March 20, 2013 at the age of 104. He was born in San Francisco, CA to Tatsutaro and Osuji Enomoto on February 1, 1909. He was the eldest of four children and attended schools in Watsonville. Frank, his mother and siblings were relocated to Poston AZ during World War II. After a few...

Mar 14, 2013

Lemuel A. Abenoja, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle to numerous nephews and nieces, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, March 14, 2013. "Willie or Lem" as he was known to many, was born on Dec. 6, 1938 to Exequiel & Estefania Abenoja in MuA�oz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Lemuel was the youngest among 11 siblings.

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Mar 13, 2013

Peggy J. Nunes, 80 years old, passed away on March 13, 2013 in Los Banos, CA. Peggy was born on March 11, 1933 in El Centro, CA. to Orrin and Lora Wagoner. Peggy grew up in Watsonville, CA. Peggy graduated from Watsonville High School in 1950. After high school she attended Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. where she excelled...

Mar 8, 2013

June M. Lacy, longtime resident of Royal Oaks, CA passed away on March 8, 2013, at the age of 68. June was born to Jack and Katherine Fleming on January 13, 1945. She was raised in El Cerrito and graduated from El Cerrito High in 1962. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of San...

Mar 8, 2013

Michael Anthony Villegas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2013. He was 45. Michael loves his family. He is a Dallas Cowboys fan and he enjoyed taking his grandma out for walks. He is looking forward to waking her down the streets of gold! Michael is temporarily separated from his parents, Gloria and Gary...

Mar 8, 2013

Richard W. Kessell, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away March 8, 2013. Richard, known as "Dick" to his family and friends, lived a long and fruitful life, full of laughter and joy. Dick had a great sense of humor and was loved and respected by all who knew him as a man of integrity, dedicated to his work,...