Obituaries

Aug 22, 2013

Orrin Wagoner, a long-time resident of Watsonville, passed away on Thursday August 22, 2013. He had just celebrated his 76th birthday. Born on August 19, 1937, Orrin grew up in Watsonville and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1955. After graduating, he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He also opened a Go Cart Shop on W. Fifth Street....

Aug 18, 2013

Joaquin Salcedo Dominguez, age 85 entered into rest in San Diego, CA on August 18, 2013 Joaquin was born in Quirino Municipality of Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico August 22, 1927 to Luis and Maria Dominguez the eldest of seven siblings. He came to the US through the Brazero Program which brought millions of Mexican Workers during the 1950's. He came...

Aug 17, 2013

Tony Garcia Antonio L. "Tony" Garcia, age 82, resident of Aptos, CA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on August 17, 2013, after a long battle with lung cancer. Tony was born on January 17, 1931 in La Union, New Mexico. His family moved to Corcoran, CA at the age of 9. At the age...

Aug 8, 2013

Martha M. Miyamoto of Watsonville, passed away on August 8, 2013 at the age of 91.

She is survived by her daughter, Teri (Chris) Stewart of Kailua-Kona, HI, son, Martin Dean of Watsonville, brother Harry Asai of Edgewood, WA, sister-in-law, Ko Miyamoto of San Francisco, and many nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by her...

Aug 4, 2013

Oscar Ruiz of Watsonville passed away at the age of 82 in his home on August 4, 2013 surrounded by his five daughters. Oscar was born on July 26, 1931 in Sonora, Mexico. He was a retired employee of UCSC where he worked for 25 years. He was a kind, loving, and generous man who always enjoyed spending time...

Aug 3, 2013

Guadalupe Gudino passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 3, 2013. Guadalupe is survived by his wife Maria Gudino and their children Mago Navarro, Raquel Martinez, Angel, Rafael, and Rosalva Gudino. Sisters, Carmen Gudino, Maria Gudino and 18 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 7, 2013...

Aug 1, 2013

Carlos was born in Quirino Municipality of Degollado, Jaslisco, Mexico. He came to the US through The Brazero Program which brought millions of Mexican workers during the 1950's. He came to Watsonville in 1961. He was drafted during the Vietnam war and only completed boot camp due to the end of the war; enabling him to become a legal...

Jul 28, 2013

ANGELA MIRANDA AGBAYANI Services are Sunday for Angela Miranda Agbayani, who died peacefully at home on July 28, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She had just celebrated her 49th birthday. A native of the Philippines, Mrs. Agbayani had lived in Watsonville since 1992. She worked for the Child and Family Development Program, the First Five of Santa...

Jul 27, 2013

"Buddy" passed away leaving his mother Seferina Espinoza and Step-Father Margarito Espinoza. He was preceded in death by his father Epimenio Reyna and brother Juan Rivera. He leaves brothers, David Reyna, Richard Reyna, John Reyna and Daniel Cerda Reyna. Sisters, Petra Reyna Maldonado and Alice Reyna Amezcua. Numerous, nephews and nieces. He was a professional cook and enjoyed making...

Jul 22, 2013

TERESA GONZALEZ CANALES WAS BORN ON MAY 4, 1922 IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TESAS SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND VICENTE, TWO BROTHERS AND TWO SISTERS, AND HER GRANDSON MICHAEL ANTHONY. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER CHILDREN: GILBERT, GLORIA, TERESA, AND VICENTE JR. ALSO 13 GRANDCHILDREN AND 16 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. TERESA LOVED HER FAMILY, GARDENING & TRAVELING. SHE'S...

Jul 14, 2013

Born on Jan. 19, 1918 and went Home to the Lord on July 14, 2013 at the age of 95. Louise was born in Penokee, KS to Ida and Benjamin Niehaus. As a young woman, Louise worked with the local doctor by assisting in the transition of newborn infants and working with the new mothers. Later in life she...

Jul 13, 2013

Estella Chavez died peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 92. Mrs. Chavez will be missed by family and friends. She worked at the State Hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico as well as, different canaries here in Watsonville where she was employed for many years. Mrs. Chavez was a member...

Jul 11, 2013

Michael Howard McGinnis, 55, of Royal Oaks, California, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 11,2013. He was born June 12, 1958 to Howard and Bonnie McGinnis. He was the oldest of 5 siblings. He is survived by his life partner of 30 years Judy Vargas, His Daughter and Son in-law; Rosalie and Steven Thayer, Son and Daughter in-law; Danniel and...

Jul 8, 2013

Our beloved mother and grandmother peacefully passed away on July 8, 2013 in Stanford hospital. Nadine is survived by her mother Alma Sanchez, sister Denise Kayser, brothers John and Raul Sanchez, children Manuel Sanchez, Anisha Valdez, Rogelio, Nicole, and Isreal Renteria, and 7 grandchildren. She was born in Tucson Arizona but resided in Watsonville Ca. She was a great...

Jun 29, 2013

Manuel Jose Espinola After many years of suffering with congestive heart disease Manuel Espinola finally succumbed to the effects of heart failure. He passed away peacefully at Watsonville Hospital on June 29, 2013 with his wife, his sons and family by his side. He was the last survivor of four siblings, Juan Espinola, Edwin Espinola and Guadalupe Espinola. He...

Jun 28, 2013

James "Mike" Burt died on Friday, June 28, 2013, he was 75. Mr. Burt was born on January 6, 1938 in Caliente, Nevada to Ted and Oma Burt, he attended Freedom schools and was a Watsonville HighWildcat class of 56'. Following his service with US Army, Mike began his career as a plumber and retired from Geo. H. Wilson...

Jun 23, 2013

Mark Reeves, a long-time resident of La Selva Beach, died on June 23, 2013, at Stanford Hospital. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife Lyn, his children Barrett Jordan and Nico (Kerstin) Jordan and his brother Hunter Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a graduate of UC Riverside where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He was proud of having also served...

Jun 20, 2013

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Teresa Cruz Mora entered into Eternal Rest on the morning of June 20th, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Rafael Mora. Teresa was born and raised in Michoacan Mexico, and came to the United States in 1969. She lived in Escalon, CA for a few years. In 1977, alongside...

Jun 19, 2013

William "Bill" Contreras, a longtime resident of Watsonvile and Corralitos, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 19, 2013. William was born "Guillermo Tirado Contreras" on February 7,1922 in Tarimoro, Guanajuato, Mexico to Ambrocio and Mariana (Tirado) Contreras. He emigrated to the United States in 1944 and began a long career in farming and agriculture. William...

Jun 19, 2013

Yaeko Akiyoshi passed away at home, June 19, 2013 at the age of 96. She was a native of Watsonville born November 24, 1916 and returned to Japan as a child to be educated. She returned to Watsonville when she married Toshio Akiyoshi. She was a homemaker and worked on the Akiyoshi Brothers family farm on Salinas Road with...