Obituaries

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

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,...

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

Helen R. Mize passed away peacefully on March 8, 2013 at the age of 91. She leaves her son Robert and daughter Carol; four grandchildren: Janette, Robert, Jr., Michelle, and James; and nine great grandchildren. Janette's daughters: Amber and Ashley; Robert, Jr.'s daughters: Brianna and Leilani; Michelle's children: Cheyne, Frankie, Jeremy and Victoria. Her husband James Mize passed away...

Mar 7, 2013

Ruben B. Romero age 88 of Watsonville, passed away March 7, 2013 at home with his family around him. Survivors include his wife Julia Romero; children Ramon Romero, Rosa Velasquez, Esther Romero and Robert Romero, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and a brother Carlos Romero. Ruben was a foreman for Ryder and Sons....

Mar 5, 2013

William (Willie) Serpa Jr. of Watsonville, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 5 at the age of 86. Willie was born in Watsonville where he remained a resident all his life. He was most well known for his years in the local grocery industry at Heights Market and Lamberts Market. During retirement when not traveling...

Mar 4, 2013

Lois Benson Lee, 87 of Freedom, Ca. died on Monday, March 4, 2013 She was born June 16, 1925 in Parowan, Utah and moved to California shortly after marrying in 1945. Lois worked in Watsonville for many years, first at Montgomery Ward Retail and then as an administrative secretary for Rosewall & Sons Inc. She volunteered her time at...