Esmeralda Benavidez
Posted: Saturday, Nov 21st, 2009
Esmeralda Benavidez died Tuesday, October 27, 2009. She was 45.
Born in La Mesa, Texas, Ms. Benavidez was known as a free-spirited person who played by no rules. She was known to challenge life itself and refuse to look back.
Ms. Benavidez is survived by her parents, Marcos and Eppie of Freedom; five sons, Jermiah, Adrian, Joel, Joed ...more

Kenneth Elm
Posted: Thursday, Nov 19th, 2009
Kenneth "Kenny" Elm died Saturday, November 14, 2009. He was 68.
Born in California, Mr. Elm lived in Watsonville for 53 years.
Mr. Elm is survived by his wife, Carmelita; children, Kelly (Joe) Baxter, Nenuca (Ken) McGlothlin and Allan (Anna) DeGuzman; and a grandchild.
Services will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Davis ...more

Manuel Gonzales
Posted: Thursday, Nov 19th, 2009
Manuel G. Gonzales died Monday, November 16, 2009. He was 83.
Born in Alice, Texas, Mr. Gonzales last lived in Hollister. He lived in the Watsonville area for 44 years. Mr. Gonzales owned and operated Manuel's Detail Shop. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church.
Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife, Maria N. Gonzales; ...more

Francis Burnham
Posted: Monday, Nov 16th, 2009
Francis Burnham died Thursday, October 15, 2009. He was 89.
A former resident of Watsonville, Mr. Burnham lived in the area for more than 80 years before moving to Campbellsville, Ky. When he was a small boy, he moved to the area from Oklahoma with his family. Mr. Burnham graduated from Watsonville High School. He worked as a ...more

Jesus Silva
Posted: Monday, Nov 16th, 2009
Jesus Perez Silva died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at a Watsonville convalescent hospital. He was 71.
A native of Michoacán, Mexico, Mr. Silva lived in Watsonville for 40 years. He worked in the strawberry fields and attended Valley Catholic Church. Mr. Silva was known as a happy, hardworking person and a patient, caring father who always took pride in ...more

Caterina Larice
Posted: Saturday, Nov 14th, 2009
Caterina Larice died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at her home in Watsonville. She was 84.
Mrs. Larice was born in Italy and moved to France with her family when she was a child. She and her husband settled in Watsonville in 1953, where they raised their family. Mrs. Larice was a devout Catholic and devoted her life to serving ...more

Ernesto Lopez
Posted: Saturday, Nov 14th, 2009
Ernesto Lopez died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at home in Watsonville. He was 78.
A native of Michoacan, Mexico, Mr. Lopez lived in Watsonville for the past 40 years. Before he retired, he was a bush berry picker for Driscoll's. Mr. Lopez loved to sing and people called him the "Cantador." He was known as a hard worker and ...more

Emilia Sandoval
Posted: Saturday, Nov 14th, 2009
Emilia Sandoval died after a long illness Thursday, November 12, 2009, at a Watsonville convalescent hospital. She was 77.
A native of Fresno, Mrs. Sandoval lived in Santa Cruz County since 1972. She worked in several local canneries and attended St. Patrick's Church.
Mrs. Sandoval is survived by two daughters, Anna Buendia of Mexico and Sylvia Sandoval of ...more

Kenneth Valdez Sr.
Posted: Saturday, Nov 14th, 2009
Kenneth Valdez Sr. died Sunday, November 8, 2009, in Watsonville. He was 54.
A native of Waipahu, Hawaii, Mr. Valdez lived in Watsonville for 46 years. He worked as the head of maintenance for 37 years at Sunny Meadows Apartments. He enjoyed fishing, camping, bingo, going to casinos and watching the 49ers.
Mr. Valdez is survived by his ...more

Manuel Corrales
Posted: Thursday, Nov 12th, 2009
Manuel F. Corrales died Tuesday, November 3, 2009. He was 82.
A resident of Capitola, Mr. Corrales lived in the community for 55 years. He worked as a construction laborer for 20 years.
Mr. Corrales is survived by his children, Dahlia Quiring and Richard Corrales, both of Fresno; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services ...more

Jose Aguirre
Posted: Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
Jose Luis Aguirre died in a car accident Wednesday, November 4, 2009. He was 33.
A lifelong resident of Aromas, Mr. Aguirre was known to be a very kind, generous and loving person who always had a smile on his face. His humble spirit and charismatic personality made him a wonderful person to be around. Mr. Aguirre had a ...more

Ranulfo Aguirre
Posted: Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
Ranulfo Aguirre "Chuck Norris" died in a car accident Wednesday, November 4, 2009. He was 52.
Mr. Aguirre lived in Watsonville for the past 35 years. He was known as a hardworking man who had an open heart and always tried to help others. He loved family gatherings and late-night bonfires. Mr. Aguirre spent many caring moments with his ...more

Tommy Trantham
Posted: Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009
Tommy Gene Trantham died after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer Sunday, November 8, 2009, at his home in San Jose Bautista. He was 81.
Born in Oklahoma, Mr. Trantham moved to Watsonville as a boy. He drove trucks for 30 years, and later drove tour buses. He was a member of Teamsters No. 287 and retired from ...more