All Obituaries

Watsonville native Robert F. Jaime died Sunday, of kidney complications, in his home surrounded by his children.  He was 80. Mr. Jaime graduated from Watsonville High School in 1956.  He served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked in the grocery business for 34 years, and was also formerly a Coast Guard Reserve and a Watsonville Reserve Police Officer. He served, and led, numerous community organizations – San Pablo de Colores, Watsonville Senior Center, Knights of Columbus,...

Jose Jorge da Silva died on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at Valley Convalescent Hospital. He was 88. A native of the Azores Islands, Mr. da Silva lived in Watsonville for 39 years. He had worked for 25 years at Granite Construction before retiring. Mr. da Silva was a devoted member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and sang in the Portuguese choir there. He also enjoyed playing cards and dominos. Mr. da Silva is survived by his wife, Maria; five children, Manny da Silva, Maria...

Joyce A. Walton passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was 73. Ms. Walton was born to Harris C. Taylor and Juanita Edsall in Aptos on January 7, 1945. She was a retired cafeteria worker for PVUSD. She was a fan of tennis, and enjoyed watching the Wimbledon Tournaments and also liked to vacation at Bass Lake and visit lighthouses. Her true passion was Elvis Presley, which coincidentally she died on the same day as he but 41 years apart. At...

Edna Nagata, a devoted wife, loving mother and caring friend, passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2018 at the age of 81.  Edna was born in Los Animas, Colorado, moved to California at an early age and graduated from Watsonville High School.  She met her future husband (the late Yukio Nagata) at a Westview Presbyterian Church gathering; they were married in 1955 and moved to Watsonville shortly thereafter where they raised their two daughters.   Edna worked at...

Jesus Valencia, a resident of Watsonville for 55 years, passed away on August 11, 2018 at home, surrounded by his sons. He was 97. Jesus was born in Mexico on June of 1921. Growing up in Mexico, Jesus worked in a textile factory for 20 years, where he met the love of his life Elisa. They were married in the 1960’s and decided to build a life together in Watsonville, where they would raise their two sons; Oscar and Hector. Jesus and Elisa were married for 42 years. He worked in...

Patricia Louise Lacey passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 8, 2018. She was 74. Mrs. Lacey was born and raised in Watsonville. Daughter of Charles Burke and Pauline McCombs. Born on March 2, 1944. She was a retired taxi driver who loved her family and enjoyed the Babies. Patricia was a Christian woman who loved Jesus Christ (aka, JC). She was a very giving person who helped anyone in need, she will be missed dearly, there was never a stranger to her,...

Joanne Peixoto Lynch, 63, of Watsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Stanford Hospital after a 103 day hospitalization fighting a battle against myelofibrosis. She passed in the company of loved ones with her beloved husband, children and her newest grandchild by her side.   Joanne was born to Francis "Pex" and Sadie Peixoto on April 15, 1955. She went to Morello High School and graduated in 1973. She married Chris Lynch on July 17, 1987 and together they...

We are deeply saddened to share with you that Felicitas (Phyllis) L. Thadeo, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2018 at the age of 87.  She joins her husband Thomas Thadeo, beloved sister Angela Gil, nephews Humberto Gil, Hector Gil, niece Nilvia Gil and grandson JJ Harper.  Felicitas was born in Calexico, California on November 23, 1930 and was a long time resident of Watsonville.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  She...

  Leonardo Polanco Hernandez died peacefully surrounded by his family at Watsonville Community Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. He was 62.   Mr. Polanco was born to Ramon Polanco and Maria Hernandez in Colima, Mexico on Nov. 9, 1955. He was a resident of this community for 42 years and most recently employed by Falcon Harvesting Company as a machine operator for five years. He was a hard worker who always provided for his family and an easy-going person who enjoyed his home...