All Obituaries

Teresa passed peacefully with her family by her side on January, 17, 2019. She will be deeply missed. Teresa worked in education for over 30 years. She loved teaching children. She was a joyous spirited woman that would light up the room with her smile and laughter. She enjoyed music and loved being around her loved ones. Teresa Macias is survived by her husband, Jose G. Santos; two children, five grandchildren, seven siblings and her parents. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday,...

Maria Regina Valadez De Leon, a resident of Watsonville, California for 44 years died on Jan. 9th, 2019.  She was 78 years old.   Mrs. Valadez De Leon was a woman of many wonderful traits.  She was a very strong and highly intelligent person and was always willing to help and support others, whether they were family, friends, or strangers.  She loved her elephant figurines, which she said were for good luck, and she enjoyed going to the beach as she loved the ocean. She...

Marian Louise Thomas died in San Jose on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. She was 91. She was born in Rhinelander, Wis. on April 7, 1927. In later years, she moved to Freedom, where she resided for 50 years. She spent her time as a teacher at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos where she enjoyed caring for the children in the nursery. She was affiliated with the Christian Evangelism Fellowship. She also had an affinity for planting flowers and being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is...

Otilia Ramirez de Melgoza died peacefully at her Watsonville home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. She was 77. She was born to Gabriel Ramirez and Matilde Diaz in Michoacán, Mexico on Aug. 17, 1941. Together with her husband they raised their large family in this community. Mrs. Melgoza was a hard worker, before retiring she was a field worker in the strawberry industry. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a happy and a good...

David Laurence Leon, resident of Watsonville for 55 years, died on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.  He was 57.  A native of Watsonville but born in Santa Cruz, he always said he was a surfer.  He was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to family.  He was employed by Martinelli's & Sons for 30 years.  He was greatly loved by his children, Ashley Megan Leon and David William Leon, Jr.  He loved riding his bike and would often be seen around town.  He...

Roberto Garcia died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.  He was 38.  Mr. Garcia was born to Monico Garcia and Isabel Rafael in Veracruz, Mexico on May 27, 1980.  He was a resident of this community for 16 years.  He was a hard worker and a good husband and father who always provided for his family.  He worked at a ranch for 14 years and had many horses in his care.  Mr. Garcia was a happy person, always smiling, very sociable and a kind person.  He had a...

Manuel Rosa Freitas (April 9, 1938-December 28, 2018) It is with great grief that the family of Manuel Rosa Freitas of Watsonville announces his passing. Manuel passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents, John and Maria Freitas and his only brother, Joe Freitas. Manuel is survived by his wife, Josefina Emilia Freitas, two sons, James and Larry Freitas, two granddaughters, Lauren and Tera Freitas, his...

Susan Otsuki Hirano of Watsonville passed on Christmas Day at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz at the age of 96. Susan was preceded in death by her husband Bill and son Dennis. Susan is survived by four daughters, Judy Hirano-Davis (Kenny Davis) of Susanville, Joyce Hirano-Kuznik (Robert Kuznik) of Greeley, Colorado, Janice Hirano (Norman Durant) of Watsonville, and Jean Hirano (David Miller) of Redondo Beach, three grandsons Steven, Dennis, and Jackson, three granddaughters Jasmine,...

Gina Cano Miles passed away peacefully at her Watsonville home surrounded by her loving family on December 22, 2018. She was 45.She was born to Emiliano Cano and Silvestra Cabriano in the Philippine Islands on September 5, 1973. Mrs. Gina Miles immigrated to the United States 15 years ago, here she settled down in Watsonville with her family. Mrs. Miles was a hard working person of great perseverance, working two jobs. She was interested in the nursing field and she accomplished her goal....

On December 20th, 2018 Martha Ruiz-Moreno passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old. Martha was born in Mexico, but then moved to U.S for a better life. She was an amazing mother, grandma and great grandma. She had 6 children Yolie Amezcua, Irma Amezcua, Mari Amezcua, Leti Amezcua, Luis Amezcua, and Angie Amezcua. She had 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was also a loving wife and was happily married to Rogelio Bernal for 25 years. Martha loved her...