All Obituaries

  Hilda M. Hernandez, our beloved Lovie, Grammies, Hildie, Grams and GG passed away unexpectedly on March 25th, 2021. The hole she left in our family is as big as her personality. She was vivacious and full of spunk, and you could count on her for quick comebacks and an honest opinion. She knew how to fill up the room, with her light and spirit. Every birthday and every holiday, won’t be the same without her. She would make it a point to call you to sing happy birthday, whether...

Eddie Ruth Vance passed away on March 22, 2021. She was 80 years young. Eddie was born on October 20, 1940 in Mcrory, Arkansas to Ed Elliot and Amber Ridge. She relocated with her family from Arkansas to California as a teenager and settled in Watsonville. Eddie did in-home childcare for over 20 years while raising her two daughters, Sheila and Terri. She loved to travel and take family vacations to different places, loved camping and going to the annual family reunions. Anyone that knows...

Alberto M. Silva passed away on March 20, 2021. He was 92. Alberto was born on June 8, 1928 to Manuel V. Silva and Maria S. Regalo in St. George, Azores. At a young age, he worked as a dairy farmer in the Azores. In 1959, Alberto married Silvina Bettencourt before coming to work at a dairy farm in the Central Valley, California. In 1973, he started working at The George Bassi Co., a manufacturer of bins boxes and pallets, in Watsonville, for 20 years. Alberto was a self-sufficient farmer,...

Isaura Vazquez passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2021. She was 67 years old. She was born in Mezcala, Jalisco, Mexico, to Candelario Ramirez and Rosa Gomez on November 1, 1953. Mrs. Vazquez enjoyed working at Santa Cruz Daycare Center for 16 years. She was dedicated and loved working with young children. She was a loving and caring wife as well as a devoted mother who loved to spend time with her family, especially her granddaughter.  She cherished...

Roberto S. Rodriguez passed away on March 19, 2021. He was 87. Roberto was born to Martin Rodriguez and Neives Saldana in San Diego, Texas on December 26, 1933. He joined the military and was stationed at Fort Ord in Marina, California. He married the love of his life, Maria Luisa Gonzalez, in 1955. Roberto was active with P.V. Youth Football and St. Francis High School football with his son, Robert Jr., where he was known to many as, “Pops.” He helped his daughter-in-law,...

Joyce Wayne Smalling was welcomed to Heaven on March 10, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home. She was born March 21, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to Einar & Elaine Wayne. She and her husband graduated from San Jose State University. They were the first married couple ever to graduate together, so they had their picture in the newspaper. She spent her life between her two homes in Holtville, California, and Watsonville, California. She retired to her Watsonville lake house, where...

Gilbert G. Casares died Tuesday March 9, 2021. He was 81. He was a native of Moorhead, MI. He was the owner & operator of L & G detail for 39 years. Gilbert built his oldie ‘54 twice, he was most proud of his Oldie ‘54. He was so proud of winning Bomb Truck of The Year in 2005 & Truck of The Year in 2006. He was known as the Champ & Legend to many. He was an avid 49er fan and he loved helping his family and his friends. Mr. Casares is survived by his long-time...

Linda Louise (Maitoza) Gordon passed away on March 5, 2021, at the age of 74. Linda was born in Watsonville, California on March 4, 1947, to Elwyn “Sam” Maitoza and Nelda Lorraine Ferriera. Linda attended Moreland Notre Dame & Mora High School and Wayne’s College of Beauty. She met and married Ron and made their home in Watsonville. Before becoming a mother, she was a stylist at the Resetar Hotel. She and Ron were married 52 years and had three daughters. She enjoyed...

Maria Guadalupe Farias passed away on March 2, 2021. She was 76. Maria was born on February 4, 1945 in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico to Gregorio Ramirez and Estefania Sanchez. At 17, she was married to her husband (50 years), Ignacio Farias Sr. At the age of 19, she moved to Watsonville and found work as a strawberry picker. At age 20, she began to raise her family. She was a great cook and enjoyed going to church on the weekends. After 40 years, she retired at age 56. She helped her children...

Helen Marie Borcovich passed away peacefully in a nursing home in Hayward on February 26, 2021. She was 82 years. She was born to Antonio Rivas and Caroline Ojeda on April 14, 1938, in Watsonville. She attended many local schools and graduated from Watsonville High School. Mrs. Borcovich was a happy and caring person. Before retiring she loved her job as a caretaker at a local nursing home. In her spare time, she liked to bake and tend to her flower garden. Helen Marie Borcovich is...