All Obituaries

God opened the gates of Heaven for Grace Pina on Friday May 10, 2019. She was In her time on Earth, she was favored as a daughter, sister, tia, and friend. Grace attended every birthday, graduation, and life events of her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed shopping with her boyfriend. You could hear her singing to her favorite songs or laying in the sun during family barbeques. She will be missed dearly by all her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Grace is survived by her mother...

Virginia Rae (Ginny) Yappert was born in Connellsville, PA., in 1942.  She passed away on April 22, 2019, at the age of 76.  Her parents, William B. Robinson and Mary A. Robinson both predeceased her.  She graduated from Connellsville High School in 1960 and married James M. Childs in May 1962.  That marriage produced two children: Kevin M. Childs (Allison) of Wilder, VT and Matthew E. Childs (Leandra) of McKinney, TX and 3 grandchildren: Abigail, Paige, and...

Gregorio Hernandez died on Sunday April 21, 2019 in Dominican Hospital. He was 84. Mr. Hernandez was born to Jose Sanchez Hernandez and Catarina Zapata in Clarisville ,Texas on March 25, 1935. Although raised in Texas, he lived in Watsonville for over 50 years with his children, Jose and Hermelinda Hernandez. He worked in agriculture for over 45 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a strong faith in God and he would share his beliefs with others. He was a strong, loving...

Elman Rodrigues Silva passed away on April 18, 2019, in Freedom, California.  He was 74.  Elman was born February 16, 1945, in Santa Luzia, Pico,  Acores.  He immigrated to California on April 15, 1960, and made Watsonville his home in 1963. Elman had a lifelong love of soccer and was active as a player, coach, and referee over his lifetime.  He was instrumental in the continued growth of soccer in the community.  Elman was an active member of the I.S.T.W. and...

Dalia Romero Crisostomo passed away on April 16, 2019. She was 74. Dalia was a long-time resident of Watsonville, California. She was born on October 30, 1944 in Bishop, Texas to Jesus and Anastacia Romero. As a Texas native, Dalia moved to Watsonville in 1966. She attended Cabrillo College for 2 years as a Dental Assistant. Dalia graduated in 1972 with and AA Degree. She retired in 2011 as a R.D.A Clinical Coordinator and Coronal Polisher. Dalia worked in dentistry for 39 years. Dalia...

Deborah Ann Johnson Dawson passed away on April 11, 2019, at Watsonville Community Hospital.  Debbie was born in Santa Cruz January 31, 1951.  She grew up in Watsonville and graduated from Watsonville High School in 1969.  Debbie got her medical assistant training with Dr. Whitstone in Santa Cruz.  She went on to work at Watsonville Community Hospital and for Dr. Maria Granthom. Debbie is survived by her husband, Lynn Dawson of Watsonville; her mother, Ruth Johnson and...

Roy D. Robertson Jr. passed away in Watsonville, California on April 8, 2019. He was 87. Roy was born on August 20, 1931 to Nellie and Roy (Mike) Robertson Sr. in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, he moved to Watsonville with his parents. Roy enjoyed, and was active in baseball, where he was briefly, involved at a professional level. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1949, where he had also met his wife Teresa Stefanini of 68 years. They were married in 1951. Roy was...

Bertha F. Elias died surrounded by her family at Watsonville Community Hospital on April 1st, 2019.  She was 76.  A native of Gomez Farias, Michoacan, Mexico, she has lived in Watsonville for 41 years.  Mrs. Elias worked in the strawberries for 40 years.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking, but her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Elias is survived by her 3 sons Jose, Jr. (Sylvia), Ramon (Teresa)...

Lourdes R. Villanueva passed away peacefully at her Moss Landing home surrounded by her loving family on March 29, 2019. She was 86. Mrs. Villanueva was born to Enrico Rowan and Maria Rescate in the Philippine Islands on February 8, 1933. She migrated to the USA and settled with her family in this general area. She was a hard worker always provided for her family. Before retiring she was employed at Watsonville Cannery Co. for 30 years. She liked to take long walks, sing, travel and tend...

Franklin J Nozumi passed away on March 24, 2019 at his home in Aptos, CA.  Frank was born on April 30, 1955 in San Jose, CA to John and Fumiko Nozumi. Frank graduated from Watsonville High School Class of 1973.  He worked in the automotive industry and most recently as a Sr Tech at Vytron Corp.  Later in life he enjoyed tinkering with his classic ‘56 Chevy and his cherished boat.  Frank enjoyed fishing off the Santa Cruz bay in his beloved boat.   Frank...