All Obituaries

Jody passed away after a sudden illness at the age of 87 at her home and on her own terms on November 3, 2019 surrounded by family.  Jody, affectionately known as Jojo was born on January 15, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Gene and Joanne Bartlett.  As the only child she was doted on by her father. Her mother made sure that she was given every opportunity and insisted that she take piano, dance and elocution lessons.  But Jody was a free spirit and not interested in those things...

Kenneth Cadwell passed away on October 30, 2019. He was 84. Kenneth was born on January 5, 1935 in Seattle, Washington to Charles and Freda Cadwell. After graduating in Seattle, Washington from High school, he joined the U.S Marine and served 2 years.  Kenneth then transferred to the Reserves and was an Avionics Officer for the Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12, where he was able to travel to many countries. Kenneth graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Seattle University in...

Elsie (Kostaras) Spidle, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on October 24, 2019 at the age of 91. Elsie was born in Aromas, CA and lived her entire life in Corralitos and Watsonville. Elsie graduated from Watsonville High School and worked at Western Frozen Foods where she met her husband Roy. They were married for 46 years until Roy’s passing in 2000. After being a stay-at-home mom until her children were in high school, she worked at the flower shop...

Maria M. Torres passed away on October 21, 2019 at her home in Royal Oaks. She was 92. Maria was born to Nicolas and Felicita Mendoza on December 24, 1926 in Monterey, Mexico. When she was 17 years old, she moved to Texas, Ohio (where she met her husband Rafael of 50 years), and then to Royal Oaks, California. They had 5 children and Maria enjoyed her many travels with her husband. She worked in the cannery for Green Giant for 27 years, while raising her family. Maria was a strong,...

Celestina passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 15, 2019. She was born on November 25, 1929 in Tamaulipas, Mexico and had lived in Aromas for over 50 years. Celestina always enjoyed family gatherings in her home and ensured that everyone had plenty to eat. She found pleasure in her rose garden and the occasional trips to the casinos! As a child growing up in Mexico she helped her family pick cotton on their property. She learned how to sew at an early age and...

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German Antonio Carrillo died unexpectedly on October 14, 2019, in Santa Cruz. He was 24 years old. He was born to Francisco Javier Santana and Alma Gicela Carrillo in Los Angeles on April 7, 1995. He attended many local schools and graduated. He was a friendly, caring, and happy person who loved his family, friends, and his loyal pet dog, “Smokey”. In his younger years, he liked playing soccer, skateboarding, and football at school. He was an avid fan of the 49ers. He liked to...

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Rogerio Sousa died on Oct. 10th at his home surrounded by his family in Watsonville. He was 70. Mr. Sousa was born on Jan. 27, 1949 in Sao Jorge, Azores to Joao and Belmira Sousa. He moved to California in 1968. He was a hardworking man that always provided for his family. Roger worked at Salz Leathers for the better part of his life and when the plant shut down, he worked at 5th Street Laundromat until he retired in November 2014. Roger was a friendly and happy person whose hobbies were...

Martiniano Guzman Zacarias passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Dominican Hospital on October 7, 2019. He was 60. Mr. Guzman was born to Juan Guzman and M. Consuelo Zacarias in Michoacán, Mexico on December 27, 1958. He was a resident of this community for 38 years and was a hard worker who always provided for his family. Before retiring he was a berry worker who enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air. He was a friendly and happy person whose hobbies were fishing and...