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Nicanor Fernandez Fernandez passed away on March 11, 2019. He was 87. Nicanor was born on June 21, 1931 in Michoacán, Mexico to Antonio and Natalia Fernandez. At 7 years old, Nicanor was mentored by his father in training horses. He later met his wife Catalina and relocated to Watsonville from Mexico and gave his children the opportunity to become citizens, as well as himself. Nicanor was a good man who worked hard to always provide for his family. He was a lifelong horse owner and...

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Margaret “Peggy” Ann Ernst Born March 8, 1948 and Peacefully entered rest February 20, 2019 Peggy was born in Hendricks, Minnesota to Dale and Dorothy Fuhs.  In the third grade they moved to Watsonville where she attended local schools.  She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1967 and married Darwin Ernst in August of the same year.  They made their first home in Mountain View and eventually moved back to Watsonville.  In 1973 they moved to Corralitos...

Francisca Reyes passed away February 19, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was 89. Francisca was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on April 2, 1929 to Bernabe and Martina Diaz. She has lived in Watsonville for 61 years. She was a strawberry share cropper with her husband Lazaro Reyes. She was also a loving mother who adored her children and being with her family. She loved being outdoors, watering her flowers and gardening. Francisca also loved singing and music. Francisca has...

Shirley “Sue” Stephenson Friend Shirley R. Friend, 95, passed away February 13, 2019.  Affectionately known as “Sue” or “The Witch”, Shirley grew up in the Pajaro Valley, attending Green Valley School.  She graduated from Watsonville High School in 1941, along with classmate and future husband Gene Friend. Shirley was a long-term member of Eastern Star (75 yrs), PEO sisterhood (70+ yrs), Corralitos Women’s Club and lifetime member of the...

Robert JM Crumpton passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family. He was 86. Robert was born to Robert and Beatrice Crumpton on September 24, 1932 in Lubbock, Texas. In 1939, Robert moved to Watsonville where he met his wife Barbara Rapoza. They married in 1952 and were married for 59 years. Robert was drafted to the Korean War in 1954 and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and later on, as a Facilities Supervisor at the Post Naval Graduate School for over 30...

Julieta Pires de Azevedo passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Watsonville Valley Convalescent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Azevedo was 94 years old. Julieta was born in Braganca, Portugal, on November 30, 1924. She lived with her family until 1950 when she migrated to Angola, Africa, where she met her husband Joao Batista Azevedo, and where her children were born. In 1975 she and her family evacuated to Lisbon, Portugal due to a civil war in Angola. ...

Lupe Moya passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019. She was 67. She was born on April 12, 1951 to Roque and Maria Buenavista in Brawley, California. In the 1960’s, Lupe moved to Watsonville. She worked in the Watsonville Cannery for 10 years. Lupe then moved to Los Angeles where she lived for four and a half years and was taken care of by her granddaughter Mercedes Moya. She loved music, dancing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her...

Antoinette (Toni) Gurash passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living in Campbell, California early Monday morning on January 21st, 2019. Antoinette was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Anthony.  She was an avid homemaker, baker, and gardener. Toni is survived by her sons Dan and Tom (Christina), her granddaughters Courtney (Ryan) and Samantha, and her great granddaughter...