All Obituaries

Beloved mother and wife, Ramona Bobeda, has gone home to her Lord Jesus on October 15, 2021. Ramona Rubalcava was born in Hanford, CA. on August 31, 1932. She lived in a small house on Ivy Street with her parents and 8 siblings. She met and married Lupe G. Alcala, moved to San Jose and in 25 years of marriage went on to have five children, Patricia Ann Verzosa, Richard Alcala, Anthony Alcala, Diane Steverson, and Marie Alcala. Her family was soon moved to Prunedale and finally to...

Ramon Ramirez Alvarez, a longtime Watsonville resident, passed away on October 8, 2021. He was 51 years old. He was born in Michoacan, Mexico on August 31, 1970, to parents Jose Maria Ramirez and Candelaria Alvarez. He came to Watsonville over 40 years ago and he and his wife raised their 4 children here. Ramon was a hardworking and responsible man, always providing for his family. He worked at Dolan Concrete Construction for 19 years. Ramon was a great father, always going above and...

John Paul Bremis, Jr., age 94, passed away on October 1, 2021. He was born in Watsonville on August 6, 1927, to John Bremis, Sr., an immigrant from Croatia and Nellie Bremis, a Watsonville native of Croatian descent. When his dad came through Ellis Island in 1905, immigration officials changed his surname from Birimisa to Bremis, a common practice for those arriving from Slavic countries.  Mr. Bremis left Watsonville High School early to join the war effort in 1945, the Navy assigned...

Angel Estrada was born on March 10,1982 and passed away on September 24, 2021.  Angel is survived by his parents: Bernardo Estrada & Violet Medina.  His beloved children: Desiree, Damian & Diego, his brother Bernardo Estrada (Ysabel), sisters Maggie Stewart (Doug), Maria Basilio (Mark), Claudia Estrada (Brian).  Nephews: Anthony Verdia, Michael Garcia, Joshua Barragan, Andrew Estrada, Mathew Basilio, Elijah Barrera.  Nieces: Monique Barragan, Erica Garcia, Andrea...

Manuela Ramirez Torres, born to parents Cruz Villa and Pedro Ramirez in Texas on May 9, 1921, died on September 23, 2021. She was 100 years old. Manuela was a homemaker and loving mother. She enjoyed singing, dancing, gardening, and embroidering. She also loved flowers, jewelry and dressing up but the thing she loved above all else was spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She will be missed deeply by her family and friends. She...

Fernando Velez VII was born July 4th, 1962, in San Jose and died unexpectedly on September 12th, 2021, in Watsonville. Fernando was the son of Fernando Velez VI and Sandra Kimbrough, he was the eldest of six children. Family was his true passion in life, Fernando was amazing at and truly loved being a father and grandfather. He also had a passion for music and the arts. He was a sound technician for the LowRider Band for over ten years.  Fernando lived with the...

Faran Sanchez, 55 passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021, while on vacation with his good friends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Faran’s joy was spending time with his family on trips to fairs, holiday events, and having weekly lunches. You could always find him in the audience proudly applauding at his granddaughters’ sport or dance events. He also enjoyed traveling, going to car shows, or exploring new places with his friends. Faran attended Twin Lakes Church and was a frequent...

Loa “May” Root died peacefully on September 11, 2021, in Santa Cruz. She was 82. May was born in Riverside, CA. on July 10, 1939. May was best known for her vibrant and outspoken personality, strong spirit, and passion for painting and playing cards. May was a hard-working woman devoted t other family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandma, and great grandma. The Root family loved her dearly and will cherish her memory. May is survived by her daughters,...

THELMA JUE 02/18/1928 – 09/10/2021 Surrounded with love from her family, Thelma Jue peacefully passed away at home in Aptos on September 10, 2021. Born Thelma Chinn in Watsonville to Chinese immigrants who owned and operated a successful market on Bridge Street (now Riverside Drive). Not to be overshadowed by her 3 older brothers, Thelma graduated valedictorian of her Watsonville High class. While attending UC Berkeley, she met her life-long mate, Ton F. Jue. After marrying in 1952,...

Gregory "Greg" Gonzalez Sr., 80-year-old beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away September 6, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1941, to Guadalupe and Margarita Gonzalez in Calexico and raised in Corralitos, California.  After graduating from Watsonville High School 1960, Greg enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served an honorable career from June 3rd, 1964, to 2001. During his years of service, he received the National Defense...