All Obituaries

Roberto Vazquez Castellon passed away on May 11, 2022. He was 65. Roberto was born to Salvador Vazquez and Maria Del Refugio Castellon in Jalisco, Mexico on August 3, 1956. In 1970, he moved to Watsonville, where he worked in agriculture, picking strawberries. Roberto met his wife Angie (43 years), locally. In 2014, he became his own boss and worked as a Grower for Aptos Berry Farms. Roberto’s hard work and attention to detail payed off and he was recognized as a “Top...

Margarito Carrera died May 1, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to Inocensio Carrera and Teodora Sotelo on June 10, 1939. He is also known as “Jose,” as well as “Don Mario.” Margarito was a long-time resident of Watsonville for 52 years. Margarito’s favorite pastimes include spending time with his family, listening to music and dancing, watching soccer, and doing yard work.  He is survived by his...

Javier Hernandez Berlanga passed away peacefully on April 25, 2022 surrounded by family at the age of 68. Javier is survived by his four daughters: Diana Vargas (Eduardo), Victoria Berlanga, Christina Berlanga (Sonia) and Amanda Torres (Richard) . He is also survived by his grandchildren: Stephanie, Eddie Jr, Jocelyn, Destiny, Denae, DJ, Marissa, Alex, Nate and Nevaeh along with his 4 great-grandchildren: EJ, Ricky, Ethan and Devin , his 7 brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and...

Arlene Hudson ~ Nov. 13, 1943 – April 24, 2022 Arlene Hudson, 78, lost her struggle with bone cancer, passing away the morning of April 24, 2022. She was born November 13, 1943, in Buhl, Idaho, to parents Georgia Hilty Schmidt and Raymond Schmidt, the fourth of five children. She thoroughly enjoyed growing up in her small farming community of Clover, Idaho, and spent an active childhood with a robust mix of work and play. She could weed out the crops or milk cows with the best of...

Eduardo Picazo died unexpectedly on April 22. He was 40.  Born in Watsonville on June 4, 1981, Mr. Picazo was an avid sports fan and a hard worker. He will be remembered as a caring, selfless person with a huge heart who looked out for others. He was very family oriented and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  He is survived by his loving parents, Salvador and Claudia Picazo, and his siblings, Leon, Abraham, Shani and Gemma Picazo. He also leaves behind a daughter,...

Amaya Jasmine Morales died on April 22, 2022. She was 18. Amaya was born on June 23, 2003 in Santa Cruz, California. Amaya graduated high school from Harbor High and had planned to take college courses and had been working since the age of fifteen. She was a loving and caring individual. Everywhere she went, she made friends. Amaya loved her family and friends and worked on making each relationship special and making sure you knew, you were loved. She could be silly at times and had various...

In Loving Memory of Evangeline B Lumicao ~ December 08,1948 - April 21, 2022 Evangeline B. Lumicao, a dedicated and loving wife, passed away on April 21,2022  at her humble home, in the arms of her husband, Melcisco George Lumicao whom she was married to for twenty two years.  She was 73 years old. Evangeline was a Nutritionist by profession and worked at Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines up until she immigrated to be united with  her...

Natalino “Natal” Jesus Brasil Moules, born on December 19, 1956, in São Mateus, Terceira, Acores to parents Maria C. Brasil and José F. Moules, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2022, in Santa Nella, California. He was 65. Natal, his parents, and his three siblings, migrated to Watsonville in the 1970’s. He and his former wife, Maria João Moules, worked tirelessly in the flower business for over 35 years. His passion was his...

Ricardo Regalado Moreno, born in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico, on October 27, 1934, to parents Isabel and Imelda Moreno, died on April 16, 2022. He was 87. Ricardo was a strawberry grower for over 40 years and a member of the Watsonville Berry-Co-op. He was a quiet, honorable, generous, and faithful man, always ready to help.  A humble man that believed in paying it forward. He valued his friendships with people that he met decades ago as well as new friends he met later in...

Ponciano I. Hernandez of Watsonville, 96 years old, died peacefully on April 16, 2022, in his home surrounded by family. Ponciano was born on November 19, 1925, to parents Pedro and Jovita Hernandez in Woodlake, California. He completed the 7th grade until he joined his family working as a Bracero picking stone fruit, cotton, and lettuce. Shortly after the Hernandez family moved to their ranch in Prunedale, CA., Ponciano was drafted to serve in WW2. Upon his return home, he met the love of...