Santa Cruz, CA Obituaries

Patricia Guerrero passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 54, having been born on May 7, 1972.

Annette Birdsell passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 69, having been born on February 8, 1957.

Claudia worked at Olga’s in Santa Paula. She then worked for Buenaventura Medical Group, in Ventura as a lead worker in medical records and was promoted to receptionist. Eventually, Kaiser purchase...

Frank L. DeSousa, 81, passed away on September 7, 2026; born July 19, 1945, in Terceira, Açores, Frank was a resident of Santa Clara, California. A Rosary Service will be held at St Justin Catholic...

Norma Maria Rodriguez passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 80, and was a resident of Santa Ana, California. Visitation will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue,...

Fidel Solis Tapia passed on September 1, 2026, at the age of 87. A visitation will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705, US, on September 10, 2026,...

Robert Cano Jr. passed on August 28, 2026, at the age of 36, and was a resident of Santa Ana, California. Visitation will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa A...

Catalina Zavala passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 59. Visitation will be held at Family Mortuary, 1201 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701, US, on September 25, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:0...

Massimo, known to family and friends as Mike, was born in Montefalcione, Italy. A proud Italian at heart, Mike carried his heritage with him throughout his life and took great pride in passing his tr...

While we may never understand why God called our sweet boy home so soon, we know that a life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. His love, his laughter, and his bright smile le...

William Edward Volmerding Jr. passed on August 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 20, 1938, William lived in Santa Rosa, California.

Irene M. Knezevich passed on September 1, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on November 3, 1933.

Victorino M. Ramos passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 92. A resident of Garden Grove, California, Victorino’s visitation will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenu...

María Natividad Estrada Nava de Chiapa, Colima, Mexico, partió para el cielo por la tarde del 28 de agosto de 2026, rodeada de su familia en su casa en Santa Paula, California. Natividad nació el 25 d...

Jesus Nayeli Armenta Vazquez falleció el 25 de agosto de 2026, a los 38 años de edad. Residía en Westminster, California. El velorio/visitation se llevará a cabo en Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuar...

Flor de Maria Bautista passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 55. Born December 7, 1970, Flor de Maria was a resident of Yorba Linda, California. Visitation will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Par...

Maria Teresa Gonzalez Toro passed on August 21, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on November 4, 1942, and residing in Santa Ana, California. Visitation will be held at Family Mortuary, 1201...

Bev Johnson passed away surrounded by family after her courageous battle with dementia. Bev was born in Palo Alto, CA, to Lloyd and Mary Helton. The family relocated when Bev was entering kindergarten...

Vivaltina “Viva” Gallegos passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving a legacy of love, courage, and cherished memories. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she was the rock o...

Beverly Anne Adams passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband, George Arthur Adams; son, Shawn Scott Adams. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Robin Ada...

Stanley Edward Cloney was born in Eureka, CA on October 19th, 1930, to Eugene and Matilda Cloney. He died peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa, CA on August 22nd, 2026, with his family by his side. ...

Elizabeth Dolores Borja passed on August 24, 2026, at the age of 83. A Memorial Service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705, US, on Septembe...

Athana Divers, 81, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 13, 1944, in San Jose, California, Athana was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and fr...

James Robert Wallace passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 70, and was a resident of Anaheim, California. A Memorial Service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven...

Billunta C. Carter passed on August 1, 2026, at the age of 47. Billunta C. Carter was born on August 29, 1978.

Madline Hermiz passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 79, and was a resident of Aliso Viejo, California. A Funeral Service will be held at St Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church, 1515 E Taft Ave, ...

Leocadio Robles Padilla, born January 19, 1940, passed on August 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Santa Paula, 128 South Eighth Street, Santa Paula, CA 93...

Alma Rosa García, de 55 años y residente de Santa Paula, California, falleció el 20 de agosto de 2026. Fue una esposa amada, una madrastra muy querida, una tía entrañable y una gran amiga cuya bondad ...

James Joseph Petkus passed on August 20, 2026, at the age of 59.

Geronimo Figueroa, age 71, passed on August 20, 2026, and was a resident of Santa Ana, California. Geronimo is survived by Esposa-Vicenta M. De Figueroa, Hijos-Jeronimo, Veronica, Maria, Elias, Dan...

Peter Nghiêm Xuân Tú, born October 30, 1956, passed on August 18, 2026, at age 69; he was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and resided in San Jose, California. Visitation will be held at Lima Family Santa ...

Barbara Alves Laplace, born May 27, 1942, in San Jose, California, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and her steady presence will be deeply missed. She ...

In Loving Memory of Suzanne Elizabeth Berry December 9, 1944 – August 17, 2026 Suzanne Elizabeth Berry, 81, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, in Orange, California. She was born on December ...

Alice Martinez Flores passed on August 17, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on June 17, 1937, in Crystal City, Texas. Visitation will be held at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 North Win...

Pedro Antonio Cabeza passed on August 15, 2026, at the age of 76. Pedro was a resident of Santa Ana, California. Visitation will be held at Family Mortuary, 1201 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92...

Aida Angelita Melendez, of Riverside Ca passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 97, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 2, 1928 in Pasadena, California, and her lif...

Judith Lynne Miles passed on August 16, 2026, at the age of 86, having been born on March 2, 1940. A Graveside Service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa...

Julie Marie Mercado was born August 16, 1940 in Downey, CA. She spent her adolescence between Texas and Mexico, living with her godmother, before returning to California and attending Fullerton High S...

Alma Tinoco was Born September 9, 1932, in Orange California to parents Victoria Edith and Manuel Pedroza. She grew up in Atwood CA until the massive flooding in 1938 that forced her family to relocat...

Juan Manuel Najar, Jr., age 60 passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. He was just shy of is 61st birthday. Born on August 18, 1965, in San Jose, California at Kaiser Santa Clara Hospital. Juan has...

Peter S. Pulizzi was born April 15, 1933, in Rockford, Illinois, to Bernardo Pulizzi and Rosaria “Sarah” Lombardo Pulizzi. After his mother died in 1937, Peter and his sister Vita lived with their gra...

Felix Castro passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 58. He will be remembered with deep respect, love, and lasting affection by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Felix touc...

Bruno M. Sibayan, 88, born January 2, 1938, in Bangar, La Union, Philippines, passed on August 11, 2026. Bruno was a resident of Santa Clara, California. Visitation will be held at Lima Family San...

Estella Socorro Ortega, 85, of Big Bear City, California, was born Maria del Socorro Estela Ortega Maya on April 24, 1941, in Zacapu, Michoacan Mexico, the eldest daughter of the late Leonardo and Ene...

Cherishing a Life Well Lived It is with profound sadness and gentle remembrance that we announce the passing of Karlene Marie Kesler who was a cherished friend, and a respected member of the Teaching...

Celia was born December 2,1941 in Santa Ana, California to Oswald and Clela Jones. She was the 3rd of 5 children. Celia was married to R.C. Burch for 68+ years. They had 5 children. Celia worked for S...

Araceli Alvarez passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 28, having been born on June 2, 1998.

Walter Edgar Sollis passed on August 7, 2026, at the age of 75. Walter was born on March 30, 1951, and was a resident of Orange, California.

Ray Soto Hernandez, age 71, passed on August 4, 2026, and was a resident of Santa Ana, California. Visitation will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA...

Patricia Ann Neser passed away on August 7, 2026. “Pat” was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. Pat was born in Santa Monica, California, on September 15, 1936. She was the last of five chil...