Obituaries
Watsonville Death Notices: Lifelong Resident, Father of Eight
We recognize the following people recently lost with ties to Watsonville.

Joseph Manuel Castro: Castro was born in Watsonville and lived here most of his life. He served in the army and worked at Granite Construction. He died on Aug. 2 at the age of 98. He is survived by his eight children, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Others with ties to Watsonville who are recently deceased:
Kenneth "Doc" Chappell
Pauline E. Rowling
Raymond Tripp
Frank Jerome Ventura
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