Santa Cruz, CA Obituaries

Leslie Marie Sanchez passed on October 25, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on April 7, 1945, Leslie lived in Boulder Creek, California for 56 years. She enjoyed classic cars, making beaded jewelry, liste...

Daniel Hoffman, of Fresno, California, passed away on October 19, 2026. Born on November 18, 1957, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dan lived a life full of hard work, family, and good times on the water. ...

Paul passed away at age 86 at home in Carmel, California, on October 17th, 2026. A life-long Californian, he was born in San Francisco and grew up in Oakdale. Paul graduated with his teaching cre...

Mario Espinoza Palomares, 80, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, in Salinas, California. Born in San Marcos, Texas, Mario lived a life filled with kindness, hard work, generosity, and lov...

David Robison Breuer passed on October 7, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on September 24, 1946.

Nancy Benedict Breuer passed on October 7, 2026, at the age of 80.

Troy Allen Owen, Sr., 67, of Santa Cruz, California, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Troy was the son of the late Claud “Pete” Owen and Margie...

Florence Patricia Perry passed on October 2, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on September 9, 1932, she was a resident of Aptos, California.

Janey Brasier Richards passed on October 3, 2026, at the age of 71. Janey lived in Salinas, California.

Billie (Bill) Lee Hogan was born on September 23, 1946 and passed away October 1, 2026 at the age of 80 at home surrounded by family after having a stroke the week before. Bill was born in Truman, ...

Gerald Lewis Kilmer Jr. passed on September 30, 2026, at the age of 73, having been born on May 8, 1953.

Norlyn Marie Wade (née Eierman), 84, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026. Norlyn was born in San Francisco, California, to Evelyn Marie (née Berg) and Henry “Norm” Eierman. She was preceded i...

Jean M. Hontalas, born March 30, 1931, and raised just outside Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Jean was a graduate of Tufts University. He...

Linda Earlene Reed, a vibrant, big-hearted, and deeply loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on March 3, 1948, in Visalia, Cali...

Thomas Sampson Hyun Jr. passed on September 20, 2026, at the age of 90; born March 13, 1936, in Hawaii, he was a resident of Salinas, California. Lt. Colonel Thomas Sampson Hyun Jr. retired from the m...

Mary Anne Rivett (nee McGrath) passed away peacefully in Gilroy, California USA on September 19, 2026. Mary was born to Norah (nee O’Brien) and William McGrath on February 28, 1935, in Nenagh, Count...

Allison Lamonte Bolin of Santa Cruz while surrounded by loving friends, has passed. Allison was the daughter of Jack D. Bolin and D. Sue Bolin and was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She spent her e...

Priscilla, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz, California, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at the age of 91. Priscilla was born in Carmel, California, in 1934 to Luke and Francis Trimb...

Emery Allen Reno, 86, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, in San Jose, California, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 4, 1940, in Clovis, New Mexico to George Lafayet...

James Edward Shortt, beloved resident of Seaside, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on May 25, 1954, in Stockton, California, and spen...

Jack Scott Cheney of Aptos, CA passed away on Saturday August 29th, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born on October 6, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA where he grew up with his parents and 2 sisters. Jack ...

James Edward “Jimmy” Brummitt, 78, of Santa Cruz, California, passed away on August 30, 2026. Born in Van Nuys, California, on November 1, 1947, Jimmy lived a life grounded in faith, family, servi...

Shannon Lee Stebbins, born July 12, 1970, to Dean and Beverly Deaton, peacefully joined the angels in Heaven on August 25, 2026, at the age of 56, a few days after experiencing a fall. Shannon is sur...

Karen Ann Aaker—a trailblazer, lifelong learner, devoted mother, and bright spirit—passed away peacefully in Santa Cruz, California, on August 24, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Chicago, Illinois...

Jennifer J. Duncan was born June 1, 1956, in Montpelier, Idaho, to John H. Duncan and Theresia M. Duncan. She spent her formative years in Pocatello, attending Washington Elementary School, Frankli...

Joseph David Nunes, age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1935. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Kor...

Gus John Flitz Norton passed away peacefully at home in Santa Cruz on August 15, 2026 at the age of 86 surrounded by his cherished family. Gus was known for his infectious laughter and deep love for ...

Santa Cruz business leader, husband, father, brother, nephew, and beloved friend, Robert “Bob” David Baldacci of Aptos, California, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, after suffering a major stroke on...

Richard Hare Cody was born March 8th, 1945 in Madera, California to Walter Richard Cody and Delores Alice Cody (Nee: Maroon). He went to grade school in the Madera Elementary School District, and g...

Karen Marie Cooley, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of her family, cherished friends, and the soothing melodies of...

Susan Lee McKinney 70, of Clovis, Ca. passed away peacefully on 8-3-2026. She was born in Fresno Ca. June 17,1956. She was a graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High School and graduated from Fresno St...

After a courageous 18-month battle with colon cancer, Scott peacefully passed away, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his illness has ended, the joy, kindness, and positivity he shared th...

The afternoon of July 25,2026 Libby Arlene Kuder age 75 moved to her eternal home. She was born on March 25,1951 in San Jose, California to Richard and Eleanor Jean Dias. She spent the last 20 year...

Seamus Patrick Murray Peacefully passed away July 25, 2026, surrounded by family & love. In his 75 years he burned bright and embraced each moment. He will live forever in our hearts. Seamus was a wo...

Stephen King Crowell, a devoted husband, educator of philosophy, and train enthusiast, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 86 years old in Salinas, CA. Stephen was born and rais...

Mary Adele Jacobsen passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on January 15, 1937, in Salinas, Mary Adele Jacobsen was a resident of San Jose, California.

Laura C. Sanjurjo (née McNamara) October 19, 1945 - July 7, 2026 Wife-Mother-Educator-Scholar Laura was born in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, NYC, daughter of Martha and Roland. After being schoole...

Darrel was born in Arcata, California, on April 28,1935, to Ruby Maxine Hudson and Harold Alton Hostetler. His childhood years were spent in El Monte, CA. Darrel had 2 younger siblings: Peter Swanson ...

In the end, the love he took is equal to the love he made. Tom C. Foley III, aged 72, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, leaving behind a beautifully spun life dedicated to his family and a life...

Bruce William Ullmann passed on June 27, 2026, at the age of 85. He left behind a legacy of love, honesty, and quiet courage. He wasn’t a man of many words, but the ones he chose mattered. His life wa...

Shelley Diane Nemeth passed away on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on March 8th, 1949 in Salina, Kansas, and grew up in Long Beach, California. She graduated from Millikan...

Shirley Jane Bartlett was born in Ferguson, Missouri, on October 5, 1933, and passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Hanford, California. In her teens following the early death of her father, the...

Now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Anna McNett was a very devout Catholic and lived a life of service, always putting her family and others before herself. Whether she was cheering on her favo...

Stephen Charles Roades passed away quietly in his home on June 5, 2026 in the presence of dear friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his...

Susan ‘Suzie’ Fisher passed away on June 2, 2026 after a lengthy and valiant fight with cancer. Suzie was born on April 1, 1941 to Robert and Dorothy O'Brien in Sacramento, CA. While living on Oahu,...

Captain Robert H Belter USN (Ret) passed away peacefully on Sunday May 31, 2026 five days prior to his 98th Birthday. Bob is survived by his ten nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wif...

It is with utmost sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Richard Pariser, who died on May 27, 2026, aged 78, after a long, brave battle with cancer and the treatment side effects. Jon was bor...

Robert Michael DeLappe, lovingly known as Mike, was born on October 7, 1950, in Carmel, CA, and peacefully passed away on May 19, 2026, after bravely battling ongoing health issues. A proud veter...

Raymond Albert McElroy of Hughson, California, passed away on Monday, May 18th at the age of 87. He was born on July 24, 1938, in San Diego, California, where he grew up. He graduated from San Fr...

Don Hensinger - a father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend - and an inspiration to so many, was born October 19, 1925 and passed away on May 16, 2026. He survived by his wife of nearly ...