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Dolores Ann Halward

1959 - 2018

Dolores Ann Halward obituary, 1959-2018, Watsonville, CA

BORN

1959

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Mehl's Colonial Chapel

222 E Lake Ave

Watsonville, California

Dolores Halward Obituary

Dolores Ann Halward
Resident of Gilroy
Former resident of Watsonville, Dolores Ann Halward, 58, passed away on June 7, 2018. It was an extraordinary, love-filled life cut unexpectedly short. Dolores was born in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico in July 1959. She was raised by her parents, Gonzalo and Elodia Ruiz, and brought up in a beautiful home along with her 9 younger siblings. Her desire for adventure and new experiences led her to meet and soon after marry her soulmate, Richard L. Halward. She was blessed with two wonderful children, Ricky and Leslie, whom she loved passionately, and she would continue to love and raise her family for 34 beautiful years.
Dolores was a joyous inspiration to all who met her, and greeted every day with a smile and a sense of fun. She was a woman of class and elegance, accepting and open to all that received her vivacious spirit. She was an amazing pillar of spirituality and a dedicated servant to God, the Virgin Mary, and all His angels and saints. She lived with joy and gratitude, and reveled in having her family around her for any occasion. Dolores was a woman filled with unconditional love for her family, and believed that every day was a blessing. She is remembered for her boundless energy, her immense generosity, and her devotion to her family. Her husband, Richard, calls Dolores the love of his life- his everything- and her children remember her as a mother best defined as nothing less than perfect.
A viewing will be held on Thursday June 14th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the Rosary recited at 7:00PM at Mehl's Colonial Chapel (222 East Lake Ave, Watsonville). Chapel Blessing Service will take place on Friday June 15th at 1:00 PM at the same location, with burial service at the Pioneer Cemetery located at 66 Marin Street, Watsonville thereafter, at which time Dolores will be laid to rest within the family crypt.


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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Jun. 12, 2018.
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Lauren and Carol Thomas

June 18, 2022

To Richard,
I just learned today from a friend in Watsonville the sad news about your wife Dolores. I read the article in the newspaper column about her and appreciate that you had many good years together.
We rarely get down your way but hopefully we can connect again. I would love to see you.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Your cousin,
Carol

Carol Thomas

June 19, 2018

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Jun

14

Viewing

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel

222 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Jun

14

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel

222 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Jun

15

Service

1:00 p.m.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel

222 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Jun

15

Burial

Pioneer Cemetery

66 Marin Street, Watsonville, CA

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222 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

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