Bertha Ruvalcaba

Bertha Ruvalcaba obituary, Watsonville, CA

Bertha Ruvalcaba

Bertha Ruvalcaba Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.
Bertha passed away on January 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born in Nochistlan Zacatecas on August 21, 1958 and was a Watsonville resident for 52 years. She accomplished her High school diploma, CNA certificate, and US citizenship. She worked as a custodian at UCSC for 20 years. She enjoyed the outdoors and liked rock collecting. She was the best grandma to all her grandchildren. She is survived by her four children: Gonzalo Jr, Delia, Ana, and David Gutierrez, her 99-year-old father, and siblings, Javier, Eva, Andres, and Elvia. She is preceded in death by Agustin Ruvalcaba Jr and Avelina Ramirez. She leaves a huge void in our hearts and will be missed forever. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 30 at Mehl's Colonial Chapel from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. A Mass will be held on Friday, January 31 at St. Patrick's Church starting at 10:00 am, and burial to follow at Pajaro Valley cemetery.
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