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Kentha Watson Obituary

Kentha Watson, 66, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at her home in Cambria. She was born in September 1944 in Marin County, Calif., then moved with her family to Santa Cruz, Calif., where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School, and a year later married the love of her life, Robert Watson. Together they enjoyed 47 years of marriage. Upon Bob''s retirement, they moved to Cambria, where they delighted over the next 10 years living the quieter country life. Kentha''s many hobbies and interests included gardening, jigsaw puzzles and participating in car shows with Bob. She was an avid reader and there wasn''t an animal that didn''t love her. But her true passion was traveling. She was especially fond of Hawaii and all the many cruises she took with Bob. Kentha is survived by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Watson; "kids" Karen and Jeff Kane; "grandkids" Jason and Dylan Kane; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorotha (Rucker) Bryant and Kenneth Bryant. A celebration of her life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the Watson home. Call 924-1779 for details. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to H.A.R.T. Animal Recovery Center.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Beverly Whitaker

January 5, 2011

She was so strong and such an inspiration. Garry and I will miss her.

Aunt Edna Mae

December 30, 2010

12:30pm, Thursday

Your Aunt Edna Mae grieves...

As we prepare for your Celebration of Life, we laugh and we cry as we remember some of the good times spent with you, your mom and dad at the beach home in Santa Cruz, and what a wonderful cook Aunt Dortha was.

You will always be remembered as a very special niece!

Lovingly...Aunt Eddie (88yrs)

Ann &Wayne Parrack

December 29, 2010

We miss our beloved Kentha!!! We are still in shock at the suddenness of our loss. As we plan her Celebration of Life we remember all the fun times we had together.

Denelle Wiggins

December 15, 2010

11am, Wednesday

Kentha was like a big sister to me, and as kids do, I always looked up to her. She was not only beautiful but smart too!

I have such fond memories of when we were young. Especially those memories spent at that adorable beach home on Chesterfield Drive in Santa Cruz. And, oh, the time we went camping at Tahoe in that old rickety but fun tent trailer that my dad built. For me, those are what I call the good ole days...we had such fun reading and putting makeup on each other. My favorite all-time lipstick was the one she gave to me over 40 years ago called Rosey Opal by Cody! It smelled soooo good!!

Shocked, saddened, and disappointed, I was hoping to spend more time with her now that I am retired. Since that will never be...I'll count my blessings for those precious moments I did spend recently with her over the phone.

As ever,
Loving Cousin Denelle

December 12, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Kentha's passing. She was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed seeing you guy's at the car shows. Sandi Birchfield

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