
Gloria M. Veneer died on Dec.6 in Watsonville. She was 88.
Ms. Veneer was born on Dec. 16, 1932, in El Centro, Calif. to her parents Sham Veneer and Juana Sida.
She lived in Watsonville since 1950.
Ms. Veneer worked for many years at Green Giant Frozen Foods where she retired. She volunteered at Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes. She also volunteered for the Senior Council Foster Grandparents program for Starlight Elementary School. She was known as "Grandma Gloria" by all the teachers and students.
She enjoyed playing bingo and socializing with her friends at the Kennedy Hall. She also enjoyed daily walks, as this was her favorite way to exercise. She was a very humble lady. She would give her last dollar to anyone in need. Her motto was "Be happy, don't worry." She loved her family very much.
She is survived by her children, Evelyn Nartates, Jimmie (Annette) Nartates, Louie (Oralia) Nartates, Ernie Nartates and Manuel (Amanda) Marrujo, and her brother Harry Singh.
She is preceded in death by her sisters, Susie and Josie, her great granddaughter Anyssa Landa, and daughter in law Roberta Nartates.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.
Published in The Pajaronian · January 7, 2022