
Jose B. Machado died on Dec. 8. He was 89 years old.
He was a native of the Azores but had lived in Watsonville since 1968. Mr. Machado loved working outdoors, cultivating and gardening. He worked for Pajaro Valley Greenhouses for over 30 years.
He leaves behind his one and only child, Nelia Teixeira and son-in-law Jose Teixeira. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eria Machado, and his parents Manuel and Julia Machado.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. A graveside service is scheduled for Dec. 22 at 10am. It will be held at Valley Public Cemetery, near Valley Catholic Church, where he was a member for many years.
Published in The Pajaronian · December 18, 2020