Loa Root
Obituary
Loa "May" Root died on Sept. 11 in Santa Cruz.
She was 82. May was born in Riverside on July 10, 1939.
Mrs. Root was best known for her vibrant and outspoken personality, strong spirit and passion for painting and playing cards. She was a hard-working woman devoted to family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandma and great-grandma. The Root family loved her dearly and will cherish her memory.
Mrs. Root is survived by her daughters, Natalie Serrano, Wendy Root and Donna Casey; her sons, Bobby R.K. Walter Root, Jr., and Michael Root; and her brother Robert Hoskins. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby R.K. Walter Root, Sr.; her daughter, Sandy Keldsen; and her brothers, Micky, Gary and Ross.
A viewing is set for Sept. 27 from 9am to 12:30pm at Mehl's Colonial Chapel, 222 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville. A burial to follow at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park, 127 Hecker Pass Road, Watsonville.
Published in The Pajaronian · September 24, 2021