
Raquel Alderete died on Aug. 31 in Watsonville. She was 62.
Mrs. Alderete was born in Watsonville on Nov. 20, 1958 to her parents Candelario and Alicia Ocampo.
She was a hardworking lady devoted to her family. She worked at Calabasas Elementary School for 25 years as the lead secretary. She devoted her life to helping children and volunteer work. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. The Ocampo and Alderete families loved her dearly and will cherish her memory.
Mrs. Alderete is survived by her husband, Manuel Alderete, her sons, Manuel Alderete and Adrian Alderete, her brother, Ricardo Ocampo, and her five grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.
Published in The Pajaronian · September 10, 2021