Amalia “Molly” Cabrales died in her Watsonville home on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. She was 74.
She was born in La Soledad, Durango, Mexico on April 14, 1944. She migrated with her family to Watsonville when she was 10 years old and over the years worked at various strawberry fields and canneries.
She was well-known for her sense of humor, was always up for a good conversation and an attentive listener to those who needed counsel. She was known for having coffee with her friends after a water aerobics class at Spa Fitness. She always looked forward to seeing her friends and family at Holy Eucharist Church every Sunday.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roberto and Macaria Rivas; and her siblings, Magdaleno and Alejandro Rivas. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, José Angel Cabrales, Sr.; sister, Euselia “Sally” Machuca; children, Maria Magdalena Cabrales, Melissa (David) Gallardo, José Angel Cabrales, Jr., and Marco (Brooke) Cabrales; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation services will be held on Monday, Dec. 17 from 5-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Holy Eucharist Church at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of The Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, www.avemariamemorialchapel.com.
