Peter Nash Araiza died Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Santa Clara, Calif. He
was 42.
Peter Nash Araiza
Peter Nash Araiza died Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Santa Clara, Calif. He was 42.
A native of Watsonville, Mr. Araiza lived in Hollister. He was a senior engineer technician for 20 years.
He enjoyed martial arts, golf, camping, weight lifting and boxing. He played high school sports.
He enjoyed quality time with his children, never missing any of their sports activities.
He is survived by the love of his life Beatrice Lopez of Hollister; parents Manuel and Rose Araiza of Watsonville; and children Nicole Araiza of Dublin, Calif., and Ashley and Jonathan Araiza, both of Hollister. He is the brother of Manuel Araiza Jr., of Morgan Hill, Michael of Sunnyvale, Ernest of Watsonville, Larry of Watsonville, Lynne Araiza-Soares of Gilroy and Nick Araiza of Morgan Hill. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian burial Friday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Help Christians (Valley Catholic), 2401 East Lake in Watsonville. Vigil/rosary service will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Valley Public Cemetery.
Service by Davis Memorial Chapel, 609 Main Street in Watsonville.
