Obituaries

Mid-County Death Notices: Aug. 17-20

See obituaries of people from Capitola, Soquel and Aptos that passed away over the last week.

The following people with ties to Capitola, Soquel and Aptos died in the last week. Click their names to read full obituaries. 

Mary Elizabeth Keirn: Graduated from Soquel High School in 1966. She was an avid bowler. Passed away Aug. 20. She was 64.

Fusaye Ogawa: Retired to Soquel in 1993. Spent years in a Japanese Internment Camp in Arizona during WWII. Was married to her husband Joe for 55 years. . Passed away Aug. 17. She was 88. 

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Katherine "Katie" Reichmuth: Had family in Aptos. She was a professional pianist and bingo enthusiast. Passed away Aug. 17. She was 92. 

Gaelen Todd: Son of Carpo's owner Todd Todd. He was an eagle scout and snowboarder. Passed away Aug. 20. He was just 22. 

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Winifred Esther Gubser: Moved to Capitola in 1965. She was a school secretary and loved to walk the beach. Passed away Aug. 17. She was 92. 

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