Obituaries

Mid-County Death Notices: Aug. 31 - Sept. 13

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

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

Phyllis Davis: Resident of Capitola. She taught in Milpitas for 38 years. Passed away Sept. 6. She was 74. 

Lloyd Wesley Larson: Lived with his second wife in Capitola. He coached basketball, football and track. Passed away Sept 6. He was 89.

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Marcia Lewis: Worked at Sears in Capitola for years as a men's tailor. She loved animals and the outdoors. Passed away Sept. 10. She was 73. 

John Stenovich: Moved to Capitola in 1961. He was a dentist and a jazz musician. Passed away Aug. 31. He was 76.

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Yuriko Kumasaka: Her children live in Soquel. Passed away Sept. 13. She was 88.  

John Gansel: Resident of Aptos. He served in the Army and was married for 63 years. He golfed three holes in one. Passed away Sept. 9. He was 86. 

Charles (Chuck) Hiatt: Resident of Aptos. He was a Navy pilot in WWII. Passed away Sept. 7. He was 90. 

WILLARD "REID" MCATEE: Moved to Aptos in 1986. He was 89. He liked to golf, fish, and he served in the Air Force in WWII. Passed away Sept. 5. 

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