6 Thursday, December 19, 2013
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
Obituaries
Criminal flees deputies after high speed chase Public help sought in locating fugitive
David Victor Boggis 12/7/1953 - 11/06/2013
David Victor Boggis, a long time resident of Carpinteria, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Known around town as “Devo Boggio,” or “Beatle Dave,” he was well known for his lifelong love of The Beatles and making family and friends his top priority. Dave’s love for people and family shined brightly in his kind and gentle ways. Dave loved playing his guitar, composing songs and walking his dog Chico around Carpinteria before heading to his beloved beach where he always felt peaceful. Although Dave cherished his quiet moments, he was always eager to welcome neighbors and his large extended family to his home. There was always music and laughter on his front porch as he lit up a barbecue, never missing a beat with his quick wit and humor. He especially enjoyed being around his many nephews and nieces where he was the beloved “young Uncle Dave” ready to tease them and have fun. His children DJ and Taly were the loves of his life. Although born and raised in Burbank, Dave’s aunt and uncle, Anita and Ed Tepper, talked him into moving to Carpinteria in the early ‘80s where most of the Tepper family resided. He quickly settled in and proudly made Carpinteria his permanent home where he put down roots and raised his family. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Jean Boggis, and his brother, John Boggis. His father, who passed away when Dave was only 3, was a well known Burbank musical conductor who undoubtedly handed down his musical gifts to David. Dave is survived by his son David Jr. “DJ” Boggio (Shelly), his daughter Talia Miele (Frankie) and the mother of his children, Silvana Boggio Troccoli; his grandchildren, Izabella, Evangeline and Gino; his sisters, Ann Boggio and Lynn Volz; his sister-in-law, Olwen Boggis, and his close Tepper cousins, Mary Tepper-McWhirter and Gabrielle Tepper-Hotchkiss. Dave considered all his Carpinteria friends as his close family—too numerous to list. An informal gathering to celebrate David’s life will be held sometime in early 2014. Those close to David will be notified when plans solidify. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
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Mildred Stauffer
On the first of December, Mildred Stauffer, 95, gave up her life. It had been 79 years since we first met and held one another on a Lake Michigan beach. Mildred lived in the Carpinteria Valley from 1946 until the end. Recently the peace corner was a real passion, and she worked it hard, but a bigger love was to make people laugh. In conversation she always seemed to have some little twist or quirk that did just that. Now a cheering voice has been lost from the world. ––Royce Stauffer
Deputies chased an Oxnard man with an extensive criminal background through the streets of Carpinteria in the early morning hours of Dec. 14, but they ultimately lost the suspect when he fled on foot after exiting southbound Highway 101 at Linden Avenue. The chase followed a report made by two witnesses who noticed a man stealing their car in the 4100 block of Via Real at a little after 3 a.m. The man, who was later identified as 29-year-old Juan Miguel Bejar, took off in the car after threatening to use a gun. Bejar crashed at the scene and jumped into a green van stolen from Oxnard that was waiting for him with his brother and wife inside. A high speed chase ensued but was called off when SBCSO Bejar drove onto Highway 101 going the wrong direc- Juan Miguel Bejar is tion. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted wanted for several the van again shortly afterwards at Upson and Santa criminal acts, Monica roads and followed it back onto the freeway including vehicle at Padaro Lane, this time traveling northbound in the theft and fleeing law southbound lanes. As per policy, Sheriff’s Deputies paralleled the fleeing vehicle on the right side of the enforcement. freeway. The suspect made a U-turn at Sheffield Drive and got back on the freeway going southbound in the correct direction. A Sheriff’s Deputy used a pursuit tactic to force the fleeing car to abruptly turn sideways, causing the driver to lose control and stop. Bejar fled on foot and could not be located during search efforts by deputies and the Sheriff’s K9 Unit. His wife, 24-year-old Sandra Lopez, and his brother, 28-year-old Jose Bejar, both of Oxnard, were arrested and charged with attempted burglary, receiving stolen property, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance. Stolen property and burglary tools were found in the van, but the reported firearm was not. The Sheriff’s Office recently learned that on Dec. 5 a vehicle and suspect matching the description of Bejar and the van were involved in a theft and pursuit with the Ventura Police Department. In this case, the vehicle also was driven the wrong way on the freeway several times while being pursued by law enforcement. Anyone with information on Bejar’s whereabouts is advised to call 9-1-1 or the anonymous tip line at 681-4171.
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In Memory of MIKE (MIGUEL JULIO) RIVERA
July 8, 1935 -- December 21, 2009 Dearest Mike: Four years ago you flew into the arms of the angels. How do we tell your story? With tears and laughter – knowing that each of us was changed by knowing you…you were not religious, but oh you were so spiritual…you saw the good in everyone; you loved to meet new people and they went away having made a new friend. Santa Barbara was your home and you loved every part of it. We celebrate you with JOY in our hearts; JOY because you gave JOY to so many by the little things you did; sharing the fruits of your gardening; visiting friends and family who could not drive; telling jokes, always smiling when I walked in the door from work. In the words of Winnie the Pooh, “When you see someone putting on his BIG BOOTS, you can be sure that an adventure is going to happen.” Each day with you was an amazing adventure cradled by love. Thank you for the joyful memories we keep forever in our hearts. Your loving wife, Marilou, and the entire Rivera Family
and he is a big person,” said Hosseini. “People may be intimidated by his size...but he is really a kind and loving person.” She has written online that he was diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder as well as autism, but when speaking to Coastal View News, she said she wasn’t sure he demonstrated the symptoms anymore. Because of legal concerns, neither Rief nor the district could say much about the situation. Rief did issue a statement that reads, “I believe that the CUSD staff, my student and myself are being slandered where all we have done is exercise our legal rights to protect ourselves as we were counseled to do so by the sheriffs who contacted us.” Mary Watts, the mother of an autistic son who has had Rief as a teacher for five years, said, “She’s always had the best interest of students at heart. And she’s a pretty patient person.” Both Watts’ son and Kevin are enrolled in the Success and Education of Adult Life Skills (SEALS) program based at Carpinteria Middle School and run by the district. Public school districts are required to offer programs that help students with developmental disabilities who have finished high school transition to adult life. Students are not required to attend. Hosseini said she is seeking a residential facility for her son. Meanwhile, with a school shooting just last week in Colorado, school safety is a paramount concern. CUSD Superintendent Paul Cordeiro, who has been meeting with both parties, said that the “national discussion about privacy and security” was playing out in his district. “I can’t prevent the mom from saying what she wants to say,” he said, but he declined to comment on the merits of her claims. He did point out that since the school massacre in Newtown, Conn. just over a year ago, CUSD has implemented several safety measures including lockdown drills, a tip line, improved communication and the requirement of ID badges for visitors. “We are striking the balance between a secure campus without making it look like an incarceration facility,” he said. A judge will decide in a Dec. 30 court hearing whether to make the temporary restraining order against Kevin Hosseini permanent.
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