6 Thursday, June 5, 2014
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
Obituaries
Mike Anthony Hayes 12/22/1952 - 5/6/2014
Mike Anthony Hayes moved from Los Angeles to Carpinteria over 25 years ago with his brother Matt Hayes. Construction work had become their specialty. Mike quickly fell in love with the beach community here. He always reminded his kids, Mikey and Jasmine, how lucky they are to have been raised in paradise. There isn’t much that made Mike happier than riding his bike down palm-treelined streets to watch the waves break at First Beach or fishing for halibut down by Fourth with best friend, Petey. Mike is survived by his children Michael and Jasmine, brothers, John, Matt and Danny; sister Kathy and loving mother Tina. There will be a memorial BBQ this Saturday, June 7, at noon at First Beach. Look for the green balloons. His positive attitude touched the lives of many. He will be missed. Peace and Love.
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Albert Benjamin Medel Sr. 4/8/1922 - 5/30/2014
Albert Benjamin Medel Sr., 92, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on the beautiful morning of Friday, May 30, 2014. He passed in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born on April 8, 1922 to Refugio and Jesusita (Saragosa) Medel. When he was just 16 years old, his mother passed away, and Albert began working full time in the Foothill ranches of Carpinteria to help support his five siblings. After Pearl Harbor, Albert was one of the first in his family to enlist, and he served during World War II from 1942 to 1945 with the U.S. Navy Armed Guard. Albert was a petty officer, second-class gunners mate manning 3-, 4- and 5-inch cannons. His crew helped to defend U.S. and allied merchant ships from enemy attack. He was extremely proud of his service to his country. Upon his return from the war, Albert began working in the Mutual Lemon Packing House in Carpinteria. It was there he met his wife to be, Carmen Curiel. They married on June 22, 1947, and would have been celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary this month. Albert had a passion for cultivating his garden and a gift for nurturing his evergrowing family. He and Carmen raised their seven children among the avocado and lemon orchards of Gale Ranch for 48 years, where he worked as the head foreman. In that time, the ranch and his family flourished. Albert taught his family the meaning of hard work, loyalty and generosity by example. He dedicated 34 years of service to the Kiwanis Club of Carpinteria and looked forward to spending time with his fellow Kiwanis members every Wednesday night. He enjoyed sharing fresh vegetables from his garden, and delivering them in his little red Chevy Luv truck, often “taking
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a break” at the ranch with his buddies to “watch the garden grow,” and visiting extended family and friends that he loved so dearly. Most know Albert as “Papa” and will never forget his genuine laugh and loving nature. If you had the pleasure of meeting Papa, he probably called you “Mijo” (son) or “Mija” (daughter) and instantly made you feel like family. Our family is comforted by knowing that Albert was welcomed into heaven by his siblings Amalia, Lucio, Carmen (Olivares), Henry, and many other loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; sister, Josephine Holland; children, Sylvia (Ronn) Sturgis; Albert Benjamin Jr. (Heidi); Leonard; Katheryn (Kent) Boisen; Gloria “Gogi” (Tony) Burquez; Theresa (Marty) Medel-Martinez; and Andrea “Andi” (Mike) Duffield. Albert was also blessed with 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Friday, June 13, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, located on El Carro Lane at Linden Avenue, in Carpinteria. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the loving care provided by the Hospice nurses of Santa Barbara and all who have offered their condolences to the family at this difficult time. Vaya con Dios, Papa … “It was a wonderful life.”
Maria Beatrice Sanchez 9/22/1949 – 6/1/2014
Maria Beatrice Sanchez, 64, was born Sept. 22, 1949 and passed away on June 1, 2014. She is the daughter of Jesus Chagolla and Beatrice Chagolla, sister of Robert Chagolla, dedicated wife of 42 years to Arturo Sanchez and proud mother to Arturo, Micheline and Aaron. In addition Maria was a mother-in-law, grandmother and a friend to many people. Maria had been battling cancer for about 13 years, and it never stopped her from doing the things she loved to do which included going to work, being a grandma, a wife, a sister, a friend, shopping, traveling and especially cooking, which was her passion. These are just a few things that proved to cancer every day that it could not stop her from living her life the way she wanted to live it. If you knew Maria, you knew that nothing ever stopped her or slowed her down. She went to work every day with a smile on her face every day even though she felt ill. Maria has been and will continue to be an inspiration to everyone she has crossed paths with. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, friendship, love, courage, generosity and especially her fabulous cooking. She might be gone, but she will never be forgotten. Please join us for a Memorial Service on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Church on Linden Avenue with a Celebration for Maria at 4327 Carpinteria Ave. to follow.
Carl Henry Zangger Jr.
Carl Henry Zangger Jr., 93, of Dana Point, Calif., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, died on May 28, 2014. He was born in Remsen, Iowa to Karl Henry Zangger and Rose Marie Wyffels Zangger and moved to Altadena, Calif. at age 16. He graduated in 1938 from John Muir Technical High School, Pasadena, Calif. He served in the South Pacific during World War II with the U.S. Navy. Carl began his lifelong career at Tuttle Brother’s Nursery. Later he became co-owner of Perry’s Plants Nursery. He was a past President of California Association Of Nurserymen, active in the horticultural industry and a consultant for Sunset Magazine. Carl is survived by his wife of 72 years, Alice Neely Zangger; son James M. (Ann); daughters Jane Guccione (George) and Lori Tebbs Austin (Daryl); eight grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren; brother James B. Zangger of Round Rock, Texas; sisters Kathleen Dahlquist of Laguna Beach, Calif. and Lorraine Johnson of Palo Alto, Calif. Services will be held at O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills Chapel on Thursday, June 5 at 1 p.m. and will be followed by graveside services on Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m. at the Carpinteria Cemetery with reception at the Carpinteria Community Church. O’Connor Mortuary (949) 581-4300
Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com
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