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Fred Faucher Obituary
Oct 6, 1917 - Sept 18, 2012
A Resident of Soquel
Fred L Faucher, 95, was a special and dynamic person. Raised in California, he spent most of his life in Santa Cruz County. He grew up in Soquel, way back up Porter Gulch, during the Great Depression. He was the oldest of four siblings, and always had interesting times with his younger sisters, Norma, Lorraine and Elewise. He had to be "the man" when his father Bert was away from the household. Fred loved the outdoors and walked 5 miles round trip to Soquel Elementary School enjoying the wildlife along the way. After learning to drive a model A he went to Santa Cruz High where he played football.
He learned how to build homes with his father and later became a contractor in Santa Cruz County. Many of these homes are still standing today. Later in life he joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego. While on leave to Santa Cruz he met the love of his life, Constance, at the Boardwalk. They waited until after the war was over to start a family, having two boys in Santa Clara Valley. He continued construction until he started working for a new comer to the valley, IBM, in S.J. and Los Gatos.
He retired at 55 and enjoyed traveling and boating with his beloved family all over North America, mostly to the National Parks. Fred also loved to take long ocean cruises and he'd always say "I just want to take one more cruise before I die". He and Connie had enjoyed 17 voyages. He was involved locally with St. Joseph's Church and the Mid-County Senior Center and always had projects or helped his close friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Constance, almost 98, and his two sons, Bert and Bob, his granddaughter, Cyrena, and three great grandchildren. May he rest in peace, after a long illness, He has met his Maker.
Catholic blessing services will be held at Santa Cruz Memorial Mission Chapel, 1927 Ocean Street on Saturday, Sept 22, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation for family and friends from 8 to 11 AM. Entombment will follow in Santa Cruz Memorial Park Mausoleum. If you would like to send your condolences to Fred's family, share your memories, view or post photos, or light a candle, please visit www.scmemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Faucher
Teresa Kenning
September 27, 2012
You are truly missed. Saturday night mass just isn't the same without you and Connie. You brought a lot to our lives.
Bob Faucher
September 24, 2012
My father is not gone: He is forever in my heart and my head in this world and after.What he has taught me will never be forgoten.When my time comes,we will continue to share the simple things again that made us happy as father and son.
Bob Faucher
Marilym Morrison
September 24, 2012
Rest in peace, you are with God.
Camera Family
September 22, 2012
Uncle Fred, today you would have been proud of all your nieces, nephews, grand children and sons. In your honor we all played nice. Rest in peace.
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Carol Newton
September 21, 2012
I only had the honor of Fred and Connie's company two times through family events. I still hold the impression of what a fine gentleman he was in my mind. He will be missed.
Mary Louise Camera
September 21, 2012
I had two of the most unique and talented Uncles of any of my friends. One did magic and collected almost everything, and the other could build almost anything. I bragged about them constantly.
Those times, Uncle Fred, when you were there for me at the hospital, just you and I, those were the times when I knew all was healed.
"I'm doin' pretty good, for an old guy." Goodnight, sweet Uncle, give our love to those who've gone before.
erin Deiters
September 21, 2012
My family and will miss youm soooo much. You were my Great Uncle, and you were "great". Our children, your great neice and nephew Lacey, and Mick cheerrish the time they spent with you, and I will always remember how you put family first. Rest in Peace on this your "home comming" with the Lord. We love you! Erin K. (Smith) Deiters, Michael, my husband nd our children Mick and Lacey
Anne Murphy
September 21, 2012
Bert and family,
Just read about your Dad & I am very sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Morrison
September 21, 2012
I will miss you so much. You were my most favorite uncle. Now you are with your sister and my mother, Lorraine.
My loving thoughts are with you Connie.
All My Love, Marilyn
Stacey Camera
September 21, 2012
At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.
Only one thing surer than Gods plan for each of us for the life we lived is the bond of family, through life and into death our families are who will remember us and the deeds of our life.
Peace be with you and the family at this time . Above anyone or anything I send a Huge Hug and kiss for my Aunt Connie and ask God to embrace her at this time <3
Erin Deiters
September 21, 2012
We will always remember and love our Great Uncle Fred, you were really "Great". I cherrish all the times we visted with you and how you supported your family and gave love and guidance. My family and I send all of our love and prayers for your "homecomming" to the Lord. Rest in Peace. Love, your great Neice Erin K Deiters (Smith), husband Michael Deiters, and great great neice and nephew Lacey, and Mick Deiters
Larry Myers
September 21, 2012
Rest in peace ,uncle Fred
Chaplain Richard Reuer
September 20, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.
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