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1945
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2012
Donney Gregg Obituary
June 25, 1945 - April 28, 2012
Resident of Santa Cruz, CA and Kauai, HI
Well he finally did it! Kicked the bucket and left this world a less exciting place! Known as an avid traveler, adventurer, dreamer in pursuit of the pot of gold or the next "big" deal. If you did do a deal with him, we are sorry and reimbursements will be granted at the Celebration of Life in his honor. Or, if you owed him money, the bucket will be passed around and you may remain anonymous. Willie Nelson, if you are reading this, have you paid Smokey back?
Donney was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA and attended Santa Cruz High School. From there, he became a Merchant Marine and that is when all hell broke loose. He has six children ( that we know of). Donney Jo, David, Jorge, Holly, Alexandria and Chanowa, as well as grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He leaves behind a loving wife, Graceosa Gregg. Staying true to his personal style, he spent his final hours in a Texan hospital joking with the medical staff and had plans to go to the race track on a business venture with the doctor.
Donney was preceded in death by Walter Budd Gregg, Lillian Frances Gregg and Dick Stephen Gregg. Siblings Tonya Keaton, Michael Gregg, Dorothy Nakazawa, Doralene Gregg, William "Willie" Soza and Darrell Soza.
In lieu of flowers, donations, Smokey asks you make a sizeable purchase at your local medicinal shop and get completely wasted telling stories he no longer can.
Come light a candle in his honor and don't be afraid to tell us who you are and how you knew him.
Celebration of Life
Saturday August 11, 2012
The Cove, Santa Cruz, CA
12 noon
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donney Gregg
shawn hopkins
January 4, 2024
Many years have now passed. The next generation is now catching up to you, and some of us our still traveling. I still have not been back to the Philippines; its a long trip. I do remember you did the trip in your 60s. That gives me the incentive to do it one more time. We all went back to Costa Rica far too many times to count. Nevertheless, some of us out still traveling!
shawn hopkins
July 28, 2021
Lots of things get passed down from generation to generation. One thing you pass down was the "traveling bug." Thanks for the Memories. I'm still traveling, not even the coronavirus can stop me. Although, the government shutdown has made it challenging. The next generation will carry the torch.
Shawn Hopkins
August 18, 2020
Smokey definitely passed on the traveling bug to next generation. It's has been over fifteen years since our first trip with the Bandito and Woody. Since then, several of us have had countless trips to different parts of the globe, from Central America to South America, to Europe, to the Mediterranean, to Asia, and to the Caribbean.
I for one am thankful to have caught the bug. Thanks for opening my eyes for a new chapter in life. I plan to continue traveling... the world is now my backyard.
The next generation still remembers you,
Shawn Hopkins
August 18, 2020
Smokey, and Grace visit my home in Philippines 2003
Gray
July 29, 2013
Lee Nation
August 8, 2012
Smokey was one of the first best friends I had while growing up in Pleasure Point, through all the school years, and beyond. He will be greatly missed by all his "buds" including Frato, Woody, Virgo, G. Partlow, and countless others...a brother to us all. Will be at the Cove either personally or in spirit. Love ya buddy!
Gray G
August 7, 2012
Pals.
Graceosa I. Gregg
August 4, 2012
I love you more than anything Smokey.
August 4, 2012
Sure miss you brother Smokey.
Michael Gregg
Dolly Tabieros
August 3, 2012
Keep Shinning Bright !!
Dolly Tabieros
August 3, 2012
I grew up with Smokey here in Santa Cruz. The Lagoon, Coconut Grove, The Civic and the beach and Boardwalk were all our playgrounds. Crusing on Fri. and Sat. nights, Wow what a great time it was, and there would be Smokey, doing his thing....He was always a fun and exciting guy. Smokey was kind, funny, generous and always the gentleman, and not bad to look at either. He was an all around nice guy, one of the good ones that you would be proud to call your friend. Smokey is woven in the fabric of Santa Cruz, and he will always be remembered....
My prayers go out to his family
Shawn H
August 3, 2012
I will definitely miss the "Smoke-Dog". We went on two awesome trips: Costa Rica and the Phillipines. I will carry those memories forever.
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