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Fred Migues

1932 - 2019

Fred Migues obituary, 1932-2019, Lake Tahoe, NV

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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FitzHenry's Carson Valley Funeral Home

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Minden, Nevada

Fred Migues Obituary

Fred Migues
11/27/1932-11/27/2019
Aptos
The Legendary Fred M Migues passed away on his 87th birthday in Lake Tahoe surrounded by family after a fun night of gambling!
Fred is survived by his wife of 68 years Mina Migues, his daughters Linda Bothe, Rene Migues & preceded in death by daughter Pam Migues. Grandchildren Erika Reid, Brooke Frazier, Ben Acret, Crystal Newbold and Nathan Bothe. Great Grandchildren Alyssa Reid, Jackson Cornick, Lilliana Brodsky, Vivian Bothe, Isabella Frazier & Connor Bothe.
Fred was an incredible patriarch who guided our family with strength, love, generosity, positive attitude and a passion for fun. He owned and operated a successful underground construction business for over 40 years in our local community. Fred was famous for his July 4th Pig Roast BBQ's that went on for 39 years. This was an epic event at Migues Mountain in Aptos.
Fred remained very active in his later years and spent his time in his back yard on his tractor perfecting his landscaping, palm trees and fruit trees.
Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend he will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. His memory and legacy will live on forever in our thoughts, hearts and souls.


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Our family moved to Migues Mountain Lane when I was a kid and we got to experience the infamous 4th of July parties for several years before Fred and Mina moved away. Rest in peace, legendary man!

May 11, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joe and Mary Ann Russo

Friend

July 13, 2020

Sorry, Mina for your great loss...sending prayers your way.


Nancye Hood

Nancye Hood

December 22, 2019

My dad, Eddie Shean, and Fred have been friends since as far back as I can remember. I remember Fred always welcoming everyone into his home for fun times and always I was excited we were going to see Fred. His name was always fondly spoken of. He is going to be missed by many. Comfort and peace to his family and friends that will be missing Fred.

Stephanie Mitchell (Shean)

December 22, 2019

Rene and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of your Dad from our VNA parties.
Hugs...Kathy McNutt

Kathy McNutt

December 19, 2019

Sad news, but a glorious time to know Fred as a loving, caring, human being. He took care of many folks in the community, family, friends, & employees. I worked with Fred as a County Health inspector, and always had a good laugh with him as he installed many septic systems in the county. Later, our rock & rolll band, No Respect, performed for many of Fred's infamous parties. Sadly, Richard Hansen, the band's fearless leader, is is up on that great bandstand in the sky with Fred now. This man led a good life, with the emphasis on fun, food, & family, Love & comfort to the Migues family, and fond memories remain for our friend, Fred.

Ken Mabie

December 17, 2019

My thoughts & prayers to The Migues family. Fred was one of a kind. As a childhood friend to his daughter Pam, I have many fond memories of Fred. He would take us for off road rides in his old Willy's Jeep...no seat belts in that bad boy! We would be bouncing all over the place & Fred would be laughing! When we were 14 years old Fred let us drive his VW bug down to the bottom of Migues Mountain Lane to pick up the mail. After we ran the car into the barn at the bottom, Fred wasn't too mad. Well...just a little. Fred had this smile & twinkle in his eyes that always made you feel special. Fred & Mina always treated me like I was part of the family and I will never forget that. All I can say is Fred left a big impression on this young girls life.
I will always remember you. Rest In Peace Fred.

Janet Nelson-Taylor

December 15, 2019

Our company started working with you in 1982. Fred and Mina , Happy conversations with Fred at our house in Capitola, then the amazing 4th of July on Migues mountain for so many amazing years ,

Ed and susan daRoza

December 15, 2019

Raising my glass to a man who saw life as a glass half full! What a legend and let's not forget builder of scariest backyard water slide in ever! Heaven is happy a great party!

Joann Kingsbury

December 15, 2019

Four years ago we purchased a house on Migues Mountain Lane, and me Famous Fred. When we explored Aptos and surrounding areas. and informed people we lived on Migues Mountain Lane, many responded with wonderful memories or stories they heard about Fred's fabulous parties. Since the Migues family tree started in Louisiana, and are well-known Cajuns, I will close with a tribute to Fred in French.

Faites de beaux rêves et vous êtes commémoré à Aptos.

Sweet dreams and you are memorialized in Aptos.

December 15, 2019

I loved the July 4th parties as a kid! Thanks for having them Fred!

Eddie DaRoza

December 15, 2019

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