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Walter Anthony Kubas passed away peacefully at his home in Nevada City, California on November 3, 2009. He was 68 years old. Walter was born on June 21, 1941 in Monterey Park, California to Walter Joseph Kubas and Lois Jean Kubas. He had eight siblings; James kubas deceased, Michael Kubas, Carmen Keuhler, John Kubasdeceased, Steven Kubas, Mary Kubas-Meyer, Joseph Kubas and Timothy Kubas. He attended Cantwell High School in Montebello, CA and then went on to San Jose State University where he received his BS degree in Political Science. He met Patricia Joan Wagner while at San Jose State and they were married in Redondo Beach, CA on December 19,1964. They were married for 41 years. They had three daughters: Anastasia Stafford of Santa Cruz, CA; Deanna Kubas of Nevada City, CA; and Carmen Kubas-Stark of Santa Cruz, CA. They have a total of five grandchildren; Crystal Caruthers, Adam Caruthers, Patricia-Jake Stark, Seamus Stark and Graden Kubas.
After graduating from college, Walter went to work as a Deputy for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. After three years he joined the ranks of the California Highway Patrol. He worked for a short stint in East Los Angeles and then was awarded the position of Resident Officer in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead, CA. In 1971 Walter took his family to Santa Cruz, CA and began a new career in Law Enforcement, when he joined the California Department of Justice. Walter worked for the Department of Justice for 25 years as a Special Agent in the Division of Investigation and then Special Agent Supervisor for the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. Walter retired from Law Enforcement in 1995, after 33 years of devoted service.
Walter spent the first 15 years of his retirement caring for his wife Patricia, who had early onset Alzheimer's disease. He lovingly cared for her at home throughout her entire illness until she passed away in 2005.
Walter has been a resident of Nevada City, CA for the last eight years. His passion was working on his ranch, raising animals, and growing fruit trees. He was happiest outside working on his ranch and finding new projects to tackle. He also enjoyed spending time with his grand children, daughters, brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews.
Walter was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a guiding force that will be greatly missed by all that knew him and loved him.
Services will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Grass Valley, CA on December 5, 2009 at 11am with a reception to follow in St. Patrick's hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Foothills at 11270 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
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Mariann Ybarra Williamson
November 10, 2021
Miss you Walt, Old Ranch was a different neighborhood when you were here. You were a good neighbor and friend, think of you daily when I drive in and out of ORR. Rest easy my friend, Mariann, Bob and Thomas Williamson
Terry Wondzell
April 14, 2020
I worked with Walt in Arrowhead Resident Post from 1969 until he left in 1971. We were friends and neighbors. A good guy!
May God rest his soul and bless his family.
Your Comrade
September 23, 2017
I have loved you from the age of 19 years and love you still at the age of 63 years. You leaving this world made no difference in the love I have for you.
Mary Kubas-Meyer
November 20, 2009
Tony was such a good brother and man--he had the gift to make friends easily and oh, how he could tell an embellished story to pull your leg or to make you laugh. He took such good care of Patty, his wife, as she suffered so long from the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. We love him, we miss him.
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Henry Meyer
November 20, 2009
I will alway remember Tony for the dedication and love he showed to his wife Patty. Under that rough exterior was a very kind soul.
November 19, 2009
He always had a smile on his face and a glint in his eye! He was an amazing uncle. He spent time with us as youngsters. The card games and family gatherings as a young child were always fun when Uncle Tony was around. He even taught me how to ride a horse. As a young adult, he would visit me in college and take me out to dinner. And, as an adult he supported me through quite a few difficult times. He always had a loving heart for his family and friends. He was an amazing human. I hope he is having a beer right now with my dad. We will all miss you Uncle Tony but we won't forget you!
Christy
November 19, 2009
Uncle Tony (this is how I think of him) was a wonderful uncle. Some of my best and earliest memories include him baby sitting me in San Jose, California when my parents were young. Some of my most recent memories include him teaching me how to discipline my lab puppy. He sent me a leash with strict instructions to "keep that puppy in line". I will always have VERY FOND memories of my Uncle Tony. Uncles are unique family members - I was blessed to have Uncle Tony in my life.
Cyndi Kuehler
Bob, Mariann & Thomas Williamson
November 16, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. We drive by 120 Old Ranch Rd. many times every day and always think of Walt & Patty. We were neighbors for many years. we have fond mermories of the caring hand he had with his wife Pat. My son and I enjoyed our visits with Walt & Patty on our walks down the road. With a heavy heart we are sad of your loss.
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