Peter Francis Sousa
Peter Francis Sousa, long time Ventura Master Builder passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, March 10, 2013, from a broken heart. Peter was born April 23, 1934 in Santa Maria, California. Peter grew up with his six brothers and one sister on a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley farming mustard and beans.
Peter was married in 1953 to the love of his life, the late, Vicki Ramona Sousa. They had four daughters while living in Lompoc. In 1966, Peter and Vicki moved the family to Ventura where they grounded their roots with their daughters. Peter was loved and respected by a city of friends and family, enjoying close relationships that went back to his earliest childhood. Of all Peter's amazing accomplishments, it was very clear his role as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle is what he relished most. Peter had many hobbies in addition to his love for animals. He enjoyed grafting his trees and gardening, any wood work and Vaquero Rides on his two horses "Dallas and Rosie," as well as his co-pilot, "Panda", who always rode shotgun.
In addition to his wife, Vicki, he was predeceased by his parents, Joseph A. and Leonilda N. Sousa; brothers, Alfred Dominques, Joseph Sousa, Richard Sousa, Francis Sousa and Raymond Sousa; sister, Marguerete Locarini; granddaughter, Kendra Dunn ; and nephew, Ronnie Carmichael.
Peter is survived by his four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Mark Essary, Denise Cantor, Brenda and Troy Botelho and Wendy and Joseph Dunn, all of Ventura; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Julie and Joseph Essary, Devin and Dana Cantor, Christopher and Katie Botelho, Dr. Joie Dunn and Peter Dunn; great grandchildren, Josie and Jamus Cable, Jerit Henry and Bailey and Deagan Mounsey. He is also survived by his sister, Gloria Carmichael; brothers and sisters-in-law, Victor and Helen Sousa, Celestine and Susie Sousa and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 20th, 6:00 P.M. with Rosary being recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.
Funeral Mass will take place Thursday, March 21st, 9:30 A.M. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura with the Reverend Steve Davoren officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Lompoc Record from Mar. 14 to Mar. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Sousa

15 Entries

Michelle Dolin

April 9, 2013

Missing you forever, and loving you dearly.

March 20, 2013

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE SOUSA FAMILY WE WERE VERY SADDEN TO HERE OF PETE'S PASSING HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN BUZ AND VALL BAFFORD AND THE GANG AT AVE HARDWARE

Judi Kemery

March 20, 2013

Kathy and family,
I'm so sorry by the loss of your father. Parents are our foundation of who we are and even though I did not personally know your father, just knowing the wonderful type of person you are he must have been a strong, courageous man with a BIG HEART.
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love you, Judi, Bill and Krystal

JoAnn (Cooper) Collins

March 18, 2013

My memories of Peter are from Junior High and LUHS days since we graduated together in 1953. He is back with the love of his life now. The loss to his remaining family, I pray will be overshadowed by all the wonderful memories you all share.

March 18, 2013

WOW. . .!!!!!!!. .THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO;

I WAS A LOCAL FOR 21 YEARS OF MY LIFE AND REMEMBER PETER AND SEVERAL OF HIS BROTHERS. . .ESPCIALLY FRANCIS. . .WHOA. . .THAT WAS SO LONG AGO;
WELL, PETER IS IN HEAVEN WITH VICKI. ."QUE DIOS TE BENGIA". . .HELEN DE ALMANZO FORMER LOMPOCAN. . .NOW A RESIDENT OF SONOMA COUNTY AND MARIN COUNTY.

carol ann chambers

March 16, 2013

Go with God !!!!

Debbie Kost

March 15, 2013

Sousa family, I am saddened to hear of Pete's passing. I usually sat in front of him at the Saturday 5:15 mass. He was always very friendly and ready with a joke even in church. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Elvia Padilla

March 15, 2013

Wendy,
I'm sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Such a small world, i remember he was one of the happy regular customers at the Oxnard HD.

Shirley Maclean

March 14, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Pete. He was a really special person and I enjoyed living across the street from him and Vicki for 33 years. I know he was so lonely with Vicki gone. I'm sure you all take comfort in knowing they are together again. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Dee Welch

March 14, 2013

So sad to hear of your loss. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.

Isensee Floorcovering

March 14, 2013

Our condolences to the Sousa family. Pete will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terri Garvin

March 14, 2013

Brenda,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Tom & Marlene Silva

March 14, 2013

We are so sadden to hear of the passing of a dear friend. Pete was such a special gentleman & loved by all. We grew up together, attended schools & later worked together on different jobs. So much laughter, joking & stories, that I will treasure in my heart. May God guide the Sousa Family, giving strength, blessing & love. Our deepest sympathy from my family to yours. R.I.P. Pete...never to be forgotton.

Lompoc Elks Lodge 2274

March 14, 2013

The Lodge expresses it's sympathies to the family Peter Sousa. He was a Life Member of our organization and will be missed. His contributions to our Lodge will be remembered.

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