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Michael Prieto Obituary
May 8, 1938 - January 24, 2020
Surprise, AZ
Michael (Mike) Joseph Prieto, a longtime resident of Carmel, CA passed away quietly on January 24, 2021, at the age of 82. Mike was a beloved member of the Carmel community, providing his support in Carmel Youth Baseball as a coach and equipment manager for many, many years. He had an immense love for the San Francisco 49ers and Giants (and was crushed when his twin boys signed contracts with the Dodgers). He loved traveling and seeing his sons play professional baseball, and was able to see much of the country with his family. Mike was a keen History Buff with a large collection of literature that sat side by side with his impressive model car collection. In his career, he owned Mike's Mobile Auto Care where he serviced cars all over the Monterey Bay area for over 50 years.
Mike was known for his cleverly cutesy sense of humor, quick wit, and soft-spoken demeanor. He was an avid listener and advice giver. Yet his biggest accomplishment was working alongside his wife Deanna becoming foster parents for many, many children through the Kinship Center of California. They adopted four children along with raising their six biological children. Mike is survived by his wife Deanna of 50 years, sons Ron (daughter Jaime), Steve (daughter Alex, and son Josh), Chris (wife Laryn, daughters Averi, Logyn and son Parx), Rick (wife Ashley, sons Cruz, Axel and Shay), Nelson (daughters Breanna and Sierra), Jose (daughter Alannah, and son Ethan), TJ, Anthony, Brandon, Tyril, Isaiah, David, Eddie, Franky (daughter Capri), and granddaughter Samantha, whose mother Susan predeceased Mike along with his son Juan. His great-grandchildren are Brookelynne, Olivia, Lawfton and Parker. He is also survived by his brother John, Sister Isabel and many nieces and nephews. He leaves his family with many fond memories and will be greatly missed. Donations in memory of Mike can be sent to: Kinship Center, 124 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908.
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Janet Wilmot (Googins)
February 14, 2021
He was a very sweet, likable man.
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