Jose Jeronimo Dutra

Jose, 89, peacefully passed away on May 31, 2024, at his home in Seaside, CA. Born on September 30, 1934, in the Azores, Portugal to the late Manuel and Lucrecia Dutra. He married his wife of 68 years, Maria Evangelina daRosa, before coming to the United States and raising their three sons and two daughters. Preceded in death by his eldest son Arnold Dutra from Stockton. Son Joe Dutra from Pacific Grove, son Michael Dutra from Portland, daughter Linda Brazil from Hercules, and daughter Diana Cato from East Garrison. He was loved by his wife, children, their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren.
He was a man of many talents, he worked for the family business in Portugal as a fisherman, here in the States he was a plasterer for many years, and finished his career as a greenskeeper of 30 years for the Monterey Peninsula County Club.
His hobbies were RV Camping with his family and friends, deep sea fishing off the coast of Monterey with his children, and his love for the ocean would draw him and Maria for daily walks along the beaches of the Monterey Peninsula. He always had a love for animals and until recently always had a family dog or cat. In his older years he took great joy in feeding the birds and squirrels along the Monterey coastline. His stories, laughter, generosity, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A viewing and rosary will be held on June 23, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at Mission Mortuary & Memorial Park, 450 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940
A Memorial Mass will be held on June 24, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church St., Monterey, CA 93940
Mission Mortuary - Monterey