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Arthur Kent Doten
1961 - 2025
BORN
1961
DIED
2025
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Arthur Doten Obituary
Arthur "Art", a self-employed landscaper for over 45 years in Watsonville and surrounding area, was also a softball coach for over 30 years with PV Girls Softball League and several of the local high schools, earning coach of the year award in 2018.
Art leaves behind his life partner of 33 years, Gina Ruiz; and her two children, Sean and Bryanna Villareal; grandchildren, Benjamin Villareal and Theo Rodriguez; his sisters Janet Doten, Linda Andrada, and Nancy Trevino; his five nieces and their children; his "softball daughter," Monique Martinez; along with extended family and close friends. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Martha Doten.
A viewing will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, with a remembrance of Art's life starting at 6:30. Burial service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:00am at Valley Public Cemetery. More information can be found at: www.mehlschapel.com.
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Aaron & Stacey Montalbo & Family
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Gina & family, We are so very sorry to hear of Art´s passing. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. May he RIPLove, The Montalbo Family
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