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Frank David Bowen

1963 - 2023

Frank David Bowen obituary, 1963-2023, Santa Cruz, CA

BORN

1963

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel - Santa Cruz

1050 Cayuga St

Santa Cruz, California

Frank Bowen Obituary

Frank David Bowen passed away in his sleep on March 13, 2023. Frank was born on October 26, 1963 to Gary Michael Bowen and Shallon Tatianna Glover. He was a native of Santa Cruz and graduated from Santa Cruz High School. Throughout his life, Frank lived in Santa Cruz, in Germany while stationed in the Army, Merced, Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, Watsonville, and few years of his early life in Zachary, Louisiana. Frank served in the US Army and worked as a truck driver for various companies in Northern California. Frank was a diehard 49ers fan!Frank is survived by his domestic partner of 20 years, Julee Costanza; father Gary Michael Bowen; daughter Cherise Marie Bowen; son Izack Nicholas Alejandrez; brothers Demetrius Glover, Gary Michael Bowen II, Stephen Bowen, and William Bowen; grandchildren Rory Willis and Keara Celestine; ex-wife Tina Hopping Johnson; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.Frank is preceded in death by his mother, Shallon T. Glover.A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 4pm-8pm at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA. A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11am also at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel. A Committal Service will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park 3301 Paul Sweet Rd in Santa Cruz, CA. Following the Committal Service, a Celebration of Frank's Life will be held at The Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz located at 216 Evergreen St #2136, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 from 3pm-7pm.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Mar. 26, 2023.

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Geraldine Woodward

December 19, 2024

I Really miss you, Frank David. But I look forward to seeing you again on the other side of The Jordan. Love Ya 2024

Randi Bowen

March 21, 2024

R.I.P. Dear nephew you are so missed. Aunt Randi

Geraldine Woodward

March 19, 2024

It's been a year since you crossed over That Jordan. I really miss everyday. Love Ya 2024.Auntie Dean.

Patty Alvarez Garcia

April 3, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I haven´t seen you in a long time, but I´ll always remember that big smile of yours.

Randi Bowen Brown

April 1, 2023

Frank you will be so missed we had some long conversations on the phone, what memories,you remain in all of our hearts.. Rest in Peace Nephew.

Michael S. Ripley

March 31, 2023

Went through public school with Frank and he was always a kind and friendly presence. The world's a gloomier place without him. Wishing you peace and happiness Frank.

John Windt

March 30, 2023

I went all through school with this guy. Gentle soul, kind hearted and always cheerful. He had that big grin every time he greeted anyone. A definite shining star is now in Heaven! Be at peace now, Frank.

MIchelle Duafala

March 29, 2023

My sympathy and best wishes to Frank's family at this time. I will always remember Frank's smile and happy personality - he will be missed. May he rest in peace and his memories bring comfort to those he loved.

Michelle Duafala

Betty Bowen

March 27, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I will always remember Frank's smile.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Esther Rocha

Sent Flowers

Katrena Robinson

March 27, 2023

I love you cousin. I´m going to miss everything about you. You were so good to us. You were one of my favorites. Now rest with the Angels and give the ones I love a hug for me. You will truly be missed.

Love Your Cousin,
Katrena Robinson

Warm Thoughts Arrangement

Terry,Myrna and Alvin Medina

Sent Flowers

Tania

March 26, 2023

I only met Frank a handful of times but when I did, he was always smiling. I would see him and Julee at thanksgiving, at Ernestine Brandtly´s house. They had their dog with them and my kids loved playing with her. My prayers and love to the family.

Laurel Stumpf

March 26, 2023

Frank I will remember your smile and laughter and good conversations! Thoughts and prayers to your family! RIP!

Geraldine Woodward

March 26, 2023

Truly going to miss you Frank David. Love Ya 2023 Auntie Geraldine.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

31

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel

1050 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA

Apr

1

Service

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, Santa Cruz, CA

1050 Cayuga Street Santa, Cruz, CA

Apr

1

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz

216 Evergreen St #2136, Santa Cruz, CA

Apr

1

Graveside service

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Oakwood Memorial Park

3301 Paul Sweet Rd., Santa Cruz, CA

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Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel - Santa Cruz

1050 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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