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George Bales Obituary
Dec. 24, 1971 - Feb. 2, 2019
Watsonville
George passed away at home at the age of 47. He graduated from Cabrillo College in 2011 and was a network engineer in the telecommunications industry. George is survived by his wife and partner of 15 years, Tasha Renee Bales, his stepdaughter, Alyssa De La Luz, and his mother, Joan Sakocius of Oregon City, Oregon. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Xena. George's hobbies included Brazilian jiu-jitsu, hiking, bodybuilding, and early morning dog walks and coffee at Seacliff State Beach. He was a volunteer at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in Pacific Grove. The family invites donations in George's name to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue.
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