Guy Wingo Obituary

Guy Wingo
June 26, 1954 - July 25, 2020
Santa Cruz County
Guy Francis Wingo passed away July 25, comfortably at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with cancer. At only one month after his 66th birthday, he was too young to leave this world.
Guy was born in Las Vegas and traveled around for much of his young childhood as his father was a hotel manager. His family moved to Santa Cruz in 1964 when his father was hired to manage the Dream Inn. Guy attended Mission Hill Junior High and was a graduate of Santa Cruz High in 1972.
For all of his career he was a member of the Scotts Valley community. He started working at Larry's Shell on the corner of Scotts Valley Drive and Mount Hermon Road and then owning Larry's Auto Care for the last 31 years. He was known by everyone as honest and fair, and was loved by his employees and loyal customers. He always wanted to help someone down on their luck and gave a million second chances. All of these individuals he considered an extension of his family.
Guy's passions were his family, good wine, and history. He knew every topic and loved every book. Don't get him started talking about history! He was an amazing cook and loved to prepare extravagant meals for his family which almost all started with the toast: "Here's to those that love us...". He enjoyed wine so much that he built his own cellar and considered himself an amateur sommelier. In all activities, he was happiest when sharing them with his family.
Guy is survived by his loving wife Debbie of 42 years. They met while working at The Flame on Mission Street when they were juniors in high school and after six years together, were married at the age of 23. Their two daughters, Emily and Audrey Wingo, their spouses, Jordan Schneider and Jeroen Van der Steen, and four grandchildren; Olive, Hazel, Garrett, and Makayla. His two sisters, Steacie Brightman and Leta Van den Heuval. He is preceded in death by his father Ernie Wingo and mother Pat McDonald.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Jul. 31, 2020.

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Steacie (Wingo) Brightman

January 17, 2025

Seeing the message from Paul Norgaard brings me right back to the days of our childhood. I miss my brother ever single day and remember our days in the hotel business with our dad and having hotel amenities at our disposal...Thank you for adding your memories, Paul, and thank you for remembering my beloved brother, Guy! You are correct! He will be there to meet you and me both, in paradise!

Paul norgaard

December 18, 2024

He was my best friend as a childhood friend we went to Heaton Elementary School together I've tried for several years to find him I would have loved to reconnected it's one of those things you always want to get around to but you don't Stacy and Lita should remember me I used to be guys friend I would spend the night at the California Hotel my condolences I see from some of his Hobbies we would have been buddies for sure I love history too I always missed him I hope you get this it's one of my fondest childhood memories is having him for a friend I will miss knowing he's not around I'll take those good memories with me to my grave and hopefully I'll meet up with guy

Steacie Brightman

July 26, 2023

It's been three years and I think of my brother, Guy, every single day! I miss him so very much. I talk to him all the time and believe I hear him talk to me too. I wonder if I'm crazy sometimes, but if loving someone enough to hear them in your heart is crazy...I'm as crazy as they come.

Richard Stipes

July 25, 2021

A year after passing I think of Guy every time I pass the Shell Station on Mt. Hermon Rd. Miss Guy a good Man and Friend RIP Richard and Cecilia

Ronald Bourret

August 9, 2020

I arrived home from vacation and was saddened to see Guy's face looking up from the Press Banner. I can't say I knew him well, but after bringing cars to him for 20 years, I will miss him. I can still hear his voice answering the phone: "Larry's Auto, Guy speaking." He was competent, honest, and fair -- one of those people you knew you could count on. My condolences to his wife and family.

Kathy Toner

August 5, 2020

As many others did, we knew Guy through Larry's Auto Care, where we have been customers for many, many years. He was such a great person, trustworthy, honest, fair and always interesting to talk with! A wonderful man. We will miss him terribly, even though we only knew him through the workplace -- but even so he made a great impression. Our condolences to his family and friends. He will be remembered fondly.

Steacie Brightman

August 3, 2020

Guy was my big brother. He was a great brother. We had a lot of fun times together. We laughed together, a lot! I will miss him all the rest of my days!

Paul and Debbie Smith

August 3, 2020

One of the nicest, most honest business people we've ever met. We've been going to Larry's Auto since before Guy and Debbie bought it and he will be missed. Our condolences to his family and friends. May he be resplendent in a new mode of being.

Peter Dean

July 31, 2020

Guy Wingo was an honorable man, he was a man of character, we will miss him so very much.

Larry Haynes

July 31, 2020

I have known Guy almost my entire life. He was a great person and family friend. It saddens me for the loss. My condolences to his family. Larry Haynes

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