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Michael Race Obituary
Services will be Friday for Michael Race who passed away at Dominican Hospital, January 12, 2008. He was 26 years old.
He was born in Santa Cruz and raised in Aptos. He attended Aptos Schools and graduated high school from Bayside Children's college.
Michael will be remembered by all who knew him as a talented musician and artist. He was also a gifted cook and enjoyed cooking for friends and family. Michael had a kind heart and was always available to those in need. He will be missed by his loving family nd devoted friends.
He was survived by his parents, John and Cathe Race, brother, Jonathan Race; grandmothers, Jennie Donatini and Genevieve Race; He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins; Jon, Lisa, Natalie and Stephanie Morgan; John, Gina and Peter O'Mara; Steve Garrett, Patty Donatini, Rachel and Heather Emswiler; Charles and Joanna Race; Richard Race and Gage Munyon.
Services will be at 10:00 am on Friday January 18, 2008 at Resurrection Church in Aptos. A luncheon reception will follow the service at Markey Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Race
Paul Jones Entertainment
February 9, 2008
We will always feel your presence at our karaoke show at britannia arms in aptos. Our condolences to the Race family.
Candice Coates
January 30, 2008
We will always have Piggies......
Christine Sampson
January 23, 2008
Hey Michael,
I know that you are in God's hands now and that is a relief. I know that you are with your family during these difficult times and I am praying for them too. Thanks for being my friend. Please watch over the rest of us who are left here on Earth.
Bye!
Christine
Angelique Herman
January 18, 2008
~ Michael ~
You will be dearly missed. I'm so thankful you were in my life! you were a true friend of mine and that is a hard thing to find. I miss the days when we would meet half way at Bob's and go cruzen to Rio on your bike to go have a bonfire and watch the sunset. Yesterday morning I went down to Rio Del Mar to the fire pits where we spent allot of time after school, the fire was still burning from the night before and I sat listening to the Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash. The smoke was blowing through my hair and I imagined you sitting by my side just talking and hanging out like we used to. Then a cold reality hit.. you are no longer here with us but we are here still here thinking and remembering you as the great friend you always were. There's so many memories .... the summer days hanging out on your parents deck with all your friends, listening to you play guitar in your room, all the fun times at beachgate. You were one of my closest friends and with you I always felt safe. I will never forget you but I know in my heart that you will aways be amoung us in spirit.... someday my friend we will meet again!
John, Cathe & Johnny ... My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Always,
~ Angelique ~
Dan & Avis Rose
January 18, 2008
Our prayers are with you.
Marcus Harman
January 17, 2008
I will miss you buddy! you were a true friend with a heart of gold! Man we got in a lot of trouble! I will miss you.
Shelly Cotta
January 17, 2008
Cathy and John, I have no words to express what my heart is feeling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
The Cotta Family Joe, Shelly and Nakita
Jodie O'Shea
January 17, 2008
Michael was a close friend of mine in high school. Very sweet and kind. I gave him the nickname Snoopy when we all road the bus together. Many to this day still remember him as Snoopy. May you rest in peace Michael. You will be greatly missed.
Carrie Zachmeier
January 17, 2008
Cathy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...
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Jeri King
January 17, 2008
John, Cathe and all the Race family. I am so sorry to here the news about Michael. I can not even begin to know or feel what you are going through. After living with you (years ago) you became family to me. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me.
My love and deepest sympathy.
Jeri King
Mary Jo Della Maggiore
January 16, 2008
My love and prayers go to The Race Family.May all of your wonderful memories hold dear to your heart always about Michael.
Trisha Loers
January 16, 2008
We know you will always be watching us Michael. We love you dearly. Are thought are with the Race family. Stay strong always.
Michelle, Christopher, Paolina Valdez
January 15, 2008
Michael, we could always expect a bright wonderful smile, laughs, and kind heart. You will be missed dearly by all...
Much love and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
We celebrate you and your gifts of life you gave us all.
Love always,
Lily and Bryon Wallace
January 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Tootie Rosso
January 15, 2008
I will miss you Michael, all those rides to Bayside and your workshop, you always kept me laughing. You will always have a special place in my heart! You are a wonderful caring person and will always be remembered by all the people whose hearts you have touched!
Tootie Rosso
Karen and Dion Kearney (Bemiss)
January 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Race family.
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