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Blake Mayock

1938 - 2024

Blake Mayock obituary, 1938-2024, Santa Rosa, CA

Blake Mayock Obituary

Blake Mayock
01/02/1938 - 08/02/2024
Blake Russell Mayock, affectionately known as the "Pinball Man," passed away on August 2, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He attended Lincoln High School in San Francisco. Blake began his career as a pinball mechanic, honing his skills and developing a passion for the amusement industry. His entrepreneurial spirit created M & R Amusement, along with a cigarette and food vending company, and an ATM business, a testament to his hardworking nature and resilience.
Blake leaves behind a loving family: his wife, Jane Canning; his daughter, Pamela Menke; his son, Michael Mayock; and two stepsons, Brian and Doug Canning. He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Roch Mayock.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 7. Contact: [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2024.

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