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1971
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2023
Brett Mainer Obituary
1971 - 2023
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, Brett Kenna Mainer passed away suddenly after an accident at his home in Elk Grove, California on the evening of January 2. Born in 1971 in Solvang, Brett was raised in the Santa Ynez Valley attending Santa Ynez Elementary School and Santa Ynez High School. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering from UC Davis. Having worked for Drill Tech Drilling and Shoring since 1997, he was vice president and general manager at the time of his death. Besides his family, friends, and work, snow skiing and competitive water skiing were his passions.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons Zane and Zachary, and daughter MacKenzie, father and mother Robert and Teresita, sister Kari Eby (Eric), and uncle John Feazelle (Donna).
Plans for a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Katy Cheng
January 28, 2023
Help for the devastated family. A go fund me started by his company. https://ballofspray.com/forums/topic/51017-fundraiser-set-up-for-brettmainer-s-family/
Carol orton
January 19, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carol ortonI´m so sorry
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