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Donald Sequeira Obituary
He was a lifelong resident of Vacaville and employed by the city of Vacaville for 20 years.
He graduated from Vaca High in 1980. While in school, he was involved in track and field throwing shot put and held many records in discus throwing.
He began working at the Remark and then became a deckhand at Mare Island on the dredge barge. He moved onto wharf builder and later pile driver. Following Mare Island, he began working for the city of Vacaville Sewer Department. He transferred to the water department in 1992 coming up through the ranks of maintenance worker I to his current position as field utilities supervisor. Don was a very dependable employee and was the "go to" guy for the maintenance division. His technical experience and knowledge of the water transmission and distribution system, as well as the wastewater and storm drain collection system, was greatly relied upon.
He was a longtime member of the Sunday Night Men's Stag group and a PBR fan. He belonged to the NRA and VMO.
He enjoyed the outdoors, his home, his family and was a skilled woodworker.
Don was preceded in death by his mother, Leola Sequeira.
He is survived by his father, Lloyd Sequeira of Vacaville; his cherished wife of 10 years, Michelle "Shelley" Sequeira of Vacaville; son, Daniel Sequeira of Vacaville; daughters, Staci Sequeira and Randi Sequeira, both of Vacaville; granddaughter, Sarah May Sartain of Germany; sisters, Diane (Steve) Kerr, Gale (Roger) Bubak, Janet Mauldin and Joyce Fondersmith; aunt, Bernice Deboyce; numerous nieces and nephews; everyone at the city of Vacaville; and many, many friends.
Don will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 4910 Allison Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95688.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Sequeira
Tony Wade
January 20, 2010
Michelle,
We have been praying for you and your family during this most difficult time. We wish you peace in the Lord.
Leonard (Lenny) Johnston (Class of 1981)
January 19, 2010
To the Sequeria Family...
this is a shock to me as I knew Don and went to school with him at Vaca High....great track star, throwing the discus and shot put....he will be remembered for all his kindness and his strong words of wisdom to those that needed them....my heart is saddend by the loss of a great person..my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of a great loss...
Shelly McDermott (Parsons)
January 19, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Don's passing. I attended Vaca High, and graduated in '80 with Don. I was just looking at his picture in our yearbook..and saw where he signed..it really does seem like only yesterday. What a full and wonderful like I bet he had, and I know how much he will be missed by all. God Bless you and keep you.
Kelly Weber
January 19, 2010
Michelle,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I will always remember our days on the Bulldogs track team throwing the shot put and discus, those days are some of my fondest memories. Don was always someone we all could count on. Rest in peace Don.
Lea S.
January 18, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mike Kielly
January 17, 2010
Michelle and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don also was like a brother to me in high school and beyond. He was an awesome guy and
and valued friend. Our trip to Boise in 82 will be remembered for a life time. May God bless you and your family.
pamela cowan
January 16, 2010
Shelley,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss!! I am sorry you are having to go through this!! I know we spoke a few years ago but I would like to reconnect again whenever you are ready!! You will always be a great friend of mine and I want to be there for you. Please email me [email protected] I would love to hear from you! Love always, pamela cowan
Elsa (Gonzalez) Bennett
January 16, 2010
Dear Sequeira Family, I have not seen Don since high school, but yet I was saddened to learn of Don's passing. I will always remember him as a kind and quiet person with a great and hearty laugh. Your family is in my thoughts.
Marcy Bradshaw
January 16, 2010
My prayers for healing are with your family at this time. I know Don will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I have learned no one can ever take the love away that you felt for him, you will have that always in your hearts! He will live on in his kids and grandkids.
Randy, Lisa Newburn
January 15, 2010
Dearest Sequiras
you are already sorely missed. we still cannot believr this alwful thing has come about.Your thoughts are with us daily and we shall never forget his warm smile and larger then life haart.
To you don, where would i be without your words of wisdom. about your ability to take me down the path of heing a man. One Day we'll hang out again until then know that we love you and Michelle. May you rest in the loving arms of our lord.
love to you and you both always.
Daniel Moore Sr.
January 15, 2010
Dear Machelle,and family:
Don & I worked together on several occasions,the passing of such a GREAT MAN will lay heavy in all of our HEARTS. This city is so small,I recently learned where you work. I have been working on & off
with DON for 15YRS. Dealing with you & co-workers for 10YRS. I never put it together. You & your family will be in our prayers. May GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU! Dan& Audrey Moore SR.
Marcia Owens
January 15, 2010
Dear Sequeira Family ~
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dons passing and I am incredibly sorry for your lose. Don was a kindhearted; enjoyable mans ~ man who I will genuinely miss. My thoughts and prayers are with Shelley, Daniel, Staci, Randi and the rest of his extended family. Our memories and love for Don will continue to live through all who knew and loved him.
With Love and Compassion through Christ
~ Marcia Erck-Owens
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
January 15, 2010
Michelle and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Margie Beckman (Vacaville)
Cindy Crotzer-Beatty
January 15, 2010
To the Sequeira Family,
My heart is very heavy with sadness of your loss.
Don was called home too early and WILL be missed. He touched so many lives.
Memories of laughter and good times, the gang getting together and heading to the lake or hanging out at home are still so clear.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Billy & Debbie Norman
January 14, 2010
Michelle,
How could I even think to find words to express my sympothy for your loss. Growing up, Don was like a Brother to me we did everything together. There are no words sufficient enough to discribe the hole that his passing leaves in my heart. My prayers are with you and our hand of friendship is extended to you if you need us we are here.
Viki Blake
January 14, 2010
Dear Michelle,
My heartfelt and deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Todd McCampbell
January 14, 2010
Our condolences to the Sequeira family. Dianne and I have many fond memories of growing up with Don. May you rest in peace.
Cynthia Hayes
January 14, 2010
Dearest Sequeira Family...my condolences are with you. Don, too, was in my graduating class at Vacaville High and even then, his presence was larger than life! May you find peace in the words of so many who loved him. His loss will be greatly felt throughout Vacaville; and beyond.
Denell Burks
January 13, 2010
Don was such a good man, a true man for all seasons.
Our family met Don through our son Matt. Matt was involved in Vacaville HS track and field in the mid 80s. Although Don had graduated several years before, he took the time to help Matt out with his shot-put and discus throwing. This friendship lasted through the years and Don's track and field skills continue even now, as Matt is the field coach at Seattle Prep in Seattle, WA.
Periodically, Don would stop by and visit with us as he went on up Wykoff hill to see his folks. I, especially, appreciated the extra care he took in making sure the lower Wykoff water drains were working when the rains poured and created Wykoff Lake in front of our home.
It was great to see Don, Shelley and Daniel this past summer when they dropped by for a BBQ. Mercy, what a beautiful family and such a sad loss. Hopefully, the love, prayers and support of family and friends will help lighten your burden during this very difficult time.
Ron and Denell Burks and family
Janet Fogh
January 13, 2010
Dear Michelle and Randi,
Wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of your loss. Randi, I want you to know that the entire MS staff is praying for you and for your family. May you find encouragement and peace in knowing that your dad knows the Lord and is in a place of rejoicing and peace. You are loved Randi, and it was so obvious when you were here at VCS how much both your mom and your dad love you! Please come by and let us give you hugs!
Victoria (Tori) Kruckman-Solorzano
January 13, 2010
I too went to school with Don and will always remember his kind face and his coolness!
My heart is sadden by his death and makes me really appreciate life even more than I do already.
My condolences to his family. May your memories of Don help you through this sad time; I know they will for me.
God Bless you all
Joseph "Shmoe" Holdener
January 13, 2010
My Condolences to the Sequiera's and everyone that knew Don
He was my brother and will be remembered each day of my life
There is not enough space on the whole internet to describe how much I will miss seeing him , May you Rest in Peace my Friend
victoria Hicks-Freeman
January 13, 2010
My heart goes out to Don's wife and family. I went to school with Don and he always seemed to be a Gentle Giant. RIP. He's looking down and smiling because now he's hanging out with God ..
Dottie Fair
January 12, 2010
So sorry for your loss
Don will be remembered for the wonderful person he was in high school and the great man he became.
Thoughts and Prayers
Richard Belcher
January 12, 2010
My condolences to Don's family.
To his dad still up on the hill, his loving wife, his big sisters, his proud son and daughters and the new grand child he never saw.
I will remember Don with his guitar with the fox or racoon tail hanging down and him doing his best to rock out ...trying to get Joey to behave or Rick sing a Bon Scott song he pained to do. His parents house up on Wycoff was always a refuge for our group of guys with his mom and dad tolerating our sometimes wild behavior and being really friendly and kind to us.
It is with a heavy heart that I gotta say goodbye to Don. I will remember him when his son Daniel was born... with Don lying next to him on the floor and staring at the newborn with a very proud gaze on his face which read, "look what I created".
Rest in Peace Brother, and like Pat wrote "we shall see you on the other side", where we can go for a swim, rock out and go for a long hard hike.
Jennifer Briley and The Loveless Family
January 12, 2010
"Momma Michelle" our hearts and prayers are with you at this time and we are here to help you thru these trying times. We love you dealry and will miss Don.
Patrick McCoy
January 12, 2010
Don and I were bros in high school, on the track team and in our high school rock n roll band. Our crew at Vaca High was real tight. Don was genuinely a great human being and a good friend. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you Michelle and to Don's dad Lloyd, as well as to the rest of the family. I will always have nothing but fond memories of Don. Rest in peace my brother, and we'll see you again someday on the other side...
Karen Kielly
January 12, 2010
Michelle, I knew Don when he was in high school with my brother, Mike Kielly. I remember the time we all went to Boise, Idaho to visit my grandparents. Don was so wonderful to them and such a blast to be around. Though I haven't seen him for many years I will always remember the fun he brought. You and your family are in our prayers.
Steve Fleshman
January 12, 2010
Michelle,please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Pat Moreno
January 12, 2010
Michelle, You and your family are in our prayers. Don was a hero who loved his family and friends. He was a true mentor on his job. He will be greatly missed. So sorry you have had such sadness these past few weeks. Be strong in your faith.
Janay Jackson
January 12, 2010
Don you were an awesome friend in High School, you truly loved your family. They will miss you terribly. Rest in peace my friend, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Janay (Wetsel) and Bob Jackson
Heather Platt
January 12, 2010
Michelle,
Sad to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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