David Lovio

David Lovio David Lovio, 46, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2010 in Petaluma, CA. He was born October 29, 1963 in Fortuna, CA. David is survived by his three daughters, Terra Lovio, 17, Alysia Lovio, 15, and Britany Lovio, 12; and the mother of his daughters Alice Kautz of Fort Bragg, his siblings Frank Lovio of Arcata, Henry Lovio of Palo Alto, Anita Thornbury of Rio Dell, Richard Lovio of Arcata, Lupe Lovio of Fortuna, Leah Lovio Finley of Fortuna, and Rosalinda Stevenson of Ramona, CA, his Aunt Chella Uribe of Fortuna, as well as numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernardo and Irene Lovio. David spent most of his childhood life in the town of Weott, CA, where he loved to swim and fish in the Eel River. He loved being in the Redwoods and hanging out with his buddies playing various sports. He attended Weott Elementary School, Miranda Jr. High, and South Fork High School where he graduated in 1981. He began his working career for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, based out of South Fork, CA. and then for the California Conservation Corps in Fortuna, CA. He later worked in an environment that captured his love of the outdoors which was evident by his next career choice which was working for the California State Parks for 12 years. His career with the State Park began as a seasonal employee at Grizzly Creek State Park, Richardson Grove State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, and Palomar Mountain State Park. He then was able to secure a full-time position with Russian Gulch State Parks in Fort Bragg, CA. His final position being at Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin County where he worked for the last four years of his life. David a single parent loved to travel and camp with his daughters Terra, Alysia, and Britany. It brought great joy and pleasure to him to make sure that his three girls were happy. They were always his first priority and the loves of his life. "Our daddy made us very proud of his hard work and constant understanding." A public viewing will be held on Friday February 19, 2010 from 2-6p.m at Goble's Fortuna Mortuary, 560 12th St., Fortuna; followed by a celebration of his life on Saturday at 11:30 at Goble's Fortuna Mortuary with Deacon Tom Silva. Interment will follow at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Eureka. Casket bearers will be Frank Lovio, Henry Lovio, Richard Lovio and Tim Stevenson. For those who like to make a donation for David Lovio's daughters may do so, a trust account has been established at Bank of America Fortuna Branch. Please sign the guestbook at www.Times-Standard.com. Click on obits.