John Gomes SANTOS

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    Name and info from Aunt Eleanor
                  

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SANTOS ALFRED "AL" GOMES Born in Monterey, California on November 18, 1906, was taken away peacefully, to become "Our Angel", at his home in Mission Hills on January 8, 2004. His parents, John and Mary Santos moved from Monterey, where they fished for sardines, abalone, salmon and bottom fish, to San Diego in 1928 and settled in Point Loma. The family was among the pioneering fishermen of San Diego ' s tuna industry. For a while, Al was the Skipper of the family ' s boat, the Sacramento, and later became Captain and Co-Owner of his bait boat, the Julia B. He met his bride to be, Jennie "Navarra" Santos at Van Camp cannery in 1938 and was married 64 years ago on September 17, 1939. Upon his semi-retirement in the early 1960s, Al fished on the United States for Pete Giacalone, went crab fishing in Alaska on the converted naval ship, the Westgate, and worked for Scripps Oceanography on their boat. He also worked for Convair at General Dynamics. Al was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Church, the Italian-Catholic Federation, Branch 246, the Fish Mongers, San Diego Elks Lodge, and the International Order of Foresters. Al is survived by his wife, Jennie Santos; daughters Mary (Phil) Mickelson, Adeline (Roy) Woodward, and Freda (Tony) Iraci; seven grandchildren, Tina, Phil (Amy) and Tim Mickelson, Jennie (Greg) Spounias, Alfred Smith, Lisa and Anthony (Noemi) Iraci; five great-grandchildren, Brandon and Mason Spounias, Amanda, Sophia and Evan Mickelson; and brothers Tom (Donna) Santos, Ted and Bill Santos. Rosary to be said on Sunday, January 11, at 7 p.m. with a Mass celebrating his life on Monday, January 12, at 10 a.m. Both services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church (Mission Hills), located at 4077 Ibis Street. Arrangements by Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Vincent de Paul church in honor of St. Joseph. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 1/10/2004. (Volunteeer Submission)
                  

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    Santos, Thomas Joseph March 6, 1912 - October 22, 2007 		
Tom Santos, 95, was born in Monterey, CA. Tom was one of 11 children and graduated from Point Loma High School in 1932. He was the Captain of the M.V. Ronnie S. He is preceded in death by his first wife Mary F. Santos. After he retired from commercial tuna fishing, he married Donna, his loving wife of 33 years. They traveled by motor home throughout the United States. They also, enjoyed traveling around the world. He is survived by his wife Donna; brother Ted Santos, sister-in-law Jennie Santos; family, Naomi Ferreira, Joe and Evelyn Ferreira and Eileen Correira; children, Veronica Madruga (Tom), John Santos (Eddi), Jim Santos (Shirley), Krista McKay (Stanley), Marla Schmitz (Jim) and Steve Taylor (Barbara); grandchildren David Madruga, Dan Madruga (Paula), Tommy Madruga (Vicki), Suzanne Giles (Sean), Jeff Santos (Michele), Greg Santos, Jennifer Santos, Jimmy Santos (Malea), Ross McKay, David Schmitz (Allison), Sarah Wilson (Josh), Mark and Emily Taylor; great-grandchildren: Adam and Thomas Madruga, Jacqui and Carly Giles, Emma Santos, and Isabella Santos. He is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will take place on Friday, October 26th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 1140 Evergreen Street, San Diego 92106. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to S.D. Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., S.D. 92103-1407 or Cabrillo Civic Club #16, P.O. Box 6466, S.D., CA 92166 Source: San Diego Union-Tribune on October 25, 2007
                  

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    WILLIAM SANTOS 
May 12, 1918-Feb. 1, 2004 
William "Bill" Santos, 85, of Point Loma died Feb. 1. He was born in Monterey and was a retired commercial fisherman. He also was retired from the Navy. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. 
Survivors include his daughter, Conny Campos of Ventura; brothers, Thomas Santos and Ted Santos; and three grandchildren. 
Rosary and Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1140 Evergreen St., Point Loma. 
Inurnment: 1 p.m. Monday, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma. 
Donations: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, San Diego Chapter, 938 S. Andreasen Drive, Suite M, Escondido, CA 92029. 
Arrangements: Beardsley-Mitchell Mortuary.