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Toby Govea

March 4th, 1960 - January 16th, 2025

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In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Toby Govea, a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, tio, and friend. He brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone he touched.

Toby was known for his joyful spirit, infectious humor, and endless supply of jokes. Despite the challenges he faced in life, he carried himself with unmatched positivity and resilience. A proud and passionate fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants, he was never shy to cheer his teams on, often exclaiming his signature phrase: “Bang Bang, Niner Gang!”

 

Family and friends were the center of Toby’s world. He cherished every moment spent in competitive games of dominoes, embraced the fun of bingo nights, and savored his sister Lizandra’s arroz con leche. His bond with his brother Joe was unbreakable, filled with laughter and adventures. He would go toe to toe with non stop jokes and laughter with his sister Linda, always making sure he had the next comeback. 

We are especially thankful to Joe Castillo who has always been more like a father figure to Toby. Thank you for offering him care and beautiful companionship during his final months. We are forever grateful.

 

Toby was an incredible father and grandfather who adored his children and grandchildren. His love for them was limitless, and they were his greatest pride and joy. He enjoyed watching sports and going on adventures with his daughter Cassandra and his grandchildren Emily, Sadie, and Edward. 

 

Toby has now been reunited in heaven with his mom Maria, who he missed so much, and his brothers Roy and Tony. We find comfort knowing they are together again, laughing and watching over us. 

 

To all his friends who filled his life with genuine love and joy, thank you for being part of his journey.

Toby, we love you to the planets and beyond. You will live forever in our hearts, in the laughter you brought, and in the love you shared. Rest in peace you will always be missed and cherished.

 

Toby is proceeded in death by his parents Roy Govea and Maria Mendoza, his brothers Roy Govea Jr. and Tony Govea.

 

He is lovingly survived by his children Cassandra Govea, Nadine Ocampo, Isaac Acosta, his grandchildren, his brother Joe (aka uncle), and sisters Linda (Joe) Castillo, Lizandra (Raul) Carbajal, Juanita (Jimmy) Miche, Candie (Paul) Reyes. 

Toby also had numerous nieces and nephews.  

 

In addition to the amazing people around him were his Hospice staff. Thank you to all his nurses especially, Lisa and Zuleima. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of Toby with such genuine love and care. 

 

Viewing and service will be held on Friday, January 31st 2025. Viewing will be from 1pm-8pm with a prayer service beginning at 6pm at Healey Mortuary Chapel.

 

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Healey Mortuary

At Healey, we treat our Salinas Valley community members like family. Our story begins after World War II when Veteran Herbert C. Healey hoped to find a way to continue to meaningfully help his county and community grow. He and his wife founded Salinas Valley Mortuary in 1956 to help serve the families in the Salinas Valley area. Their lifelong mission was to unselfishly serve area families based on their strong, trusting relationship with their community – something we honor to this day almost seven decades years later....

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