Pres Lovato, educator, coach and master gardener passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2011 at the age of 72. Pres was born June 8, 1938 in Las Tablas, New Mexico.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Marilyn, seven daughters and two sons: Danielle, Kelly, Mercedes, Darren (Simi Valley), Shannon (Ventura), Gina (Camarillo), Michele (Arizona), Nicole (Oklahoma), Mario (Nevada) and eleven grandchildren: Stacey, Jonathan, Donovan, Sydney, Darius, Ginette, Sebastian, Hope, Trinidee, Araceli and Daniel.

Come walk in nature's loveliness. An informal Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the family home.


Published in Ventura County Star from February 2 to February 5, 2011