1964

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Louie Gimenez Jr ’64 of Little River, Calif. died May 30, 2011. He was born in Woodland, Calif. to Louis and Josephine (Bueri) Gimenez. In high school he boarded at Bishop Armstrong High School (now Christian Brothers High School) where he graduated. He married Paula Penrose in 1963. He graduated from Santa Clara University in 1964. Louie was very active in both Christian Brothers and Santa Clara reunions and remained close with his classmates. He served on the Christian Brothers Foundation Board for many years. After graduation he worked on the family farm. He later became the manager of the Yolo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District. While there he was responsible for working with legislators to fund and construct Indian Valley Reservoir. In 1982, Louie became the manager of Norcal Petroleum. He served in many oil industry leadership positions including president of the California Independent Oil Marketers Association. He retired in 2001. Louie was an avid diver, hunter, enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and his many friends. He led a full and happy life and truly ""Did it his way."" Louie is survived by his daughter, Kim Crum and her two daughters Ava Josephine and Paulina Marie. He is also survived by son, Mike Gimenez his wife Kimberly and their children Cade Louis, Kendall Lee and Jax Douglas. Louie leaves his only brother, Joe Gimenez and his wife Dawn; and nephews, Jeff and Phil Gimenez. He is also survived by his companion, Sherry Bridges; and his former wife, Paula Gimenez. He will also be missed by many other family members.

08 Nov 2018