Resident of Santa Cruz

In loving memory of Cyril Richard “Dick” Deane who passed away on October 6, 2024, in Santa Cruz with his loving wife of 72 years holding his hand.

He was born on September 19, 1932 in Santa Cruz to Cyril and Marjorie Deane. Dick graduated from Santa Cruz High in 1950. He joined the Navy Reserve and received an honorable discharge after 10 years. During that time, he started his own insurance business as well as joining the Santa Cruz Fire Department. He dabbled in real estate and in 1977 he and his wife along with two good friends brought Andell's Travel and were able to then travel the world together.

Dick is survived by his wife, Marilyn Ardis Deane, sons Craig Deane and Bob Deane with daughter-in-law Linda Deane, and daughter Denice “Nicki” Wood, eight grandchildren and14 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Cyril and Marjorie Deane, brother Rene Deane, and his son-in-law Barry Wood.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:00pm at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel located at 1050 Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz. Military honors will be rendered by the Navy Honor Guard at the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Native Son's of the Golden West or to a charity of your choice.