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Obituary

August "Augie" Caires, loving husband, family man, and respected community leader, passed away on August 2, 2023 at his home in Alpine, CA, with his wife of 47 years, Leslie, and his daughter April by his side. He was 76 years old. The cause was pancreatic cancer, which he had battled for over 17 months.

Augie's life was defined by his strong Christian faith, unconditional love for his family, and joyful and dedicated service to …

Personal note from Augie's Daughter April

Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We would love to have you share your favorite memories of him here. Click on "Memories" or "Comments" above to share your memories, tributes, and photos.

Thank you! It means a lot to me and my mom, Leslie, and the extended Caires family, who are very proud of Augie.

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Bethel Christian Assembly

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club Foundation

Service Organization

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What were August's favorite foods?
Dad loved to eat!! Some of his favorites were crab legs, fish of all kinds, pizza, a…
Dad loved to eat!! Some of his favorites were crab legs, fish of all kinds, pizza, and pasta.
Dad loved to eat!! Some of his favorites were crab legs, fish of all kinds, pizza, and pasta.
What were August's favorite vacation spots?
Dad loved national parks, especially Yosemite and Kings Canyon. He also loved Maui, …
Dad loved national parks, especially Yosemite and Kings Canyon. He also loved Maui, where he a…
Dad loved national parks, especially Yosemite and Kings Canyon. He also loved Maui, where he and Leslie spent their hon…
What were August's favorite ways to spend free time?
Dad loved working in the garden and designing the landscaping around his home. He wa…
Dad loved working in the garden and designing the landscaping around his home. He was also an …
Dad loved working in the garden and designing the landscaping around his home. He was also an avid poker player who com…
What were August's favorite books?
Dad loved reading local histories, as well as books on gardening and landscaping.
Dad loved reading local histories, as well as books on gardening and landscaping.
Dad loved reading local histories, as well as books on gardening and landscaping.

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Born

October 6th, 1946
Belfast, ME
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Graduated from high school

1965
San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo, CA
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Served in U.S. Army

1966
Fort Irwin, CA

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Cause of death

Pancreatic cancer

Kaiser Permanente Hospice
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