Stella Antoinette Kachel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Stella Antoinette Kachel in San Luis Obispo, California, born in Santa Cruz, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Stella left this world on September 20, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cottardo Peter "Trub" Ghio and Chiara Angela Ghio (Loero); her siblings, Stephen "Johnnie" Ghio (Kathleen) of Santa Cruz and Victoria Ghio (Egidio) of Santa Cruz; her nephew Dennis Torchio; and her great-niece Anna Torchio.
She is survived by: her son Michael Kachel (Deborah) of Manakin-Sabot, VA; her husband Peter Kachel; her daughter Korrin (Rod Wade) of Los Gatos, CA; her grandchildren, Katerina Kachel-Day, Tatiana Kachel, Michael Wade and Isabella Wade; her great grandchildren, Kassidy Scott and Ryan Scott, Jr.; her nephews, Donald Torchio, Stephen John Ghio, Jr. and Donald Ghio; and her niece Debra Ghio (White).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel (1050 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 24th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church (210 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060).
In remembrance of Stella Kachel's life and love of her community, the family asks that any charitable donations be made in her name to St. Michael Catholic Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore, CA 94550.
