Obituaries

David Ronald Maciel passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 at home with his wife, daughter and grandson by his side, at the age of 85.

David’s life was defined by service and devotion to his family. Born in Modesto, Ca on May 25, 1940 to David and Evelyn Maciel, David grew up with his brother Daniel Maciel, who proceeded him in death in 2011. After High School he then went on to serve in the Navy for 4 years. After serving our country he went on to become a Stationary Engineer where he worked at Summit Medical Center (former Providence Hospital) in Oakland, CA for 44 years.

In 1961 he met the love of his life, Cecilia(Pimentel) after being set up on a blind date. They married in 1964 and together built a life in Newark, CA and had 2 children, Patricia and Michael. But the real joy of his life was becoming a Papa to 3 beautiful grandchildren, Nickolas, Alissa and Brittany and recently a Great Grandchild, Lainey Ann.

David loved going to “the property” in Valley Springs. That was his happy place where he could ride on his riding lawn mower, tinker in the garage working on his riding lawn mowers and just relaxing and spending time with Cecilia.

David was predeceased by his son, Michael(2024), son-in-law Mike Vissers(2014), Daniel Maciel(2013) and his parents, David and Evelyn Maciel.

David is survived by his wife, Cecilia, daughter, Patricia Geiger(husband Steve Geiger), grandson Nickolas Morella(wife Taylor Morella), granddaughter, Alissa Vissers, granddaughter Brittany Vissers, great granddaughter, Lainey Ann Morella and daughter-in-law, Barbara Maciel.