Obituary of Carroll Edward Mincher

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday April 18th in Aptos for Ed Mincher who passed away at Dominican Hospital on April 4, 2012, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Glendale, California, he was 69 years old. Ed has been a resident of Santa Cruz County for the past 41 years. He served his country in the US Air Force at NATO Headquarters in The Hague, and later worked as both an appraiser and broker, with a career in real estate that spanned over 30 years. A long time parishioner of Resurrection Catholic Community in Aptos, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Aptos Resurrection Council. Ed was an avid golfer and a member of the Seascape Golf Club. An accomplished waterman, he was a dive master, and skilled boater; living life to its fullest both in and on the water. Love of animals, reading and photography were also his passions, and he will fondly be remembered for his youthful personality and unwillingness to act his age. Ed's many friends are saddened by this loss. Ed had a unique way of knowing when to show up and give you a lift. His regular visits were the highlight of the day. He leaves his loving wife of 38 years, Christine Mincher of La Selva Beach and his son Quin Mincher of Soquel, along with many close family members, nieces and nephews and beloved extended family. The mass will be celebrated on Thursday April 18, 2013 at Resurrection Catholic Church (7600 Soquel Drive) in Aptos, beginning at 10 a.m. Burial and military honors will commence at the church's cemetery immediately following the mass. Any kind acts of charity may be made in Ed's memory to the American Cancer Society or Wounded Warriors.