Lorin Gregory Medeiros 70, affectionately known as "PAPA" passed away on January 17,2024 at his home in Reno, NV after battling a stroke suffered in October,2023.

Lorin was born in Fremont CA. March 12, 1953 to Herman and Beverly Medeiros, his Grandfather and Grandmother were Larry and Mamie (Sanack) Medeiros of Ellsworth St in Mission San Jose CA.

In 1968 Lorin became Demoley Jr, Counselor He was a member of Alameda Lodge No.167 in Fremont

1971 Lorin Graduated from Mission San Jose High School in Fremont

1971 He became the youngest reserve officer with the City of Fremont Police Dept and served till late 1970's

Lorin was the Ultimate Salesman. He went to work for the House of Sobel Liquor Co. in San Francisco.

where he received Salesman of the Year Awards from Hiram Walker and for Old Grand Dad. He enjoyed teaching Restaurant wait staffs proper wines and developing Menus the most.

Lorin's Grandfather Larry Medeiros build a cabin on Buckeye Dr off San Lorenzo Ave in Felton CA in 1942 after He passed it was sold. Bev and Herm parked a Trailer at Smithwood RV Park in Felton for weekends. Lorin and Jill soon followed with a trailer. They loved it so much, with Matt and Annette in 1987 they moved to Felton, CA.

1994 he started Coast Graphics, HWY 9 in Felton, CA. Within a few years of getting the Print Shop running in 1997 he became President of the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce for 3 terms. He Helped the Felton Business Association revive "Light up the Valley" finally got 1st place in 2001 after a 2nd and a 3rd. On Halloween you could always grab a bag of popcorn in front of Coast Graphics. May of 2000 he held the 1st Chili Cook-off at the Grocery Outlet in Felton won by the Ghost Mountain Riders.. He worked hard to get the Pool at SLV High, Skate Park in Ben Lomond , the Stop the Relocation of SLV High School to name a few Things

1997 Coast Graphics became Business of the Year. As the Santa Cruz Sentinel Wrote "Owned by Lorin and Jill Medeiros, the Felton business regularly steps up to help non profit organizations with their printing and publicity. "It's just a wonderful community," said Lorin Medeiros, who has been a part of the valley since 1960. Countless non-profit groups have turned to Coast Graphics for help with newsletters and fliers. The business has developed a reputation of working within the limited budgets of the different programs."

In addition It wasn't unusual to see Lorin late at night cleaning local businesses with Coast Janitorial.

2001 Bought River Bends Craft which became Felton Copies and More. Run by Jill and their Daughter Annette

His Real Joy was working with kids he became Cubmaster and Scoutmaster for all 3 of his sons. starting in Fremont, later in Felton serving 25 Years as a Leader with the Boy Scouts of America.

In Felton he ran the yearly Day Camp at Camp Towaba in Boulder Creek, CA. In 2002 He received an Outstanding Service and Dedication Award from the Boy Scouts of America for his work at Camp Towaba. Every year at the Memorial Day Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival, you would find Lorin's Pack or Troop in the front to Raise the Colors.

As the kids got older Lorin and Jill were able to return to riding a Motorcycle. After going to events in Hollister, CA ,Sturgis S.D. and Streets Vibrations in Reno, NV. Lorin decided Felton was really missing out. In conjunction with Roaring Camp and Thunder Press, Scotts Valley Sept 12th + 13th 1998 "Ground Level Thunder" came to the Valley and was a Roaring Success. His Boy Scout Troop #613 helped park Motorcycles at Roaring Camp many said the best weekend of their young lives. Events were held at the Felton Community Hall everyone had fun.

2005 moved to Reno, NV after buying property during Streets Vibrations. For a short time he continued the printing in 2009 he bought Jerry's Mobile Steam later Full Steam Carpet Company for many years. After selling the company he attempted to retire. But anyone that knew Lorin knew that was Impossible. He went to work as a Security Consultant at the Harry Reed National Guard in Stead NV for 7 Years.

He's true love in life was being a "PAPA" to his 8 Grandchildren. They were always at his side doing or going somewhere.

Lorin will be deeply missed by his wife Jill, His daughter Annette (Robert) Smith, His Sons Matthew (Nicole) Medeiros, Correy Medeiros and Jesse (Kacey)Medeiros, His Sister Cynthia Swafford. numerous Nieces and Nephews and Friends. But Especially by his 8 Grandchildren he was "Papa" to.

We are comforted knowing he is at peace with his Mom, Dad and Family in heaven.

He will be put to rest at Fremont Irvington Memorial Cemetery with his Mom and Dad in a private ceremony. Jill and the family would like to thank you for your sympathy and love during this difficult time.