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Service Commemorating The David Houghton Family

Posted on July 17, 2011 by John

Above – David Elias remembers the Houghton family who died in a plan crash on July 7. It was comforting to have everybody gather to remember my brother and his family.  The pain is deep and it will take a … Continue reading →

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Luke and Ryan Remembered at DeLaVeaga Elementary School

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

Above – Ribbons filled out by students as a tribute to Luke and Ryan who perished in a plane crash on July 7. Students assembled tonight to remember Luke and Ryan by creating ribbons and tying them to the fence … Continue reading →

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Gathering for Luke and Ryan’s Friends Tonight

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

Above – Luke and Ryan Houghton who perished with their parents in a plane crash last week. From 6 – 7 p.m., there will be a gathering at DeLaveaga in the amphitheater, that will include some families from Branciforte Middle … Continue reading →

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Capitola Jr. Life Guard Paddle Out for Luke and Ryan

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

Above – Paddle out earlier today as Capitola Jr. Life Guards pay tribute to Luke and Ryan. Here in this coastal town, when someone is lost, we have what is called a paddle out.  Everybody grabs their surf boards and … Continue reading →

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My Brother and Protector

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

I was going through photos for the funeral tonight and I came across the photo above.  Here we are, camping more than 20 years ago (I’m on the left) when we decided to make soap mohawks.  I’m going through thousands … Continue reading →

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Obituary: David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan Houghton

Posted on July 14, 2011 by John

Words cannot express the profound sense of loss among parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, close associates, and dear friends of David and DeDe Houghton and their sons, Luke and Ryan. All lost their lives suddenly and unexpectedly … Continue reading →

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Helping Hurricane Relief Victims

Posted on July 13, 2011 by John

Below is a touching note from Scott Belknap, a close friend of David’s, and how they provided relief after Hurricane Jimena devastated the town of Mulege (Baja, Mexic0). September 2nd, 2009  the hurricane developed on the west coast of Baja … Continue reading →

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Update: Photos For Memorial Service

Posted on July 13, 2011 by John

We want to remember the family with photos at the memorial service. 

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Remembering Luke and Ryan With Cub and Boy Scouts

Posted on July 12, 2011 by John

Above – Cub Scout & Boy Scout Tribute for Luke and Ryan Tonight I went to a touching Cub & Boy Scout tribute for the Houghton Family and especially, Luke (12) and Ryan Houghton (10).  I was deeply moved to … Continue reading →

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Funeral Service Is Set

Posted on July 12, 2011 by John

Memorial Service for David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan Houghton

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2011 by John

Above – Luke (left) and David (right) on a recent trip to Bonaire. Today would have been David’s 45 birthday.  I was just thinking about him today.  He was always so happy and positive.  It would take a lot to … Continue reading →

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Doing What They Loved

Posted on July 10, 2011 by John

Above – The Houghton Family in Bonaire a few weeks ago (6/19/11) David’s famous quote, “Let’s go diving.”  I couldn’t believe he never got tired of diving, even when the visibility was bad and weather was cold.  This warm(er) water … Continue reading →

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Thinking of my Brother and his Family

Posted on July 9, 2011 by John

This is the most recent family photo we have.  Luke is on the left and Ryan is on the right.  It’s from a few weeks ago when David was leading of about a trip of about twenty to Bonaire. I … Continue reading →

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The Houghton Family Remembered

Posted on July 8, 2011 by John

My brother and family died in plane crash on the way to a family vacation at Pine Mountain Lake (Groveland, CA) last night as their plane crashed upon takeoff from the Watsonville airport at about 7:30pm.  There were no survivors.  … Continue reading →

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