On April 21, 2016, the body of Gary Allen Reich was discovered in Santa Cruz, California. Identified under Namus ID UCP118048, Gary Allen passed away at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. Despite his long residence in the area, spanning approximately 66 years in the city of Watsonville, his case remains unresolved in the realm of next-of-kin identification. Throughout his life, Gary never married but pursued some college education, which speaks to a life that was likely engaged with personal and intellectual growth.
The investigation into Gary Allen Reich’s unclaimed person case is being handled by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, specifically the Coroner Division. The agency, located at 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz, has been actively seeking information regarding any potential family connections or acquaintances who might have known Gary up until his passing. Despite the efforts made, his case, identified by Agency Case Number 16-03254, remains open, and the search for family members or other connections continues.
For those who might have any information that could assist in this sensitive matter, the Santa Cruz Coroner Division can be reached at 831-454-7792. By sharing even seemingly small details, individuals may contribute significantly to bringing closure to this long-standing case, providing Gary Allen Reich the dignity of familial recognition and resolving his story within the community he called home for much of his life.
Date Found: 04/21/2016
