Hugo G.F. Sorensen passed away on August 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital In San Jose, CA. He was 89 years old.
He was born in Esbjerg, Denmark on April 6, 1928. Mr. Sorensen immigrated to Canada in 1957. It was there that he tried various occupations such as gold mining, as well as owning a gas station and doing truck repairs. Eventually he ended up working for Pilkington Glass where he learned his craft. In the early 1960’s he relocated to San Jose. Then in 1966 he moved to Watsonville, where he met his wife Alise and daughter Heidi.
They had their son Henning in 1967. Hugo and Alise bought Delta Glass in 1971 where they worked together for 20 years.
He and Alise enjoyed traveling in their motorhome with their Danish friends, snow skiing and summer vacations with their family in Tahoe, and of course gambling until the wee hours of the morning.
After several years of being a widower he and a longtime friend, Rita Holm, developed their special relationship. Rita, too, was there with Hugo until the very end.
Hugo was a people person, and loved helping others. His playful nature and generous heart will be missed.
He is survived by his loyal friend Rita Holm, his children Henning Sorensen and Heidi Steinbroner, and grandchildren T.L. and Alisa Steinbroner, Hunter, Carson and Gunner Sorensen.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alise Sorensen; siblings Irene (Sorensen) Behrens, Harley Sorensen, and Henning Peterson.
There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, www.avemariamemorialchapel.com
