Beverly (Maclusi) Urbanic

On September 18, 2025 Beverly Lydia (née Maclusi) Urbanic passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Aptos, California. She was deeply loved by family and friends and will be remembered for her humor, kindness, and joy.

Born December 6, 1933, in California's Central Valley to Vernon and Lydia ( (nee Bettencourt) Maclusi, Beverly grew up on a dairy farm and later in Modesto with her brother Norman. She was proud of her Portuguese and Italian Heritage. Her mother's family had immigrated from the Azore Islands and her father's family immigrated from northern Italy.

Beverly met her husband, John, at a dance in Modesto. They taught in the Central Valley before moving to Aptos, where they raised their five children. Over the years, Beverly was a kindergarten teacher, counselor, day care owner and a professional clown. She was a lifelong learner and continued studying writing, art and languages throughout her life.

Beverly is survived by her children: David Urbanic, James Urbanic (Jami), Maureen Tapiz (Fernando), and Kathleen Urbanic (Ted Barber); her grandchildren: Carli Urbanic Baxter (Kevin), Megan Tapiz, Nathan Tapiz (Rachel), Benjamin Tapiz (Leah), Ethan Barber and Trey Barber; and great-grandchildren, Charlie Seaver, and Clary Baxter. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, John Urbanic; her brother, Norman Maclusi; and her son, Robert Urbanic.

Services will be held on September 30, 2025 at Our Lady Help of Christians in Watsonville. The Rosary will begin at 9:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Valley Public Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support in her honor or a charity of choice.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · September 24, 2025