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Scattering of Santa Cruz County woman’s ashes ends in San Francisco Bay tragedy
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Key Points:
- A boat carrying 20 people sank in the San Francisco Bay while scattering the ashes of Maria Vi Boisa, a Santa Cruz County woman who died over 10 years ago; her remains were found in 2015 after she was reported missing.
- Maria Vi Boisa, a 32-year-old avid surfer, reportedly died by suicide, and her family gathered on the boat to honor her memory with three generations present.
- The boat capsized suddenly without warning, according to family members on board, resulting in one confirmed death, one body recovered, and two people still missing.
- The deceased recovered was identified as 58-year-old Tondra Madruga, while 79-year-old Clifford Boisa died after being rescued from the water.
- The Coast Guard has suspended rescue operations, but police continue searching for the missing individuals; the sunken boat is believed to be submerged at about 120 feet.
