In Loving Memory of Sequoia Evleshin

1971 – 2026

Sequoia lived large and left an impression on the people who knew him. Born in Big Sur, California, he carried a little of that wildness with him throughout his life. He followed in his father’s footsteps to become a lawyer, driven not simply by the profession, but by a genuine desire to help people when they needed someone in their corner. He cared deeply about health and fitness, loved the outdoors, and was happiest among the redwoods. But for all his seriousness and determination, Sequoia never entirely grew up, in the best possible way. He loved video games, wrestling with his kids, laughing, playing and not taking himself too seriously. His life wasn’t always an easy one, and he faced his share of battles, but he loved deeply and found his greatest joy in the people closest to him. He was a father, husband, friend, advocate and, at heart, still a little bit of that wild kid from Big Sur. He was complicated, funny, determined, generous and very much his own person. He will be deeply missed.

Everyone who knew Sequoia knew a different part of him. A different story, a different time in his life, a different reason to laugh, and probably a few things that drove them crazy.

This is a place to bring those pieces together. To collect the stories, photographs, adventures, ordinary moments and memories that made Sequoia who he was.

If you knew Sequoia, please add your piece of his story.

Sequoia Evleshin

Celebration of Life – DELAYED

Date: TBD
Location: TBD

Please join us asWe’ve decided to postpone Sequoia’s Celebration of Life to give family and friends, especially those traveling from out of town, more time to make plans and join us. we gather to celebrate a life deeply loved and a legacy that will always be with us.

Please stay tuned for a new date and details. We hope the additional time will make it possible for more of the people who knew and loved Sequoia to come together to celebrate his life.

In the meantime, we would love your help filling Sequoia’s memorial site with the stories and memories that made him who he was. Please share a favorite story, memory, or photos. Funny, heartfelt, big moments or small ones, we’d love to have them all. These memories will become a lasting collection for his family, friends, and especially his children to return to for years to come.

Thank you for helping us remember Sequoia through the people, places, stories and moments he loved. ❤️

  • Person

    Person

    Andy ShatneyAt Aptos High, Sequoia protected me against bullies. Thank you. Sequoia, may we meet again.

  • A Master Debator

    Emily Di FrancoSequoia and I went to junior high high school together and over the years had quite a few classes together. I always love to chatting with Sequoia, but more than that, I loved engaging in debates with him, and those debates always ended up with one of us cracking up. Our senior year…

  • A good friend

    EthanYou left out surfer, Sequoia was absolutely fearless in the water. 4a dawn patrol? No problemo, I’ll miss him, but never forget the great times, and his gusto for life.

This site is dedicated in loving memory to Sequoia.