Valley people

Memorial for needy man who died
There will be a memorial at 11:45 a.m. Friday, June 10, for Peter Kouza who was found dead in March at a homeless encampment in Ben Lomond.
Kouza was previously an Angel of the Year for Valley Churches United Missions, before mental illness incapacitated him, according to VCUM founder Annette Marcum.
The memorial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 13005 Pine St., in Boulder Creek, before the regular Homeless and Low Income Luncheon at the church.
Local man graduates in Minnesota
John Reeves Hunter of Scotts Valley received his degree from the University of Minnesota on May 14 in Minneapolis.
Hunter graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and genetics, cell biology and development. He conducted research on liver-derived progenitor cells and their maturation into mature liver cells.
After graduation, Hunter traveled to Guatemala on a medical mission. He plans to spend the next year working and volunteering while he applies to medical school.
Hunter is a 2007 Scotts Valley High School graduate and son of Stephanie and David Hunter of Scotts Valley.