Jurgis Ambrozijus Pabrėža (1771–1849) franciscan monk. scientist botanist. folk healer is buried in the old cemetery of Kretinga parish.
Parish vicar built a neo-gothic style brick chapel on his grave in 1933. Chapel for a long time been handled only by non-professional restorers. Professional restorers strengthened the cracked wall. restored Blessed Virgin Mary painting. renewed an angel sculpture. cleaned the moss from sculptures in 2013 autumn.