1921
2013
Peter Pablo Pulos January 16, 1921 - March 1, 2013 Pablo was born in Burbank, CA and passed away in his sleep at his home in Redwood Gardens. He was named Peter by his mother Petra, and his father Stephen named him "Pablo", after his Greek Godfather. Pablo went to school in Mojave and graduated from A.V. High School in 1939. Pablo proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII serving in numerous theaters. After his Honorable discharge in 1945, he began working for the Southern Pacific Railroad and continued with them for 42 years. In 1947 he began performing military funerals and continued this service for our veterans and their families for over 50 years; which included over 8,000 ceremonies. He also served as the Sec/Treasurer for Switchmen of North America Union, #1819, as Adj. Quartermaster for VFW #3711 in Mojave, and Sec/Treasurer for Volunteer Firemen of Mojave. Pablo served these three volunteer positions for over 20 years, while also assisting Saint Francis of Assisi in Mojave and many other organizations. He was always proud of his position as Treasurer 4th Degree for Knights of Columbus in Mojave. Pablo belonged to the American Legion in Mojave, CA and transferred to Bakersfield Post #26 and to VFW Post #7216, in 1974. Pablo always made sure that his family came first and is survived by his wife, Sarah; brothers, Jimmy ( deceased), Peter Pulos (KIA in the Normandy Invasion), Chris of Mojave, George (deceased), Louis and his wife Joanie, David and wife Carmen, all of Fresno; his sisters, Susie McMillen and husband Frank of Lewiston, Idaho, and Mary MacClanahan of Yountville Veterans Retirement Home; daughters, Virginia Brossard and husband Richard of Idaho, Rita Evans and husband Jim of Bakersfield; grandchildren include Rita Brossard Root and John, Ronnie and Yolonda Hame, Chuck (deceased) and wife Sandra Brossard, Rhonda Riley Farler and husband Gary, Roxanna Chavez Essary and husband Mark, Paulette and Sam Evans; numerous great and great great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all who showed Pablo love and compassion, especially those at Redwood Gardens and Optimal Hospice. Viewing will be at 8:00 a.m with a Rosary at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Mass at 9:00 a.m. at Union Cemetery. Funeral services are being held on Thursday, March 7th, at 9:00 a.m., in Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Bakersfield, CA. www.bakersfield.com/obits
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my dearest aunt sarah...i will always remember how unc. pablo cherished you you both inspired me as to having a good happy life with our spouses...i remember vacations to visit u and unc. pablo in mojave..your meals we're out of sight..the love u extended to me and my siblings when we visited...wonderful memories i will always cherish...your niece patsy (fuller) cruz.....
March 15, 2013
Dearest Aunt Sarah, Corine and family...Our hearts are sad for you and we embrace you and your family and have so many wonderful memories of you and UnclePablo. We will always and forever cherish all these special memories. I miss you Uncle Pablo and love you dearly.
Carla&Jim Brewer
March 10, 2013
It must have been over 35 years ago a memory I have that is so vivid was "crushing" aluminum cans at a house off of Belle Terrace. Uncle Pablo had like a piece of metal tube maybe...with a metal plate welded to the bottom of it, the weight from it would crush the cans like they were butter. This is coming from my memory at about 8 or 9 yrs old:) I am very greatful to have known him, he was caring and always had a smile in his eyes. Love you Aunt Sarah and miss you. Tammy (Brewer) Crider
March 8, 2013
Dear"AuntSarah"...We Embrace "You"&"Family".. We Remember "UnclePablo" with "Many" "Fun and Special Memories".. We'll "Cherish All these Special Memories Always".."Will Call You Soon".."We're "Together In Spirit"..Con Carino.."Love&Blessings",..."Always".. "Marge&Manuel" &"Family"....XOXOXOXO....
Marge&Manuel Gonzales
March 7, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
March 7, 2013
Though I am in Florida, I have fond memories of you and Aunt Sarah and the merriment and laughter you brought to our household whenever you visited. Your smile was as contagious as your laugh. We will miss you Uncle Pablo but know in our hearts you will be looking down on us and guiding us through life. Your niece, Josie-Sanchez Mills and Jim Kelly.
March 7, 2013
ncle Pablo though we have not seen each other in many years (last time was my mom Audrey's funeral)I still remember your robust laugh and the love you have for aunt sara. Mary Ellen Howe
March 7, 2013
I will always remember your wonderful smile and hardy laughter, Uncle Pablo. You will be missed.
Diane White
March 6, 2013
Uncle Pablo you will be missed. Enjoyed all the times we had spent together on our visits to Bakersfield. We all know that the family is sad but soon we all will see you again. I can see you waiting at the River Jordan welcoming us all home. Love you and miss you. Aunt Sara, we love you and are with you during the loss of a very special person in your life.
James Walker
March 6, 2013
Pete and Sarah were part of our program for several years. They even graciously agreed to star in a PSA for the Meals on Wheels Program. Their infectious smiles were a daily welcome. Sarah, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Pete will be missed by all. He was a special individual. Your Meals on Wheels family misses you both.
Luanne Jones
March 6, 2013
UNCLE PABLO, YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE LEFT BEHIND A GREAT FAMILY AND LEGACY. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU AND KEEP YOUR MEMORIES IN OUR HEARTS. LOVE AND MISS YOU, KATHY, MCMILLE DENTON
March 6, 2013
Rest in peace Papa! Thinking of you day in and day out .
Love you lots
Chavez-Essary Family
March 5, 2013
papa my heart is broken,I miss you so much you were our stone..Im lost,Im angry and mad,I was not ready for you to go,all I know is I love you so.
Love, Rock
March 5, 2013
I'm so happy I was able to know Pablo. His big smile and hearty laugh are what I noticed first thing. You could see the love in his eyes when he was with his grandchildren and he was so proud of all they did. And I was proud of him for all he did for our veterans too. He was greatly loved and will be missed by everyone. My love to you, Sarah, and to all your family.
Jean Smith
March 5, 2013
Grampy, i will miss u so much! One of my most favorite memories is when i was bout 5 and my cousin Paulette and i would run to the pick-up to go to vons with grampy then he would take us to get ice cream I love you Grandpa I wish i had lived closer
Sabrina Brossard
March 5, 2013
UNCLE PABLO YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND THOUGHTS YOUR SMILE YOUR LAUGHTER..YOUR KINDENESS..TO YOU WE'RE ONE OF THE BEST!!! WE WILL MISS U...YOUR NIECE PATSY NEPHEW BUGSY..AND FAMILY....
PATSY/BUGSY CRUZ
March 5, 2013
Rest in Peace Pablo......The Tomlin Family Girls.....Peggy, Eleanor, and Barbara
Linda Hazen
March 5, 2013
I love you Grampy. My earliest memory in life was of you and Granny. I recall it like it was yesterday, even though I was only 2 years old. I was riding in the car with you and Granny in Port Orchard. There was a four way stop at the intersection of Jackson ave. and Lund ave. You ran right through the stop sign. Granny and you began bickering. I smile everytime I think about it. I wonder if there's a meaning to the fact that you are part of my first memory, and that you left this world on my birthday. Can't believe your gone. Til we see each other again.
Courtney Stolberg
March 5, 2013
My dear grampy - I miss you so much, but I have so many wonderful memories as a little kid, teenager and adult of all the times we spend together and all you did for me. Then the memories were passed on to my kids who spent summers with you, just like I did. I'm so happy you got to meet my 1st grandchild, Lane but sad we weren't able to get down with the twins, Gage and Bailey to meet their great-great grampy! Rest in Peace. I love you!!
Rita Jo Brossard Root
March 5, 2013
We all love you Papa and you will be missed dearly. You were a great man and we are all so lucky to have had you in our lives.
March 5, 2013
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