HERRERA, Steve 'Big Bro'
Age 61. Our rock was born on September 1st 1951 in Stockton, CA. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends on December 2nd 2012. He made the most out of the 2nd chance that he was given and we are thankful to have had another wonderful 18 years after his liver transplant. He loved the outdoors, gardening, having BBQ's with the kids, going to Thunder Valley, his TV, he loved hearing the newest gossip and above all loved Bucks Lake! He will forever be missed! Preceded in death by, his parents, Reuben & Joyce and his brother, Michael. Survived by his wife Angela Herrera; his children, Michael O'Neil, Melissa Jonas, Eric Freytag, Candace Herrera, Josiah Herrera and Elaina Herrera as well as his six grandchildren. His sisters and brother Linda Thale, Michelle Herrera and Larry Herrera.
The memorial service is going to be held on Thursday, December 6th 2012 at 10 am at Sunset Lawn, 4701 Marysville Blvd. Reception to follow after memorial 12pm at the American Legion, 6700 8th Street, Rio Linda. Please sign the guestbook at sunsetlawn.chapelofthechimes.com
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You are our special angel. We miss you soooo much. The Forrests and Shawn Boyle
Jackie Boyle Forrest
Family
November 29, 2023
Wow, he was my best friend when we were growing up in Sacramento
Greg
October 23, 2023
Angie and family we are sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Miranda n Devin Forrest
December 31, 2012
I am a much better person for knowing you, you were our rock and many times our savior. Missing you more than I thought possible. You live on in Angie and those wonderful children, I'm so proud of all of them. Love you today, tomorrow and forever.
Jackie Boyle
December 26, 2012
Steve, you would of been so proud of the beautiful service the kids held (but then again, your were there in spirit). I will keep in touch with Angie and see how she is doing. I (we) will also attend Mike's races. I was so happy to hear that you accecpted the Lord.
God Bless You Steve,
Liz
Liz Newman
December 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Sheila Crist
December 6, 2012
Angie and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May he rest in peace
Michelle Hernandez(Kane)
michelle hernandez(Kane)
December 6, 2012
I love you daddy.
Elaina Herrera
December 6, 2012
steve you was very funny to be around and work with All the big boys miss BIG BRO
artthur moreland
December 5, 2012
Angie, my condolences to you and yours during this difficult time. Steve is now your personal Guardian Angel. May he RIP...
Robin Langley
December 5, 2012
Elaina and family - your dad was a great person and will be greatly missed. I am sorry for your loss, and wish i could go pay my respects but I just started a new job and cannot take time off. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep his memories close to your heart where he will stay with you forever.
Margie Ornelas
December 5, 2012
Angie, family and friends. I am so sorry about your loss and your sadness. I am praying for you all. May God be with you today and always. I love you all. I'm here for you all.
Ginny O'Neil
December 5, 2012
ANGIE and the HERRERA family I am honored to say that I knew " BIG BRO ".. Got to enjoy some of his second chance years,camping and gardening with him.Besides just being around him I truly enjoyed all the time I had with him..My condolences to the FAMILY and I share the sorrow with you all at this time ALEX "BROTHER A" TAPIZ
ALEX TAPIZ
December 5, 2012
Angie,
We are so sorry to hear about Steve. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers. Please know that we will be there for you if you need anything.
Please accept our condolences.
We love you Angie.
Warren & Liz
December 5, 2012
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