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Pete Beltran Obituary
Age 73, of Simi Valley, died April 6 in Panorama City. Son of Juana and Pedro Beltran, Pete graduated from San Fernando High and married Margie Beltran (nee Lopez) in 1958; they divorced in 1970. He worked at the GM Van Nuys auto plant for 30 years, serving as president of United Auto Workers Local 645 from 1978 to 1987. As a key organizer of the Campaign to Keep GM Van Nuys Open (supported by Jesse Jackson, Cesar Chavez, Ed Asner and others), Pete emerged as a major figure in So. Cal. labor politics. After retiring in 1988, he became a gifted ceramicist.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Bonnie Porter Beltran; his children, Cristina Beltran of New York and David Stanley of Los Angeles; his five brothers and sisters, Antonio Beltran, Nicholas Beltran, Ascencion Beltran, Margaret Beltran, and Bea Embrey; and his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. His courage, intelligence, charisma, warmth, dignity, and love of family will be greatly missed.
Funeral service at 10:30am Monday, April 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church, 668 S. Workman St., San Fernando. Rosary following at 4:00pm at Church of Our Heritage, Forest Lawn Covina Hills.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pete Beltran
Pete next to me top center...1958 San Fernando High...
Ralph Pacheco
April 6, 2021
Rest In peace brother....
Margaret Beltran
April 7, 2020
Miss you so much Pete but you're always in my prayers. You would enjoy all the political discussions going on at this time, Love you bro.
Kenneth Tallant
December 13, 2013
Rest in peace Mr Pete you were a good man and leader of our local 645
Mike Gomez
July 7, 2013
Pete;
It is indeed an honor to have served with you as an officer of Local 645. I never met any other unionist as dedicated as you. A progressive fighter for workers. Rest in peace my dear friend.
June 26, 2013
I am so glad we were able to get together before you passed on. Years have passed since my father Joe Welcome has died now you both are together now talking of old times in the Union. My dad Joe Welcome was the vice president and Pete was the President. If anyone remembers my father please contact me at [email protected].
Rest in Peace Pete.
Angieangie Ryan
April 19, 2013
We will always love you and miss you!!!!
Angie Ryan
April 19, 2013
Uncle Pete Was A Good Caring Man. I Will Always Cherish TheTimes I SPent With Him Growing Up .You Will AlWays BE apart Of Me. All The Memories I have a Of Us going places together with Christina and Bonnie like going to Magic Mountain Venice Beach and lots of other
places I will cherish forever in my heart. I will see you again someday in heaven. missing you forever
Deborah Sayer-Rehor
April 17, 2013
My condolences to Pete's family.
April 17, 2013
Sad to hear about you Pete,you were in my eyes UAW'S BEST PRESIDENT.I was lucky enough to be part of Local 645 Union.RIP my friend and thoughts and prayers to you and your family Freddie Alcantar Fort Wayne Indiana
Mel & Patsy Albano Glass
April 15, 2013
To all the Beltran Family,Remembering PETE
April 15, 2013
Sending our Love & Hugs to all the Beltran Family..always Keeping you all in our Prayers. Mel & Patsy Albano GLASS.
Ralph Pacheco
April 15, 2013
Condolences to the Beltran family from a fellow San Fernando High Grad.Rest in peace.......
April 15, 2013
In 2000, at home in Simi Valley.
April 15, 2013
The March to Keep GM Van Nuys Open, with Cesar Chavez and Maxine Waters.
April 15, 2013
1950s school photos.
April 15, 2013
1989, with Eric Mann, Jesse Jackson, and Ed Asner. Courtesy of Eric Mann.
April 15, 2013
Sherry Lopez
April 14, 2013
Rest in peace Uncle Pete!!
I will cherish all my childhood memories of you when you used to take me with you with Cristina!!
mike ramirez
April 14, 2013
to one of our gm employee, uaw union president and fellow san fernando high school grad, may you now be at rest with the lord. condolences to the family. hopefully the weather will be good for the services.....
Olivia Diaz Decker
April 14, 2013
Condolences to the Beltran family. Remembered from San Fernando High School.
David Diaz
April 14, 2013
Aloooha Buddy! David Diaz hijo de Joe y Lupe Diaz. How the years have past.
EDWARD BASHAM
April 14, 2013
YOU WERE A GREAT U.A.W PRE.AND A GOOD FRIEND THANKS .
Michael Smith
April 13, 2013
Thank you Brother for all your hard work for labor. You will always remain in our hearts.
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