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Ariel McFate Obituary
MANSFIELD: Ariel Aaron McFate, 26, of Mansfield, died August 18, 2011. Born May 14, 1985 in Bakersfield, CA. He was the son of Ronald Lee and Lorelei Dawne (Redmond) McFate. He was a graduate of Highland High School in Palmdale, CA where he was active in the marching band and played volleyball. He spent four years in the Army serving two tours of duty in Iraq and four years in the National Guard and had obtained his pilot's license and his EMT certification. He loved being outdoors ~ hunting, fishing, sky diving ~ whatever he could do outside, he did.
He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn (Hood) McFate; a son, Ethan Henry McFate at home; and was expecting a daughter in December; his parents, Ronald Lee and Lorelei Dawne McFate of Palmdale, CA; grandmother, Wilhelmina Redmond of Gilroy, CA; MaryAnn's parents, William Michael and Sheila (Nicholes) Hood; grandfather, Henry Foster Nicholes of La Puente, CA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Michelle and Steven Van Ornum of Acton, CA and Jennifer and Rob Beck of Palmdale, CA; a brother, Daniel McFate of Palmdale, CA who is serving with the United States Navy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1951 Middle-Bellville Road, Mansfield conducted by Bishop Matthew Parr. Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family of Ariel Aaron McFate. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com
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Linda Hitchcock
August 17, 2019
Thinking of the family as we remember Aaron... hard to believe 8 years have passed.
Much love...
Deb Simmering
September 5, 2011
I didn't know your son,husband or daddy, but my daughter was in class with him and she said he was avery sweet and kind man. He was her partner in class and she thought a lot of him.To his wife, if there is anything that my daughter or I can do for you please let us know, I know it is going to be very hard for you but just remember the Lord doesn't give you more than you can handle, and he is with you each and every day. My heart goes out to you. God Bless You and your Family.
Laurie Cardoza
September 1, 2011
Aaron, Thank you for being a great Scout Master and example to my son. I know that he had great repect and admiration for you. Your love for your family always showed through your face, you always lit up when you saw your wife and son. You were a great example to us all, I have never seen someone always working so diligent and always finding time to help others as much as you did. I pray for comfort for your beautiful wife Mariann, your son and your daughter whom will bring great joy to your family when she arrives in December. You will always be remembered by the hundreds of hearts you have touched in Mansfield. You will be truely missed by all
Linda and Cliff Hitchcock
August 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McFate family during this difficult time. We hope you can take comfort in your memories, and that you will feel the Savior's arms around you.
THE Minster Family
August 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 26, 2011
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Darryl & Tania Pettit Rancho Vista Ward.
Tracie Robbins
August 26, 2011
My heart aches for your family for all the grief and sorrow you are now in with the passing of Aaron. I pray that the Lord will bring you the feelings of peace and comfort, now and always, and that the memories of Aaron will forever bring you nothing but joy and happiness.
Stan Olson
August 26, 2011
Our prayers and condolences for your loss. The Lord will bless and heal your hearts.
Ron & Penny Broschart
August 26, 2011
WE just don't know what to say. We love you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
Chuck & Darlene Truitt
August 26, 2011
We had a long visit with Ariel at Jennifer's reception, we both went away knowing what a good and wholesome young man he was and a fellow fisherman. We feel the pain of your loss. We regret that we cannot attend his funeral as the medication that Chuck is on has really made him very sick and he is not very functionable. Please know you are loved and are in our prayers.
Ron Bateman
August 25, 2011
Dear McFate Family:
Gloria & I were very sorry to hear of your loss and feel the sorrow and pain that it brings into your heart. We know the Lord will bless and comfort the family. We know it takes time to heal and the loss is great. Gloria has been asked to play at a funeral this Saturday but know that our hearts & thoughts are with you. We will see you at the temple.
Ron & Gloria Bateman
Barry and Louise Mathews
August 25, 2011
Dear McFate Family:
May the Lord comfort you in this time of trial with peace and knowledge that the McFates will be re-united. We would have liked to have known Aaron, and hope to someday meet the family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. If we can do anything to help, let us know.
Your temple friends,
Lynn Hill
August 24, 2011
McFate Family, I was blessed to get to work with Aaron after his tours in Iraq. Aaron was an upstanding man and a phenomenal employee. We were blessed to have crossed paths. Our prayers and sympathy is with you.
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Elaine Quitugua
August 23, 2011
Aaron, I didn't get to know you much, but what i did was good, you made my niece very happy and I thank you for that, bringing her and Ethan up to Sacramento to see my parents her ( grandparents and Ethan great-grandparents) made their day. You are one truly great man, I thank you for coming into MaryAnn's life. YOU will be missed dearly.......i can see you looking down on your family and watching over them and smiling at them....
Amanda McIntosh
August 23, 2011
Aaron, I am so grateful to have gotten the chance to meet you in my life. You will always be a great friend, husband, father, and son. You will be truly missed. May you rest in peace.
Ruben Santillan
August 22, 2011
Aaron, It was privilege to be your Scout Master. You truly modeled all the scout characteristics of a Eagle Scout as a youth and through out your short life. You always were a friend to all. I always enjoyed to see how prepared you were for all the 50 milers. All that have befriended you will truly miss you.
Joanthon Moser
August 21, 2011
Aaron, I thank you for your service to our country and for the many years of fun in Palmdale I was able to be a part of with you. You are a great friend, and you will be missed. - Jonathon K Moser
Kim Redmond
August 21, 2011
Aaron, you will be greatly missed. You, in life & always, will inspire many for what you stood for. In all that you did, you have always inspired me. You family loves you and will miss you.
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