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Penny Bentiste Obituary

PENNY ANN BENTISTE Age 65, resident of Soboba Reservation for 31 years, Riverside County total of 58 years, passed away 10/20/2010. Penny was born 03/23/1945 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was employed as a Teacher\'s Aide for SJUSD and as a Cook for Noli Indian School. Penny is survived by her husband, Tony Bentiste; daughter Anna Brittian and husband Michael; son, Mike Bentiste and wife Laura; mother-in-law, Frances Arres; brothers, Jacque Miller of Bakersfield, CA and Tim Miller of Hemet, CA; sister, Mary Lee Schoof-Brittian of Hemet; grandchildren, Eric Brittian, Mariah Brittian, Joshua Bentiste and Taylor Bentiste; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and Bingo buddies. Service 10/30, from 9-11am with Funeral at 11am at Inland Memorial Harford Chapel. Interment to follow at 1pm at Soboba Reservation Cemetery. "She was loved by all" Arrangements Handled By: INLAND MEMORIAL HARFORD CHAPEL (951) 658-3288

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 27, 2010.

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April 12, 2011

Tony and family, I have just heard about Penny's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless all of you. Josie (Saenz) Perales and family

rochelle worrell

November 9, 2010

Miss Penny was the kindest, funniest & truley a genuine lady. she will be greatly missed. but for my mom & i her laugh & kindness will be in our hearts forever. your family is in our prayers. i luv ya Miss Penny! rochelle & joy "bingohag"

Sandra Cudd

October 31, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Penny's passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
-Sandra Cudd

October 30, 2010

Thoughts & prayers go out to the family. Penny was a beautiful, awesome woman, who had the gift of making others laugh & making one forget about troubling things. She will be missed by all and forever loved by many..Lani~

Steve And Sally Dennis

October 29, 2010

We are sorry for yor loss. We''ll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Sally Dennis

Maggie Wilson

October 29, 2010

Penny will forever be remembered for the gift of laughter she created.I can still see her making my mother laugh so hard she cried. Penny was the dearest of friend to my sister Mary but we all benefited from that friendship.Her demise will not diminish the wonderful, fun memories we will carry forever.My prayers to all she loved and left behind.

TINA LANE

October 28, 2010

MAY THE CREATOR BLESS YOU IN THIS TIME OF CHANGE

October 28, 2010

Tony mike and anna I am sorry to hear about your loss are prayers are with your family Take care and God Bless Manuel Rodriguez and family

Tina Lane

October 27, 2010

To the Bentiste Family,
We are so sorry about your mom and wife, Penny. She will be missed very, very much. You all will be in our hearts and prayers always. Take Care and God Bless - Tina Lane and Family

Martha Hurtado

October 27, 2010

Anna and Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

Martha Hurtado

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