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Daniel Cresta Obituary
Age: 25 years
Passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2012 in Cheyenne, Wy. Adored son of Daniel Cresta and Kelline Balistreri and her husband August Balistreri all of Santa Rosa. Dear brother of Brent and his wife Jenny Cresta, stepbrothers and sisters Jess & Anae Balistreri, Anthony Balistreri, Sarah Balistreri, Amanda Balistreri. Beloved boyfriend of Brittany Pozzi of Texas. Loving grandson of William & late Marge Cresta of Santa Rosa and George & Teresa Learned of Lower Lake. Cherished nephew of Kathy Kelly, Kim Pels, Greg & Kris Schaefer, Karen Putthoff, Gary & Lisa Hemstead, Mark & Karen Cresta, Larry & Cindy Mason, Jerre Learned & Mike, George Learned, and Kyle & Vicki Fischer. Survived by numerous cousins.
Broc was born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA where he developed his love for rodeo and team roping. He lived his dream to professionally rodeo and will be missed not only by his family, Brittany and friends but by the extended family of the cowboys and cowgirls across the country.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. A private burial will be held at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Broc Cresta Memorial Fund,
Sonoma County Grange Credit Union, 304 Sutton Pl., Santa Rosa, CA. 95407
Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 707-763-4131
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Cresta
Brad,Kim,Austin & Thatch The Elmers
August 10, 2012
May your family find comfort in the memories and accomplishments in the short time Broc was here on earth. God Be With You All!
Kathleen Burnham
August 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Brittany. I pray tht you feel God's love, comfort and strength.
Josh Harvey
August 3, 2012
I always had a blast just hanging with you at coops. You were genuine and always cool!
You will be missed by so many!
Roping the ramp roper at 2 am in one of coops round robins will never be the same! Adios cresta
Tuf Cooper
August 3, 2012
I'll never let my truck run out of diesel and I'll always have a good head horse. You will be missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace Broc
Paul Clarot
August 3, 2012
Thank u Lord for the time i got to spend with this fine young man. Vaya Con Dios my friend. PC
Ozzie & Judy Gillum
August 3, 2012
OUR love & respect for u will never END. HUGs to all the Family & Friends from Ozzie & Judy
Cara Harmon
August 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. I pray for God to give them all comfort and peace. Ride hard in Heaven.
Charles Johnson
August 1, 2012
R I P Broc. May prayers for your family & friends heal their pain.
August 1, 2012
Prayers for you and your family!!
The Davies Family
August 1, 2012
May memories of your life last forever!
cassie webb
August 1, 2012
I send my prayers to family and friends. R.I.P to a great Cowboy
Kym Blanchard
August 1, 2012
Prayers to you and your family.
T Davis
August 1, 2012
May God give you peace to endure. Praying for all.
Horse of Year Awards Dinner NFR 2011 Brittany & Broc with her BR trophy and our TDR trophy
Karen Herbst
August 1, 2012
Dear Broc--too short of a friendship. You are loved and respected. I am glad I met you through Clint! I had hoped to see you ride my Cat Daddy horse to fame down the road. Prayers to your family and friends. Such a sad week.
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