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Peter Bonilla Obituary

BONILLA-Peter G. Bonilla, lost his battle to lung cancer on September 29, 2010, at his home of over 42 years in La Puente, California at the age of 83. Born May 19, 1927 in Corona, CA the 6th child of 7 to Manuel and Manuela Bonilla, he was raised in Hatch, New Mexico. After serving in the Army during WW2, he moved back to California and in 1949 married La Puente native Mary "Dora" Alderete. A Cement Mason Finisher by trade he worked throughout the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. He is preceded in death by Dora and his youngest son Andrew Bonilla. Peter is survived by his brother Robert Bonilla, children, Peter M. Bonilla, Patricia Jo Espinosa, Angela Wood, Michael Bonilla, William Bonilla and Luzanne Villarreal, daughter-in-laws, Mary "Dodie" Bonilla, Debbie Bonilla, Yolanda Bonilla and Norma Diaz. Beloved Grandfather to thirteen Grandchildren, nine Great-Grandchildren and two Great-Great-Grandchildren, he will be missed by all especially his love for horse races and tending to his yard. His services will begin on Sunday, October 3, 2010 with viewing from 5:00PM to 8:30PM at Stateroom Building Gate 1. His Memorial Service begins at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Hillside Chapel at Rose Hills Gate 17, burial service to follow at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier.

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Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2010.

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ALVIE ROCHA

March 23, 2011

My condolences go out to all the Bonilla family.Mr Peter Bonilla and his wife Mrs. Dora Bonilla may have never judged, me ..but gave me respect. My Heart has so much love for such a beautiful family.
GOD BLESS,

[email protected] M.ROCHA AKA SOLIS

Danielle Gonzales

October 29, 2010

I miss you grandpa.

I love you, Grandpa!

Peter Bonilla

October 8, 2010

marlon jackson

October 3, 2010

My condolences go out to the Bonilla family on the passing of their dad. My God be with you. Marlon Jackson and Family..

Josie Mercado Martinez

October 2, 2010

Our Hearts and Prayers are with your family. My Dad John Bonilla Mercado was Pete's Cousin and I remember the Mercado families getting together with the Bonilla's when we were all very young. Your dad sent my mom several pictures when he was in the service and when I found out about his death I took them out to look at them. He was a very handsome man and although my parents are gone I still remember your dad coming to visit his father, Tio Manuel, when he lived across the street from us in Glendora. Our condolences and prayers for your family.

ed

October 2, 2010

Mis condolencias para la familia Bonilla. Conosco muy bien el dolor y sufrimiento de ustedes. Yo he tenido dos tumores removido en los ultimos anos y mi querida esposa de 19 anos sufre de una enfermedad incurable. Pero lo que nos a ayudado afrontar nuestros dolores a sido la esperanza biblica en Isaias 33:24, en parte dice que vendra el dia que NADIE dira estoy enfermo. Tambien en Revelacion 21:4 muestra que el dolor, sufrimiento y la muerte no sera mas. El Senor Jesus tambien prometio en Juan 5:28.29 la resurreccion de los que estan durmidos en la muerte. Mi sincero deseos fue de darles una esperanza en estos tiempos dificiles.

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