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Miguel C. Pena Sr.

Miguel C. Pena Sr. obituary

Miguel Pena Obituary

Miguel C. Pena Sr., 78, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2010. He was born September 29, 1932 in Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Pena Castro and Evarista Chavez. Miguel is survived by his wife, Helen Pena; sons, Joe Pena and Miguel Pena Jr., both of Coachella, Calif.; daughters, Irene Pena of Los Angeles, Frances Pena Garcia, Mary Pena Orantes, Valerie Pena, and Christina Pena Cannon, all of Indio. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A resident of Coachella for 54 years, he retired as an auto body repair technician from Simon Motors after 25 years. Visitation services will be Monday, October 18, 2010 from 5-9:00 PM, with a memorial service Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM. All services will be held at Forest Lawn in Coachella.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 16 to Oct. 21, 2010.

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pancho pena

November 18, 2011

hola papa,this year will be only the second time in my life that i dont receive a happy birthday call from you,i will forever miss those calls but most of all i miss you.

Mariah Orantes

September 29, 2011

Happy Birthday Tata. You are forever my hero
Love, Your Ponki

October 20, 2010

To the Pena family, after knowing Mike for many years I can say that he was always a good man who loved his family. He will be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to the entire family.

John Romero

October 19, 2010

Dear Pena & Orantes Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Vianca & Miranda's beloved Grandfather. I hope that your Family will hold on to the great memories of this man, and comfort you. Coach Carol Rawls, SHHS

Sonia Pistey-Zepeda & family

October 18, 2010

Our condolences to the entire Pena family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 18, 2010

Dear Pena Family, I've shared many laughs with Mike and the rest of this big family, and I will always remember him like that--happy!

Teresa Sanchez

Rafael& Debbie Gonzalez

October 18, 2010

Our condolences to Valerie and her entire Pena Family on the loss of your papa, he will always be forever in your heart.

Gloria Franz

October 18, 2010

Dear Helen, Frances, Valerie, Chris and the whole Pena Family - we are all so sorry to hear about your loss....he was such a strong man and now he is at peace. May you all remember all the good times you all spent together.

Bill Kroonen

October 17, 2010

I have know Mike and his sister, Sara, since they were students at College of the Desert many years ago. Finer people I have never known and I so much respect their life's accomplishments. Mike was always such a pleasure to be around and I consider it a privilege to have known him. My sincere condolences to his family.

Dolores Lopez

October 17, 2010

Frances, my condolences to you and your family, may you believe he's in a better place resting peacefully.

Joyce Gomez

October 16, 2010

Dear Helen,Mary and all the Pena Family. We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He will be forever in your heart. God Bless you all.
Eddie and Joyce Gomez

MIGUEL PENA JR.

October 16, 2010

The Pena family has lost their leader and loved one,but heaven has gained an angel. We will miss you forever father and will never forget you,you changed so many peoples lives,you gave your everything and even more.Our world will never be the same without you,but your love and devotion for all of us will keep us going untill the day we meet again.REST IN PEACE MY BELOVED FATHER.

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