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Bruce Pinkard Obituary
Bruce Alan Pinkard died on April 7, 2012. He passed away peacefully at his home.
Bruce was born on June 9, 1961, in Oxnard. He was one of seven children born to Claude and Theresa Pinkard. Bruce lived his entire life in the Oxnard/Camarillo area. Bruce worked for Interstate Bakeries for 16 years and started a new career in the medical field as a respiratory therapist for the last 13 years.
Bruce was a passionate San Francisco 49ers fan for over 40 years and enjoyed all other sports as well. Bruce loved to travel and especially enjoyed cruises with his family and friends. Bruce's approach to life was to be easy going and accept everyone that came into his life. He was well liked by all and made an impact on many people. Family meant the world to him.
Preceded in death by his mother, Theresa; his father, Claude; and his sister, Joanne. B
ruce is survived by his wife, Stacey; his son, Kyle; and his daughter, Kori. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara; brothers, Brian, his twin, Glenn, Gary and Carl; nieces, Brenda, Mychal, Deanna, Danielle, Brianna and Kaitlyn; nephews, Brent, Bill, Jason, Carl II, Russel, Robert and Wyatt.
The Pinkard Family will celebrate his life starting with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. and evening Vigil/Rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, at Santa Clara Mortuary, 2370 North H Street, Oxnard 93036. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, at St. Anthony, 2511 South C Street, Oxnard 93033. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.
Those who knew Bruce and shared in his life are encouraged to attend. Memories and condolences may be sent to the Pinkard family at www.santaclaramortuary.com.
Donations may be made to the Pinkard family at Stacey Pinkard c/o of Bruce Pinkard, Chase Bank account number 455280680. Santa Clara Mortuary, 805-485-5757.
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Dan Rohrback
April 8, 2025
My best to the Pinkards. I'm sure they have fond memories of Bruce , as I do. Those were the days.
Jason Rangel
April 9, 2024
It feels like yesterday from the first day we sat together in the front row of our Respiratory class to graduating and landing our first Job together. You´re always remembered Bruce. Blessings and positive thoughts to the Pinkard family.
Glen Smithe
April 8, 2023
Prayer´s and Positive Thought´s...
May 10, 2013
Dear Stacey,
I hope time has helped ease your sorrow. In January I lost my husband also, after 35 yrs. I know you also lost your Grandma, my Aunt Virginia, and I am also sorry for that. God bless you all.
Sharon Latham Osborn (your Mom's cousin)
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Robert Ayers
October 6, 2012
Came across this obit while looking on the Internet. Claude Pinkards was my grandmothers half brother. So sorry for your loss!
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Barry Garrison
July 6, 2012
I am saddened to learn the passing of Bruce.I met Bruce in 1986 at the gym. Bruce was an inspiration to me and a great motivator to all around him. Bruce introduced me to Super Spectrim vitamins which I still take today. My condolences to the Pinkard Family. We are all lucky to have known Bruce! See you later buddy.
Sharon Osborn
May 8, 2012
Dear Stacy, Kyle & Kori,
Our family was very saddened to hear of your loss. Since we moved away when you were little Stacy, we never had a chance to know Bruce or your kids. From reading all the wonderful tributes, I can see that we missed out on knowing a wonderful man. May God Bless & keep your family & give you strength to endure such a premature loss of your beloved Bruce. Your Mom's cousin & your former neighbors, Sharon Latham Wood Osborn, Mike, Julie & family.
April 28, 2012
Bruce was great. I went to the funeral and bought you folks a card buit nobody at the hospital has his address. His death was such a sorrow to those of us who worked with him and we mniss him. Jill from VCMC and SPH ER's.
Patsy Long-Myers
April 25, 2012
4/25/2012
Patsy and Mike Long, who grew up on "N" Street, Oxnard. Our sadness for the passing of Bruce, are deep in our hearts.
Patsy and Mike
Tim Robbins
April 20, 2012
It is difficult, no, unimaginable, to carry on when some one who has been such a large part of your life is suddenly and inexplicably gone.
But it is up to each of us to continue our lives and to remember Bruce.
Bruce was part of my family, or I should say, those I consider my family.
He will be missed.
Time may not heal this pain. My hope for the Pinkard family is that Time will lessen the pain, but never lessen the mememory of Bruce.
Godspeed.
April 19, 2012
Hay Stacey had just herd about Bruces passing I was bumbed. We go way back to bowling alley days hill be missed. And just catching Bruce in the hall ways at the hospital just to say hay hows things going. I'm sorry. Take care. Debbie Sheets from St Johns.
Paul Matakiewicz
April 19, 2012
My Brother Bruce,
I often think of the many nights we spent working, talking, arguing and challenging each other with music trivia. I wish your family my condolences and I will pray they find comfort and peace. I loved you like a brother and always will smile when I think of you :-))
Cassandra and Aliayah Gasperi
April 18, 2012
Uncle Bruce its so hard to accept the fact that your no longer here I just saw you on st.pattys day and you looked like you were in good health .. your passing took me by surprise .. no one was expecting it at all .. only god knows why he took you home so early .. I'm glad to call u my uncle and I'm glad my daughter got to know who you were.. I'm going to make sure she never forgets you and neither will I .. we love you uncle Bruce may you rest in perfection ... Gone but NEVER forgotten <3
jenna geer
April 18, 2012
Rip. I love you and you'll never be forgotten.
Kaitlyn-Lace Pinkard
April 18, 2012
Uncle Bruce,
I will miss you so much. You always encouraged me to keep going with school and to work my hardest with everything. You were one of the only people who really cared enough to sit down and let me talk to you about everything that was happening. You've given me some of the greatest advice, and I will always carry that with me. I will cherish the memories I have of spending summers at your house with you and Aunt Stacey. Going to the beach to go body surfing with you was one of my favorite things to do. You were such an amazing uncle, and a second father to me. I will miss you every day until we may meet again. YOu were such an amazing person, always full of life, and always looking for the good in everyone.
Love you always
Lydia Stevens
April 18, 2012
Thinking of the Pinkard family and praying for Gods peace, blessings, comfort & strength during this most difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you Stacey, Kyle & Kori/
troy helling
April 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jason Whited
April 17, 2012
Bruce,
I always looked up to you. You were like a Father to me growing up, and I will sincerely miss your unique sense of humor. I will cherish the memories we shared hanging out watching games together, and seeing the world on multiple cruise ships. Thank you for showing me the ropes at the gym and teaching me all the things that my father did not have time to do. Rest in peace buddy, Until we meet again...
Sandi Gallardo Villarreal
April 17, 2012
To Stacey, Kyle and Kori, I send my Condolences to all of you and Have you all in my Thoughts at this Difficult Time. I am no longer in California but do still on on line to read the county news, this is how I learned of Bruce's passing....Though it was a short time, I was glad that my daughter Erika (Avila) did meet Kyle and had him as a friend and from there we got to meet you and Bruce through the "Action" Program.
Bruce is Now Your Guardian Angel watching over all of you....
When you are up to it, send me an e mail ([email protected]).
I waned to share some old news with you and Kyle.
So Sorry For your Loss.
Sandi (Gallardo) Villarreal
From Ventura, CA To Buda, Tx
Stacey Pinkard
April 17, 2012
Bruce you are the love of my life and my soul mate, you made my life complete with the gift of our two beautiful children. Words can't express my sorrow, I will miss you everyday of the rest of my life. Until we see eachother again, know that I will keep fond memories in my heart. I will always love you, your loving wife Stacey.
Jamie (Batey) Clark
April 16, 2012
Dear Stacey, Kyle, Kori & Family - My deepest condolences to your entire family. Bruce was a big brother to me growing up with everyone! You are in my thoughts & prayers!
With Love,
Jamie
Paula (Lajoie) Bossoletti
April 16, 2012
God Bless the Pinkard family, I knew Bruce through grade school as well as through St. Johns Hospital and VCMC. Bruce was a happy spirit to me during our time and St. Anthonys grade school,and continued that spirit as I knew him when he cared for my father, and as a co-worker at VCMC. I will miss our conversations and your willingness to always teach others, and be a freind to all. To all the Pinkard family, I am so sorry for the loss.
Paula (Lajoie) Bossoletti
James DeRuvo
April 16, 2012
Bruce and I used to bowl together. He was a quiet guy with a hell of a game. I'm sure he's knockin' them down in the sweet by and by. RIP Bruce.
Cory Dishman
April 16, 2012
Stacey,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great guy and he will surely be missed. I will keep you in my prayers.
Tim Danielsen
April 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have many fond memories of Bruce when the kids were growing up in Camarillo. Bruce was always so laid back and was a great Dad, husband and friend.
Wishing you the peace and understanding at this difficult time.
Roxanne, Tim and Kyle Danielsen
Brent Massie
April 16, 2012
Uncle Bruce ~ You were such an inspiration to me growing up from knee-high-to-a-grasshopper to into my early 20's. You were and are such a strong beautiful soul that will be missed by all of us! Even though I wasn't able to always make the family reunions and stuff...I always thought of you, missed you, and told stories to my family about you! I love you! I know you are smiling and in a better place!!! Can't wait to see you again in heaven someday! Big Hug!!!
Scott Wieser
April 16, 2012
Bruce had that indefinable “something” that made him standout. You couldn't necessarily put your finger on it . It wasn't just talent, looks, or personality. There was something more about Bruce that gave him an advantage. Others said "I don't Know what it is, But Bruce has "Got it!" and I know I'm going to miss him! Until we meet again my friend, Rest in Peace! May God give the family strength and understanding to see them thru this.
Lewis Gabbard
April 16, 2012
My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I grew up with the Pinkard boys with baseball and St Anthony's. My prayers are with you.
Rich Rodriguez
April 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Talley
April 16, 2012
Stacey,You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.Bruce was such a nice man and he will be missed by many. I know you say you are not ready to be a widow and there are going to be times when you feel so alone but please remember that you are not alone and when in need you have many people ready to lend a helping hand or just an ear. To all of the Pinkard Family, I know that Bruce was a great brother, uncle,and friend. I know that your hearts are hurting and I am praying for you all. Love and Prayers from Carla and Family
Vickie Menendez
April 15, 2012
Bruce you will be missed at VCMC. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Lord give the Pinkard family the strength to endure this loss and the hope that they will one day meet again.
Jerri Batey
April 15, 2012
Stacy, Kori and Kyle, I am so sorry to hear about Bruce Passing, in his younger days he was like one of my own kids. Lots of fun memories. He was one of the best among us. To Brian, Glenn, Gary, and Carl, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest In Peace Dear Bruce, until we meet again. Much love from the Batey Family Jim, Jerri, Jana, James, Andy, Darla, and Jamie
April 15, 2012
Glenn, sorry for your loss!! You and your family are in my prayers!!
Take care
Larry Ramirez
Patrick, Connie & Ryan Price
April 15, 2012
Bruce – Thanks for your friendship and all of the great times we shared. You are a wonderful part of our family and a dear cousin. We will never forget all the great times we had together whether we were walking on the beach or just hanging out. We love you and you will be dearly missed.
Stacey, Kyle and Kori- You know we love you and are here for you whenever you need us.
Hugs,
Wyatt Pinkard
April 15, 2012
To my uncle Bruce,
I will miss you very much. the conversations we would have when i would visit about football or just anything will always be in my mind and heart.I will never forget you. you were an amazing uncle.
love Wyatt
Laura Hilton
April 15, 2012
Prayers for peace and healing to all of Bruce's friends and family. Bruce, Brian and Glen were all part of the crew that hung out at the Hilton house.
Howard is gone and I know what you are going through. Love each other. Forgive others and yourself. Remember the good times. Believe that Bruce is at peace and healed from all pain.
Bruce and Howard are shooting hoops and playing ball on Heaven's team.
Love the Lord with all your heart. We will all see them again. Until then, may God Bless you And Keep you Always.
April 15, 2012
Bruce touched all of our lives with his quiet humor and generous spirit. I am honored to have shared these past years of working with him at VCMC and SPH. God Bless to all of his Family.
Christina Gray
Lydia Pydia Stevens
April 15, 2012
Stacey, Kyle & Kori,
It is with a heavy heart, tears in my eyes & a lump in my throat that I send my deepest condolences. I'm absolutely devasted at the passing of my friend and St. Johns co-worker, Bruce Pinkard. He was a gentle soul. I just saw him 2 weeks ago & we kibbitzed about work, our bodies hurting, Stacey, the kids when we would run into each other again @ Dr Katouzian's and the we gave each other a big hug & I kissed him on his right cheek & forehead. I asked God to protect him as I felt it in my heart that he wasn't feeling well that particular day. We never know when God is going to call us home & its nothing we can prepare for. Stacey, when we spoke the following day and you said you weren't ready yo be a widow @ 48...I felt my heart breaking into pieces for you. We too had the pleasure of working together, sharing stories about our kids, families & husbands. Never thinking it would come to this & praying that the kids would grow up & stop giving us grief AND they have! I know I'm just rambling but I need to. Can hardly wait to see you tomorrow though I wish it were under different circumstances. Press into our heavenly Father Stacey. Lean on him during this time of sorrow and lean not on your own understanding because none of it will ever make sense but apparently God needed him now. May your beloved husband R.I.P.
until you meet him again in eternal love.
With Love & Blessings
Glen Smithe
April 15, 2012
Stacey,Kyle and Kori,
The boys and I are saddened by your loss. I'll always remember the soccer days, always appreciated Bruces help and having Kyle on the teams was alot of fun. We will be thinking of you all and if you need anything, we're here for you.
Glen, Taurean and Kyle Smithe.
April 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to Stacey, Kyle, Kori and the entire Pinkard family. We have fond memories of Bruce.
Linda and Jeff Stamper (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Brianna Pinkard
April 15, 2012
We will miss you so much Uncle Bruce I am so glad to have had you in my life your love, strength, and encouragement will always be remembered in our hearts. Thank you for always believeing in me I love you so very much and I hope to see you again one day. Love your niece
Kelli Pontis
April 15, 2012
Love and prayers to the Pinkard family!! Bruce was one of a kind at VCMC and he will be dearly missed by all!!
rosie and john enriquez
April 15, 2012
I AM SO SAD TO HEAR THIS FINE MAN HAS LEFT US.TO THE FAMILY,I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THIS MAN WAS SUCH GOD SEND WHEN MY SON WAS IN ICU,AT VCMC, HE WAS KIND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE,HE WOULD TELL ME TO GO HOME AND REST,THAT HE WOULD TAKE CARE OF MY SON.AND I WOULD LEAVE KNOWING HE WAS IN GOOD HANDS.THANKS SO MUCH TO HIS FAMILY FOR SHARING HIM WITH US.MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL STRENGHT,AND TO HIS KIDS,KNOW THAT YOUR DAD WAS AN AMAZING MAN.
Cheryl Carrillo
April 15, 2012
To Bruice's family. I'm so so sorry. I will miss Bruce so much. His dry wit, his help at work, his jokes and his compassion made him a very, very special person. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. My prayers are with you.
Jason Rangel
April 15, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Pinkard family. It was my pleasure in meeting Bruce for the first time while attending Respiratory school. Though we had parted, he always remembered to have my mom "Mary Rangel" from Central Supply to tell me "hello", he never forgot his friends. You will always be in our hearts Bruce.
Jason, Mary, and the Rangel family
Ann Skinner
April 15, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of the Pinkard boys at st. Anthony's.. Best to you all during this sad time.
Jim Dunn
April 15, 2012
Our hearts go out to the Pinkard Family during this time. Barbara and I first meant Bruce as well as the entire Pinkard family in 1973. We enjoyed many of their family parties and gatherings living next door to his brother Carl. Such a nice Family to endure such a terrible loss. Our sincere condolences to the Pinkard Family.
Jim and Barbara Dunn
Hillsborough N. Carolina.
Mychal Pinkard
April 14, 2012
You will always be missed and loved, Uncle Bruce. It will never be the same without you here with us but you will, of course, always be in our hearts and minds.
Deanna Pinkard-Meier
April 14, 2012
Uncle Bruce was such a wonderful person. I will never forget his smile and how he was always one to make his family and friends laugh. He will be missed by so many, but we will never forget him!
Barbara & Kent Massie
April 14, 2012
Stacey, Kori and Kyle, we know that on April 7th, Mom and Dad and Joanne were there to help Bruce at his time of need and bring him to God again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, while you fulfill Bruce's funeral. May God give you strength and hope to carry on during this time. We will be there soon to give you support.
Many memories of Bruce who is our baby brother: Bruce up to bat, Bruce & Brian learning to swim at our apt pool in Oxnard, Bruce enjoying Disneyland with kids and family, and Bruce who told some funny stories with lots of his smiles added. He will always be a bright star in our family's life and for many others.
Tasha Rainer
April 14, 2012
I had the honor of working with Bruce for the 4 1/2 years I was at VCMC in the ER as a Tech, He would come up to the Nurses station always with a smile, and a helping hand. He will be missed very much. I am a better person for knowing him. Many prayers for Bruce and his family.
Tasha Rainer ( Brighton, Colorado)
Geri Rodriguez
April 14, 2012
Went to Saint Anthony's with Bruce and Brian. Brian and Pinkard family,I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and you family, may God Bless You All.
Jerry & Connie Beck
April 14, 2012
To the entire Pinkard Family our heartfelt condolences. Bruce will be missed by all those that had the good fortune to meet him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We know that your family, faith and friends will help you through this difficult time.
(Retired PHPD Commander Jerry Beck & Connie Beck (Kincaid)
Dan & Alma Rohrback
April 14, 2012
To The Pinkard Family,
I'm shocked,even more, saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. Bruce was many different things to many people in his life.Devoted husband,father,brother, family member...or just great friend.
I knew Bruce since we were kids running the streets of Oxnard. Then again, who didn't know Bruce and the Pinkard Brothers. Carl,Gary,Glenn,Brian and Bruce...proud to say you are all my brothers. Even though our life's experiences and callings have taken us in different directions, you will always be family to me.
Bruce's untimely passing will leave a tremendous void in our lives.But his life has left us with so many great memories! His great sense of humor,quiet strength,devotion to family and love of life will live on in those that were close to him.
To my Pinkard brothers and family, Bruce will certainly be missed. "Try not to think of him as gone away...think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost- and he was loved so much."
Dan and Alma Rohrback
Kori Pinkard
April 14, 2012
I will miss you so much daddy.. I love you
Terry Cressy
April 14, 2012
My condolences to the entire Pinkard Family.
I often reflect on the times we spent at Tournament Bowl. If my memory serves me correctly Bruce and I used to beat Glenn and Brian on a regular basis.
Rest in peace Bruce
troy helling
April 14, 2012
rest in peace bruce
Cynthia Price
April 14, 2012
Our love and prayers are with you, Stacy,Kyle and Kori as we all endure this untimely loss of beloved Bruce.
John 10:27-29 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.” Jesus said.
We are sharing in your loss and sorrow,
Rick, Cindy, Matt, and Andrew Price
Claire Rithner
April 14, 2012
Bruce,
Thank you for your kind words and support. You will be missed at VCMC.
Rest in peace.
Claire
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