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Dale McDonald Obituary
Dale McDonald Sr. went to be with our Lord October 17, 2011 at the age of 61. He was born August 2, 1950 and retired Sheet Metal Worker after 31 years and Union member for Local 67. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Opal McDonald. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, partner in life Beatrice McDonald, sons, Dale and Kim McDonald, Johnny McDonald, Josh Dameron, Jason and Jackie Moody, daughter, Diana and Gabe Canales, brother, Edgar McDonald, sisters, Joann Henson, Shirley (Bobby) Rathburn, Carole (Larry) Miller, Darlene (Beau) Turner, grandchildren, Lauralea McDonald, Ashley McDonald, Austin McDonald, Hailey Frautschi, Chelsi Sturgis, Dalton McDonald, Briana Canales, Leanna Canales, Jordan Moody, Jocie Moody Tommy Moody, Morgan Davis, and Cameron Gulley, great grandchildren, Akirie Mc Donald and Ayden Ramos, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Simplicity Funeral Chapels. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 12:00 noon at Simplicity Funeral Chapels with Pastor Servando Avelar, officiating. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery #3. Arrangements are with:
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Norma, Luis & Jesse Ramirez
October 20, 2011
We are so sorry and sadden for your loss. Dale we will miss your smiling face, and how you always welcomed us with open arms. You will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
We Love you and we will miss you,
Allan and Cindy Steinbeck
October 19, 2011
My dear uncle, there are so many empty hearts and lots of tears flowing since you left so sudden. We will cherish our memories and remember you always. May you rest in peace
connie mays
October 19, 2011
Our condolences to The McDonald Family. Sorry for your loss Beatrice We will pray for your family.
The Ruben Lopez Family,
Summer Gonzales
October 19, 2011
You will be greatly missed.
Michele Maple
October 19, 2011
Your memory lives on in the family and friends that you have enriched. Rest with the angels and watch over us until we can be together.
Allan and Cindy Steinbeck
October 19, 2011
My dear uncle. You have left so many hearts empty and tears are still flowing. I know god had a plan for you when he took you from us. We will miss you deeply and your memory will live in our hearts forever may you rest in peace.
Michelle Rogers-Duncan
October 19, 2011
Sorry about your lose Our prayers with the family and friends he will be greatly missed
Joni Harlan
October 19, 2011
Pops thank you for blessing my life with your love & compassion for people you will live forever in our hearts. Love & miss you.
Dr. Michael Dempsey and Staff
October 19, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. McDonald. He was only one of our many patients, but we will always remember him as being quiet, kind, and always in good spirits. We will truly miss him. Our deepest condolences to the entire McDonald family. Sending prayers your way.
John & Karen Brumley
October 19, 2011
so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you in,this time
Autumn DeLeon
October 19, 2011
You will be greatly missed Pops. We love you.
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