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Harry Lino Muñoz Jr.
Bermuda Dunes - On Friday February 8, 2019, Harry Lino Muñoz Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Bermuda Dunes, CA surrounded in love by his family.
Harry was born August 7, 1948 in San Diego, CA, son of Lucy and Harry Muñoz.
Harry attended Redlands High School, Class of 1966. He then attended San Bernardino Valley College and Long Beach State where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in History.
He began his career in education by teaching at Clement Junior High (Redlands Unified School District) and then moved to Colton High School (Colton Joint Unified School District). After teaching at Colton High School he went into Administration and served as Assistant Principal. Next Harry became the Assistant Principal at Banning High School (Banning Unified School District). In 1991, he served as Principal at Jefferson Middle School and, later, Wilson Middle School (Desert Sands Unified School District). In 2010, after nearly 39 years in education, he retired from his role as Principal at Summit High School (Desert Sands Unified School District). He loved what he did everyday, serving students.
Harry and his father shared a passion for baseball. He played throughout his youth, received a baseball scholarship to Long Beach State and played into adulthood. He was dedicated to carrying on his father's legacy by insuring that the Harry Muñoz Scholarship Foundation continued. Harry was instrumental in organizing the Foundation's fundraisers, dances and golf challenges, in order to provide scholarships for deserving students from Redlands.
Harry is survived by his wife Olivia, his daughter Lia (Troy) and her brother Joseph. He is also survived by his wife's children, Erika (Ryan), Anthony and Christopher. He is survived by his four grandchildren: Oliver, Amelia, Ryder and Rulyn, and by his brother Michael (Debbie), sister Mia (Sandra), nephew Michael J., and niece Kayli. Harry was predeceased by his beloved parents Lucy and Harry Muñoz, and his brother Rick Muñoz. Harry has been blessed by the love of his many cousins, aunts, uncle and friends.
A Rosary and Visitation will be held on Monday, February 18 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Rosary at 6:00 PM located at Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel, 703 Brookside Avenue, Redlands, CA. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:00 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 115 West Olive Avenue, Redlands, CA. Burial service will follow at Hillside Memorial Park, 1540 Alessandro Road, Redlands, CA.
Should friends desire, donations may be sent in lieu of flowers to the Harry Muñoz Scholarship Foundation at 1389 Patricia Drive, Redlands, CA 92373.
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Mia and family, I am so sorry for your loss of our brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Torres Little
February 24, 2019
My condolences to Olivia and family. I had the pleasure of knowing Harry for many years starting with my son in middle school at Jefferson. Many years later I had the pleasure of working with him at Horizon/Summit. He was a very kind and considerate person. Every morning her would come by and personally say "have a good morning and beautiful day." You will be missed. RIP Harry!
Barbara Torres
February 21, 2019
Mr. Munoz was a wonderful person and the best boss ever. He always said to call him Harry, but he was always Respectfully, Mr. Munoz with a smile. A teacher could not have had a better first Principal. It was because of him that I taught for 15 years. He was wonderful, caring and fair. He will be missed.
Joy Barba
Friend
February 20, 2019
Mike and the entire Muñoz Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May he rest in eternal peace with the Lord.
Louis Ramos Jr.
Louis Ramos
February 18, 2019
Very sorry for your loss. Blessings to the family
Anna Casillas-Holmes
(Goys little sister)
Anna Casillas-Holmes
February 16, 2019
Mia and Family I am sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mat THE Lord wrap his/her arms around you tightly during this difficult time.
Love Always
Grace A. Hernandez
Grace Hernandez
February 16, 2019
My condolences to Olivia and the family for the loss of a very special person that I had the pleasure of working with and knowing. Harry taught me by example to be more compassionate, listen and to have a little fun. He always ended his e-mails with God Bless. God Bless you Harry, we'll catch up with you soon.
Nelda
Nelda Esmeralda
February 15, 2019
My condolences to Olivia and family. I liked Harry and it was my pleasure to get to know and work with him. My sympathies go out with best wishes to his family.
Jim Rothblatt
February 15, 2019
My condolences to Olivia and family. I had the privilege to work with Mr. Munoz. He was an awesome principal. He was also principal to 3 of my sons. Rest in paradise Mr. Munoz.
Loretta Davila
February 15, 2019
Great man he was a friend to all. We as a family will miss his warm conversations that always will be remembered...he was a true jewel
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jim & Cher Koleszar
wee will always miss you
February 15, 2019
Mr. Muñoz was my History teacher at Colton High School. He made History exciting and encouraged his students to reach for the stars. He led many of us to pursue higher education. He was an awesome teacher and great man of integrity.
Patricia Carrasco Mena
February 15, 2019
He was a great leader as principal of Woodrow Wilson Middle School. He sponsored many academic programs to promote student success. His care and hope in his students radiated. He will be dearly remembered.
Ashley Valenzuela
February 14, 2019
He was a great principal at Wilson. I will never forget every year he will dress up as a girl for every Halloween. Every morning he would be outside checking on student making sure they attend to their classes. You will be missed Mr. Muñoz.
MARIA OLVERA
February 14, 2019
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