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Peter BROOKFIELD Obituary

Peter, age 23, died unexpectedly on Monday morning, January 13th. Peter was preparing to graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Physics. Peter attended K-8th grades at Windsor Christian Academy. He graduated from Cardinal Newman High School in 2008. He was an avid rugby player throughout high school and university. Peter had a highly inquisitive and independent mind with an insatiable appetite for knowledge. He had a unique sense of humor that his family enjoyed. Peter embraced his family and friends with his big, open heart. Peter is survived by his father Mike Brookfield, and sisters Julie Brookfield and Lynsey Elston. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Brookfield, who passed away in 2007 after a long battle with cancer. He is mourned by his aunt Patricia "Cookie" Warner and uncle Chick Warner, and cousin Garrett Warner, and four aunts and uncles of the Pacific Northwest and Southern California: Dorothy Spencer, Linda Engelhardt, Rich Brookfield and Ron Brookfield. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Windsor on Saturday, January 25th at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to FBC Youth Ministry.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter BROOKFIELD

Sponsored by His sister.

25 Entries

Keri Waller-Ortiz

June 8, 2023

Dear Peter,
It´s been a while now since you transitioned but I still think of you often. Your big heart and big hugs, our mutual challenges with growing up. You made me laugh so hard and were always down for a walk and a toke. It was so nice having your company. Thank you for being my study buddy and friend at SJSU. Thank you for checking in on me when things were hard & for coming to me when they were hard for you, too. I love you. I wish I had been able to hold more for you. I hope your spirit is resting sweetly. May we meet again.
With love,
Keri

Nila

February 7, 2014

Peter,
What an honor to have known someone as kind and caring as you. You are truly loved by your friends and will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace...

February 5, 2014

Peter blessed my son Alex with his friendship while at Cardinal Newman, and Alex was with Peter the night his beloved mother passed away. May Peter rest peacefully in the arms of his mother and the Lord; and peace be with you as well. We will always remember Peter's sweet spirit. Dana Unruh

4. Who can resist? Greta joins in too.

Zairac Smith

January 25, 2014

3. Michelle joins in.

Zairac Smith

January 25, 2014

2. Peter joined by his close friend Daniel.

Zairac Smith

January 25, 2014

1. Peter having fun 12-12-13.

Zairac Smith

January 25, 2014

Kyle Duggan

January 25, 2014

Mike,
I pray that God would bring you comfort during this time. I pray the God of 1 Kings ch.19 would comfort you. Even Elijah himself thought he could not handle this life, so he laid down and prayed that he might die in the middle of the desert. Instead of death, God gave Elijah an angel to comfort him and feed him. I pray that in this time, that God would bring you comfort.
And never forget that Christ is the victor over death.

January 25, 2014

Dear Mike- words can not express the synmpathy we have for you and your family. Please know that you and yours are in our prayers. Arlyn and Dawn Betts

Kelvin Chng

January 25, 2014

Pete, I still remember the first day when I met you in Advanced Mechanic. You sat next to me; you started talking to me; we went to the library starting our first study session. We bump heads sometime, but it didn't stop you to say "Hi, how's it going?" whenever you sees me. I still remember when we were playing video games at your place, watching Netflix, you making Bob Patterson's impression, and drinking with Steven. I still remember when we went to Peanut after final with Steven and Matt; I still remember when we went to Smoke Eaters; I still remember when we went to Flames; I still remember when we were playing foosball; I still remember... I still remember... so vividly.

The memories that we all live on. will remain in our heart. Thank you.

Kialiki Keith-Reid

January 24, 2014

Love and sympathies to you and your family. I was blessed with the opportunity to get to know Peter, and share many conversations about our mutual love for rugby in high school. He was wonderful, witty and had a remarkable sense of humor. Thinking of you and your family.

Angel Chavez

January 23, 2014

I will always remember our epic Soul Calibur tournaments we had at the apartment. I remember you explaining to me your hypotheses of all the unexplained phenomena in Physics. I remember how fascinated you were with Bob Ross' "The Joy of Painting". Thank you for these and many other memories.

Peter Brookfield: a thinker, an intellectual, my friend.

January 23, 2014

Dear Lynsey, Julie, Mike and all Peter's family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time.

Rosie

January 23, 2014

Dearest Mike and Family, we are so very saddened to learn of the loss of your beautiful son. May The Lord help you through this difficult time as we pray for your peace and comfort. May God Bless you always. With our deepest sympathy, Kehaulani, Tim, Rachael and Sassy McGregor

Terri Balletto

January 23, 2014

Mike, Julie and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. John, Terri, Jacqueline and Caterina Balletto

January 23, 2014

Mike, Julie, and Lynsey, I just found out about Peter this morning and I am so sorry for the loss of a fine young gentlemen. I can still see him in the back seat of my car riding to WCA with Mary Ann and Julie. I pray you will find peace to your loss and strength from God each day. Penny Ottmer

Lorri Duckworth

January 22, 2014

Mike, my entire family mourns with you and your family. Peter was such a gift. I loved his humor, his intelligence, his always ready smile, and his deep love for his family.
With love and sorrow, Lorri, Oscar, Snazzy and Lauren

Linda Lynch

January 22, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Peter and I worked well together in 4H and he always made be happy. One moment I'd be laughing and the next moment I'd be shaking my head. I loved that about him. We all will miss him. I pray for you and the family to be comforted by the Great Comforter.

January 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My sons went to Cardinal Newman with Peter. Thoughts and prayers are going out to your family.
Sincerely Sue Decker

Patti Bashor (Davidson)

January 21, 2014

I always enjoyed working with Peter in 4-H. His enthusiasm and sense of humor always brought a smile to my face (okay, once in a while I had to tell him to quiet down). Thinking of you Mike, Julie, and Lynsey.

Peter's friends from the SJSU physics club.

Patricio Piedra

January 21, 2014

Rest in peace my dear friend Peter Brookfield, your passing leaves the world a little sadder, a little emptier, a little less fun. I wish I could have had at least a last beer with you and your craziness. I will never forget our little Foosball games and our ridiculous name callings (me: "John, Michael, David?", you: "Jose, Fernando, Jesus?"). Peace be with you wherever you are now.

Rick Humm

January 21, 2014

Gratified to have met Peter as worked with him as his coach at SJSU. Always an earnest, fun character. A short life worth celebrating.

Araceli Lopez-G.

January 21, 2014

Thank you for sharing good times with me...I will always remember how much fun we had playing with the plasma globe in the Physics Club room.

Emily Mccutchan

January 21, 2014

Thinking of your family at this tragic unexpected loss. Know that Peter is now at peace with His Heavenly Father. Although his earthly family grieves ; may you find comfort at this time, Mike

January 21, 2014

Heard through the kids of Peter's passing, and my heart is aching for you all. He and you are in our prayers - Angie and Ken Moeller and family (Pat CN2008 and Isobel Ursuline/CN2012)

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