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1977
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2009
Brent Yanagi Obituary
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for Brent Yanagi
Jeff Santos
June 23, 2010
I am just finding out about Brent. We haqd lost contact over the years. But we worked together in Financial Services. I am shocked and saddened. My prayers go out to his family.
Teresa Sanchis
October 10, 2009
Brent&Nick are my step-brothers.I can't even begin to say how broken our hearts are here in Hawai'i. Nick is going to pull himself up and carry on loving Brent. Growing up, Brent was the 'good one' out of all us kids. Younger, yet was left in charge to watch over us. He blackmailed us and extorted allowance $$ to keep secrets. He was quick to respond and put us back in check. He humbled me greatly. I saw him last when his dad passed on & still, he was making us laugh, being 'Brent'...i love u Brentie.
Jesus- Bless the ohana and be present in hearts as they heal...Amen
October 9, 2009
Brent,I am glad for the way that you have touched my life and so many others. You had such an outpouring of people with love and care and great stories of you. As small and big as Bakersfield is you had quite an impact on it. Your way of cheering people up with your quick-witty, funny remarks & quirky sense of humor will surely and is being missed. In knowing you over the years it was always nice to listen to the life lessons and wisdom that you gained throughout all your life experiences. I pray that you are at peace and watching out for all of us down here. You were truly a wonderful,caring person,bartender,father,son, brother,husband and friend. We all miss you very much. Take care Brent.
Yvette Calanche-Hickey
September 30, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can describe my deep sympathy. It is difficult, but I pray that God will give you strength during this time of tragedy.
September 29, 2009
We are so sorry to hear that Brent passed away. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to the family. Calanche , Rodriguez, and Delgado Family.
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KMC
September 28, 2009
I only new brent for a short 6-8 months in 2004. My friends and I would go to Down Town Joe's Wednesday thru Sunday, and it never failed to see brent running around doing his job. He never forgot to stop and say hi even if it meant stopping,giving an arched eyebrow,smile and continue on...May God Bless You and those you have left behind..
Ariana Enriquez
September 28, 2009
Brent, I can't believe you are gone. I met you through Kiwanis. We lost touch due to family, you raising yours and me raising mine. On occasion we would bump into each other at Babies R Us. Wish we would have stayed in contact more. You were always so nice and kind to everyone. You will be truly missed.
larry gragg
September 24, 2009
I've only known Brent since he worked at the Mint. But he made me fell like I've known him for 25 years. Thats the kind of wonderful person he is. My heart has never been so broken, i loved him so much.
September 24, 2009
We just heard the tragic news and our hearts and prayers go out to the family at this time. Brent is our Great-Nephew.
Bill and Bonnie
September 24, 2009
To Lisa, Ivie and Ruby...Daddy loved you very, very much....He had to go he was not well... And even though you cannot see him...he is watching you from above...he wants you to remember to share, love one another and if you hurt someone say you're sorry.
Ginger Hauberg-auntie
September 24, 2009
Brent, all though your life here on earth was short, you've accomplished a lot and loved a lot. You are one of the most kindest compassionate persons I know. you've touched a lot of hearts and souls. Till we meet again, in that big bright sky. I will never forget you. Miss you and love you always.
jessica zimmer
September 23, 2009
I remember growing up with Brent, he was always kind-hearted, caring, and giving. We were the most alike cousins of our family; quiet, extremely intellegent, and content. I will miss you so much, Brent, and I know I can speak for Beau and Ashley when I say they were very proud of your accomplishments, and they loved you very much. We will all miss you more than anyone could ever imagine.
buddies Brian, Joseph and Brent
September 23, 2009
Kim Zimmer
September 23, 2009
Brent, after reading all the comments that everyone has writen, its doesn't sound like you changed to much over the past years. The fun loving person, that caught the attention of everyone you met. This aunt will so miss you more than you will ever know.
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU
KIM AND KIDS
Stephaniea Acosta
September 23, 2009
This world has truly lost a beautiful soul. Brent I met you back in 2001 and from the first day you were a genuine, funny, charasmatic, friend.
I pray for you daughters and your wife.
You made a great impact on me in my talks with you about my daughter and the situation with her father. You were wise beyond your years and no matter your size never affraid to say what was on your mind. I love you and miss you my friend.
September 23, 2009
Reading comments from Brent's friends are really touching... It is wonderful to see that as an adult he still had all the qualities I loved in him when he was growing up. I think his great sense of humor came from his mom..... my sister.
We love you Brent.
~Michelle Jerrard and family
joseph burke
September 23, 2009
brent, you were such a good friend to me and tony! you made us laugh and were there when we needed someone to talk to as we were there for you too! i wish you were with us now so we could see you smile and laugh with us somemore and share your jokes with us down at the mint every monday and sat. nights!! i love you brent and will never forget you. may god bless you and ivey ,ruby,lisa and terresa and all your family and friends that loved you back!!!
September 23, 2009
brent , i am going to miss you so much! your smile and your humor made everyone happy! you were such a great friend to me and i am going to miss you so much!!! rest in peace my friend, god bless you and your girls and family and friends!!!
Nancy Burgett
September 23, 2009
Brent's Mother Sheryl is a great friend and the biggest sweetheart. Knowing through her Brent was wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Tony Uranday
September 23, 2009
Brent, you were a great friend. You always talked about your girls with me and I would tell you about my girls. You were so kind, friendly, funny, polite and considerate. Everyone loved you and so did I. I am missing you now. R.I.P.
Philip(chevron) Ruiz
September 23, 2009
Brent would come to my work almost every other day. I used to make fun of him because before i knew he worked at the mint i used to call him a stripper.. lol He would come in and buy the same stuff with a huge stack of ones lol... Ill never forget this guy. He was funny and could take a joke, if he couldnt he would have punched me on numerous occasions. Didnt get to know u as well as others but you will be missed bro.
September 22, 2009
If you were feeling down then all you would need to do is be around Brent. He always put me in the happiest mood. He was truly an amazing person. I will never forget the times that our crew shared, Cathy, Batman, all the bouncers and bartenders. We had great times. Brent always being the one to make everyone laugh. His smile could light up a room. He was truly beautiful...inside and out.
Haley Huestis
September 22, 2009
Brent had one of the most outgoing personalities you could wish for. I grew up with Brent and though time drew us apart, he would be there for me when I needed him. He always brought a smile on my face each time we were together. Brent will be missed and thought of often.
Chris Young
Ramon Camacho
September 22, 2009
Brent take care of your self up there and remember us down here. Because I will remember you has I meet you casually thru my friends Tony and Joseph. Who I would meet at the Mint to socialize and catch-up on life. You had a talent to make people feel welcome in your surrounding. That is what I like about you. I seen you Saturday 9-12-09 I asked you if you remember my name and you said, yes Ramon. Brent Take Care. We will all well miss you.
Yvonne Ruiz
September 22, 2009
I didn't know Brent very well I met him through his good friend Charise; I remember him because every time we happened to run into him he was always funny, whitty, and quick to joke. You will be greatly missed. Im sorry you had to go so quickly.
September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009
Always funny
September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009
I worked with Brent and he helped me get my loan for my house. He was truly wonderful, and probly the funniest man I ever met. My heart hurts to know he is gone. My deepest condolences to his family.
Cathy Anderson (Santa Maria, Ca.)
September 22, 2009
Brent was a great friend and awsome person. He was the one who made you laugh when you were sad. He will be missed greatly.
Jamers Jones
September 22, 2009
Brent was one of the best bartenders I've ever met. He was always happy, chipper and had a smile on his face. We had a connection to where we didn't even have to talk for him to know what I wanted. That Monday night was the first time he said my name to me, when he told me to have faith in another bartender making my margarita. I wish I had gotten to know you better on the other side of the bar. I'll miss the pepper in my margarita. You will be missed. The mint will never be the same without you. Rest in peace.
Michele Bartlett
September 22, 2009
RIP Brent. You will be greatly missed.
Erick 'DJ X-Ray' & Michele Bartlett
Jessica Trujillo
September 22, 2009
Brent always made me laugh at the Mint and he was so nice. He was an awesome person. You will be missed buddy.
Alycia Ernst
September 22, 2009
I, like many others, also always admired and appreciated Brent's friendly disposition behind the bar. It was only until very recently, on a whim and a few cocktails, that I finally decided to crawl out of my shell and tell this nice guy what I had thought of him for quite some time. I am glad I did, but my only regret is not getting to know him better outside the bar. We only casually texted. One day I mentioned that I wasn't feeling good, and he asked if there was anything he could bring me. That spoke volumes to me about the kind of person he was. What was once an Unsung Hero, is now an Angel among us....Rest in Peace, Brent... p.s. Thanks for introducing me to the Colorado Bulldog
Will Zanto
September 22, 2009
I met Brent when I moved to Lino Lakes in the 4th grade. We were good pals growing up. He was such a happy and goofy kid, always fun to be around and he was friends with everybody. I will never forget you, Brent. Rest in peace, brother.
Michael Brunson
September 22, 2009
Brent was one of the best bartenders that ever served me. His sincerity and humor was genuine. I will never forget your thoughtfulness for others.. Monday nights at the Mint will never be the same.
-Michael
The Silver Fox
Chris Strong
September 22, 2009
I remember Brent from Kiwanis very well. He was always cheerful and ready to help. I can hardly believe he has passed away.
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