David Albert Bracamonte

1986 - 2008

David Albert Bracamonte 1986 - 2008 David Albert Bracamonte was born on December 21, 1986 in Bakersfield, California. On September 26, 2008 he went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus. David attended Rafer Johnson School Infant Development Program, McKinley and Bessie E. Owens Elementary Schools, Chipman Junior High and he graduated from Highland High School in 2005 where he had many wonderful teachers and friends. David was kind, patient and humble, and he was a friend to all people that he met. Even though David was afflicted with Muscular Dystrophy he had a cheerful and positive attitude and was full of optimism and hope. David loved working on his computer, working with his Dad and he liked watching football games and playing chess. David was preceded by his baby sister, Elizabeth Marie. He leaves behind his parents, Jesse B. and Amalia S. Bracamonte; his brother, Eric D. Bracamonte; his stepsister, Debbie Bracamonte; and stepbrother, Jesse A. Bracamonte. He also leaves behind his loving grandmother, Alicia Ortega; aunts and uncles, Clary Welch, Trinidad and Luly Aguirre, Jesse and Anabel Ortega, Frank and Lupe Bracamonte, Elias and Andrea Bracamonte, Isabel and Adrian Cancio, Joe and Kita Bracamonte and Chavela Bracamonte; and numerous cousins who loved him very much. We would like to express our gratitude to Muscular Dystrophy Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, California Children Services and special thanks to Valley Children's Hospital in Madera for taking care of David. Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel and will be officiated by Pastors Jaime Caro and Vernon Reimer. Memorial services honoring David will be held on Wednesday, October 1st, at 5:00 p.m., and on Thursday, October 2nd, at 10:00 a.m., and interment will follow.