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Jose Pinales Obituary
JOSE ALFREDO PINALES
July 28, 1957 - July 15, 2020
Jose Alfredo Pinales passed away suddenly after a short illness. He was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
Jose was born the middle child out of 8 children in Bakersfield, California to Magdalena Ortiz and Santiago Pinales.
Jose attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School and graduated from Bakersfield High School, where he played football. As a Driller, he received the Don Harrison Athletic Director award, the SYL All American award, and the All City High School All American Award.
For the love of his family, Jose dedicated himself at the age of 14 to the support of his mother and siblings. This led him to achieve management positions at Denny's, International House of Pancakes, and Sambos restaurants. He became a Meat Manager at Alpha Beta, Foods Co. and Winco Foods, where he ended his 30+ years career. He was set to retire at the end of July. His love of vintage trucks started at a young age which led him to purchase a 1950 Chevy truck which he named "Freddys Green Chili". He loved cruising and listening to music. His last purchase was a 1966 Chevy truck that he started working on before he suddenly passed. His sons will continue his legacy by restoring it. Jose had a passion for making old things new again. His creativity had no bounds, especially when it came to landscaping. Jose was a genuine man and had a kind soul. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Jose had a love for Jehovah and in 1979 this compelled him to dedicate his life as a Jehovah's Witness. Jose firmly believed that this death is not the end, only temporary. He believed that when a person passes away, they are only asleep, awaiting to be awaken in a paradise here on earth (John 5:28; Revelation 21:4).
Jose is preceded in death by his brother Jimmy and Beto Pinales. Jose will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Magdalena Ortiz, daughter Melissa Williams, and sons Richard Pruitt (Maggie) and Michael Pinales, sisters, Esther (Memo), Lisa, Estella (Tim), brothers, Raymond (Melinda), and Valentino (Rose). He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, his girlfriend, Bertha Ellis, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Park, on Saturday, August 1st at 2pm.
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jimmy ruiz
August 1, 2020
Jose God bless you and all of your family, rest in peace and now you you can be reunited with your brother Jimmy/ Santiago my life long friend.
Carlos Benavidez
July 30, 2020
I met Jose at Golden Valley High, he was shampooing a carpet and I remember asking him if he was the plant supervisor; because he had a mission first, work ethic. Jose was a beacon of light and I never thought by talking to him I would always have a very good friend for life. He would definitely give you the shirt off his back and I'm thankful for knowing him even it was only for a few years. He talked about bicycle riding and his love for his family, mainly enjoying events he would attend with them. May Jehovah continue to shelter him under His wings.
Sally Burud Warren
July 29, 2020
Great memories of Jose, from BHS to the Arizona Cafe! Prayers for the family he leaves behind. God bless you all!
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Blake Chavez
July 28, 2020
Old Guadalupe boyz since kintergarden. We stayed on Alpine. Alfredo was a big stong kid. Terrific middle linebacker for BHS Drillers. His brother Santiago --Jimmy)---was perhaps best guy I ever met. I remember him telling me how much he loved his wife--and he was only 18. Jimmy and Alfredo both married in high school. Jimmy left us at like age 21--they BOTH left too early. Good men. Love and best wishes to the family. RIP Big Guy!
Ronna Patterson
July 28, 2020
He was one of my best friends. He would call me ribbit because in spanish, my name would be frog. Spent many hours with him in the ministry. Look forward to seeing him soon in paradise.
Connie Newton
July 28, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of Jose’s passing. My husband, Dick Newton, worked with him at Alpha Beta and FoodsCo and he thought very highly of Jose. Dick always knew that he could count on Him to “get the job done.” . Dick passed away March 6, 2019 so maybe the next time you hear thunder, it might be the two of them laughing and catching up on old times. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you cope with your loss of Jose. Sincerely, Connie Newton
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