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Pete Cortez Calzada

Pete Calzada Obituary

Pete Cortez Calzada, age 65, passed away January 27th, 2007. He was born September 1, 1941 in the V aldez Camp to Pedro and Candelaria Calzada of Upland. Pete served his country proudly in the Army, earning rank of E6 and spent 18 months on the DMZ in Korea. He married Barbara on January 29th, 1977, Celebrating 30 years together. He was blessed with a son, Pete, in 1981 and is also survived by a daughter, Leslie. In 1985 he was again blessed with his grandson Wayne. He had a passion for his Golden Retrievers and Fishing but he also "Kept America on the Move" for over 38 years as a dedicated long haul and local truck driver. His involvement these later years with Von's and Teamsters Local 848 was something he was very proud of. As a beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Nino and Friend, Pete will forever be missed. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 5, 2007 1:30 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area #3. Inquires may be directed to Shannon Mead, Draper Mortuary, Ontario.

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Published by Daily Bulletin from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Pete Calzada

21 Entries

Leslie Calzada

July 28, 2008

7-28-08

Dad,
It's been a year and a half since you left me! I miss you sooo much. Nobody talks and listens to me the way you use to. Ol Blue is doing good. I got her some new pads and shoes. Changed her oil and filter and the thermostat too. I even got a new tire. You know how it's important to take care of your truck! I'm taking good care of her. I know you had her for transportation and taking Sancho and Kingston places. I tell people this truck is not for hauling junk or moving. I sure did become popular when Wayne gave me your truck. I'm learning to be assertive and tell people "No" when I mean no! Wayne got an explorer and he misses you too. I know you don't like cats but I want you to know Shadow loves to ride in ol Blue too. My cat thinks he's a dog, but he's not. Silly muchachito! I'm going to bring you flowers soon. Until then...I know you'll never forget anyways I LOVE YOU!
Love Leslie

Leslie Calzada

January 31, 2008

Dad,
For reals this is the last time I'll write. You where my hero. Until I see you in heaven. You take care. Remember...I love you.

Leslie Calzada

January 30, 2008

1-29-08

Dear Dad,
This is the las time I"ll write. Remember when I was little and you took me to Iowa in the big truck. We where between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City. The road was cold and icy. Scary to me! Thank God for sleepers! I thought we should stop but you said you had to deliver this load of swinging hogs in LA. I guess the CHP wouldn't have let you drive if it weren't safe. We stopped at a rest area at the top of the hill. Dad you took to the most beautiful place in the world. We used the rest room, on the way back to the truck I saw a deer. You know how I love animals. I wanted to pet it so you went to the truck and got me some peanuts. I fed that deer from my hand! I asked why did this wild deer eat from my hand? You explained because it was in a rest area people probably fed it a lot. Dad, remember when you said we saw a Jackalope! I believed in Jackalope until I was 18! Imagine that! We made it home from that trip. Thank god for sleepers for little girls to get in when the weather gets to bad. Dad, I want to go back to Little America someday. I want to go on a another trip with you. I know this will never happen again. But I know I"ll see you in heaven someday. Until then THANK YOU FOR BEING MY DAD. I love you and I miss you. xoxo
Love Leslie,
Your Daughter

Leslie calzada

January 21, 2008

1-21-08

Dear Dad,
It's almost been one year since you left me. I don't know why but the longer you're gone the more I miss you. They say it gets easier with time. When? I think about you frequently. I never stop missing you. I got a job. I'm doing everything the way I should. I know things will get better. I still have Shadow. He's always watching over me. That cat really loves me. I know you don't want to hear about Shadow. I just want you to know he keeps a very close eye on me. You'd be proud of him. I'll write again on the 29th.

Love,
Leslie

Leslie calzada

September 11, 2007

Dad,
I did it! It's been 1 year since I got out of that place. Two years without you for something I didn't do. I miss you more than I ever thought possible. I'm a regular person again. I promise, no more CDC. I'm still being good too. I can behave on my own. I think about you quite often. You where the best Dad in the world. I love you Dad.

Love Leslie

Leslie Calzada

September 2, 2007

Dear Dad,
I thought about you alot yesterday. I wished I could have called you to wish you a happy birthday. I miss you so much. I love you're new grass and I hope you enjoyed your flowers.

Love Leslie

Leslie calzada

June 18, 2007

Dear Dad,
Sorry I couldn't make it yesterday. No transportation....My heart is always with you.
Love Leslie

Leslie calzada

June 11, 2007

Dear Dad,
I miss you. Next Sunday is Fathers day and I wish I could spend it with you. My last Fathers day with you was 2004. The other two, I could not reach you. I will go to the cemetary and spend time with you there. Since you left us I have so much clarity in my life. You know we had a great relationship and again. Thank you for being my Dad. I wish I would have been more available to you this past year. I had no control over that. Thank you for the last 20 days that we got to spend together. It wasn't enough but I thank god everyday that he let me have that with you. I'll see you on Sunday and I'll tell you how much I still love you. You where the worlds greatest Dad. I was lucky to have you as my father.
Love Leslie

Leslie Calzada

May 6, 2007

Dad,
I love you.

Leslie calzada

April 27, 2007

Dear Dad,
It's been 3 months since you left. I miss you soo much. You say I talk to loud well I'm not talking loud now. I have a cold and lost my voice. I won't say much this time except I still need you. Tell Mom I love her and Grandpa and Angel and Uncle Joe too. My cats Shadow and Tangi say hi too. Until next month, please keep watching over me. I'm being very good.
Love,
Leslie

Leslie Calzada

March 27, 2007

3-27-07
Dear Dad,
It's been two months today since you left us. =-( I miss you so much. Why did you have to go? I need more time with you. I went camping by myself. Me and my cat. It felt good to be alone to think about you. I know you're not coming back this time. I miss you more than you'll ever know. I'll write again in a month. Until then please keep watching over me.
Love
Leslie

Leslie calzada

March 14, 2007

Dear Dad,
I miss you so much. I wish I could talk to. Somedays are so hard knowing that you have left forever. Love Sweet pea (Leslie)
Your Daughter,

Leslie Calzada

March 9, 2007

Dear Dad,
Hi! I miss you so much. I got a bunch of pictures from Barbara and I'm putting them all in a scrap book. Wayne misses you a lot too. Old blue is still running good. I'm being very good because I know you'll always watch after me. So how are Angel, Mom and Grandpa? And Uncle Joe? Tell them all I love them and I miss them too. I'll write again later. I love you Dad, love Leslie

Roger Judge

March 1, 2007

Pete,
You were the best friend a person could ever have, from the days growing up, the army together, driving the trucks. We went through a lot together. I'm glad that I had the previleage to know you. To Cindy and Ryan you were always Uncle Pete. We Love You and Miss you.

Gary Mendoza

February 17, 2007

Uncle Pete,

The short time that we had spent together was great Pete, never a dull moment when everybody got to talking. I admired the relationship that you and Angel had. Thank both of you for sharing stories that will be passed down forever. Till we meet again Pete!! Love

Leslie Calzada

February 3, 2007

Dear Dad,
You where the best Dad in the world. You could always put a smile on my face no matter what. I miss you so much already. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I know it will be so different without you here. I am happy though that now you are with Angel, Mom and Grandpa. Thank you for being my dad. I love you.

Leslie Calzada

Ray Elias

February 2, 2007

Uncle Pete,

You were right, there wasn't any action down there. I should have listened instead of getting my hopes up, oh well maybe next time. I heard the news Sunday evening and I have to tell you, it didn't come easy.
It was my pleasure to have known such a radiant man. You sure knew how to put a smile on someone's face. I'll miss you and will always remember the time we did share.

Respectfully,
"Jackpot"

Barbara, Petee, Jen and Wayne, my heart goes out to you.

Kimberly Calzada

February 2, 2007

Dear Pete, Your struggle is over. To soon for you to have to say good-bye and forever not understood why you even had to endure this.Thank you for being such a wonderful big brother to me and a special Uncle to Amanda and Melissa. You are and forever will be in our hearts. I want to thankyou also for being a great big brother to your Champ. You both nutured your relationship unlike anyone in the Calzada family ever had. You both have planted roots for our children and thier children to come. Here in Upland is where the ties have been made and they will never be severed. I remember our first meeting and the green bikini. Thank you for telling your Champ to go for it. May 26, 2006 yours and Champs last fishing trip. Thank you. Times well spent between two brothers. How's the fishing up there? We Love You. We thank you. We will miss you. Barbara, Pete', We know, we truley understand. Life has forever changed for you. Peace be with you. Both Pete and Angel(Champ) are at peace with each other. Fishing, talking, and watching over us.

Amanda Calzada

February 2, 2007

Uncle Pete ~ Well you are lucky! Right now you are kickin' back with my Dad, your Champ. I certainly wish the both of you were here, but I am glad you have each other. The new path of life we are on is extremely hard, granted I've been on it a little longer than your family, but we will all hold you close to our hearts and will miss you every day. I love you so much, thank you for all of the years and all of the memories... so glad you were here to hold my hand when we ALL lost my Dad. Thank you.
All my LOVE!

Steve & Cheryl Sampson

February 2, 2007

Steve and I are so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great neighbor and we will miss seeing him. Please let us know if you need anything!!!

carol estes

February 2, 2007

wayne and family,
so sorry to hear about your grandpa.
God Bless You all
the Estes'

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