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Christopher Negrete Obituary

Christopher Steven Negrete
Beloved son, brother, uncle, father and friend. Born in San Bernardino on October 29, 1973 and passed away on July 2, 2014 in Colton. Chris was not perfect but he was loved by many. He made an impact on many people of different generations. He had a tough outer shell but a soft loving heart. Not many people knew him the way his family and closest friends did. Chris is preceded in death by father Joe Negrete. Survived by mother Grace M. Negrete, brothers Andy and Tommy Negrete, Joe Vargas and sisters Jeanette and Gracie Negrete, son Chris and daughter Katie, former wife Rosemaria Ochoa, 5 step children and grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Wake will be held at Preciado Funeral home in San Bernardino on July 17th at 3-9PM with service beginning at 6pm and church services to be held at Victory Outreach Church in San Bernardino on July 18th at 11am with Pastor Olie Chavez officiating, followed by a gathering to celebrate Chris' life at the American Legion Hall in Colton.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Jul. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Lisa Gallegos-Dominguez

July 9, 2019

Seems like yesterday, you will forever be in my heart homeboy. Until that sweet day, love you mijo. Prayers for comfort for the Negrete family.

Rose Ochoa

July 26, 2014

R.I.P. Chris ....., 8/27/10 ....So Dearly

jeanette m

July 23, 2014

I love you baby brother, i will see you again.

anthony ballesteros

July 21, 2014

my prayers go out the family.

July 18, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Negrete family. Our prayers will always be with you.
Maurice & Annette Paniagua
and family

Roberta (Birdie) Avalos

July 17, 2014

My condolences go out to you Gracie and your family, may God bless you

Cynthia Castro-Ramirez

July 17, 2014

My condolences to the Negrete family. Chris was a friend of mine. Rest in peace.

deedee crux

July 17, 2014

You will always be in are hearts.R.I.P.

Deedee Cruz

July 17, 2014

I will never forget when you pull me over to say that you were sorry and just the words coming from your heart, and your laugh means so much to me. You will always be in our hearts. Please tell my son Joseph Salazar that I miss him and love him. My prayers go out to the Family. Deedee

Alicia Alaniz

July 17, 2014

Rest In Peace... Your memory will forever live on. Love and respect the Alaniz Family

Tina (Horta) Galvan

July 16, 2014

May you Rest In Paradise

JOEY AND DENICE AMADOR

July 16, 2014

Rest in peace homie you will be in all in our hearts and always be remembered.

chris colunga

July 16, 2014

Arratos pops I know I never got the chance to really get to know you but Ina always keep it G for you I'll think about you every time I drink a beer case never even got the chance to share a pisto together but we will in heaven... Arratos jefe

Gena Grafner/Valentine

July 16, 2014

PRECIOUS MEMORIES...Such a Big Heart. My Prayers go out to all The Negrete Family

Robinson Family

July 16, 2014

Our condolences to the Negrete family. Chris the Lords grace is upon you and your family. Lots of memories of you and our bro in the neighborhood. You will be missed.

AnnMarie Baca

July 16, 2014

Prayers and condolences to the Negrete family. Chris was a stand up guy with a hugh heart and im proud to call him friend. He will be deeply missed. I pray for peace and comfort during this time.

Raymond Martinez

July 16, 2014

To the Negrete Familia, my condolences for your loss and prayers for your familia

lisa Gallegos-Dominguez

July 16, 2014

You were the most respectful homeboy to me and my family. Still cant believe you are gone. Till that one sweet day, RIP mijo forever in my heart

vera sanchez

July 15, 2014

my heart goes out to the negrete family for ur loss.

Shawn Young

July 15, 2014

My heart and prayers goes out to my homeboy Chris N. aka (loco) R.I.P. Family for there lost he will be miss deeply much love and respect

Gracie Negrete

July 15, 2014

I love you brother and I miss you more than you can imagine . You took a big piece of my heart with you and we will reconnect it when we meet again. I love you Hith
? Always your pride and joy Gracie
as you called me ?

Kimmie Ahumada

July 15, 2014

My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Negrete Family his mother and siblings I did not know and to sharky gracie and tomas my friends my extended family my heart and prayers are with u. Chris was my friend he look out for me all these years and was begining to do the same for my daughters. I will never forget his kind heart and his laugh. May he rest in paradise.

edmundo ramirez

July 15, 2014

So sorry for ur loss. Chris was a good friend of mine. Love u always Chris. R.I.p

AnnaMarie Guajardo

July 15, 2014

My condolences to the Negrete family and my the lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. Chris you will be truely missed. NSC will never be the same without you. Till we meet again my friend.. rest in peace Loco.. Wicked NSC

Robert & Marcella Bustillos Family

July 15, 2014

Our Condolence To The Entire Negrete Family For Your Loss You Shall Be Forever In Our Hearts & Prayers??????

Martha Montoya

July 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gracie. Im so deeply sorry for your loss.

Albert Acevedo

July 15, 2014

Gracie am sorry for your lost I send me love out to you and the family your brother was a great guy who will always be loved and missed love and respect from the Acevedo family

Gil Arias

July 15, 2014

Deepest Condolences to the Negrete family
Chris Rest In Paradise! Arias Family.

Carmen Silva

July 15, 2014

Gracie, I'm Sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.

yolanda quiroz

July 15, 2014

WITH DEEP SYMPATHY TO THE NEGRETE FAMILY, CHRIS YOU WERE A FRIEND AND A NEIGHBOR WHO I GREW UP WITH, YOU WERE FUNNY WITH SUCH A BIG HEART AND U WERE THERE FOR MANY PEOPLE THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE, MAY YOU REST IN PARADISE LOCO, WITH LOVE , YOLANDA QUIROZ

MONICA PEREZ

July 15, 2014

PARA MI FAMILIA NEGRETE, THERE ARE NO WORDS, MY HEART ACHES WITH YOU, PARA MI TIA YE PRIMOS LES AMO MUCHO, AQUI ESTOY PARA TI POR SIEMPRE

MONICA PEREZ

July 15, 2014

PARA MI FAMILIA NEGRETE, THERE ARE SIMPLY NO WORDS, MY HEART ACHES WITH YOU. JUST NO I AM HERE FOR YOU MI QUERIDA TIA YE PRIMOS, CON TODO MI CORAZON. LOVE YOU

gina lopez

July 15, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chris. May you find peace & comfort in this time of need.

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