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Wesley Painter Obituary

Wesley Allan Painter July 13, 1983 - Jan. 27, 2013 A memorial service will be held at Habing Family Funeral Home located at 129 4th Street in Gilroy, CA at 12:00 pm on February 1, 2013. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. Wes was born in Napa, CA and was raised in Morgan Hill. Everyone that knew Wes loved his smile, his infectious laugh, his big heart and his love for his family. He was the loving son of Allan and Joanna Painter, brother to Sara Salinas (Daniel) and Alec Painter. He was a loving uncle to Hailey, Gianna, Camdyn and Clayton. Wes is also survived by Elena Kracht and his baby daughter Mila Grace, his grandmother Leola Painter, grandparents Vic & Marge Aguilar, many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends. Wes has left us but he will never be forgotten. Rest in Paradise

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jan. 31, 2013.

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Jeremy Young

March 27, 2017

Was just thinking about you brother.

Elizabeth Heath

June 1, 2013

I was thinking about him and remembering jr high.. I looked him up and saw this! My prayers are with you painter family! Love you guys and hope you will stay strong through this. God Bless.

Stephanie Calderon

February 6, 2013

It breaks my heart to hear of another friend lost to soon. My prayers go out to the Painter family and loved ones. You will be missed sweet friend!

Elena & Mila

February 2, 2013

Elena & Mila Grace

February 2, 2013

Words can't describe how much I miss you. I know you will watch over everyone, especially our daughter. Now more than ever i anxiously await her arrival. I hope she has your smile and infectious laugh. She will know how much her Daddy loved her. We will love you always and forever. XO

Lisa Lucero

January 31, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Painter Family. Our love and prayers are with you all. May God bless and bring you understanding, peace and comfort. Love, The (Uncle Jess) Ponce kids, Connie, Lisa, Angie and Richard

Michael & Debbie Roberts

January 31, 2013

We will miss your smile, and your laughter. You will forever be in our hearts,so many memories, so little time. Today we Pray, Forever we will Remember. Go Niners, Love you Wes.

Ruiz Family

January 31, 2013

Wesley ~ Your heart, smile, and eyes were full of love and affection. Our family will miss your hugs and all the joy you shared. We will think of you always, miss you deeply, and love you forever.

Charlie Peralta

January 30, 2013

Stay Golden Bro.

Nicole Peralta

January 30, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Wes' passing. I knew Wes for a number of years and he was always a happy guy and made everyone laugh. I will never forget the memories I shared with him. He was taken way too early and will be forever missed.

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