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Gregory Christopher Pena obituary, Riverside, CA

Gregory Pena Obituary

GREGORY CHRISTOPHER PENA Passed away at age 42 on January 27, 2012 at home with family, after fighting a 3 year battle against brain cancer. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Anyone who came to know Greg will always remember his kindness, caring and loving manner. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Gloria; brother Gary; sisters Genice (Tommy) and Genelle (Curt); nephews Derek, Evan, Domminic; and nieces Jazmine, Maddison and Brooklyn. The family wishes to thank the staff at Loma Linda Medical Center and Companion Hospices for their excellent care of Greg prior to his passing. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at Rubidoux Mortuary, 4pm-8pm. Funeral services will be Thursdy, Feb. 2, 2012 at 10am at St. Francis deSales. 4268 Lime St., Riverside. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Riverside.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Feb. 1, 2012.

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May 29, 2012

I will truly miss you greg.You always made me laugh.God bless you

Gary Pena

February 22, 2012

Card of Thanks
From the family of Greg Pena,
"God Bless You All" for your kind expressions of sympathy is greatly acknowledged and deeply appreciated at a difficult time, it meant so much to us. We Thank everyone for being there and for all the delicious food. We couldn't have done it without you. We Love you all, Gary, Gloria, Gary Jason, Genice, Genelle and families.

February 4, 2012

Dear Gloria & Gary, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Greg. May you and all your family members be blessed with peace and healing.

As the priest said during the Funeral Mass, may remembrance of Greg with friends and family continue and bring you joy: his smile, love of family, sports.... Greg will always be with you in your hearts.
With Love,
Frances Vasquez

Linda Skoglund

February 3, 2012

Dear Gary and Gloria and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you. Lindy and I remember Gregg when he was young and the memory makes us smile!!

Linda Arellano(Munguia) Skoglund

February 2, 2012

To the Pena Family,
It is sad to hear that Greg passed away at a young age. I know your family is strong yet need time to heal. We all know that Greg is now resting peasefully and will be watching over all of you. God bless you family.

Bob Ung

February 1, 2012

Dearest Pena Family,
We were so saddened to hear about Greg's passing and send our prayers to all in this time of sorrow. There are such fond memories of my childhood that involve Greg since we all pretty much grew up together on Newby Street.
May your family be at peace with Greg no longer being in pain.

The Tilly Family

February 1, 2012

Dear Gary & Gloria, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God give you peace in knowing that Gregg is not longer suffering.
Your friends,
Rich & Luci Negrete

Cynthia Ochoa

February 1, 2012

I went to school with Greg for many years and it saddened me to hear about his passing. I still can remember him with the Cornejo's, Jesse James and Art Angel with their funny bermuda shorts they used to love to wear at our parties and around school. He was a great guy always nice to everyone and always with a huge smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time. May God provide them the comfort and strength they will need. God definitely got one of his angels back. May he rest in peace.

Gary Kenan

February 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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