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Brian Ellis Pond

1950 - 2024

BORN

1950

DIED

2024

Brian Pond Obituary

Brian Ellis Pond

November 17, 1950 - February 9, 2024

Elk Grove, California - Brian Pond unexpectedly passed away on February 9, 2024. He suffered a brain aneurysm while playing golf with his friends.

His son, Keith Pond, preceded him in death in 2000 at 24 years of age.

He is survived by his wife Diane (Trifiro) Pond of 40 years, his stepson, Steven Grondin and his wife Lori DeLappe Grondin, his grandchildren, Cassandra Grondin, Kelsi Grondin, and Logan Pond Wall, and his great granddaughter Aurora Grondin-Waters.

Brian was dearly loved by all his Pond and Trifiro family members and many friends. He was passionate about his family, golf, gardening, music, Giants baseball, and traveling around our country and abroad with his wife and family.

Brian worked for 25 years as a counselor at American River College (ARC). His counselor colleagues have organized an ARC scholarship in his name. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please send a check or visit the website below.

Checks may be made payable to Los Rios Colleges Foundation and sent to:

ARC Brian Pond Memorial Fund, Los Rios Colleges Foundation,1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825

Gifts may be made online at: https://arc.losrios.edu/give-online. The memorial fund is listed in the drop-down menu.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee on Feb. 24, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Pond

10 Entries

Philip Trifiro

February 19, 2025

Brian was a great guy who was alway great to be around. He was a great addition to the Trifiro clan. We miss him a lot. Rest in peace buddy.

Jan Trifiro

March 8, 2024

Brian was such a wonderful brother-in-law, loving husband and kind soul. I loved talking sports and with him and razzing each other about our teams, and will never forget the first time we met and enjoyed a fun ping pong match in our parents´ backyard so many years ago. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Cindy Pond

February 28, 2024

I will miss Uncle Brian so much. He was the coolest Uncle, and a great guy.
One of my most fond memories is our pack trip up in Kings Canyon. Quiet solitude and fishing to our hearts content. So awesome!

Tony

February 26, 2024

It is hard for me to put into words but Brian was one of the most outstanding men I have ever met. With his calming demeanor and willingness to help anyone, I feel honored to have known him. He instantly became a loving member of our family when he and Diane met over 40 years ago. It is obvious to anybody that knew Brian and Diane, they were meant to be together. Additionally, Brian was always willing to share his vast knowledge in golf, baseball, gardening, cooking, canning and so much more with anybody that was interested. In closing, I am so thankful to have had the honor and privilege to have known and become a friend to such a wonderful man. We will miss you dearly bro.

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Cassandra Grondin

February 24, 2024

Brian was my grandfather and was always kind to me. His compassion for others inspired me to grow into the person I am today. He always made me smile, especially when he pretended to be grumpy. Some of my favorite memories of him are when he would sarcastically joke with me. When we would watch a sports game together, I used to say something obviously wrong about it, and he would tease me back by pretending to explain the sport to me. I would keep getting things wrong on purpose, the two of us smiling the whole time. He will always be remembered fondly as the supportive and loving grandfather he was.

Carol Cekosh

February 23, 2024

Brian, you are sorely missed. I feel like I lost a brother. I am heartbroken for my dear sister and all of us. As a family, we´ve been through a lot together and I will truly miss all the love, support and fun times. Miss you forever brother-in-law.

Philip Trifiro

February 23, 2024

Brian was adored by our whole family. We could just sit and talk about anything. His calm demeanor was so welcoming. Always willing to help anyone. He was my golf mentor, helped me a lot. He will truly be missed. Thank you Brian for taking care of my sister and sharing your life with all of us. Looking forward to meet up in the future. Love you buddy.

Diane Pond (Brian's wife)

February 23, 2024

Kathy Lovick

February 23, 2024

I did not know Brian personally, but, I did know Diane, Carol and the entire Trifiro family as a child, a teen and into adulthood. I am so sorry for the loss if this special.man. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Heather

February 22, 2024

I have the fondest of memories of Brian as a funny, kind, witty, intelligent, and supportive colleague. I could always count on him for his whip-smart expertise, his patient guidance when I made mistakes, and his dry humor that made boring presentations more fun and awkward situations more hysterical than uncomfortable. Brian was one of those people who made a difference in people's lives, including mine. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

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