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Charles PIHERA Obituary
PIHERA, Charles 'Bud'
Born January 6, 1919 in Saskatchewan, Canada passed away after a brief age related illness July 21, 2013.
A naturalized citizen, Bud grew up in the Yuba City area. He married his beloved wife Dolores Cremers and they raised their family in Sacramento. They were lifelong parishioners of St. Rose Church. After some years working in the auto parts industry, the couple opened an auto parts store, P&S Auto Supply where they worked together in the business for over fifty years (1948-2000). Bud will be remembered for his work ethic, integrity, fun loving personality, and laughing blue eyes. He was a master gardener, restored vintage cars and enjoyed decades of travel, golf, and bowling. His was a life well lived.
Bud was preceded in death by his son Charles Pihera, Jr., sister June Hammond, brother Louis Pihera and sons-in-law Dennis Adkins and John Martinez. Survived by his loving wife of 72 happy years, Dolores Pihera, sister Bette Jones, daughters Carol Pihera and Judy Martinez, daughter-in-law Lynn Pihera, grandchildren Kim (Jeff) and Kelly (Dave) Pihera, Jimmy and Charlie (Maria) Lawson, Michelle (Tony) Bell, Nikki (Johnnie) Waldron, Moochie Adkins and Jenny Adkins Mikles (Jon), 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
A celebration of life will include: Rosary- Andrews and Grelich 6:00 PM Monday July 29th Mass- St. Rose Church 10:00 AM Tuesday July 30th Burial- St. Mary's Cemetery Luncheon to follow at St. Rose Church.
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Pat and Debi Neeley
July 28, 2013
Uncle Bud was very much loved and admired by both of us. I'll always remember him as a kind soul who always had a smile and warm welcome for us. I know he will be missed so much by many people, especially Aunt Dolores, Carol and Judy, and the rest of the family, but know that my mom, his sister in law Rosalie, is up there with him, and those two angels are watching over us. We love you all.
Patty Lera Moore
July 28, 2013
Carole, it was great seeing you at the reunion and I hope to see you the next time Doval comes in to town. I was sorry to read of your dad's passing. What a good-looking guy. My mom is 93. I have been thinking of you these past few days and hope that everyone is getting through this painful time okay.
Sherry "Rose" Van Dyke
July 27, 2013
I grew up with Bud Pihera as my neighbor, I remember as a little girl my Dad going to P&S Auto Supply on Franklin Blvd. Bud Pihera was a very nice giving person and always happy, I saw him often going for walks on our street in his work overalls enjoying the outdoors. Bud may you rest in peace, you will be missed by all. We want to express our condolences to the family, may you find comfort in loving memories.
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