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Bradley Alan Bendett March 25, 1966 - December 24, 2021 San Diego Bradley Alan Bendett of San Diego passed away suddenly on December 24, 2021 in Hawaii on the Island of Maui. Brad was the beloved son of Alfred Bendett and Phyllis Bendett(deceased), brother of Maura and Ardene Bendett, father of Isaac, Aaron and Ava Bendett . Former husband of Marlo Bendett, son-in-law of Melody Koballa, stepfather of Brittney Farran and Chloe Koballa, grandfather of Serenity and Savannah Farran, and dog owner of the treasured Rudi, Reese, Molly, Sage and Moto. Brad was a 20-year career captain for Southwest Airlines with a love of flying that he passed on to his sons. Brad had a dynamic personality and a zest for life. He was an avid surfer and mountain biker. His passion was off-road motorcycling, (he loved his dirt bikes). Brad was a life force whose memory will be with his beautiful children, extended family and friends forever. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 23, 2022.

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Kimberly Kunkel Koballa

January 30, 2022

You left so many great memories for family and friends you are surely going to be missed by all . Reat easy !

Chip Brent

January 23, 2022

Full throttle ahead cousin..... RIP.

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