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1955
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2015
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Stephen Smith Obituary
Stephen James Smith, born October 7, 1955, to Robert James Smith and Winifred May (Rogers) Smith, passed away June 21, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He attended Glendora schools and Citrus College before starting his career in the food and beverage industry. He was a "Mixologist Extraordinaire," and watching him mix a cocktail was an entertaining experience. A member of the Cali SS/SoCal SS car clubs, he took great pride in showing his '96 Caprice SS at the Impala SS events and winning many trophies and awards. He was predeceased in death by his father Robert, brother David Michael Smith and step-father Edward V. Farrell. He is survived by his mother Winifred Farrell, his lover and friend of 22 years D. Stephanie Reynaga, their two children Sydney Marie Smith and Robert Stephen Smith, sister-in-law Thea Smith Champagne, aunt Joan (Rogers) and uncle Belmont Reid, and Stephanie's daughter Tabetha (Carroll) Deal who he helped raise. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Mill Creek Cattle Co. in Mentone, CA. Check their web site for details. Condolences may be sent to Steve's family through OakdaleMortuary.com or this newspaper.
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Gary Laughlin
September 6, 2015
I was a childhood friend of "Smitty" as we called him. Our neighborhood "crew" included across street neighbor Ray Nelson, next door neighbor Bob Henks and a few others along East Comstock. Knew Steve all thru HS. Spent many exciting hours in his parents T-Bird and hanging out with him at GHS, in the Tartan Band, in Switzerland in 1971, etc. Steve was part of the wonderful innocent childhood of growing up in Glendora in the late 60's/70s.
We had a group, not a gang, but a group of friends called the "Pacos" - we even had hats!, he was one of the group. Eight of us who use to hang out got together this week and swapped stories of Smitty. Lots of fond memories.
He was a loyal friend, a gentle soul and the 8 of us are very saddened to hear of his passing. All our condolences to his family & friends.
donna reynaga
June 29, 2015
Memorial for Stephen J Smith willbe held at the MillCreek CattleCo. On sat. July the 18th at 11:30 am in Mentone CA.
Connie Gavitt
June 25, 2015
Steve, I thank God you are no longer suffering and flying with the Angels . But I know how much you will be missed by all who loved you. The one thing I will always remember is your big smile and your laughter . Rest in peace my friend, I will always remember you.
Tina Puls
June 24, 2015
Steve, you are a very special man. Your friendship meant the world to me. When we would lose touch - no matter how much time would pass it was always like it was yesterday when we met again. I love and miss you dearly.
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