Name: Celebration of Life for Barbara Jean Pimentel
Start: 2025-02-25T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of Angels Funerals & Cremation - Fremont

Barbara Jean Pimentel, a beloved resident of Fremont, CA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025.

Born on December 25, 1939, in Oakland, CA, to Joseph and Alice Santos, Barbara was a kind and compassionate woman who dedicated her life to family, friends and education. Barbara was very proud to be in the very first class to graduate from Cal State Hayward on July 31, 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. For an incredible 54 years, she shared her passion for learning with countless students. She began her career at Horner Jr. High in Fremont, CA, and after welcoming two beautiful sons into the world, she continued her commitment to education as a dedicated substitute teacher at Chadbourne Elementary School in Fremont, CA.

In her younger years, Barbara enjoyed an active lifestyle, participating in a variety of sports. She loved playing golf, tennis, and swimming. Her zest for life extended beyond the sports field, as she also cherished time spent camping with family and friends, or enjoying evenings out to dinner and dancing. She also had a love for travel, enjoying many cruises with her husband and friends, as well as special trips to Hawaii, Tahiti, and Australia. Barbara had a lifelong love of learning and lived by the motto, "You need to learn one new thing every day."

Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Todd Pimentel on April 3, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Clarence (Clay) Pimentel; her son, Craig Pimentel, and his wife, Traci Pimentel; and her grandchildren, Brittany and Daniel Bewley, John Michael Rainas, and Yvette Arellano.

Barbara will be remembered for her beautiful warm smile, endless positivity, and willingness to always help or provide much-needed advice or words of wisdom. She was always fair and honest, never pulling any punches, even if her opinion wasn't what you wanted to hear. She loved to check in with her large group of friends and get updates on how everyone was doing. Her love of learning, her passion for life and travel, and her commitment to personal growth will leave a lasting legacy. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the lives of Barbara and Todd at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels in Fremont on February 25, 2025. The service will begin at 1:00 pm. A reception will immediately follow at the Chapel of the Angels.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Barbara and Todd's memory to the California Institute of the Arts –The Todd Pimentel Scholarship, or a charity of the donor's choice that helps the less fortunate or those in need.

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Published by Tri-City Voice from Feb. 5 to Feb. 21, 2025.

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Sandy (Bremer) Estacio

February 27, 2025

When I happened onto the obituary in the Tri-City Vioce, for Barbara Pimentel, I wondered why the face looked familiar. I read about her life and realized she was a favorite teacher of mine at Horner Jr. High - over 50 years ago. I pulled out an old yearbook, class of 1967, and saw the nice note she had written to me. I remembered climbing the ropes during P.E. with Mrs. Pimentel cheering us on. Fond recollections, condolences to the family.

Stan Hanel

February 15, 2025

Sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. Her beautiful family was a tribute to her love, compassion, and community involvement. Wishing much love and support to Clay, Craig and the Pimentel family.

Denise (Deni) Carusi Clark

February 9, 2025

As a former Horner Jr. High student, in the 60's, and frequent babysitter,for Todd and Craig, I have many fond memories of times spent with Barbara. I have thought of her often,even telling my grandkids that her PE class was the best of times when getting to play soccer in the rain and mud, or crab soccer in the gym on bad weather days. Her support and cheers for those of us on the winning track team, and for those of us playing tennis badly, was her ever present,always honest way of showing she truly cared.
I send my sympathy and prayers to the entire family in hearing that she, as well as Todd, have passed on. May their spirits shine bright in the love, and memories that so many carry with them. Denise ( Deni) Carusi Clark