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Darrell Pinola Obituary

Darrell "Big Dee" Pinola, age 50 passed away on April 21, 2015. He is survived by his parents Darlene and Leonard Pinola of Point Arena; brother Nelson Pinola and his wife Sandy of Windsor; sisters Sharon Pinola, Trisha Pinola and Bobbie Pinola-Garcia of Santa Rosa; his special "aunts" Mary Lawson of Santa Rosa and Dorrie Timmons of Upper Lake; aunt Diane Taylor of Corning; aunt and uncle Susan and David Maxwell of Phoenix, AZ. Preceding Darrell in death were his paternal grandparents Harry and Lena Pinola; maternal grandparents Marcel McCombs and Mandy Tuttle, brothers Robert and Leonard Pinola and sister Penny Sutton. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. May 1st at the Victory Outreach Church, 4042 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. May 2nd at the Manchester-Point Arena Rancheria Cemetery with reception to follow.

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Published by Ukiah Daily Journal on Apr. 29, 2015.

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May 9, 2024

This is my uncle. He was very loving and so funny! He always lit up any room he was in. He was and still is loved. I love and miss you so much Uncle D.

Jessica pedregon

May 19, 2015

Hey D today and yesterday were one of those I need my Big D days and I caught myself trying to call you I relized u werent gunna answer so i sat down and cried and looked at some picture and thought at least one of us is happy and I'm glad its you I miss you so much and our long all niters cant wait to see your big smile again and get those big hugs that made me feel safe love you forever and always....Oda

Cassie Isol

May 11, 2015

I miss you more as the days pass by. The kids are missing you like crazy too. They ask me everyday about you. I will hold all my memories of you close to my heart forever. I love Uncle Dee.
May you rest in peace

Lori Bean

May 3, 2015

So very sorry Pinola family. You are in my preayrs.

Jerome Yee

May 1, 2015

Hey old man I'm going to miss you my friend..don't forget to put a good word in for me..your a true giant..

Debbie and Garry Boston

April 30, 2015

Darrell, Garry and I will forever have memories in our hearts of seeing your smile and grin that appeared whenever we talked about the Raiders, your garden and roses! We know you are at peace and that eases the pain of not being able to see you for awhile. Sending our love, prayers, hugs and kisses to the entire Pinola family!

April 30, 2015

you will be missed for sure.....you always so nice to me when i would run into you....and i know at times you where not feeling up to it, but you wouldn't let me see it .....i will sure miss you ...i send you my love..now your in a better place........SYBLE, PT ARENA

April 30, 2015

so sorry to here about your passing.....you always made me happy when i would see at the doctors office...you will always be in my heart...

Cheryl Cornett

April 30, 2015

Hugs to all of the Pinola family! So sorry for your loss!

Val Aizu

April 30, 2015

My heart and love goes out to each and every one of you. I know that you all will greatly miss Darrall and his sense of humor. May you all find comfort in his memory and in the love that he shared with each and everyone of you. My prayers & thoughts are with each and everyone of you. With lots of love from an old friend from San Jose CA, Val or Valia Aizu

Tisha Jones

April 30, 2015

Big Dee from as far back as I can remember you have always been a good memory in my life. I have so many memories and good stories to share that you were part of. Thanks for being a huge part of my childhood. You always showed my sister and I love and always made us feel loved. And for that I will forever be greatful. You have been sick for a long time and fought hard and now you finally get to relax and rest. Rest In Paradise big cuzzin make sure that you share all the love that you shared on earth with all the people in heaven. Smile that big crazy smile and tell your crazy stories and spread that crazy sense of humor of yours. Dance in heaven like you couldn't dance on earth. And make sure that you find my aunt Charlotte and make her laugh her crazy loud laugh. I know you guys are enjoying each other's company already.

Edye Coggins

April 29, 2015

Prayers for all of the family. Dee, you will be missed.

Jessica Pedregon

April 29, 2015

Hey Big D you know how much I'm gonna miss you all our all niters on the phone....our conversations we're awesome I wrote you something special earlier on here I made sure it was appropriate!! IDK why it didn't show maybe just another Oda moment....I love you from the bottom of my heart you will be missed everyday every moment and every second but I know that you are happy in you forever beautiful garden of love don't forget to hold that gate open for me as I sneak on by....always and forever yours....Jessica L. Pedregon aka: YOUR WOMAN!! HOKA HEY that Oda Mae....luv ya D had to say it for Old times sake remember the smiles and laughter that brought first time I said it....

Val

April 29, 2015

Uncle your missed more then you can imagine! Knuckles asked for you today, she got to see some great pictures & memories of you back in the day.. Its hard to believe your gone but your in a better place now. I will love you forever... Until we meet again

Michelle Baldwin

April 29, 2015

I only have good memories of Darrell. Youll been missed.. rest in peace..

Deanna Farley

April 29, 2015

I came to love Darrell with a special love. Once in a while we would call each other and chat. I will surely miss him. I am so thankful I got to see Darrell and spend time with him the day before he passed over into his new life. He leaves a lot of cherished memories and will never be forgotten. My prayers are with his family during this time of great loss.

Jessica Pedregon

April 29, 2015

Hey my Big D I'm at a loss for words.... I see you smiling at me thinking you.... when the heck you ever at a loss for words....well I am you know funny thing we planned on running away to Reno one day you always said its the one thing that would make u happy I geuss were gunna have to wait til our next lifetime together to complete our worlds if thats what was meant to be....I hope you are happy walking, laughing and dancing away in your beautiful forever garden....I will miss you forever our long conversation way into the nites I'll never stop loving you but you know that.... I'm so glad that Trisha got a chance to tell you that I love you but you already knew I loved you...I would of told you myself if I could have been there by your side....one day D we will meet again but don't worry I WON'T make you wear running shoes this time.... remember what you said to Tosh when he called while you were here you said "I caught her" Tosh said "damn Unc you still chasing that crazy Sioux" you said "Yep and I finially caught her" well I'll be easy on you....smile baby love ya forever and always yours....Oda Mae

corina roubidoux

April 29, 2015

Going to miss your humor and your great bbq you always were about family till we reunite in Heaven you are missed !!

Judy Yokoyama

April 29, 2015

So sad to hear of Darrell's passing. He was a caring and inspiring friend. Love and prayers to all his family.

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Manchester-Point Arena Rancheria Cemetery

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