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John Pulido Obituary
Oak View - John Edward Pulido Sr., lifelong Ventura County resident passed away unexpectedly June 17, 2021. He was member of long time Ventura Chumash family, going back some 13 generations. John's parents, siblings, nieces and nephews surrounded him at the time of his passing, as well as his dog Lucy who stayed by his side.
John was born along with his twin Edward, to their parents Mike and Carol Pulido in Ventura on August 19, 1970. He lived his entire life in Ventura County and spent his early years on the Canet Ranch (Rancho Canada Larga) where his grandfather Mike managed for many years. In 1975, the Pulido's moved to Oak View-Ojai area where John and Edward met so many of their lifelong friends, and where he played baseball, rode bikes, and got into as much trouble as he could. John and Edward served as Altar Boys at the Old Mission for many years. John was a well-known Barber for more than 25 years following in the footsteps of both parents. His passion was watching football, as he was a die-hard Raiders fan!
John loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman since he was a young boy, and spent countless days fishing local lakes, along the Rincon, and in the Eastern Sierra. John had an enormous heart and was always willing to help someone in need no matter his or her walk of life. We are saddened by John's early passing knowing that he is completing the journey that the Creator had planned for him. John's mind, body, and spirit are finally at peace again in the wholeness of his being.
John is survived by his parents Mike and Carol Pulido, wife Yvonne Varela-Pulido, their son John Edward Pulido Jr, Alex & Adam Barrios (their mother Rhonica), Mark Rodriguez, and grandkids - Robert, Edward, Raymond Rodriguez, Isaac and Victoria Barrios - and step-children Brianna & Joseph Padilla. John leaves his brothers Marty, Mark, and twin brother Edward (Joel), sisters Raylene Lopez (Danny) and Carrie Pulido (Rigo), Uncles/Aunts Dr. Alex & Anita Pulido, Ermalinda; Johnny Lorenzana, Angelina & Ray Zavala, godparents Pat & Leo Lopez and all of their extended families. John was especially close to his many nephews, nieces, cousins and godchildren: Sierra, Rubi and Rose, Gabby Lopez & Andy Arrieta, and always wanted them to know how special they were to him.
John was preceded by his grandparents Mike and Carmen Pulido, Philip and Edna Rodriguez, Grandma Louisa McLean, Cousin Lisa Pulido, David Betti, Joel Adame and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation is planned for Thursday July 1, 2021, from 3-6 pm with a 6 pm Prayer Service at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ventura. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday July 2, 2021, 10 am at the Old Mission Basilica San Buenaventura with Fr. Tom Elewaut officiating. Mass will be live streamed from https://www.sanbuenaventuramission.org/
The Pulido family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, words of condolences, love and support during this time, we are grateful beyond words.
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Jessica hostetler
January 1, 2022
Omg so sorry he was a super great guy and I will miss him
Jim & Kelly Wooten
July 2, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. He was liked by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eddy Hernandez
July 1, 2021
Hermano John,
Your news hit profoundly.
I have always felt such a sincere closeness to you.
Times that we have shared through the decades were of the highest quality!
It was Sarcasm, laughter, hijinks, etc. Just the proper way to enjoy the gifts that of opportunity, that life gives us!
I recall after our first trip to Tucson (about 2001), you told me "You are Edward's and my third twin".
I thought he was gonna say something like..... I won't tolerate you, ever again!
That solidified our relationship through the years.
I can honestly say I've never had a bad time with him.
He would elevate the Pulido experience, to the TOP OF THE TOP!
All I can say that is that he elevated my life and I appreciate the times I spent w him.
Your memory will be kept alive..........
Love you Hermano John
Joe paul
July 1, 2021
Just want to say hi John ny miss my buddy you touched my life forever nall your family may the good Lord bless you and all your family and friends were gonna celebrate your going away to heaven like you would want us to I love you your little bro joe paul
Eddy Hernandez
July 1, 2021
Hermano John,
The profound effect hit immediately!
Bigger smiles, hugs and even kisses than getting from your Fancy Eduardo twin!
I always looked forward to getting together with you.
Your spirit shined when you were present!
Ever since many, many years ago we met, you pierced a permanent place in my heart, that will remain forever in my soul!!!!
I miss not being sarcastic, laughing, crying, telling stories and basically enjoying you, as part of my life!
You will be missed brother!
Elisa Banuelos Castaneda
July 1, 2021
You were the best cousin I ever had in this whole world. So many good memories of you that I will forever cherish till we meet again. I love you so much.
Joanna Castañeda Lujan
July 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to all the family. May God comfort all of you and give you strength. Prayers sent to you all.
Joe paul
July 1, 2021
Love you brother you will always be in my heart I enjoy ed bbqing at work q time you stop by then go cut hair at mom n dad's I will see you in heaven love you Johnny with all my heart
Lori Luna
June 30, 2021
My condalances to the whole family
Eddie palato
June 30, 2021
To the pulido family Me and my wife Adriana palato want to send our condolences to your family, quick story when I moved from Santa Barbara to ventua. Charles Barrios, and john, were first guys I met. Charles asked me where you from ese? I said Santa Barbara, John then told me welcome to ventu homie lol lol I never forgot that I became good friends with him and his brother!! RIP John..
Anthony & Kimberly Centeno
June 29, 2021
Our condolences to all the Pulido family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John was a easy,funny, and all around nice person to talk to and be around. I remember seeing him around Oakview riding his bike all over He would crack me up every time I'd see him. Then later years I ran into the him at the Barber shop. Anthony, being Rams fan, like to talk football but would wait till he was out of his barber chair to talk about the Raiders.
They would laugh talking BS to each other, John you will be missed. RIP
Ernie Hernandez
June 29, 2021
To all the familia Pulido my sincere condolences. John will greatly be missed he was a one of a kind long time friend of mine. RIP carnal gone way to soon my brother.
Andy Arrieta
June 29, 2021
Wanna thank you nino for everything you have done for me love you r.I.p
Randy and Regina Riberdy
June 27, 2021
May you take comfort in loving memory and the friends and family that surround you." "May the pain you feel now be nothing compared to joy found within the memories of John. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Daniel & Kimberly Hernandez
June 27, 2021
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
Penny Meade
June 26, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss.
John was a great guy, we go way back.
My love and prayers go to the family during this hard time.
Larry Chavez
June 26, 2021
Pulido Family-
I am so very sorry to hear about John. He was my barber for many years while I lived in Ojai. We shared many wonderful stories and became good friends. We both were passionate about sports and the outdoors. He was a tremendous person and I am a better person for having known him. He will be missed.
Family Friend,
Larry Chavez
Mesquite, Nevada
Lydia Lovio
June 26, 2021
Most sincere condolences to the Pulido family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I was blessed to know John through school and family events. He was such a good person and will be dearly missed. Bless you John, please watch over us all.
Maria Moraza Araujo
June 25, 2021
May the love of Jesus Christ and our Mother Mary bring you (us) peace love and unity always!
Jesus in you I trust. Much
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