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Luis Pena Obituary

Luis Pena was born February 15, 1957 in Tulare, CA to Andres and Dolores Pena and passed away May 18, 2011. Luis was a life long resident of Tulare and attended local Tulare schools. He was a self employed gardener for 20 years and enjoyed going fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Luis was preceded in death by his father, Andres Pena II and brother Andres Pena III. He is survived by his wife Rachel Pena, son Luis Pena Jr. and daughter-in-law Eileen Pena, daughter Trish Pena and son-in-law Chi Saechao; son Lee Pena, and seven grandchildren: Breanna Pena, Luis Pena III, Mariyah Pena, Nathaniel Pena, Josiah Pena, Lee Pena Jr., and Chase Saechao. He is also survived by his mother Dolores Pena; four brothers: Mike (Rosie) Pena, Jesse Pena, Gary (Dana) Pena, Jim Pena; two sisters: Jennie (Mario) Mattos, Laura (Daryl) Steward and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held from 12-8 p.m. Thurs., May 26, 2011 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. An Evening Service will be held at 6 p.m., Thurs., May 26, 2011 also at the chapel. A Rosary and Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Fri., May 27, 2011 at St. Rita's Catholic Church 954 So. O St., Tulare with burial following at Tulare District Cemetery.

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Published by Tulare Adv-Register from May 25 to May 26, 2011.

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Johnny Jones

June 7, 2011

To the family: I'm sorry to hear about luis. I was his mechanic and he was also a good friend.

Joanne Cardenas

May 30, 2011

We will never forget going to a Rams game with Big Lou, and having such a good time. He was a very nice man and made us feel pretty safe being that we were in Niner land..lol. Our thoughts and prayers have been with Luis jr and his family. God Bless the Pena family. ~Joanne Cardenas and Family

May 29, 2011

To the entire family of Luis, we send our deepest sympathy to y'all! May y'all feel the warmth of Gods hands around you during this time! You are in our thoughts and prayers! ~ TinaMarie & family

The Regalado Family

May 28, 2011

Death is such a sad time but a part of life. Luis is now at peace, no more struggles, no more worries no more pain. We will see him again, until then he will live in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies and our prayers go out to the entire Pena family. May God ease the pain in your hearts in this difficult time.
Sincerely

Eileen Pena

May 27, 2011

Big Lou... We loved him soo much what a great man... Who was an awesome husband to Rachel, awesome father to his children, an the best grandpa to our children!! We will miss you greatly, our world will never be the same without this great man Forever in our hearts !! We love forever Big Lou!!

Robert Ortega

May 27, 2011

To all the Pena family I so sorry for your lost Luis was a good person.

Robert Ortega

Ray, Senior Castellanoz

May 27, 2011

To the entire Pena household, know that you are being lifted up in prayer during this difficult time. Our love thoughts and prayers are yours.
"God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)

** GOD BLESS YOU RACHEL MY SISTER **

BOBBY LOPEZ

May 27, 2011

TO MY BROTHER IN LAW " LOU " ~~ ITS BEEN HARD FOR ME TO RESPOND ~~ AS YOU KNOW I HAVE LOST MANY FAMILY MEMBERS ~~ NEVER FORGOT YOU ~~ THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES ~~ ON BEHALF OF VICTORY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL - THE MOTHER CHURCH ( CHINO, CALIF. ) +

May 26, 2011

Thoughts and Prayers to the Pena Family. We send our regards and love.

The Rufus Lopez Family

FRANK LUJANO JR & FAMILY

May 26, 2011

To the Pena family, Sorry about the bad news I want to send you my condolences and wish you the best of luck in the future to come so stay strong and stick together....this last week has brought back a lot of child hood memories spending the days around your house from crazy times and times that we can laugh about now....

Tiana Lopez

May 26, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the Pena family...my dad is really close to you all and my heart goes out to everyone...i seen him a lot these last couple of months and he always made me smile hes a very special person and will be missed by so many <3 Tiana Lopez ( Pinky ;) )

Manuel Razo

May 26, 2011

My most sincere condolances to the Pena family.Luis was always a very nice young man.

Yolie Garcia

May 26, 2011

Luis was a very awesome person. He was my gardener plus a friend.
we talked Dodger baseball and he loved his family very much. My sincere condolences on your loss.My daughters also send their condolences.
Yolie

MARY OGEDA

May 26, 2011

PENA FAMILY...YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Breanna Pena

May 25, 2011

GRANDPA YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!! I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS! I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY!!

May 25, 2011

Sorry about your loss my prayers go out to your family.....Frank Garcia

Lisa Ellison

May 25, 2011

Prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time. He will be missed by so many. He was a close friend to my uncles (Murph & Frank Hernandez)and I know he was a friend to so many others as well. May GOD Bless you all.
Lisa Ellison

May 25, 2011

Cuz, I know you had many to welcome you home. Untill we meet again our thoughts & prayers are with your family. You will be missed.

Arellanos & Munoz Family

Art Arreola

May 25, 2011

Dear Pena Family, you are all very precious to me. I wish I had the words to comfort you today. Just know that you are all loved by so many. God bless and comfort you at this time. Sincerely, Art.

trish pena

May 25, 2011

dad, i love you! there will be not one day that goes by where i don't think about you! boo (youngest grandchild) has only on pic with just you and him in it. it was taken march 8th (my birthday) boo will have it by his bed everyday so he can remember his grandpa(:
i promised you that I would keep your super lotto & mega millions #'s going & that promise I will keep! I love you!

Terri & Fred Garcia

May 25, 2011

Our very special brother-in-law and best uncle to our sons. We'll miss you and our hearts go out to he entire Pena family.

Ernie and Phil Martinez

May 25, 2011

A very special brother-in-law, we will miss him. Always had a smile and always willing to help others. He loved his wife and his family and was looking forward to seeing his grandchildren grow, but God had another plan. He is in heaven now, waiting to greet us all.

Sammy Hernandez

May 25, 2011

Will always be missed and loved Uncle Luis, Prayers go out to all the family

May 24, 2011

Jennie,
My thoughts & prayers to you and your family.

Barbara Calistro Campa

LUANNE CAMP-CARDOZA

May 24, 2011

TO ALL THE PENA FAMILY..YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS,, WON'T BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE. MAY OUR JESUS KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS LOVING ARMS..

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