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Blake Brinkerhoff Obituary
November 1, 1943
December 28, 2018
On Friday, December 28th 2018, Blake Brinkerhoff, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 75. Blake was born on November 1, 1943 in Riverside, California to Robert and Mary Brinkerhoff. He spent 54 years married to his loving wife, Bonnie Brinkerhoff. He retired from the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department as Assistant Sheriff after 30 years of service and was an active member of the Sheriff's Rangers. Blake had a passion for horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors. He was also an active member of the Catholic Church and dedicated his life to various ministries within the church. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Gail Brinkerhoff. He is survived and forever remembered by his mother (Mary Brinkerhoff Reeder), wife, four children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Carlsbad, California; 9:00am - Viewing, 9:30am - Rosary, 10:00am - Funeral Mass.
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Randall PERIN
December 13, 2020
I lived in Oceanside, Ca. and was Blakes' closest surfing buddy from about the summer of 1961 until I got married in the summer of 1963. We surfed a lot at the end of Grandview St. in Leucadia . Blakes folks used to furnish him a little Renault Dauphene (?) car. We would also go over to the Oceanside Boys Club together to lift weights at night. After I got married and my wife had my son who was born on Mar 15, 1964. The only work I could find was as a dishwasher at Scandia Bakery in Oceanside (where I also had to work on Saturday's - it was impossible for me to get a replacemenrt and because of the financial desperation I was in, I was unable to attend Blake's Wedding).
Bonnie, I had met you a couple of times and once my x wife and I drove up to Deer Creeek (?) and Blake was called out on a forest fire and you entertained us. I had lost contact with Blake for many years and was finally able to locate him on the internet and so I then called him and he met my wife and I at the Olive Gardens in Victorville and we had a nice chat and Blake mentioned that we both had very good parents. That was in 2012 and I was very impressed that Blake's mother was still alive at that time (having lost both of my parents years before - my folks also thought a lot of Blake).
Mine and my wife's (Joanne's.) most sincere condolences to your family
Stella Ann Diaz
January 9, 2019
Very sad to hear of the passing of R. "Blake" Brinkerhoff. I worked under his command when he was the Lieutenant assigned to the Sheriff's Homicide Detail. I remember he was very handsome and always wore his cowboy boots. Rest in peace and may the Lord give your family comfort during this most difficult time.
January 4, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4
James Momjian
January 2, 2019
R.i.p Blake.
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January 2, 2019
I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear one may the power of prayer send you comfort. 1Peter 5:6,7.
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