BURLESON — Bernard “John” F. Pina, 83, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. Memorial service: A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held in his honor. Memorials: May be made to St. Jude Research Center. Bernard was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Portland, Maine, and was raised and attended school in New Bedford, Mass. He served four years in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bernard retired from LTV Missile Division after 47 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Arlington. Bernard enjoyed playing golf and traveling. The family would like to thank the entire Vitas Hospice team for their care and compassion during his illness. Survivors: His loving wife of 24 years, Elnora; sons, Thomas Pina and wife, Rhonda, and David Pina; daughters, Kristine Pina and Mary Johnson and husband, Chuck; stepdaughter, Carol Hendrix; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. The password for this video is: pina Please keep in mind that if you order the DVD tribute above it does not include a recording of the service.
12 Responses
Ellie:
You are in my prayers and thoughts during this time.
Eva
Ellie:
You are in my prayers and thoughts during this time.
Eva
Very sorry for your loss and praying for comfort to all the family. May John rest in peace. Big hugs and kisses to Tom and Rhonda. Lots of love, your cousin Denise.
Very sorry for your loss and praying for comfort to all the family. May John rest in peace. Big hugs and kisses to Tom and Rhonda. Lots of love, your cousin Denise.
Mom I pray that your day’s get easier. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and loved you so much. He truly always put a smile on your face. May Go Bless. Love Always
& Forever, your daughter Carol Elizabeth.
Mom I pray that your day’s get easier. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and loved you so much. He truly always put a smile on your face. May Go Bless. Love Always
& Forever, your daughter Carol Elizabeth.
We lost someone very special and dear to us. Memories, I will cherish forever. (I wish I could share with you but the list is long.) Ellie, know that he loved you more then words can say. I hope as time passes your heart won’t be as heavy as it is now…just like all of ours. I know God is putting his arms around all of us to ease our pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers until we see you again. We love you…Mary & Chuck
We lost someone very special and dear to us. Memories, I will cherish forever. (I wish I could share with you but the list is long.) Ellie, know that he loved you more then words can say. I hope as time passes your heart won’t be as heavy as it is now…just like all of ours. I know God is putting his arms around all of us to ease our pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers until we see you again. We love you…Mary & Chuck
PS…Dad, I miss you so much. XOXO
PS…Dad, I miss you so much. XOXO
Mary & Family – What a beautiful memorial service for your Father. He’s been through so much, and now he’s at peace. Please know my heart and prayers are with you each and every day! Love, Renea
Mary & Family – What a beautiful memorial service for your Father. He’s been through so much, and now he’s at peace. Please know my heart and prayers are with you each and every day! Love, Renea