The Obit For Victor Bernal

Victor Hugo Bernal

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune
9/8/2006.


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n Loving Memory of VICTOR HUGO BERNAL Oct. 6, 1953 - Sept. 2, 2006

Born in Los Angeles to loving parents, Marina and Jess Bernal. He leaves his parents, his wife, Kathy, sons, Andrew and Matthew, sister, Marina Delagarza (George) nephews, George Jr. JJ and Mikey. Brother David (Denise) nephew David and niece Marissa Victoria. Extended family and many friends.

Victor graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in physical education and received his masters in Education Administration from Azusa Pacific University. Victor was an exceptional athletic and while attending Cal Poly Pomona he played baseball under John Scolinos and was honored to be selected to the United States College All Star baseball team and pitched against the Japanese team.

He was drafted by the San Diego Padres baseball team and played professional baseball including the Major leagues. Victor was a teacher/coach for Mountain View high school in El Monte for over twenty-three years. He was also the varsity pitching coach for the Glendora High School baseball team. Vic was very involved with a talented baseball team, The Glendora Rebels. his passions in life were his family and friends, sports especially baseball golf and magic. he was a member of the Santa Anita Men's Golf association.

Victor was a teacher and coach of various sports and had a profound effect on many individuals, young and old alike and he will be truly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday September 9, 2006 at 2:30PM at Annunciation Catholic Church. 1307 E. Longden Ave, Arcadia (626)447-6202 In lieu of flowers a trust fund has been set up for his children. Donations can be sent to Andrew and Matthew Bernal Fund / Credit Union of So uthern California. P.O. Box 200, 8028 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA. 90608. Services under the direction of Arcadia Chapel of Remembrance.