Gilbert Medrano Pineda, age 82, of Clovis, California, was born December 30, 1938. He passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Mr. Pineda was born in Visalia, CA; he was married to the love of his life Elena D Pineda for 55 years.
Gilbert is survived by his children: Jim Hernandez Jr, John B Pruitt, Mary Hernandez Jennings, Richard A Hernandez and preceded in death of their youngest son Joseph Gilbert Pineda. They both have 11 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandson.
He was retired from the State of CA Dept. of Water Resources; he was a US Army Veteran and proud member of The American Legion Post 147 in Clovis, CA. Gilbert loved children, music, animals, dancing, cooking and socializing with family and friends. He was a proud supporter of the NFL SF 49ers. He was a talented mechanic in his youth and builder of prize winning Christmas parade floats and Christmas Globe ornaments. Gilbert is preceded in death by parents Jose & Antonia Pineda, sister Margaret Gonzalez, and brothers Jim, Tom and Lyle Pineda.
Mr. Pineda's funeral service will be Friday, November 5, 2021 from 9:00 AM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. After the funeral, there will be internment at St. Peters Cemetery, 264 N Blythe, Fresno, CA 93706. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in 2022. Details to be mailed for all family & friends at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Pineda family may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com.
