Pete was always such a good man.  We met him a little after 1985 when we first moved to Littlerock.  He was always so friendly, talkative and a good worker!  He took pride in his work and his friendship, smile, laughter and knowledge will always live in our hearts  Our condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace!
Javier and Marie Hernandez and family

My handsome sweetheart, there aren’t enough words in this world to describe you and all the wonderful attributes that made you who you were.  You were loving, faithful, loyal, dependable, honest, helpful, so intelligent, and so caring.  You were my bright ray of sunshine and my anchor.  I am so grateful that God brought us together and that we were able to become a true partnership and team.  I wished we had more time but I will forever cherish the amazing years that we did have together.  Thank you for helping me to grow and become a better person.  Thank you for being my soulmate, the love of my life, my best friend, my biggest encourager, and for being my precious treasure.  Thank you for being you.  You were truly one of a kind and are deeply missed and loved! I love you to infinity and beyond! 
                                          Yours always, Miriam


I can still remember the first time I met you. I walked into your shop and you where working on a car, I told you my boyfriend Bob Thoss sent me in because I had a nail in my tire...and you jokingly told me you don't work on tires, but I know someone that does, follow me. So we walked back to the tire shop behind your shop. I remember thinking "wow he has really beautiful eyes!" And you were very nice and told me you've known Bob for years. And Bob had told me the same thing about you and he also told me you had a heart of gold. I always knew whenever we stopped by we would be there for a while, you and Bob would joke around laughing and talking. I'll tell you Bob considered you one of his best friends and trusted you very much. You touched alot of people with your kindness and you are deeply missed Pete💜🙏

Peter, your were more than a friend you were family. Words can’t express how my heart aches that you are gone. I keep asking why? I will miss our visits, talks & great big hugs from you. You gave me a very special memory that I will cherish for ever, the last time I saw you awake you grabbed my wrist pulled my hand up to your lips and kissed it. I have years of beautiful memories but that one will be the closest to my heart.. I will miss you greatly. love you  till we meet again. Helen

I still can’t believe it. Never in a million years did I think we would suffer such a great loss. I only want to remember you as you were…the  big hearted man who did for everyone &  never expected anything in return & who excepted  me for who i am. I will miss going to the shop to work and hang out with you. I have 30 plus years of memories that will have a special place in my heart. Love you bud, till we meet again.  Joe MacIsaac

Celebrating Peter’s Birthday at Don Chatos

Celebrating Joe’s birthday @ Don Juan’s

Peter being crazy with Joe & Helen at Don Juans.

Peter's singing at my birthday party, I'm taking the picture.

Celebrated Peter's birthday with family and friends

It's not often that your mechanic is also a cherished friend, but that was the case for so many of us who knew and loved Pete. He may never have wanted to be the focus of attention, but out of friendship he consented to being the subject of one of twenty 6' x 9' portraits (yes...foot, not inch) pasted on outside walls along the Pearblossom Highway for a community arts project about our town of Littlerock. Interviews were recorded with each of the 20 people.  Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this photograph and the accompanying interview from just a few years ago would become a memorial to Pete. But both capture his spirit perfectly, and it helps many of us to look,  listen, and remember.

Shared with love by
Robin Rosenthal & Bill Yahraus.

Photo by Austin LaCroix.
Interview recorded by Jeffrey Hillinger
for Real93543.org.

Watching trains at the Tehachapi Loop with his mother, Jeanne, and son, Weston.

To those that know Pete, I would perfer  a voice but this is what we get. For thoughs that really knew him, He was a man of the heart, He always  well almost did the right thing , (pissed him off) and the answer was no , if you knew who he really was you should be proud to know him.. I was . I am proud to call Pete my friend, and not just a friend .. But a brother.. He was there for me as i was there for him . thank you for the 26 years of having you in my life, thank you for bringing Mirriam into our life, She will Always be welcomed here (family) .We all have so many friends ..but we only have so many close friends... I will miss you soo much , and will not forget our talks. I will never forget YOU...We miss and love you ...

Peter was a special person.  Always ready to help and so generous with his time.  He was smart and really good with numbers.  He could run calculations in his head faster than I could on a calculator.  He helped our family out of 'car' problems many times.  And always with a cheerful heart.   He came up with the idea of welding outriggers on a trailer so I could build my Tiny House a little bit wider.  I'm so sad he is gone.  He'll be missed by many.   

Thanks for being my friend.  I will miss our talks.
Jenny

Peter was kind and honest and a friend you could always rely on.  My husband and I always knew he could solve any mechanical problem our cars could come up with.  We have known Peter for at least 20 years.  When my husband passed away Peter was my security blanket for all the mechanical problems that would always come along with my cars.  I am so sad for the loss of his friendship, his humor, his skill and his beautiful eyes.  God will heal and comfort you my dear friend.     Love Tamara Vegos

To Pete’s family & loved ones,

He was a good man, warm, helped those in need & enthusiastically shared his love of racing!  I’m appreciative of his dependable help with my vehicles, and a laugh or two along the way.

OBITUARY

Pete Powell

June 12, 1972 – July 8, 2022

Joshua Mortuary Palmdale

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