Mike Bonilla, Jr.
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Mike Bonilla, Jr.

  • April 6, 1965 - May 3, 2011
  • El Rio, California
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“I am truly sorry for your loss. Mike was a very kind boy and I'll always remember he taught me how to skateboard. His friendship meant a lot to me. ...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Mary Ann Gonzales-Lespinasse - IL

“Our deepest sympathy and loving prayers to your family. May the Lord bless you with strength during this difficult time. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Martha Herrera Kepner & Family (Mark & Monica)

“Our deepest sympathy and loving prayers are with you. May the Lord bless you with strength and love during this difficult time. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Matha Herrera Kepner & Family (Mark & Monica) - CA

“Tio I can't believe what has happened, I'm still in disbelief that god could take you from us.... I know your in a better place now with my mom...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Teresa Tinoco - palmdale - niece

“mikey, okay i poured my wine n i'm sittin right across from your beautiful daughter;) n i know i can't start cryin...cuz i might hear that voice that...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: becky - oxnard - friend

“My prayers go out to the family,sorry to hear about Mike.He always made me laugh,he knew how to crack me up. Again, my condolences to the family. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: CYNTHIA LERMA - ELRIO, CA

“How I shall miss you, Now that you've gone, The nights will be lonely, The days will be long, My love and my thoughts Will be with you each day, My...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: bryanna bonilla - El Rio, CA



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Mike Bonilla Jr., passed away suddenly of natural causes at the age of 46 on May 3, 2011, at Saint John's Regional Medical Center. Mike was born on April 6, 1965. He lived in El Rio all his life as a wonderful father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Terry Tinoco. He is survived by his; beloved parents Mary Lou and Louie Tinoco, father Mike Robles Bonilla, the love of his life Monica Marquez, daughter Bryanna Bonilla, step-children Omar and Ashley Pacifuentes, grandchildren Monika, Marina and Jessie Jay, brothers Louie (Monica), Eddie, Robert and Frank (Alma) Tinoco, sisters Kathie (Richard) Amaro, and Jeanette (Ron) Regalado. He will be greatly missed by all his nieces and nephews...
"Do not shed tears when I have gone but smile instead because I have lived.
Do not shut your eyes and pray to God that I'll come back but open your eyes and see all that I have left behind.
I know your heart will be empty because you cannot see me but still I want you to be full of the love we shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live only for yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of what happened between us yesterday.
You can remember me and grieve that I have gone or you can cherish my memory and let it live on.
You can cry and lose yourself, become distraught and turn your back on the world or you can do what I want - smile, wipe away the tears, learn to love again and go on.
-David Harkins"
Visitation for Mike will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at Santa Clara Mortuary, 2370 North H Street, Oxnard Vigil will start at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at Santa Clara Chapel, 1333 East Ventura Blvd. Oxnard at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.santaclaramortuary.com