Bartholamew Obra Obituary

Every day To this Day there is ALWAYS SOMTHING that i've learned from you i use in everyday living! Love you Dearly your Son

Happy Birthday Daddy.
It would have been so wonderful to celebrate your 79th birthday together, eating some of your favorite food and listening to your dinner jokes. Thank you for so many extraordinary memories and words of wisdom. I don't know what I would do with out them.
Your beautiful cabinet is with me now and my music boxes have finally found their home.
You live in my heart always,
Brenda XXXOOOXXX

Happy Birthday Daddy.
I thank God for the many times that I have felt your presence in times of need, your strength, your encouragement and your endless love in my heart.
You are always remembered with respect and adoration.
I love you and miss you so much,
Brenda XXXOOOXXX

Grandpa,
It's hard without you alot of times...like today at dinner i was eating chicken with the BBQ sauce you always make us...well, what happens if that runs out? who are we goin to visit and watch make some BBQ sauce..i dont know..the little things that you love doing for us...i miss writting you letters and sticking them up where you can see them...i really LOVED when EVERYONE will come down for your birthday and when we have a family photo with you in the middle...always in the middle. and i would be behind you and Libby sitting on your lap... i still wished you had your last birthday. that would have been grand..with everyone here...but what i really missed the most was goin to church with you on Christmas Eve... and then goin to dinner right after...and having Christams dinner with you and Grandma the next day... i remember when Shane and I came over there you always had these little toy cars that me and him played with. we would always get excited! at the dinner table, you would make fun of Grandma all the time...
i never lost anyone so dear to me before, and i was hoping to keep it that way...Momma makes me look at it that your in a better place. which is true, you are, but we all were in a better place when we were with you...you know you were the ONLY man that stayed with me and mom..through EVERYTHING! you were ALWAYS there for us. no matter what. Gosh, i think about you everyday. wonder what your doin, maybe i can catch a glimps of you in the sky..but i know one thing, i will never, never forget you.i hope one day that when i have a son, he will turn out just like you, and i hope Shane reads this, everybody reads this that they know that they are not alone, or will every be. and maybe i'll be just like you, so gratefull and wise, and be there when people are down and there when they are up..
i love you grandpa and always will..goodbye and see you soon..just not too soon:)
You first grand-daughter,
Randi Lee

I didn't get to see my Grandpa very much, but the times that I was with him I will always remember. Some of my most favorite memories were when I used to go running with Grandpa at Marina Green by the San Francisco bay. Grandpa, Grandma, my mom, and me all went down there one day and Grandpa and I ran all the way around while my mom and Grandma stayed behind. When we finished he would just stand there smiling like running was a breeze and I would come up behind like I ran the distance of the earth, then he would ask how 'bout another lap around the field,and I would say I don't know how you do it Grandpa, and he would laugh. We all had a great time that day.
Another great memory that I had with my Grandpa was when he used to always tell disgusting dinner jokes that would make you want to lose your appetite, but to me, when I was like five, they were hilarious. One that I remember really well was what we called the camel story, where two guys were walking along in the desert, dying of thirst and hunger, when they all of a sudden found a dead camel that was all stinky and rotten, so one of the guys ate almost the whole thing, and asked "Why aren't you eating any?" and the other guy said "Because it's rotten." So after the guy finished eating they continued their walk, after a while the guy that ate the camel started to feel queesy, and tossed his cookies, and the other guy then said ahhh, that's what I've been waiting for, a nice hot meal.
These are two of my favorite memories that I will always have with my grandpa.

Dear Grandpa, I pray that are eternally happy in heaven, and that you are watching over us every single day of our lives, so that one day we can go see you and be happy together forever.
Love,
Veronica
xxooxxooxxoo

Well Dad, I'll start off by saying I love you as much as any son would their dad. I know that you will always be with us, through all your loving kids. I myself, will always know that love every day , by the love of your daughter.
Love,
Ron

Dad will be remembered in the prayers and worship of The Church of St. Vincent de Paul, San Francisco, California as Mass is offered on Wednesday, December 5th at 9:15 AM at the request of the Boyer Family and on Saturday, December 8th at 5:15 PM at the request of the Vicino Family.

Hi Daddy,

I received a beautiful card from Kim and Matt yesterday that said "When a father leaves so many happy yesterdays, his love will last through all of your tomorrows."

I feel your love Daddy, overflowing in my heart. I hear your voice gently speaking to me, guiding me. I embrace your strength, always reassuring me. I see your loving smile reminding me that there is so much good in life. I pray with you again and again.

I thank God for blessing me with the gift of such a wonderful father.

I love you Daddy. I'll miss you until I see you again. Happy Birthday.

Love,
Brenda XXXOOOXXX

Dear Bart,

Humor, Love and Joy are the virtues that I see you had and passed on. What a great Balance of Life you had keeping and showing these values. You always had a joke for me during our visits, putting me at ease with you. I saw your love, when we were at the Broadmoor for brunch and you reached out to hold Edna’s hand while at the serving line. You reached out and interlocked your pinkie with hers as you both dished each other’s plate, showing that love is more than words, it is Unconditional.

I appreciate our talks we had alone, telling me your desires for Elaine and giving us your blessings. This Balance of Life you had will always be seen as I look into her eyes seeing that you have passed on these great values of Love, Joy and Humor to her and all your children.

You are missed, but will Always be Remembered.

When a family looses such a great father our heartfelt condolences seem so insignificant. Through his daughter Brenda we have admired the character, honesty, moral fortitude and love he showered on her and the rest of his family... These are rare attributes in today's world and the Obra family has been blessed to have had such a man, a true rarity, like him as a father. You all have a very special angel watching over everyone of you now.

Our Daddy had many Admirable traits: Distinguished, Intelligent, Loving, Caring... A wonderful Father, Parent, Grandfather and Friend. Although he was a reserved man, he had a fascinating sense of humor. We re-capped so many funny stories, jokes and memories this week as he always kept a smile on our faces, and warmth in our hearts.

Daddy and I had a conversation about a great man: Colin Powell... Words that just followed suit to the type of man I remembered my Daddy to be:
"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence"

Our Daddy was truly a Great Man!

So, on behalf of our Family, we would like to thank you for being a part of his life... Yesterday, Today and Always.

Daddy -- We will look after Mom for you!

We love you Daddy!

So many memories...My children remember Uncle Bart and the "string trick". I am also thankful that I was able to find Uncle Eli so that my Uncle Bart, Aunt Isabel, Aunty Laura and my mother(Melbarosa) could be reunited. My condolences to all my grieving family and all his friends. Kathy (Ganaden) Jones, Thomas W.L. Jones II, Justin Philip Jones, Kourtney Crystal Jones, Sean Michael Jones

With prayers, and lasting memories are with you always, for your sweet- smile, and kindness.

Sincerely..Felicia Ganaden
Manteca, California

Thought I saw you in a cloud today.. Thought I saw you,but you blew away.. Thought I saw you in the clear blue streams.. Thought I saw you,but I was wrong it seems ..Thought I saw you in a field of flowers.. Thought I saw you,so I sat for hours.. I closed my eyes so the thoughts would flo.. Then there you were...in Gods Rainbow ... The soul lives on through all the loving memories for all eternity..My most sincere condolences to the entire Obra Family!!!

My condolences goes out to the Obra family ,Brett spoke to me alot of his father of all the good times they had together .I know he will be mist alot ,but he's still looking out for you all from above ,so just look up & say hi dad,you'll know he's there then .God bless

My sincere condolences to the entire Obra family, especially my dear friend Brett. Although I never had the honor of knowing Mr. Obra personally... I can say that I knew how truly loved this man was by my dear friend Brett, his son. Brett has always spoken so highly of his father and his family. If there was one thing that I could have said to Mr. Obra... it would have been to commend him for raising such an honorable, loyal, incredibly special person and dear friend as his son. May your father's legacy live on through all of his children. God Bless all of you!

My sincerest condolences to the Obra family. A man's greatness is not defined by what he thinks it is, but by what others think. It is clear that Mr. Obra was a great man and will be missed, but his legacy still lives on is his extended offspring. My thoughts and prayers are with you Brett and your extended family.

Dear Bart,
Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough to say my friend. I had only known you for a decade, but that decade will always be a special chapter in my life. Everything you did took patience, dedication & precision. Your commitment to God, Family, and Friends, the time you took out of your schedule to help others, building and creating things, teaching ballroom dance, all are truly something to aspire to.
You will be missed my friend, and as your Granddaughter Libby said to me, “It’s going to be ok, we will always have him in our heart!”

Thank you for blessing me with you, and such a wonderful family!

Your Friend always,
Dan Aragon

Dear brother, brother in-law and Uncle you will be missed. We love you, Melbarosa (Obra) Leonard Sr., Kathleen, Deborah, Denise and Leonard Jr. Ganaden.

I Speak For My Sisters, His Grandaughters And Grandsons.... Dad Was Not Just A Wonderful Father And Teacher. He Was A Innovative Brillant Man, One Of The GREATEST! His Life Affected So Many, Because He Made A Difference!..I Recall Him Saying: That He Wanted To Leave Having 'KNOWN' He Had LEFT HIS MARK, And Made A Difference In The World. Well With His Inventions, And Thru "US"...He Most CERTAINLY DID THAT... He Instilled In Us The Values, The Morals And The Ethics We Live Our Lives By. There Was ALWAYS Words Of Wisdom And Encouragement, For Us To Set Goals To Succeed In Our Endevors, And Be Proud Of Our Accomplishments. I Remember Him Telling Me, (he was on vacation relaxing on the beach) And Watched An Older Retired Gentleman Hobbling Down Along The Shore.."and thought to himself" What Good Is That. To Work all Your Life To Make Money To Retire, And Then Become To OLD To ENJOY LIFE?.... And Though He Worked Hard, (He Taught Us Thru Example) Was Fortunate To Retire Early, Travel, And Go "Dancing Around The World".. And REALLY ENJOY HIS LIFE.... (That's What I KNOW He Would Want For 'All Of US')..'LIFE'..The Most Precious Gift Our Parents Could EVER Give Us.. Celebrate And Enjoy EVERY DAY....For He's NOT Gone, His Legacy Lives ON... Because WE ARE His Legacy, And He'll NEVER Be Forgotten....And I Am Proud.. 'SO VERY PROUD'.... TO BE HIS SON.

Daddy, you are the best father a daughter could have ever hoped for. You are the one who taught me the importance of being devoted to those I love, honorable and ethical in my dealings with others, dedicated to my work and overall to being the best that I can be. You taught me these things by example. Whenever I am faced with an obstacle in life all I have to do is remind myself how you would have handled the situation and everything seems to work out okay. That is why I know you will always be with me. With all the love and gratitude in my heart, your daughter, Arleen

Vanessa M. Obra, Daughter-in-Law
The best father-in-law anyone could have hoped for. I love you Bart.

my sincerest sympathy to the Obra family.my prayers are with you.remember all the good memories you had with him ,he is in eternal rest now ..God bless all your family

To the Obra Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Bart.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.