Peter F. Bejarano, age 63, died July 28 in Gilroy.
Peter F. Bejarano, age 63, died July 28 in Gilroy.
He was born in Miami, Ariz., on Sept. 19, 1939, to Rosa and Francisco Bejarano. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carolyn; sons: Anthony P. and Melanie from Gilbert, Ariz., Paul M. and Yvonne from Gilroy, J. Dominic from Morgan Hill, Rogelio A. and Jennifer from Gilroy; and daughter Denise M. Arellano and Art from Gilbert. God blessed him with 14 grandchildren: Sonia, Candice, Casandra, Arturo, Ashlee, Sammy, A.J., Samantha, Dominic, Emileano, Alexis, Mikayla, Selena, ShaiAnn and Gabrielle and three great-grandchildren: Taylor, Jay and Asiana.
Peter was very devoted to his family. He was a strong role model for his children by being a wonderful provider. He was a supportive and involved father. He spent over 30 years coaching in Pop Warner Football and Morgan Hill Pony Baseball being there for his children but also touching the lives of many young individuals.
Peter was a double-career man. After receiving his bachelor’s of science in electrical engineering from Arizona State University, he started his career working for Salt River Project in Tempe, Ariz. and then went into the semiconductor industry working for 33 years for companies such as Motorola in Arizona moving to Fairchild in Mountain View, where he was director of operations VLSI and Advanced Products. Peter went to Trilogy in Cupertino and retired from Raytheon in Mountain View in 1994. After a short-lived retirement, Peter decided to give back to youth and became a teacher. He went into teaching with the same passion he had in industry sharing his life experiences with his young elementary school students. He was a storyteller and brought to life math and history lessons. He wanted his students, especially Hispanic students to leave his class knowing that they could conquer the world through education. The same message he gave to his children. All who knew him will have fond memories, and his spirit will live on.
Vigil and Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 17400 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill. Friends may view on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey St., Morgan Hill.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the “Peter F. Bejarano College Fund for Hispanic Students” 860 W. San Martin Ave., San Martin, CA 95046.
