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Bernard Hargreaves

August 09, 1955 - July 02, 2024
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Carl Hargreaves

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Carl Hargreaves

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Bernard Hargreaves

August 09, 1955 - July 02, 2024

Bernard Hargreaves passed away on July 2, 2024 at his home in Mission Viejo, California. After an abrupt diagnosis with pancreatic cancer, he ultimately succumbed to the disease at the age of 68 with his loving wife of 38 years, Janet, by his side. 
 
Bernard was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on August 8, 1955 to a full house that would grow to include his five brothers, Ian, Russell, Steve, Andrew, and Allan, and his sister, Elaine.  He attended Leicester Polytechnic where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering and later received a master’s education from Cranfield University. After completing his studies Bernard held various engineering posts, which ultimately led to his arrival to the US in 1979.  He then worked as an auditor, holding a managerial position at Southern California Edison for 19 years before ultimately retiring in 2013.  
 
Bernard was loved dearly by those that knew him and notorious for his quick wit.  He always loved to joke, was easy going by nature, and took full enjoyment in life’s little pleasures.  He was a lifelong Blackburn Rovers Football Club supporter, an unabashed lover of Cosmopolitan cocktails and spent much of his free time chasing golf balls around the courses of Orange County with his friends. Having spent his boyhood singing in the Blackburn Cathedral choir, he was a proud member of St. Kilian's Church and spent his springtimes there volunteering his time to provide gratis tax preparation services for families in need.  
 
Bernard is survived by his wife, Janet, and three sons, Carl, Zachary and Jordan.  A memorial service will be held at Pleasington Chapel in Blackburn, England at 10:30am on July 26.  A celebration of life ceremony will additionally be held at a later date for his friends and loved ones in California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the National Pancreas Foundation, whose grants help fund groundbreaking pancreatic cancer & pancreatic disease research, at https://pancreasfoundation.org/ways-to-give/general-donation/


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Stephen Loreto Hi Janet and family. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of Bernard. May he rest in peace. The VITA and St. Kilian community will surely miss him. Bernard - thank you for sharing us your wits, volunteerism and positive outlook in life. - Stephen Loreto and St. Kilian VITA team
4 months ago

Barbara Casillo My deepest sympathies for Janet and family. I am heartbroken. Bernie was such a bright light. It was always fun to be around him. He was taken way too soon. He will be missed.
5 months ago

Lou Peacock Janet and all your family, Firstly, May I and my family express our deepest condolences to you all at this incredibly sad and difficult time. We are truly heartbroken for you all and for all the people that’s lives were touched by having such a wonderful friend as Bernard. He will never be forgotten and will be treasured by so many, a truly unique character bringing so much joy , laughter and fun and for so long to so many. Forever in all our hearts , what a legend. God bless you all God bless you Bernard. X
5 months ago

Beatriz Davis Janet, Carl, Zachary, Jordan , I love you so much! This loss is so hard and unexpected. Memories come rushing of the good times we all spend together . Bernie is forever in our heart , his cheerful and positive attitude, his jokes, warm personality that always made you feel welcome is hard to forget. I have a tearful and sorrow heart that at this moment wishes to be there to hug you and to tell you how much he was loved. My love and prayers are with you. Love you forever in our hearts!💞 Bea
5 months ago

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