Bernard "John" F. Pina

BURLESON — Bernard “John” F. Pina, 83, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. Memorial service: A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held in his honor. Memorials: May be made to St. Jude Research Center. Bernard was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Portland, Maine, and was raised and attended school in New Bedford, Mass. He served four years in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bernard retired from LTV Missile Division after 47 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Arlington. Bernard enjoyed playing golf and traveling. The family would like to thank the entire Vitas Hospice team for their care and compassion during his illness. Survivors: His loving wife of 24 years, Elnora; sons, Thomas Pina and wife, Rhonda, and David Pina; daughters, Kristine Pina and Mary Johnson and husband, Chuck; stepdaughter, Carol Hendrix; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. The password for this video is: pina Please keep in mind that if you order the DVD tribute above it does not include a recording of the service.