Gene M. Pinto passed away August 11, 2023 in Coalinga, California. Gene was born in Frankfort, Germany on November 19, 1946 to Gene and Elfriede Pinto. He grew up on the family’s dairy farm in Maxwell, California. In Gene’s spare time, he loved sports, shooting hoops on the side of the barn to playing baseball in the cow pasture. Gene attended Maxwell elementary and High schools, and was a three sport standout in Football, Basketball and Baseball. After high school Gene graduated from Yuba College and California State University Chico with a teaching credential. Gene met the love of his life, Bonnie Light from Colusa, California.
Taking a teaching position in 1974, Gene and Bonnie embarked on a new chapter in life, Coalinga became their home. Gene served his community as teacher and a clerk for the LDS Church, Coalinga. He was always there to lend a helping hand. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Pinto, Daughters Sherry Trujillo. and Jennifer
Pinto, Son, Robert Pinto; along with his grandchildren. His sisters: Rita Schmidl and Carmen Leonard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Elfriede Pinto. A remarkable soul with a deep Love of family, traveling and Baseball.
Funeral and Gravesite services were held in Coalinga, California.