Benjamin David Duvall

Benjamin David Duvall, 45 of Oxnard, CA., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Sylmar, CA. Benjamin was born on May 29, 1973 in Oxnard and was a resident of Ventura County his entire life working as a Child Development and Family Counselor for Oxnard Community College.

Benjamin practiced Wing Chun Martial Arts and placed 2nd in the states of CA. He enjoyed coaching youth girls’ softball and mentoring youth throughout the county any opportunity he had. He loved Western and Bruce Lee movies. He loved to BBQ and try new recipes. He would cook a spread of food each year for the Grammy’s, The Oscars, Cinco de Mayo and the Superbowl. He was an avid 49er fan and followed the NY Giants as well. Time spent with family and friends during holidays, barbecues, and annual camping trips were some of the events he loved the most.

Mother Rachel Macias of Oxnard, CA; Father Willie Bradley Duvall III of Magnolia, TX; Daughter Dejaa Norika Duvall of Oxnard, CA; Brother Arthur Eugene Hill of Oxnard, CA; Sister Evette Elise McNeal of Chicago, IL.; Brother Luis Kenyatta Brown (Letitia) of Modesto, CA; Brother Blas Brown of Oxnard, CA; Sister Stephanie (Wayne) Brock of Baltimore, MD; Sister Tracy Hembry of Fredericksburg, VA; Sister Daphne Duvall of Columbus, OH; Sister Kendra Raquel Duvall of Oxnard, CA; Brother Anthony Guillermo Duvall of Houston TX; Brother James Ronald Duvall of Houston, TX; Sister Jeanette Luisa Duvall of Houston, TX; Brother Alexander Santos Duvall of Magnolia, TX; Brother Matthew Roberto Duvall of Magnolia,TX; Life Partner Shana Rhea Brunes of Oxnard, CA; 30 nieces and nephews, 37 great nieces and nephews and 1 great-great nephew to-be. 

A memorial barbecue and celebration of life will be held at Oxnard Beach Park on Saturday 6/1/2019 12-6 and is open to all. Please bring your own chair and a dish to share.

GOD'S GARDEN

God looked around his garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone…
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.