BENDIXEN, Bradley Joseph

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Published Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Bradley Joseph Bendixen was born in San Diego on Dec. 5, 1989 and entered into heaven’s gates on Sept. 13, 2009. He loved listening to and playing music and was also an avid “gamer.” He was everything that his parents could have hoped for as a son and was a close friend to many. Those who loved him were all praying for a miracle, and the Lord heard their prayers. He came and swept Brad up swiftly so that he had no more suffering. He is now healed eternally. He was tired and ready for the Lord Jesus to embrace him, but he still enjoyed all he could out of life. His family has tremendous sorrow over their loss, but also has hope that they will see him again. They are thankful for those around them who have given genuine love and support and have prayed diligently for Bradley for a long time and for the grace and spirit of their Heavenly Father who has given them the strength to go on. Brad is survived by his parents, Donald and Rita (Mora) Bendixen; sisters, Sarah Bendixen, Melissa Rupp; grandparents, Donald Sr. and Dorothy Bendixen and Rafael Mora. A memorial service will be held Saturday at Calvary Chapel at 3 p.m., with Pastor Ray Carter officiating. Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.