Bruce's obituary
Bruce Alan Fortunato Jr., 55, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2022, in Dallas, Texas, following a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on March 14, 1967, in La Mirada, California. He was also known by his nickname, Alan.
Alan enjoyed his time living at Camden Oasis Apartments in Euless, Texas, from 2004 to 2007. During this period, he married Sheila Stevens in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 2, 2006, whom he later divorced on February 7, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.
He dedicated over 20 years of his life to his career as a truck driver and he enjoyed woodworking. He was known for his willingness to assist others whenever possible.
He is survived by his former wife, Sheila (Stevens) Fortunato of Grand Prairie, Texas; his stepson by his former wife Sheila, Nathan Betts, 45, of Grand Prairie, Texas; his step-grandsons, Nathan Betts, 21, and Caleb Betts, 19, both of Grand Prairie, Texas; his grandmother, Naomi Thompson of Riverside, California; his mother, Tamara (Fortunato) Daniels of Riverside, California; his brother, James Daniels, 50, of Riverside, California; his brother, Woody Fortunato, 42, of Lincoln City, Oregon; his brother, Guido Fortunato of Teague, Texas; his first wife, Shawn (Fortunato) White of Yosemite, California; his children, Hayley (Fortunato) Wilson, 37, of Yosemite, California, and Nicholas Anthony Fortunato, 35, of San Jose, California; his grandchildren, Johnny Wilson, 9, and Cash Wilson, 7, both of Yosemite, California; and several nieces and nephews in Riverside, California, and Fennville, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bruce Thompson, his father, Bruce Alan Fortunato Sr., and his second wife, Elizabeth (Terry) Fortunato.
Alan will be remembered for his dedication to his family. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him