"Dad, Thanks for the laughs and the encouragement you gave to all of us. Your big heart allowed you to be Dad, grandpa, and tio to so many."
He is survived by his two brothers; three sisters; six daughters; one son; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Friday, April 17, 2015, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Service of Remembrance from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.