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Joe Meraz Obituary
Joe Meraz passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside at the age of 82 on Oct. 8, 2011.
He was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Aguascalientes, Mexico. He came to California in the 1940s and settled in Fillmore where he became a rancher. Joe spent many years coaching Fillmore Little League, as well as serving as an umpire. He loved sports and most of all watching the Dodgers. In his later years he spent time traveling the world to places such as Europe, Egypt, Alaska and Jerusalem to name a few.
He lived a full life and now joins his lifelong companion Hope Garcia, as well as his grandson, Dustin Joseph Meraz. He is survived by his sons, Ben Meraz, Dan (Michelle) Meraz, Dave (Trisha) Meraz and Fred (Frances) Segura; his grandchildren, Christie (Vince) Roman, Aaron (Nicole) Meraz, Christi (Tyler) Threadgill, Ben (Judy) Meraz, Veronica and David Tyler Meraz; great-grandchildren, Ally, Tori, and Dustin Roman, Aleena, Travis and Isaac Meraz, Lilyanna Meraz and Amelia Threadgill.
Viewing will be held at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary in Fillmore on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. with a rosary following at 6:30 p.m. Gravesite burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at Bardsdale Cemetery, Bardsdale, Calif.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Meraz
Dennis Satterfield
October 22, 2011
Ben,Dan. I'm so sorry to here about your Dad. I have many great memories of all tbe times I spent at the ranch. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dennis.
October 14, 2011
Benny, Danny & David,
I can't tell you how sad this made me. I remember long-ago times on Goodenough Rd. I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that you're in our thoughts always. With love,
Wayne & Joanne (Nunez) Fore
October 14, 2011
HI, BENNY AND DANNY AND FAMILIES. JUST TO LET YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN MY HEART.THIS IS A HARD TIME IN YOU'RE LIFE BUT WITH A LITTLE FAITH , FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT'LL BE EASIER.
WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS, JUDIE (VAN NOY) SANCHEZ AND FAMILY
Don Vela
October 14, 2011
Joe was alway's one of my favorite coach's growing up in Fillmore.You could see the love of the game in his eye's.May God grant you peace and understanding in this time of grief.My life is better for having the opportunity to know Joe...
Deanna Young
October 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Huggy Bear and Aaron and the entire Meraz family!!
Gino,Brandy and Lindsay Garcia
October 12, 2011
Our thoughtsand prayers are with the entire Meraz family durig this difficult time, take comfort in knowing Grandpa Joe is at peace now in a place where he and Dustin can watch over all of you together.
Joann
October 12, 2011
Christi, David Sr. and David Jr, my condolences to you and all the family.
Matt & Corinna Mozley
October 12, 2011
Benny and Danny,
Our prayers are with the Meraz family during this sad time with the passing of your Dad....may you find peace in the wonderful memories of your Dad...
Larry & Marietta Spencer
October 12, 2011
Mr. Joe & family are great neighbors & friends. Always willing to help & very courteous. He will be missed by the neighbors, but we know that Ben will continue the family tradition.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Heidi
October 12, 2011
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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