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Denise McVay Obituary
She was born March 4, 1962 in San Joaquin, California to Bobby and Nelda McVay. She was employed at Lemoore Naval Base as a housekeeper and worked weekends at Kings County Rehabilitation and Nursing home. She will be deeply missed by her family and everyone who knew and worked with her.
Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of her co-workers and to the Hanford Police Department and Kings County Sheriff's Department for all their hard work and hours spent to solve Denise's case.
She leaves behind her daughter, Natasha McVay of Hanford; her parents, Bobby and Nelda McVay of Corcoran; her boyfriend Joe Nevarez of Hanford; two sisters Dana McVay of Shafter, California and Debbie Rodriguez of Wasco, California; one stepbrother Richard McGowan of Visalia, California; one brother Jerry McVay of Oildale, California; seven nephews, three nieces, three great nieces, one great nephew; many friends and coworkers.
Memorial services will be held at People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty Street in Hanford, California on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 a 6:30 p.m.
Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591.
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for Denise McVay
Stacy Rodriguez
August 19, 2011
denise will be forever loved and missed by our family. we now have a guardian angel watching over us in heaven, just like she watched over us here on earth. i love you and miss you so much, you were my hero aunt denise
Edward Cruz
August 14, 2011
I never met you Denise, but you have so touched this community in so many ways... you will get justice!
Sandy Samarripas
August 8, 2011
I worked with Denise at ARCO AM/PM. She was a very hard worker, but most important a good friend. I send my thoughts and prayers to all the family as I know them well. I know Denise is looking down on us and saying I'm o.k.
Maxwells
August 8, 2011
My family and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to everyone who loved Denise. Though we did not know her, your loss has touched us very much. we pray for her and you every day. We too, like all of the city of Hanford are saddened by all of this and can make no sense out of it. God give you peace. so so sorry.
Petra
August 8, 2011
RIP Denise McVay, you will be miss dearly especially with all your friends here at NAS Lemoore.......
ALINDA GONZALES
August 6, 2011
ive worked with denise for a couple of years at Kings Nursing And Rehab Center.Denise was a very kind and sweet and quite lady and a very hard worker.my thoughts and prayers go out to Natasha and family.Rest In Peace Denise.Your in the lords hands now.
your family in christ
August 6, 2011
I did not know Denise but want to extend my deepest sympathy for her family and friedns. Sorry for your loss and I am praying for justice to be served. May you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time
Deborah Harmon
August 6, 2011
I did not know Denise buy from what everyone has to say about her she sounds like a very special lady who touched many lives, My heart goes out to her familly and they will be in my prayers.
pat Langley McClearen
August 5, 2011
my family and i send our deepest sympathy to the family of Denise, i did not know her but i did know Bobbie many years ago and my sister went to school with his wife ,i dont know what to say but i am sorry for your loss
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