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FRANK NORIEGA Obituary
Frank Noriega passed away peacefully on September 12, 2010 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 12, 1946 to Felix and Angie Noriega in Azusa, Ca. Frank left his home town of Azusa where his parents, brothers and sisters remained, and came to Merced with his wife and 3 young children to work for the Merced City School District where he cared for and maintained the buildings and grounds for over 25 years.
Frank was an avid baseball and softball fan and played in countless municipal softball leagues in the Merced area as well as throughout the State. When Frank wasn't playing in a softball league or a pick-up game with friends and family, or coaching his children and grandchildren in the "art of baseball" he could be found rooting for his favorite baseball team the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Frank enjoyed and cherished the simple pleasures of his life, time spent with friends and family in a softball game or on vacation trips or a warm Sunday afternoon enjoying a "Dodger Dog" while Fernando Valenzuela smoked a 98 mph slider past a SF Giant or "Tommy" giving advice on where to find the strike zone to the home plate umpire. "I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky" (Tommy Lasorda).
Frank was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Paulette Eaton and brother Herman Noriega. Frank is survived by his wife of 41 years Sally; brothers Felix (Pam) Noriega of San Clemente; Randy (Brenda) Noriega of Glendora; Adam (Marguerite) of California; sisters Barbara (Roger) Melendrez of Victorville; Anna (Ruben) Salse of Azusa; Tina (Gary )Pike of Rialto; sister-in-law Alice Noriega of Azusa; daughter Denise (Michael) Leap of Merced; sons Frank D. Noriega Jr. of Merced and Mark (Kristina) Noriega of Clovis; and his 5 grandchildren Brandon, Bryant, Marisa, Adriana and Mark Jr.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday September17, 2010 at the Chapel of the Light 1620 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. September18, 2010 also at the Chapel of the Light.
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Memories and Condolences
for FRANK NORIEGA
Elizabeth Cox
September 9, 2022
I worked with Frank at John C Fremont school, good memories of him, rest easy Frank.
Elizabeth Cox
September 17, 2010
I am so sorry for your family`s loss, my heart goes out to you. I worked with Frank for a few years while he worked at John C Fremont school. He always talked about his son`s and Grandchildren. He tried to be a tough guy at work, but he was a softy.
May all your wonderful memories of Frank bring a smile to you. May he rest in peace.
September 16, 2010
Noriega family.I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you,may god comfort you and give you peace. Patsy Armenta
September 16, 2010
Sally, Frankie, Mark and Denise: I was so very sorry to hear the news of Frank's passing. He was a very kind man. I know he really treasured his family and you all will miss him dearly but I hope you can find comfort with the help of God at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Respectfully, Jef & Donene Berry
henry sanchez
September 15, 2010
Noriega Family, I am Frank and Sally's Godson Henry Sanchez from Azusa , ca. I just recieved the news of my nino's passing. I just want to extend my heartfelt condolenses and prayers to my nina Sally and the Noriega family. Your Godson, Henry Sanchez
Merri Kaye Day
September 15, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless you all.
September 15, 2010
To the Noriega Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Sally, take heart in knowing that you and the kids were his world. He will always be with you. I will always remember him with a smile on his face, wearing his "Dodger Blue". Rest in peace Frank.
Love,
Jim,Linda and family
Azusa, CA
Susie Ortiz
September 15, 2010
Sally, Denise, Frank and Mark....
I am so sorry for your loss....Frank was a great man, happy as can be and very active. You are all in my prayers and just remember the good times you had with him and his simple smile....
With much love....Susie Ortiz
September 15, 2010
To the Noriega Family, we are so sorry for your loss, may your memories give you comfort.
Herman & Sassy Arceo, Atwater, CA
anselmo lebron
September 15, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
SUSAN LEBRON
September 15, 2010
WE LOST A WONDERFUL MAN BUT GOD GAINED A WONDERFUL SOUL! WE LOVE YOU SALLY.
ANSELMO & SUSAN LEBRON
William Caudillo Sr.
September 15, 2010
To the Noriega family,i'm sorry for your loss.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. May Frank rest in peace.
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