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Jose Fierro Obituary
Jose (Pepe) Fierro, age 79, of Oxnard, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.
Jose was born June 1, 1932 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico and was a resident of Ventura County for 40 years. Jose worked locally in the lemon industry until he retired at age 62 and then continued working for Goodwill Thrift Stores for three more years. He touched all by his tender love and patience, and his service to the Alcoholics Anonymous community.
He was preceded in death by his son, Eduardo (Lalo) Hernandez.
He is survived by his wife, Nati; sons, Jose and wife Lolita, Oscar and wife Estela, Octavio and wife Norma, and Miguel; daughters, Lilia and husband Cuco, Rosario, Isela, and Flor; brother, Tacho; sisters, Maria and Margarita; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a great athlete excelling in swimming, volleyball, and basketball, but his passion was always baseball. He was a professional pitcher in Mexico playing for the Dorados de Chihuahua in Chihuahua, Mexico for many years. The team was known for its impressive records of fans drawn to the games. Jose continued to be an avid fan of the game, with his favorite team being the Angels.
His other contributions include opening up an Alcoholics Anonymous Latino Group Office in Oxnard. A year later he formed AA District #5, served MCD, and Historic Archives for historic AA events. He went beyond the AA local boundaries to be well-known in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley among Latino groups. He was also involved in AA events and served as Treasurer for his home group. His fellow AA members will remember him with love. He will be missed by all those he touched and influenced in Oxnard, Santa Paula, Ventura, Moorpark, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley.
The Lord manifested Himself through Jose's words, encouragement, motivation, joy, faith and peace that he gave to the AA Community and his family. He had a quiet spirit, yet a great impact on all those he touched.
Tito Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Jose Fierro will begin with a visitation from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street, Oxnard, Pastoral Lay Minister Christine Portillo officiating. Graveside service will follow at 12 noon on Monday, Dec. 6 at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 North H Street, Oxnard. For map and directions to the ceremony locations and to sign the familys online guestbook please visit www.mysantapaulafuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned & Operated Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Svcs., of Santa Paula, 229-7054.
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maria elizarraras
December 10, 2010
To the Fierro family. I am so sorry for loss. I met Mr. Fierro about 5 Years ago at Panaderia Morelia. i didnt see him for a long time until i saw him again at Omac Pharmacy i used to bill for his medications. I was always on his case because he didnt want to use his oxygen. he was always such a happy man and i am glad he was a part of my life.
with sympathy,
Maria Elizarraras
December 7, 2010
To the family of Jose Fierro. I use to work for Goodwill many years ago. I remember your father as a very respectful man whom always said Hello. Now and then I would bump into him and I was always glad to see him.
With Sympathy: Lisa Nava
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