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Judith Petrutis Obituary
January 18, 2024
Fresno, California - Judith I Parker Petrutis, 81 passed away on January 18, 2024 . Judy was born in Miami FL in 1942 to Beatrice and Phillip Parker. She was raised in Richland WA. She graduated from Columbia High School then the University of Portland where she met and married her husband George.
They then moved to Fresno and raised their 3 daughters.
She worked as a social worker for Fresno County. Judy was active in Sacred Heart Church and parents club. She spent many years volunteering for St. Agnes Guild where she served as President. She was a member of Progressive Home Juniors and was a board member and President. She then spent 20 years at San Joaquin Memorial High School working in the attendance office and as an administrator. Her most cherished memories of her years at Memorial are the lifelong friendships she made and continued into her retirement.
She loved spending time with her family and vacationing at the beach.
She is survived by her husband George, 3 daughters Teresa Mendrys (Mark), Elizabeth Messier (Gerry) and Adrianne Brewer (Scott). Grandchildren Stephen, Alexander and Nicholas Mendrys. Emily Heinze, Parker Messier and Madison Valdez. Kelly and Canon Brewer. In addition to 6 great-grandchildren. Her brother Bill Parker (Kathryn) and sister Laura Ryan.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Jane Brower and Beth Parker.
In lieu of flowers remembrance can be sent to Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity.
On January 30th at 6pm the recitation of the Holy Rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2140 N Cedar Ave, Fresno CA.
On January 31st at 10am A Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by gravesite burial at Clovis Cemetery District 305 N Villa Ave Clovis CA
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Rachael Fernandez
February 2, 2024
My condolences to the family. I had such fond memories of her from my days at Memorial and Sacred Heart. Picking up my tardy and attendance slips. I use to bring her Donuts since I was late because I was often going to school from working at the family business before school. Such a beautiful smile and always a warm greeting.
Renee Avilla
January 30, 2024
I was friends with Lisa and I remember when I spent the nights you were so cool and use to joke with Me . You always welcome me in your home as if I was family. Your girls were very lucky to have you as their mom. I will never forget the fun times . Hi Lisa this is renee Avilla if you remember me..
Bruce Garabedian
January 28, 2024
I remember all the times at Memorial we worked together, were moderators together and the times I would just come into the attendance office and just talk. Those were the good times. REST IN PEACE!
Kathy Freitas
January 27, 2024
I will forever miss Judy´s vibrant smile and giving nature. When our kids were little, we would sometimes take advantage of nap time and indulge in a wee glass of wine! She was my beacon of sanity in those early days of parenthood. The world has lost a very special person. Sending love and prayers to George and the girls.
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