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Ralph Avilez Obituary

Born in East L.A. to Ralph M. & Lupe Calderon-Avilez, Ralph a retired CalTrans Engineer died in Fresno, CA at 86 years old. A proud Marine, husband, father, and Papa, he leaves behind children Matthew, Louise, Richard & Kathy, grandson Malachi and sister June Avilez. Services will be held on February 20th & 21st in Fresno by Whitehurst Funeral Home. Zoom of services available. Obituary and info: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fresno-ca/ralph-avilez-12223683

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Published by Daily Pilot from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, 2025.

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matthew

February 15, 2025

Ralph & Grace together again ... for all the love & blessings we are grateful. In the grace of God may they rest in peace forever.

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

February 14, 2025

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Memorial Events
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Feb

20

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

Feb

21

Service

St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery

264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

Feb

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery

264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

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836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720

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