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Dorothea Trafican Obituary

Our loving caring devoted Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma joined her husband Harold and Jesus in Heaven. She was 96 yrs old. Survived by daughters Karen Trafican, Mary Ellen Howard, Dana Herzog, and Gail Ferreira. Also survived by her devoted sons in law Fred Howard, Chuck Ferreira, Tim Herzog and her sister Beatrice Collier, 9 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Private graveside service. To sign the guest book or for more information and full obituary go to www.farewell.com

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Published by Fresno Bee on Mar. 29, 2020.

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Patricia Ray

March 19, 2021

My sympathy to the family of Dorothea and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joan Schmall

April 6, 2020

To my dear friend and Althaea Club member with love.
Very sorry. My condolences to the family.
Joan Schmall

Patricia Ray

March 29, 2020

I would see Dorothea, and also her sister Bea, when I would go to Nazareth House. Dorothea always had a smile. My sympathy to the family. May The Lord give you strength during these difficult days.

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