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Gerald Mon Pere Obituary
June 13, 1929 - April 9, 2025
Fresno, California - Gerald Vincent Mon Pere, M.D., passed away at home on April 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 95. Known for his exceptional kindness, he leaves behind his beloved brother, Tom Mon Pere, and five children: Claudia McIsaac, Julie Blythe, Paul Mon Pere, Amy Thele, and John Mon Pere. Jerry, known as Poppy by his grandchildren, is also survived by ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives Susan Elizabeth Mon Pere and Lyla Brewer Mon Pere, and his son, Philip Mon Pere.
Jerry was born in Fresno on June 13, 1929, to Angela Mon Pere (neé Erro), and John Vincent Mon Pere. Jerry attended Fresno High School, leaving early to join the Marine Corps, where he completed his GED. After his military service, he attended The University of Notre Dame, then the University of California, San Francisco. In 1952 he married the love of his life, Susan Elizabeth Diederich, mother of his six children. He completed medical school at UCSF, becoming an otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor). After his wife, Susan, passed, he married Lyla Brewer, who passed in 2013.
Dr. Mon Pere had a long standing medical practice in Fresno, and was beloved by his patients and their families. After retirement, he continued to serve his community, as a volunteer physician at the Poverello House. Jerry's legacy is one of quiet dedication and selfless service to those around him.
Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Gerald Vincent Mon Pere, Pop, Dad, Poppy lives in his family's hearts and is deeply missed. Services will be held at The Shrine St Therese, on Friday, May 16th, at 10 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poverello House.
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CAROLINE Sue HAMETT
May 28, 2025
Dear Dr. Mon Pere, Thank you and God Bless you for restoring my hearing at the young age of 20 years old (1967) by performing surgery, a relatively new procedure surgery, which had only been developed a few years prior. My hearing went from 4% to 98% due to a disease, (Otosclerosis). Not only did you restore my hearing, but you were truly one of the nicest, most polite and kind person I have ever met!
Sister Emily Demuth CSC BCC
May 20, 2025
Dear members of the family of Dr. Gerald Mon Pere I just saw the notice of Doctor 's death. Please know that my prayers are with you in thanksgiving for Doctor Gene's life and for all the persons whose life he touched in in lifetime. I knew him when I was a chaplain at St. Agnes Medical Center. However, I am retired now and no longer in Fresno so am unable to attend his services and tell you in person. My prayers are with you across the miles.
Bill and Sandy Sommers
May 5, 2025
Sending healing hugs to all of the family.
Tim Wenzel
May 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness to hear about Dr. Mon Pere´s passing. His family and mine were very close and as kids, we spent many hours playing together. My sincere condolences for all the Mon Peres, especially his children. Dr. Mon Pere was always kind and generous and a remarkable doctor who treated me many times. If there ever was an example of a true gentleman, it was him.
Alyce Fourchy
May 1, 2025
The Mon Pere family have all been friends with my family through many years. I knew Jerry's two wives especially Lila, very well. Jerry was the kindest gentleman from the time he and I were kids around the pool at Sunnyside til the time he had gone to Heaven. RIP, dear friend
Jack Globenfelt
April 30, 2025
Former Fresnan living I New York
Knew of the Pierre´s
RIP jerry
Yolanda
April 30, 2025
Dr. MonPere put in tubes in my daughters ears, she was always having earaches and he decided to have the surgery,for our little girl, this was at the old Valley Children´s .
Hospital on Shields.
He was always kind and explained to us about the procedure. Rest in Peace Dr.
Diana Curtis
April 30, 2025
He was the best. Never rushed always took his time much to the chagrin of his staff. Rest in peace
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