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ROBERT AVILA Obituary

Robert passed away peacefully at home at the age of 71. Robert was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was the eldest of five brothers and one sister. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Angie Avila of Malaga. He is survived by Irene, his wife of 53 years; two children, Robert Avila of Longmont, Co., and Suzanne Orosco and husband of Fresno; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Yost & Webb Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Clovis, on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 12:00 p.m.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Feb. 23, 2010.

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charlotte johnson

February 23, 2010

cousin, prayers and thoughts and love are with all of you at this time of sorrow. wish we could of spent more time together, love from the covarrubias family.

February 23, 2010

Cousin, Over the Avila Reunion years we shared some good conversations and shared laughs. I will miss those times. My prayers are for your family and wife Irene. Cousin, Marcella.

Pete Avila Jr

February 23, 2010

February 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Pete & Family

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